March 03 , 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Basel Anti Money Laundering (AML) Index 2020’ and choose the correct one/s :
(i) This was the ninth edition of the Basel AML Index.
(ii) The Basel AML Index not only assesses the risk of money laundering but also terrorist financing.
(iii) India has been ranked 71st in the Basel Anti Money Laundering (AML) Index 2020.
(a) i and ii only (b) ii and iii only
(c) i and iii only (d) All of the above
2. The Boko Haram Terror group is mainly operational in:
(a) Angola
(b) Syria
(c) Nigeria
(d) Afghanistan
3. Consider the following statements about the effectiveness of Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs):
(i) JPC cannot force the government to take action on the basis of its report.
(ii) The government is not required to report on the follow-up action taken on the basis of the recommendations of the JPC.
(iii) A JPC report cannot recommend the prosecution of a particular person or the cancellation of certain licences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) i and ii only
(c) iii only (d) ii and iii only
4. Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Disinflation and Deflation:
(i) While in deflation the inflation rate declines but remains positive, in disinflation the inflation rate actually contracts.
(ii) While deflation is the drop in general price levels in an economy, disinflation occurs when price inflation slows down temporarily.
(iii) While deflation is the opposite of inflation, disinflation shows the rate of change of inflation over time.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) i and ii only (b) ii and iii only
(c) i and iii only (d) All of the above
5. ‘Bharat Air Fibre’ was in news lately. It is about
(a) Providing Optical Fibre like internet speed based on Indian satellite network.
(b) Providing telecom connectivity solution based on Radio Network.
(d) Beaming of internet services through air filled balloons in remote areas.
(d) Providing Optical Fibre connectivity to India's rural areas.
ANSWERS
1. (d)
2. (c)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (b) https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/bsnls-bharat-airfibre-now-live-in-5-circles-details-on-what-is-it-plans-and-more-6268198/
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