23 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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23 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding FATF are correct?
1. The FATF is an UN organization to combat Money Laundering and Terror Financing.
2. FATF is the initiative of the G20 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
3. The FATF headquaters is in Geneva Switzerland.Select the correct answer using the code below.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3
d) None of the aboveCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The Financial Action Task Force (on Money Laundering) (FATF) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
• In 2001, its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
• FATF is a “policy-making body” that works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas.
• FATF monitors progress in implementing its Recommendations through “peer reviews” (“mutual evaluations”) of member countries.
• Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
• The objectives of FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The Financial Action Task Force (on Money Laundering) (FATF) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
• In 2001, its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
• FATF is a “policy-making body” that works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas.
• FATF monitors progress in implementing its Recommendations through “peer reviews” (“mutual evaluations”) of member countries.
• Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
• The objectives of FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Indian concept of Secularism, consider the following statements:
1. There is strict separation between Religion and the State.
2. It deals not only with religious freedom of individuals but also with religious freedom of minority communities.
3. Government can intervene in religious practices to bring religious reforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for
two different reasons
o Rights of Religious Groups: Indian Constitution grants rights to all religious communities such as
the right to establish and maintain their educational institutions. Freedom of religion in India means
the freedom of religion of both individuals and communities.
o State’s Power of Intervention: The state has power to interfere in the affairs of religion. Such
intervention was not always negative. The state could also help religious communities by giving
aid to educational institutions run by them.
• Thus, the state may help or hinder religious communities depending on which mode of action promotes
values such as freedom and equality. Hence Statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for
two different reasons
o Rights of Religious Groups: Indian Constitution grants rights to all religious communities such as
the right to establish and maintain their educational institutions. Freedom of religion in India means
the freedom of religion of both individuals and communities.
o State’s Power of Intervention: The state has power to interfere in the affairs of religion. Such
intervention was not always negative. The state could also help religious communities by giving
aid to educational institutions run by them.
• Thus, the state may help or hinder religious communities depending on which mode of action promotes
values such as freedom and equality. Hence Statement 1 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following chemical elements is the largest constituent of the Earth’s crust?
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Border Area Development Programme (BADP) are true?
1. The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was launched by the Ministry of Defence as part of a comprehensive approach to Border Management.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.Select the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAnswer: B
India’s Border Area Development Programme (BADP)
• The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1986-87 as part of a comprehensive approach to Border Management.
• BADP was initiated in the border areas of the western region during the Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90), for ensuring balanced development of border areas through development of infrastructure and promotion of a sense of security among the border population.
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme. Funds are provided to the states as a non-lapsable special central assistance for the execution of projects relating to infrastructure, livelihood, education, health, agriculture and allied sectors.
• The States covered are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.IncorrectAnswer: B
India’s Border Area Development Programme (BADP)
• The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1986-87 as part of a comprehensive approach to Border Management.
• BADP was initiated in the border areas of the western region during the Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90), for ensuring balanced development of border areas through development of infrastructure and promotion of a sense of security among the border population.
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme. Funds are provided to the states as a non-lapsable special central assistance for the execution of projects relating to infrastructure, livelihood, education, health, agriculture and allied sectors.
• The States covered are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements with respect to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
are correct?
1. FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
2. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
· FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
· The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
· Hence, FSSAI is a Statutory Body
· FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
· The main aim of FSSAI is to
1. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food
2. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, import and sale of food
3. To facilitate safety of food
· Standards framed by FSSAI are prescribed under:
o Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011,
o Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011
o Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
· FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
· The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
· Hence, FSSAI is a Statutory Body
· FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
· The main aim of FSSAI is to
1. Lay down science-based standards for articles of food
2. To regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, import and sale of food
3. To facilitate safety of food
· Standards framed by FSSAI are prescribed under:
o Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011,
o Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011
o Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
