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Editorials Quiz 2021-22
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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
- The act provides for confiscation of property derived from money-laundering.
- Enforcement Directorate was created under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is an Act of the Parliament of India to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from money-laundering.
The origin of Enforcement Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947. In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is an Act of the Parliament of India to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from money-laundering.
The origin of Enforcement Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947. In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.
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Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).
- Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was conceived by the Indian Navy.
- It seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
- At present the chairmanship of IONS has been held by India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy from 28 June to 01 July 2021.
IONS, conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of the IOR by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues that would lead to common understanding on the way ahead. The chairmanship of IONS has been held by India (2008-10), UAE (2010-12), South Africa (2012-14), Australia (2014-16), Bangladesh (2016-18) and Islamic Republic of Iran (2018-21). France has assumed the Chairmanship on 29 Jun 21 for a two-year tenure.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy from 28 June to 01 July 2021.
IONS, conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of the IOR by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues that would lead to common understanding on the way ahead. The chairmanship of IONS has been held by India (2008-10), UAE (2010-12), South Africa (2012-14), Australia (2014-16), Bangladesh (2016-18) and Islamic Republic of Iran (2018-21). France has assumed the Chairmanship on 29 Jun 21 for a two-year tenure.
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Question 3 of 5
Which of these is the nodal ministry for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?
CorrectSolution: a)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry for United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
IncorrectSolution: a)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry for United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements.
- The World food price index (FPI) is released by UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- In India, National Statistical Office (NSO) releases Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI).
- In the last 10 years, CFPI and FPI inflationrates have moved more or less in tandem.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b
- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) world food price index (FPI)touched 127.1 points in May, its highest value since September 2011.
- Annual consumer food price index (CFPI) inflationin India, at 5% in May, was far lower than the 39.7% year-on-year rise in the FAO-FPI for the same month.
- While the CFPI and FAO-FPI inflation rates moved more or less in tandem till about February 2020, the period thereafter has seen a marked divergence.
- Global food inflation crashed after March 2020 when the novel coronavirus pandemic struck.
- Retail food inflation in India, on the other hand, hovered around double-digits till November. It eased after that, by which time, however, the recovery in global food prices was gaining momentum.
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Base 2012=100 and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for Rural (R), Urban (U) and Combined (C).
IncorrectSolution: b
- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) world food price index (FPI)touched 127.1 points in May, its highest value since September 2011.
- Annual consumer food price index (CFPI) inflationin India, at 5% in May, was far lower than the 39.7% year-on-year rise in the FAO-FPI for the same month.
- While the CFPI and FAO-FPI inflation rates moved more or less in tandem till about February 2020, the period thereafter has seen a marked divergence.
- Global food inflation crashed after March 2020 when the novel coronavirus pandemic struck.
- Retail food inflation in India, on the other hand, hovered around double-digits till November. It eased after that, by which time, however, the recovery in global food prices was gaining momentum.
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Base 2012=100 and corresponding Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for Rural (R), Urban (U) and Combined (C).
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Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are the key priorities of National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) IV?
- Preventing new infections.
- Prevention of Parent to Child transmission
- Building capacities of NGO and civil society partners especially in states with emerging epidemics.
- Ensuring effective use of strategic information at all levels of programme
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), launched in 1992, is being implemented as a comprehensive programme for prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS in India.
Key priorities under NACP IV
- Preventing new infections by sustaining the reach of current interventions and effectively addressing emerging epidemics
- Prevention of Parent to Child transmission
- Focusing on IEC strategies for behaviour change in HRG, awareness among general population and demand generation for HIV services
- Providing comprehensive care, support and treatment to eligible PLHIV (people living with HIV)
- Reducing stigma and discrimination through Greater involvement of PLHA (GIPA)
- De-centralizing rollout of services including technical support
- Ensuring effective use of strategic information at all levels of programme
- Building capacities of NGO and civil society partners especially in states with emerging epidemics
- Integrating HIV services with health systems in a phased manner
- Mainstreaming of HIV/ AIDS activities with all key central/state level Ministries/ departments will be given a high priority and resources of the respective departments will be leveraged. Social protection and insurance mechanisms for PLHIV will be strengthened.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), launched in 1992, is being implemented as a comprehensive programme for prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS in India.
Key priorities under NACP IV
- Preventing new infections by sustaining the reach of current interventions and effectively addressing emerging epidemics
- Prevention of Parent to Child transmission
- Focusing on IEC strategies for behaviour change in HRG, awareness among general population and demand generation for HIV services
- Providing comprehensive care, support and treatment to eligible PLHIV (people living with HIV)
- Reducing stigma and discrimination through Greater involvement of PLHA (GIPA)
- De-centralizing rollout of services including technical support
- Ensuring effective use of strategic information at all levels of programme
- Building capacities of NGO and civil society partners especially in states with emerging epidemics
- Integrating HIV services with health systems in a phased manner
- Mainstreaming of HIV/ AIDS activities with all key central/state level Ministries/ departments will be given a high priority and resources of the respective departments will be leveraged. Social protection and insurance mechanisms for PLHIV will be strengthened.
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