QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 November

2019
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November 26,
2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 26 November 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz

The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The
Hindu and PIB news articles.

This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to
UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you
score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.

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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019

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1. Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Air-independent propulsion (AIP).

1. Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is a marine propulsion technology that

allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access
to atmospheric oxygen.
2. Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality
of a diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of
the boat, several folds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a

non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen. AIP can
augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels.

Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality of a
diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat,
several folds.

Source

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Solution: c)

Air-independent propulsion (AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a

non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen. AIP can
augment or replace the diesel-electric propulsion system of non-nuclear vessels.

Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) has a force multiplier effect on the lethality of a
diesel-electric submarine as it enhances the submerged endurance of the boat,
several folds.

Source

2. Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Green Climate Fund.

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 1. Green Climate Fund was set up under the Kyoto Protocolto channel funding
from developed countries to developing countries to allow them to mitigate
climate change.
2. The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or
guarantees.
3. When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was
given an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of
keeping climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: b)

Green Climate Fund was set up by the 194 countries who are parties to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010, as part of
the Convention’s financial mechanism. It aims to deliver equal amounts of funding
to mitigation and adaptation, while being guided by the Convention’s principles
and provisions.

When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given
an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping
climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.

The Fund pays particular attention to the needs of societies that are highly
vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular Least Developed Countries
(LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and African States.

The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or guarantees.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: b)

Green Climate Fund was set up by the 194 countries who are parties to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010, as part of
the Convention’s financial mechanism. It aims to deliver equal amounts of funding
to mitigation and adaptation, while being guided by the Convention’s principles
and provisions.

When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given
an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping
climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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 The Fund pays particular attention to the needs of societies that are highly
vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular Least Developed Countries
(LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and African States.

The Fund’s investments can be in the form of grants, loans, equity or guarantees.

Source

3. Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following pairs:

GI Product State

1. Shahi Litchi West Bengal

2. Kadaknath chicken meat Madhya Pradesh
3. Etikoppaka toys Telangana
4. Adilabad dokra Telangana
Select the correct code:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

Shahi Litchi – Bihar

Kadaknath chicken meat – Madhya Pradesh

Etikoppaka toys – Andhra Pradesh

Adilabad dokra – Telangana

Incorrect
Solution: c)

Shahi Litchi – Bihar

Kadaknath chicken meat – Madhya Pradesh

Etikoppaka toys – Andhra Pradesh

Adilabad dokra – Telangana

4. Question 4 of 5

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4. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding South Asia Co-operative Environment
Programme (SACEP).

1. South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an arm of Asian

Development Bank to promote and support protection, management and
enhancement of the environment in the region.
2. SACEP supports national government’s efforts for environmental protection
and sustainable development.
3. Afghanistan, India and Pakistan are the member countries of SACEP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental

organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote
and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the
region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Bhutan , India ,
Maldives , Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes
in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air
pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP
is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.

The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely
transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant efforts which
encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air
pollution problem.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: c)

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental

organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote
and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the
region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Bhutan , India ,
Maldives , Nepal , Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes
in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air
pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP
is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.

The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely
transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant efforts which
encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air
pollution problem.

Source

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5. Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Disinvestment Process.

1. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the

Ministry of Finance is the nodal department for the strategic stake sale.
2. DIPAM and NITI Aayog will jointly identify PSUs for strategic disinvestment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the

Ministry of Finance has been made the nodal department for the strategic
stake sale.
This was done with a view to streamlining and speeding up the process and
reducing the role of administrative ministries.
DIPAM and NITI Aayog will now jointly identify PSUs for strategic
disinvestment.
Source

Incorrect
Solution: c)

Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the

Ministry of Finance has been made the nodal department for the strategic
stake sale.
This was done with a view to streamlining and speeding up the process and
reducing the role of administrative ministries.
DIPAM and NITI Aayog will now jointly identify PSUs for strategic
disinvestment.
Source

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