16 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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16 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are correct?
1. EMRS started to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas.
2. The number of seats for boys and girls will be equal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following tribal movements:
1. Santhal rebellion under Sidhu and Kanhu
2. Munda rebellion under Birsa Munda
3. Uprising by Kols of Chhotanagpur
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above-given movements?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1. It deals only with cases of corruption and economic offenses.
2. The CBI’s functioning is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses
being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
IncorrectAnswer: B
CBI can take up investigation even in conventional crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Banks and Insurance Frauds etc. and others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.
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4. Question
Consider the following statements about Enforcement Directorate
1. It is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
2. It is a part of Ministry of Home affairs, Government Of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer: B
Enforcement Directorate
• The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
• It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India.
• It is composed of officers from the Indian Revenue Service, Indian Corporate Law Service, Indian Police Service and the Indian Administrative Service.
• The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.
• In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.IncorrectAnswer: B
Enforcement Directorate
• The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
• It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India.
• It is composed of officers from the Indian Revenue Service, Indian Corporate Law Service, Indian Police Service and the Indian Administrative Service.
• The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1 May 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.
• In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The word ‘Ransomware’ is sometimes mentioned in news, which of the following statements best describes it ?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
