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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- As a percentage of GDP, combined capital expenditure of states is higher than that of the Centre.
- Increase in Government borrowing is credit positive for the private sector, as it stabilises the interest rate structure in the market.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The spending of 27 State governments and union territories (UTs) shows that capital expenditure of several States witnessed a strong growth in the second quarter of the current fiscal.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, the Centre has been constantly nudging State governments to spend more on capital expenditure, which has a high multiplier effect, ability to crowd-in private investments, increase employment opportunities and spur overall economic growth.
Increase in Government borrowing is credit negative for the private sector. Increase in government borrowing from banks decreases private sector credit.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The spending of 27 State governments and union territories (UTs) shows that capital expenditure of several States witnessed a strong growth in the second quarter of the current fiscal.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, the Centre has been constantly nudging State governments to spend more on capital expenditure, which has a high multiplier effect, ability to crowd-in private investments, increase employment opportunities and spur overall economic growth.
Increase in Government borrowing is credit negative for the private sector. Increase in government borrowing from banks decreases private sector credit.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Irish Sea is located between
CorrectSolution: d)
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
The coast guard exercise ‘Dosti’, recently seen in news was held between
- India
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The 15th edition of the biennial trilateral coast guard exercise ‘Dosti’ involving India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka was held in the Maldives. 2021 marks 30 years since these exercises were first launched.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The 15th edition of the biennial trilateral coast guard exercise ‘Dosti’ involving India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka was held in the Maldives. 2021 marks 30 years since these exercises were first launched.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a State.
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
- According to theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the extended continental shelf of a coastal State is considered as an extension of its Exclusive Economic Zone.
- The sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the Exclusive Economic Zone, especially rights to the resources of the water column also apply to the entire stretch of extended continental shelf.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Under international law, as stated in Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
The continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are distinct maritime zones. The extended continental shelf is not an extension of the EEZ. Some of the sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the EEZ, especially rights to the resources of the water column (e.g., pelagic fisheries), do not apply to the ECS.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Under international law, as stated in Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of the seabed and subsoil that extends to the outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles if the outer edge of the continental margin does not extend up to that distance.
The continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are distinct maritime zones. The extended continental shelf is not an extension of the EEZ. Some of the sovereign rights that a coastal state may exercise in the EEZ, especially rights to the resources of the water column (e.g., pelagic fisheries), do not apply to the ECS.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is mandated to
- Collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies.
- Establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank.
- Assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna.
- Assist international organizations concerned for universal action for wildlife crime control.
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,
- it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals;
- to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;
- co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;
- assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;
- capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes;
- and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.
- It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,
- it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals;
- to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;
- co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;
- assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;
- capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes;
- and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.
- It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
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