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Current Affairs Question - 08 February 2019

International Rankings, Reports, Survey And Index

Corruption Perceptions Index 2018

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis recently released Corruption Perceptions Index 2018:

  1. Corruption Perceptions Index is released annually by the World Economic Forum.
  2. India has been ranked below China in the Corruption Perceptions Index.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-judicial Bodies

Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade’ (DPIIT):

  1. It works under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises.
  2. DPIIT looks into the issues related to Ease of Doing Business and Start ups.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Tribal Communities In India

Dard Aryan Tribals

Consider the following statements about Dard Aryan Tribals:

  1. They are mainly Buddhist and are native to the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  2. They predominantly worship trees, rivers and mountains.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Only 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

International Science & Technology

Solar Cells

Consider the following statements about Solar Cells:

  1. Maximum theoretical efficiency of solar cells is around 98%.
  2. Perovskite layer solar cells have efficiency close to 75%.
  3. Inkjet printing procedure of perovskite solar cells have lowered the production cost.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only

National Programmes & Schemes

Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Consider the following statements with respect to Ayushman Bharat Scheme:

  1. This scheme provides insurance cover for secondary and tertiary treatment.
  2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
  3. Implementation of the scheme lies with the central government.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 Only

National Commissions And Committees

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

Consider the following statement vis-à-vis Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):

  1. GEAC is constituted under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
  2. GEAC is chaired by the Environment Minister.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

International Biodiversity & Conservation

Wetlands International

With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
  2. It is based mostly in Developed World with its headquarter at Montreal, Canada.

Choose the correct statement from the code given below

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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