Current Affairs Quiz 16 June 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 16 June 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following
statements:
1. It is an intergovernmental organization founded on the initiative of the G7 countries.
2. Saudi Arabia is the first Arab country to be granted full membership of FATF.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Global Terrorism Index is brought out by
CorrectAns. C
IncorrectAns. C
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following gets lowest annual rainfall during South West Monsoon:
CorrectAns. C
The period June to September is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period.Southwest Monsoon period is the principal rainy season for the Indian subcontinent. This is the summer monsoon period where the southwest monsoon holds away over the country.
Tamil Nadu is considered as a rain shadow region as it lies on the eastern (leeward
side) side of Western Ghats.IncorrectAns. C
The period June to September is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period.Southwest Monsoon period is the principal rainy season for the Indian subcontinent. This is the summer monsoon period where the southwest monsoon holds away over the country.
Tamil Nadu is considered as a rain shadow region as it lies on the eastern (leeward
side) side of Western Ghats. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
1. It comes under Ministry of Culture.
2. Its activities include carrying out surveys of antiquarian remains, exploration and excavation of archaeological sites, conservation and maintenance of protected monuments etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Nodal: Ministry of Culture
• It administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
• Its activities include carrying out surveys of antiquarian remains, exploration and excavation of archaeological sites, conservation and maintenance of protected monuments etc.
• It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham- the first Director-General of ASI. Alexander Cunningham is also known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology”.IncorrectAnswer: C
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Nodal: Ministry of Culture
• It administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
• Its activities include carrying out surveys of antiquarian remains, exploration and excavation of archaeological sites, conservation and maintenance of protected monuments etc.
• It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham- the first Director-General of ASI. Alexander Cunningham is also known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology”. - Question 5 of 5
5. 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.
