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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 86
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Global Competitive Index is compiled by
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Solution (a)
India ranked 68th in the annual Global Competitiveness Index. It is the worst performing among the BRICS nations along with Brazil that is ranked at 71. The Global Competitive Index is compiled by World Economic Forum. The Forum has mapped 141 countries using 103 indicators.
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India ranked 68th in the annual Global Competitiveness Index. It is the worst performing among the BRICS nations along with Brazil that is ranked at 71. The Global Competitive Index is compiled by World Economic Forum. The Forum has mapped 141 countries using 103 indicators.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry’ was awarded
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Solution (b)
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries. These three scientists created the right conditions for a wireless and fossil fuel-free society.
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The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries. These three scientists created the right conditions for a wireless and fossil fuel-free society.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following countries is referred to as ‘Vanilla Islands’
- Seychelles
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Comoros
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Solution (d)
Vanilla Islands is an affiliation of the island nations Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to form a new travel destination brand.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/venkaiah-naidu-comoros-africa-visist-india-foriegn-policy-6058159/
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Vanilla Islands is an affiliation of the island nations Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to form a new travel destination brand.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/venkaiah-naidu-comoros-africa-visist-india-foriegn-policy-6058159/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- ‘Geotail’ provides information about the way the magnetic envelope surrounding Earth.
- The geotail region exists as a result of the interactions between the Sun and Earth.
Select the correct statement
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Solution (c)
The geotail is a region in space that allows the best observations. The region exists as a result of the interactions between the Sun and Earth.
Geotail provides information about the way the magnetic envelope surrounding Earth, called the magnetosphere, responds to incoming material and energy from the Sun.
Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/update/03-oct-2019/studying-earth%E2%80%99s-extended-magnetosphere-geotailplasma-around-moon
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Solution (c)
The geotail is a region in space that allows the best observations. The region exists as a result of the interactions between the Sun and Earth.
Geotail provides information about the way the magnetic envelope surrounding Earth, called the magnetosphere, responds to incoming material and energy from the Sun.
Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/update/03-oct-2019/studying-earth%E2%80%99s-extended-magnetosphere-geotailplasma-around-moon
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Public Financial Management System (PFMS)’
- It is being implemented by Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance.
- It is also used for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payments under MGNREGA.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) is an ambitious project of Government of India being implemented by Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance. PFMS has proved as a robust digital platform towards Prime Minister’s vision of DIGITAL INDIA.
PFMS provides platform for efficient management of funds through tracking of funds and real time reporting of expenditure and receipts through Treasury and Bank Interface. The line ministries/ departments utilize this platform to monitor the utilization of funds provided to the implementing agencies and states governments. PFMS is also used for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payments under MGNREGA and other notified schemes of the Government of India.
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Solution (c)
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) is an ambitious project of Government of India being implemented by Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance. PFMS has proved as a robust digital platform towards Prime Minister’s vision of DIGITAL INDIA.
PFMS provides platform for efficient management of funds through tracking of funds and real time reporting of expenditure and receipts through Treasury and Bank Interface. The line ministries/ departments utilize this platform to monitor the utilization of funds provided to the implementing agencies and states governments. PFMS is also used for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payments under MGNREGA and other notified schemes of the Government of India.
