Nov 03rd, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements regarding the World Bank Group (WGB)
1. It is a family of four international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries.
2. It is headquartered in Washington D.C.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. With reference to the methane gas, consider the following statements
1. The largest reservoir of methane is under the seafloor in the form of methane clathrates.
2. It constitutes more than 80% of the natural gas by volume.
3. Atmospheric methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the New York Declaration on Forests, consider the following statements
1. It is a voluntary and non-legally binding political declaration, declared in 2014.
2. The declaration pledges to halve the rate of deforestation by 2020 and to end it by 2030 at the global level.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. With reference to the National Human Rights Commision (NHRC), consider the following statements
1. It is a constitutional body responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights.
2. Only a former Chief Justice of India can become the chairperson of NHRC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) regarding elections in India.
1. It is a set of guidelines issued by the Parliament of India.
2. The election manifestos of political parties come under the ambit of MCC.
3. MCC comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer's
1- (b)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/11/01/project-signing-new-world-bank-project-to-improve-healthcare-services-in-meghalaya
2- (d)
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/global-methane-pledge-explained-7605172/
3- (c)
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/cop26-can-global-forest-loss-be-reversed-2030-157214
4- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/set-up-police-complaints-authorities-nhrc-tells-union-home-ministry-states/article37309680.ece
5- (b)
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ec-lets-off-assam-cm-himanta-sarma-with-warning-for-violating-model-code-of-conduct-1870052-2021-10-27
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