Current Affairs Questions
Current Affairs :
Folk Dance Of Ladakh
Consider the following statements with reference to the traditional folk dance of Ladakh region in India:
- It was started in the eighth century by Padmasambhava (9th century Nyingmapa teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet).
- Dressed up in lively colors with extravagant headwear as well as masks, the monks use up the roles of divine beings and also demons and install a mock-battle with excellent dominating wickedness.
- The dance, also known as the God Dance, is considered an act of cleansing evil forces.
The above statements is true for which of the following folk dances of Ladakh?
A
Cham Dance
B
Shondol Dance
C
Takshon or Shon Dance
D
Nyopa Dance
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Article 215: The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
- Article 129: High Courts to be courts of record- Every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Prompt Corrective Action (PAC)
With reference to the Prompt Corrective Action (PAC), consider the following statements:
- It was initiated by the RBI in 2002 to discipline banks when they report poor and risky financial performance.
- The PCA framework deems banks as risky if they slip below certain norms on three parameters — capital ratios, asset quality and profitability.
- The framework was reviewed in 2017 based on the recommendations of the working group of the Financial Stability and Development Council on Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions in India and the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)
Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)?
- Section 7 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by financial creditor.
- Section 8 and 9 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by operational creditor.
- Section 10 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by corporate applicant.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Consider the following statements in contest to the administration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He abolished the Jagirdari System and replaced it with Ryotwari System, and changes in the position of hereditary revenue officials which was popularly known as Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils and Kulkarnis.
- The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but the chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both1 and 2
D
None of the above
"Minority"
With reference to the minorities, consider the following statements:
- The term "Minority" is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises only religious and linguistic minorities.
- Article 29 provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same. It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- National Commission for Minorities was established as a statutory body with the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (Act XIX of 1992) by the Parliament.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)
With respect to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), consider the following statements:
- It was established in 1975 via the Treaty of Lagos.
- There are 15 Members in the group.
- Recently, it has imposed sanctions on Mali for second military coup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3
Aspirational Districts Programme
With reference to the Aspirational Districts Programme, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
- The programme focuses on 4 main themes: Nutrition, Education, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and basic Infrastructure.
- Each district is ranked based on 39 performance indicators identified across the above 4 core themes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above
Folk Dance Of Ladakh
Consider the following statements with reference to the traditional folk dance of Ladakh region in India:
- It was started in the eighth century by Padmasambhava (9th century Nyingmapa teacher who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet).
- Dressed up in lively colors with extravagant headwear as well as masks, the monks use up the roles of divine beings and also demons and install a mock-battle with excellent dominating wickedness.
- The dance, also known as the God Dance, is considered an act of cleansing evil forces.
The above statements is true for which of the following folk dances of Ladakh?
| A |
Cham Dance
|
|
| B |
Shondol Dance
|
|
| C |
Takshon or Shon Dance
|
|
| D |
Nyopa Dance
|
|
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Article 215: The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
- Article 129: High Courts to be courts of record- Every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Prompt Corrective Action (PAC)
With reference to the Prompt Corrective Action (PAC), consider the following statements:
- It was initiated by the RBI in 2002 to discipline banks when they report poor and risky financial performance.
- The PCA framework deems banks as risky if they slip below certain norms on three parameters — capital ratios, asset quality and profitability.
- The framework was reviewed in 2017 based on the recommendations of the working group of the Financial Stability and Development Council on Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions in India and the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)
Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)?
- Section 7 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by financial creditor.
- Section 8 and 9 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by operational creditor.
- Section 10 – Initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process by corporate applicant.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
Only 3
|
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Consider the following statements in contest to the administration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- He abolished the Jagirdari System and replaced it with Ryotwari System, and changes in the position of hereditary revenue officials which was popularly known as Deshmukhs, Deshpande, Patils and Kulkarnis.
- The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but the chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both1 and 2
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
"Minority"
With reference to the minorities, consider the following statements:
- The term "Minority" is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises only religious and linguistic minorities.
- Article 29 provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same. It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- National Commission for Minorities was established as a statutory body with the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (Act XIX of 1992) by the Parliament.
Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
Only 3
|
|
| C |
2 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)
With respect to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), consider the following statements:
- It was established in 1975 via the Treaty of Lagos.
- There are 15 Members in the group.
- Recently, it has imposed sanctions on Mali for second military coup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1 and 3 only
|
|
| D |
1,2 and 3
|
|
Articles Of The Indian Constitution
Consider the following statements with reference to the articles of the Indian Constitution:
- Under Article 150, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
- Article 225 empowers the High Court to make rules regarding proceedings and other matters connected to the High Court.
- Article 227 determines that every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction (except a court formed under a law related to armed forces).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
Only 3
|
|
Aspirational Districts Programme
With reference to the Aspirational Districts Programme, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
- The programme focuses on 4 main themes: Nutrition, Education, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and basic Infrastructure.
- Each district is ranked based on 39 performance indicators identified across the above 4 core themes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
