28 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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28 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following countries are the members of both SAARC and BIMSTEC?
1. Myanmar
2. Maldives
3. India
4. Pakistan
5. Bangladesh
6. Nepal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: A
SAARC (The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation): SAARC was established with the signing
of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8th December, 1985.SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The headquarter of the SAARC Secretariat is at Kathmandu, Nepal. BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative
for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation):The members of BIMSTEC are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan from South Asia; with
Myanmar and Thailand from South East Asia. BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.IncorrectAnswer: A
SAARC (The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation): SAARC was established with the signing
of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8th December, 1985.SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The headquarter of the SAARC Secretariat is at Kathmandu, Nepal. BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative
for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation):The members of BIMSTEC are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan from South Asia; with
Myanmar and Thailand from South East Asia. BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to river Mahadayi (The Mandovi river), consider the following statements:
1. It passes through the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. It is a west flowing river that originates in the Eastern Ghats.
3. It joins with river Zuari at a common creek to form the Mormugao harbour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Mahadayi River (The Mandovi River) originates in the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats, Belagavi district of Karnataka. (Therefore, it passes through this Sanctuary).
IncorrectAnswer: C
The Mahadayi River (The Mandovi River) originates in the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats, Belagavi district of Karnataka. (Therefore, it passes through this Sanctuary).
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal on the Motor Vehicles Agreement (BBIN MVA):
1. Only Bangladesh, India and Nepal have ratified the Agreement.
2. The New Development Bank (NDB) has been providing technical, advisory and financial support.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been providing technical, advisory and financial support to the BBIN MVA initiative, as part of its assistance to the South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Co- operation (SASEC) Programme.
IncorrectAnswer: A
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been providing technical, advisory and financial support to the BBIN MVA initiative, as part of its assistance to the South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Co- operation (SASEC) Programme.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was established for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
2. The BIS Act provides enabling provisions for making the hallmarking of precious metal articles mandatory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectSolution: C
IncorrectSolution: C
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)?
1. It was established for the purpose of providing insurance of deposits and guaranteeing of credit facilities.
2. All commercial and co-operative banks are covered under it.
3. Each depositor in a bank is insured up to a maximum of Rupees Five Lakhs for both principal and interest amount.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D