Daily Current Affair Quiz: 13th September 2019
1.Which of the following statements are true?
1. World Energy Council conducts World Energy Congress.
2. World energy council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Abu Dhabi is hosting the 24th World Energy Congress.
- Theme: ‘Energy for Prosperity’.
- It is the World Energy Council’s global flagship event.
- It offers a unique platform for global energy leaders to explore new energy futures, critical innovation areas, and new strategies.
- Formed in 1923, the Council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum.
2. Which of the following organisation is associated with Eurasian Economic Forum?
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(d) ASEAN
Ans: c
Justification:
- India skipped a meeting of the ‘Eurasian Economic Union’ (EAEU), which was organised by SCO in China.
- India has been a member of the ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’ (SCO) since 2017.
- It is an intergovernmental body for security and economic cooperation in the Eurasian region.
- It was formed in 2001 by the ‘Shanghai Five’ (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan).
- It was formed in the wake of the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India
2. It aims to systematically rank all major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Self explanatory
4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana is associated with?
(a) National Pension Scheme for farmers
(b) Aadhar linked direct benefit transfer of subsidies to the farmers
(c) Free of cost Micro Nutrients and NPK supply to BPL farmers
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) aims to secure the lives of 5 crore small and marginal farmers by providing them a minimum pension of ₹3000 per month, who attains the age of 60 years.
5. Which of the following countries participate in the Exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ along with India?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Singapore
(c) Brunei
(d) Philippines
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy will be participating in the bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’.
