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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which among the following are the two goals, set by the World Bank Group, for the world to achieve by 2030?
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Solution (a)
The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030:
- End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%
- Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1636790
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Solution (a)
The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030:
- End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%
- Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1636790
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following constitute the World Bank Group?
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- International Finance Corporation
- International Development Association
- International Monetary Fund
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Solution (a)
World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.
Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. It consists of
- IBRD- The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- IDA- The International Development Association
- IFC- The International Finance Corporation
- MIGA- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
- ICSID- The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
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Solution (a)
World Bank Group
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.
Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. It consists of
- IBRD- The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- IDA- The International Development Association
- IFC- The International Finance Corporation
- MIGA- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
- ICSID- The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations
- India is one of the founding members of FAO
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
India is one of the founding members of FAO. FAO has been a staunch partner since 1948, when FAO operations in India first began.
The FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-difference-between-a-locust-plague-upsurge-and-outbreak-6492132/
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Solution (c)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
India is one of the founding members of FAO. FAO has been a staunch partner since 1948, when FAO operations in India first began.
The FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-difference-between-a-locust-plague-upsurge-and-outbreak-6492132/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements as per 2019 amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967:
- It empowered the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to attach properties acquired from proceeds of terrorism.
- It empowered the officers of the NIA, of the rank of Inspector or above, to investigate cases of terrorism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
As per recent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 –
- Individuals can be declared as terrorists and their properties seized.
- It also provides for putting travel ban on such individuals once they are declared as terrorists.
- The amendments gave powers to the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to attach properties acquired from proceeds of terrorism.
- Earlier, the law required that the NIA take prior permission from the respective state police chief to attach the proceeds of terrorism.
- Earlier, officers in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and above were empowered to investigate cases under the UAPA as per Section 43. Now, officers in the rank of Inspector are empowered to do so.
- The inspector-rank officers have over time acquired sufficient proficiency to investigate UAPA-related cases and this move would quicken the delivery of justice in such cases, which are reviewed by senior officers at various levels.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-blocks-40-websites-of-sikhs-for-justice/article31997918.ece
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Solution (c)
As per recent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 –
- Individuals can be declared as terrorists and their properties seized.
- It also provides for putting travel ban on such individuals once they are declared as terrorists.
- The amendments gave powers to the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to attach properties acquired from proceeds of terrorism.
- Earlier, the law required that the NIA take prior permission from the respective state police chief to attach the proceeds of terrorism.
- Earlier, officers in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and above were empowered to investigate cases under the UAPA as per Section 43. Now, officers in the rank of Inspector are empowered to do so.
- The inspector-rank officers have over time acquired sufficient proficiency to investigate UAPA-related cases and this move would quicken the delivery of justice in such cases, which are reviewed by senior officers at various levels.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-blocks-40-websites-of-sikhs-for-justice/article31997918.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is an initiative of –
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Solution (b)
Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a network composed of numerous technical and public health institutions, laboratories, NGOs, and other organizations that work to observe and respond to threatening epidemics.
GOARN works closely with and under the World Health Organization (WHO), which is one of its most notable partners. Its goals are to: examine and study diseases, evaluate the risks that certain diseases pose, and improve international capability to deal with diseases.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-hindu-explains-what-are-scientists-saying-about-a-new-virus-strain-in-china/article31991105.ece
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Solution (b)
Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a network composed of numerous technical and public health institutions, laboratories, NGOs, and other organizations that work to observe and respond to threatening epidemics.
GOARN works closely with and under the World Health Organization (WHO), which is one of its most notable partners. Its goals are to: examine and study diseases, evaluate the risks that certain diseases pose, and improve international capability to deal with diseases.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-hindu-explains-what-are-scientists-saying-about-a-new-virus-strain-in-china/article31991105.ece
