Current Affairs Quiz 25 May 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 25 May 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the World Water Forum 2024:
1. The 2024 World Water Forum is the 10th edition of the event.
2. The theme of the 2024 World Water Forum is “Water for Shared Prosperity.”
3. The forum is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council.
4. The World Water Council was established in 1996 and is based in Marseille.
5. India is one of the member countries of the World Water Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The 2024 World Water Forum is indeed the 10th edition of the event.
• Statement 2 is correct. The theme for the 2024 World Water Forum is “Water for Shared Prosperity.”
• Statement 3 is correct. The event is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council.
• Statement 4 is correct. The World Water Council was established in 1996 and is based in Marseille.
• Statement 5 is correct. India is one of the member countries of the World Water Council, which comprises 260 member organizations from 52 countries.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The 2024 World Water Forum is indeed the 10th edition of the event.
• Statement 2 is correct. The theme for the 2024 World Water Forum is “Water for Shared Prosperity.”
• Statement 3 is correct. The event is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council.
• Statement 4 is correct. The World Water Council was established in 1996 and is based in Marseille.
• Statement 5 is correct. India is one of the member countries of the World Water Council, which comprises 260 member organizations from 52 countries. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), consider the following statements:
1. The ECF provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution as per Section 47 of the RBI Act 1934.
2. The revised ECF was adopted by the RBI on August 26, 2019, based on the recommendations of the Bimal Jalan Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Economic Capital Framework (ECF) provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution as per Section 47 of the RBI Act 1934.
Statement 2 is correct. The revised ECF was adopted by the RBI on August 26, 2019, based on the recommendations of the Bimal Jalan Committee.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Economic Capital Framework (ECF) provides a methodology for determining the appropriate level of risk provisions and profit distribution as per Section 47 of the RBI Act 1934.
Statement 2 is correct. The revised ECF was adopted by the RBI on August 26, 2019, based on the recommendations of the Bimal Jalan Committee. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following motions cannot be passed in the Rajya Sabha?
CorrectAnswer is: a) Adjournment motion
Explanation:
An Adjournment Motion’s primary objective is to draw the attention of Lok Sabha to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences and in regard to which a motion or a resolution with proper notice will be too late. Adjournment motion is allowed only in Lok Sabha and in State Legislative Assemblies and NOT in the Rajya Sabha or in State Legislative Councils because it has an element of censure against the Government.
A calling attention motion is introduced by a member to call the attention of a Minister to a matter of urgent public importance. It can be introduced in both LS and RS.
A Privilege Motion is moved against breach of Parliamentary Privileges which are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions.
A Motion of thanks is moved and voted in both LS and RS, after the inaugural speech of the President (President’s Address).IncorrectAnswer is: a) Adjournment motion
Explanation:
An Adjournment Motion’s primary objective is to draw the attention of Lok Sabha to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences and in regard to which a motion or a resolution with proper notice will be too late. Adjournment motion is allowed only in Lok Sabha and in State Legislative Assemblies and NOT in the Rajya Sabha or in State Legislative Councils because it has an element of censure against the Government.
A calling attention motion is introduced by a member to call the attention of a Minister to a matter of urgent public importance. It can be introduced in both LS and RS.
A Privilege Motion is moved against breach of Parliamentary Privileges which are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions.
A Motion of thanks is moved and voted in both LS and RS, after the inaugural speech of the President (President’s Address). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs of North-eastern states of India Share a border with each other and with Bangladesh?
CorrectAnswer is: a) Assam and Tripura
Explanation: Manipur does not share a border with Bangladesh. Meghalaya does not share a border with both Tripura and Mizoram.
IncorrectAnswer is: a) Assam and Tripura
Explanation: Manipur does not share a border with Bangladesh. Meghalaya does not share a border with both Tripura and Mizoram.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Global Species Action Plan (GSAP) SKILLS Platform, consider the following statements:
1. The GSAP SKILLS Platform is managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership for species conservation.
2. The platform was developed with principal support from the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, and additional resources from the Tech4Nature Initiative by IUCN and Huawei in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The GSAP SKILLS Platform is managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership, connecting decision-makers, species conservation practitioners, and experts at all levels.
• Statement 2 is correct. The platform was developed with principal support from the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, and additional resources from the Tech4Nature Initiative by IUCN and Huawei in 2020.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The GSAP SKILLS Platform is managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership, connecting decision-makers, species conservation practitioners, and experts at all levels.
• Statement 2 is correct. The platform was developed with principal support from the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, and additional resources from the Tech4Nature Initiative by IUCN and Huawei in 2020.
