Current Affairs Question - 08 February 2019
International Rankings, Reports, Survey And Index
Corruption Perceptions Index 2018
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis recently released Corruption Perceptions Index 2018:
- Corruption Perceptions Index is released annually by the World Economic Forum.
- India has been ranked below China in the Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-judicial Bodies
Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade’ (DPIIT):
- It works under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises.
- DPIIT looks into the issues related to Ease of Doing Business and Start ups.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Tribal Communities In India
Dard Aryan Tribals
Consider the following statements about Dard Aryan Tribals:
- They are mainly Buddhist and are native to the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- They predominantly worship trees, rivers and mountains.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Only 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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International Science & Technology
Solar Cells
Consider the following statements about Solar Cells:
- Maximum theoretical efficiency of solar cells is around 98%.
- Perovskite layer solar cells have efficiency close to 75%.
- Inkjet printing procedure of perovskite solar cells have lowered the production cost.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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3 only
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National Programmes & Schemes
Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Consider the following statements with respect to Ayushman Bharat Scheme:
- This scheme provides insurance cover for secondary and tertiary treatment.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- Implementation of the scheme lies with the central government.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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National Commissions And Committees
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Consider the following statement vis-à-vis Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):
- GEAC is constituted under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- GEAC is chaired by the Environment Minister.
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Only 1
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International Biodiversity & Conservation
Wetlands International
With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
- It is based mostly in Developed World with its headquarter at Montreal, Canada.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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