UPSC Quiz- 2019 : IASbaba’s Daily Current

Affairs Quiz [Day 79]

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about ‘Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)’

1. It is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector
2. The PMI is based on new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment
3. A PMI of more than 50 represents contraction of the manufacturing sector when compared to the previous month

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.2) ‘Variable Infiltration Capacity Model’ which was in news recently is associated with

1. Ethanol Blending
2. Reverse Osmosis
3. Solar Energy
4. Soil Moisture

Q.3) Consider the following statements about ‘Asian Development Bank (ADB)’

1. ADB raises funds through bond issues on the world’s capital markets.
2. ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
3. ADB provides direct financial assistance to private sector companies, for projects that have clear social benefits beyond the financial rate of return.

Select the correct statements

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘Black Spotted Turtles’

1. It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN  Red List of threatened species.
2. It is native to South Asia

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) ‘Agricultural Marketing & Farm Friendly Reforms Index’ is released by

1. NITI Aayog
2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3. NABARD
4. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

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