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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 160
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘IndARC’
- It is India’s first underwater moored observatory.
- It is located in the Kongsfjorden fjord, half way between Norway and the North Pole.
Select the correct statements
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IndARC is India’s first underwater moored observatory in the Arctic region. It was deployed in 2014 at Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway which is midway between Norway and North Pole. Its research goal is to study the Arctic climate and its influence on the monsoon.
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IndARC is India’s first underwater moored observatory in the Arctic region. It was deployed in 2014 at Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway which is midway between Norway and North Pole. Its research goal is to study the Arctic climate and its influence on the monsoon.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘TrueNat’ is associated with which of the following diseases?
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World Health Organization has endorsed TrueNat, an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. The TrueNat TB test is a new molecular test that can diagnosis TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. It has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics Pvt Ltd Goa.
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World Health Organization has endorsed TrueNat, an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. The TrueNat TB test is a new molecular test that can diagnosis TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. It has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics Pvt Ltd Goa.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Women, Business and the Law (WBL)’ Project
- It collects unique data on the laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic opportunities.
- It is a World Bank Group Project.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Women, Business and the Law (WBL) is a World Bank Group project collecting unique data on the laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic opportunities. Since 2009, Women, Business and the Law has enhanced the study of gender equality and informed discussions on improving women’s economic opportunities and empowerment. The data offers objective and measurable benchmarks for global progress toward gender equality. Comparable across economies, the data is useful for research and policy discussions on improving women’s economic opportunities.
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Women, Business and the Law (WBL) is a World Bank Group project collecting unique data on the laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic opportunities. Since 2009, Women, Business and the Law has enhanced the study of gender equality and informed discussions on improving women’s economic opportunities and empowerment. The data offers objective and measurable benchmarks for global progress toward gender equality. Comparable across economies, the data is useful for research and policy discussions on improving women’s economic opportunities.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘HS Code’ is used for
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Solution (a)
HS code are used by Customs authorities, statistical agencies, and other government regulatory bodies, to monitor and control the import and export of commodities.
HSN classification is widely used for taxation purposes by helping to identify the rate of tax applicable to a specific product in a country that is under review. It can also be used in calculations that involve claiming benefits.
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HS code are used by Customs authorities, statistical agencies, and other government regulatory bodies, to monitor and control the import and export of commodities.
HSN classification is widely used for taxation purposes by helping to identify the rate of tax applicable to a specific product in a country that is under review. It can also be used in calculations that involve claiming benefits.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Hormuz Peace Initiative’ is led by
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The initiative aims to stabilise the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway for a significant amount of global oil supplies and is led by Iran.
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The initiative aims to stabilise the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway for a significant amount of global oil supplies and is led by Iran.
