Current Affairs Questions
National:
Bay Of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical And Economic Cooperation
The first-ever Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Conclave of Ports is being held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 7th and 8th November 2019.Consider the following statements about the BIMSTEC:
- BIMSTEC is a sub-regional organization that came into being in 1998 through the Bangkok Declaration.
- Initially, it was known as BIST-EC comprising of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
- Nepal and Bhutan became the member of the organistaion in 2004.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Brazil for the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC).Consider the following given statements about the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement:
- DTAA is a tax treaty signed between two or more countries to help taxpayers avoid paying double taxes on the same income.
- It can be either be comprehensive, encapsulating all income sources, or limited to certain areas, which means taxing of income from shipping, inheritance, air transport, etc.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Gujarat Control Of Terrorism And Organised Crime Bill
Recently, the President gave assent to the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill.Consider the following given statements about the GCTOC:
- It defines a terrorist act, as an act committed with the intention to disturb law and order or threaten the unity, integrity, and security of the state.
- The new Act mandates intercepting of telephonic conversations, which would now be considered as legitimate evidence.
- It provides for the creation of a special court as well as the appointment of special public prosecutors
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
3 and 4
D
1, 2 and 3
Universal Postal Union
Recently, Pakistan has stopped the exchange of postal mails with India without any prior notice, defying the Universal Postal Union (UPU) rules.Consider the following given statements about the UPU:
- Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union is the second oldest international organization worldwide.
- The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration (CA), the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the International Bureau (IB)
- A non-member state of the United Nations may also become a member if two-thirds of the UPU member countries approve its request.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 ad 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Nipah Virus
Recently, Kerala decided to launch an all-out campaign across the State, to create awareness of Nipah virus transmission. Consider the following given statements about the Nipah virus:
- Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people.
- Nipah virus is closely related to Hendra virus. Both are members of the genus Henipavirus, a new class of virus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Navigation In Indian Constellation
Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) decided to commercialize India’s regional navigation satellite system - Navigation in Indian Constellation (NavIC).Consider the following statements about the NavIC:
- NavIC consists of total 9 satellites in a combination of geosynchronous and geostationary orbit.
- Four of the 9 satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in geostationary orbit; the remaining five are in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Meghalaya Residents Safety And Security Act
Recently, the Meghalaya approved the amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) 2016.Consider the following given statements about the MRSSA:
- It mandates to establish a District Task Force and Facilitation Centres for effective enforcement of various laws for the safety and security of the citizens.
- It provides for verification and regulation the tenants residing in rented houses in the state.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Recently, which of the following two Indian cities have been included by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its network of Creative Cities on the occasion of World Cities Day 2019?
A
Mumbai and Hyderabad
B
Hyderabad and Chennai
C
Mumbai and Kolkata
D
Kolkata and Pune
International Solar Alliance
Second assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from 30th - 31st October 2019.Consider the following given statements about the ISA:
- ISA initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in November 2014, jointly by India and France.
- The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the CoP-22 at Marrakesh on 15th November, 2016.
- Under the alliance, India has pledged a target of installing 100GW by 2022 and reduction in emission intensity by 33–35% by 2030.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Export Credit Insurance Scheme
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has introduced the Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK to enhance loan availability and ease the lending process. Consider the following statements about the scheme:
- Under the NIRVIK, he insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to 90 percent of the principal and interest.
- The insurance cover will include both pre and post-shipment credit.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Bay Of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical And Economic Cooperation
The first-ever Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Conclave of Ports is being held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 7th and 8th November 2019.Consider the following statements about the BIMSTEC:
- BIMSTEC is a sub-regional organization that came into being in 1998 through the Bangkok Declaration.
- Initially, it was known as BIST-EC comprising of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
- Nepal and Bhutan became the member of the organistaion in 2004.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Brazil for the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC).Consider the following given statements about the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement:
- DTAA is a tax treaty signed between two or more countries to help taxpayers avoid paying double taxes on the same income.
- It can be either be comprehensive, encapsulating all income sources, or limited to certain areas, which means taxing of income from shipping, inheritance, air transport, etc.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Gujarat Control Of Terrorism And Organised Crime Bill
Recently, the President gave assent to the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill.Consider the following given statements about the GCTOC:
- It defines a terrorist act, as an act committed with the intention to disturb law and order or threaten the unity, integrity, and security of the state.
- The new Act mandates intercepting of telephonic conversations, which would now be considered as legitimate evidence.
- It provides for the creation of a special court as well as the appointment of special public prosecutors
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
3 and 4
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Universal Postal Union
Recently, Pakistan has stopped the exchange of postal mails with India without any prior notice, defying the Universal Postal Union (UPU) rules.Consider the following given statements about the UPU:
- Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union is the second oldest international organization worldwide.
- The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration (CA), the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the International Bureau (IB)
- A non-member state of the United Nations may also become a member if two-thirds of the UPU member countries approve its request.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 ad 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Nipah Virus
Recently, Kerala decided to launch an all-out campaign across the State, to create awareness of Nipah virus transmission. Consider the following given statements about the Nipah virus:
- Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people.
- Nipah virus is closely related to Hendra virus. Both are members of the genus Henipavirus, a new class of virus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Navigation In Indian Constellation
Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) decided to commercialize India’s regional navigation satellite system - Navigation in Indian Constellation (NavIC).Consider the following statements about the NavIC:
- NavIC consists of total 9 satellites in a combination of geosynchronous and geostationary orbit.
- Four of the 9 satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in geostationary orbit; the remaining five are in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Meghalaya Residents Safety And Security Act
Recently, the Meghalaya approved the amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) 2016.Consider the following given statements about the MRSSA:
- It mandates to establish a District Task Force and Facilitation Centres for effective enforcement of various laws for the safety and security of the citizens.
- It provides for verification and regulation the tenants residing in rented houses in the state.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Recently, which of the following two Indian cities have been included by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its network of Creative Cities on the occasion of World Cities Day 2019?
| A |
Mumbai and Hyderabad
|
|
| B |
Hyderabad and Chennai
|
|
| C |
Mumbai and Kolkata
|
|
| D |
Kolkata and Pune
|
|
International Solar Alliance
Second assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from 30th - 31st October 2019.Consider the following given statements about the ISA:
- ISA initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in November 2014, jointly by India and France.
- The ISA Framework Agreement was opened for signature during the CoP-22 at Marrakesh on 15th November, 2016.
- Under the alliance, India has pledged a target of installing 100GW by 2022 and reduction in emission intensity by 33–35% by 2030.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Export Credit Insurance Scheme
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has introduced the Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK to enhance loan availability and ease the lending process. Consider the following statements about the scheme:
- Under the NIRVIK, he insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to 90 percent of the principal and interest.
- The insurance cover will include both pre and post-shipment credit.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
