Daily Current affairs quiz for UPSC | January Current Affairs Quiz-XIX
Current Affairs Quiz Jan. 2021-Part-XIX
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141 b’:
1. Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141 b is a chemical used by foam manufacturing enterprises.
2. HCFC 141 b is one of the most potent ozone-depleting chemical after Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
3. HCFC-141 b is used mainly as a blowing agent in the production of rigid polyurethane (PU) foams.Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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India has successfully phased out the use of HCFC 141 b chemical in its foam industry. The substance is one of the most potent ozone-depleting substances. India banned the import of the substance from January 1, 2020.Incorrect
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India has successfully phased out the use of HCFC 141 b chemical in its foam industry. The substance is one of the most potent ozone-depleting substances. India banned the import of the substance from January 1, 2020. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q. Consider the following statements about ‘The Democracy Index’:
1. The Democracy Index is prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
2. It provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two territories.
3. The Economist Intelligence Unit is the research and analysis division of The Economist Group, which is the sister company to The Economist newspaper.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021.
2. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS).
3. The risk posed by infectious diseases is now ranked at number one, while in 2020 it came in 10th place.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021.
The Global Risks Report 2021 is the 16th edition of the Forum’s annual analysis and looks back at a year ravaged by a global pandemic, economic downturn, political turmoil, and the ever-worsening climate crisis. The report explores how countries and businesses can act in the face of these risks.
Unsurprisingly, one of the big changes between this year and last, in terms of risks, has been brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The risk posed by infectious diseases is now ranked at number one, while in 2020 it came in 10th place.Incorrect
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The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021.
The Global Risks Report 2021 is the 16th edition of the Forum’s annual analysis and looks back at a year ravaged by a global pandemic, economic downturn, political turmoil, and the ever-worsening climate crisis. The report explores how countries and businesses can act in the face of these risks.
Unsurprisingly, one of the big changes between this year and last, in terms of risks, has been brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The risk posed by infectious diseases is now ranked at number one, while in 2020 it came in 10th place. -
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Q. Consider the following statement about NBFC(Non-Banking Financial Company):
1. NBFC does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial activity,
2. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself.
3. Mortgage Guarantee Company is also an example of an NBFC.
4. NBFCs are not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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NBFCs are regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Reserve Bank of India.
Non-banking financial companies are also known as non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs).
These are entities which provide bank-like financial services but do not hold a banking license.
Therefore, the NBFCs are not bound by the banking regulations and oversight to which the traditional banks have to adhere.Incorrect
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NBFCs are regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Reserve Bank of India.
Non-banking financial companies are also known as non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs).
These are entities which provide bank-like financial services but do not hold a banking license.
Therefore, the NBFCs are not bound by the banking regulations and oversight to which the traditional banks have to adhere. -
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Q. Consider the following statement about SII(Serum Institute of India) is correct?
1. Serum Institute of India is Indian Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals company.
2. It is the world’s 2nd largest vaccine manufacturer.
3. It’s headquarters are located in the city of Mumbai.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. is now the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by number of doses produced and sold globally (more than 1.5 billion doses) which includes Polio vaccine as well as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib, BCG, r-Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines. It is estimated that about 65% of the children in the world receive at least one vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute. Vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute are accredited by the World Health Organization, Geneva and are being used in around 170 countries across the globe in their national immunization programs, saving millions of lives throughout the world.India launched the world’s biggest vaccination drive with two ‘Made in India vaccines- Covishield and Covaxin- against the coronavirus disease which has claimed more than 1 lakh 50 thousand people in the country. Covishield is made by Serum Institute of India (SII) and Covaxin is manufactured by Bharat Biotech.
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Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. is now the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by number of doses produced and sold globally (more than 1.5 billion doses) which includes Polio vaccine as well as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib, BCG, r-Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines. It is estimated that about 65% of the children in the world receive at least one vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute. Vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute are accredited by the World Health Organization, Geneva and are being used in around 170 countries across the globe in their national immunization programs, saving millions of lives throughout the world.India launched the world’s biggest vaccination drive with two ‘Made in India vaccines- Covishield and Covaxin- against the coronavirus disease which has claimed more than 1 lakh 50 thousand people in the country. Covishield is made by Serum Institute of India (SII) and Covaxin is manufactured by Bharat Biotech.
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