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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to World Risk Index (WRI) 2020:
- The World Risk Index is a statistical model for the assessment of disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts and sea-level rise.
- According to WRI among the continent Oceania is at the highest risk.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- The World Risk Index is a statistical model for the assessment of the global risk of disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts and sea-level rise.
- WRI is part of the World Risk Report 2020 with special focus on “Forced Displacement and Migration” released by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft, in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart in Germany.
- Released annually since 2011, it indicates which countries are in the greatest need to strengthen measures for coping with and adapting to extreme natural events.
- Among continents, Oceania is at the highest risk, followed by Africa and the Americas.
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Solution (c)
- The World Risk Index is a statistical model for the assessment of the global risk of disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts and sea-level rise.
- WRI is part of the World Risk Report 2020 with special focus on “Forced Displacement and Migration” released by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft, in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart in Germany.
- Released annually since 2011, it indicates which countries are in the greatest need to strengthen measures for coping with and adapting to extreme natural events.
- Among continents, Oceania is at the highest risk, followed by Africa and the Americas.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010:
- The implementing body of FCRA is Ministry of finance
- Under the Act, organizations are required to register themselves every five years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010
- Foreign funding of persons in India is regulated under FCRA act and is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Individuals are permitted to accept foreign contributions without permission of MHA. However, the monetary limit for acceptance of such foreign contributions shall be less than Rs. 25,000.
- The Act ensures that the recipients of foreign contributions adhere to the stated purpose for which such contribution has been obtained.
- Under the Act, organizations are required to register themselves every five years.
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Solution (b)
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010
- Foreign funding of persons in India is regulated under FCRA act and is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Individuals are permitted to accept foreign contributions without permission of MHA. However, the monetary limit for acceptance of such foreign contributions shall be less than Rs. 25,000.
- The Act ensures that the recipients of foreign contributions adhere to the stated purpose for which such contribution has been obtained.
- Under the Act, organizations are required to register themselves every five years.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) is identified by IRDAI whereas the Domestic Systemically Important Bank is identifies by RBI
- In India only State Bank of India (SBI), and HDFC Bank have been identified as Domestic Systemically Important Bank
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
- Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIBs)
- D-SIB means that the bank is too big to fail. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), some banks become systemically important due to their size, cross-jurisdictional activities, complexity and lack of substitute and interconnection. Banks whose assets exceed 2% of GDP are considered part of this group.
- Presently, the State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank have been identified as DSIBs in India.
Significance:
- Should such a bank fail, there would be significant disruption to the essential services they provide to the banking system and the overall economy.
- The too-big-to-fail tag also indicates that in case of distress, the government is expected to support these banks.
- Due to this perception, these banks enjoy certain advantages in funding. It also means that these banks have a different set of policy measures regarding systemic risks and moral hazard issues.
- In the insurance sector the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will identify Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs). For the year 2020-21 The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India and The New India Assurance Co have been identified as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs)
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Solution (a)
- Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIBs)
- D-SIB means that the bank is too big to fail. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), some banks become systemically important due to their size, cross-jurisdictional activities, complexity and lack of substitute and interconnection. Banks whose assets exceed 2% of GDP are considered part of this group.
- Presently, the State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank have been identified as DSIBs in India.
Significance:
- Should such a bank fail, there would be significant disruption to the essential services they provide to the banking system and the overall economy.
- The too-big-to-fail tag also indicates that in case of distress, the government is expected to support these banks.
- Due to this perception, these banks enjoy certain advantages in funding. It also means that these banks have a different set of policy measures regarding systemic risks and moral hazard issues.
- In the insurance sector the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will identify Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs). For the year 2020-21 The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India and The New India Assurance Co have been identified as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Recently “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge” Program was in news, it is related to which of the following scheme?
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Solution (a)
- Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has celebrated the foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) as “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge” on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas (25th September).
Inaugurations and New Releases:
- Agripreneurship (entrepreneurship in agriculture) Programme.
- Agripreneurship is defined as generally, sustainable, community-orientated, directly marketed agriculture.
- Sustainable agriculture denotes a holistic, systems-oriented approach to farming that focuses on the interrelationships of social, economic, and environmental processes.
- Guidelines regarding Captive Employment under DDU-GKY.
- Captive employers are businesses which can employ 500 or more in their own organisation or one of their subsidiaries and have suitable in-house training facilities.
- Guidelines for Promotion of Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC).
- Integrated Farming is a combined approach aimed at efficient sustainable resource management for increased productivity in the cropping system.
- It has multiple objectives of sustainability, food security, farmer’s security and poverty reduction by involving livestock, vermicomposting, organic farming, etc.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)/StartUps and providing incubation support in rural areas.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
- MoRD announced it on Antyodaya Diwas in 2014.
- It is a demand-driven placement linked skill training initiative working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).
- It uses skill training and placement in wage employment as a tool to diversify income and enable sustained upward movement out of poverty.
- DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families.
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Solution (a)
- Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has celebrated the foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) as “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge” on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas (25th September).
Inaugurations and New Releases:
- Agripreneurship (entrepreneurship in agriculture) Programme.
- Agripreneurship is defined as generally, sustainable, community-orientated, directly marketed agriculture.
- Sustainable agriculture denotes a holistic, systems-oriented approach to farming that focuses on the interrelationships of social, economic, and environmental processes.
- Guidelines regarding Captive Employment under DDU-GKY.
- Captive employers are businesses which can employ 500 or more in their own organisation or one of their subsidiaries and have suitable in-house training facilities.
- Guidelines for Promotion of Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC).
- Integrated Farming is a combined approach aimed at efficient sustainable resource management for increased productivity in the cropping system.
- It has multiple objectives of sustainability, food security, farmer’s security and poverty reduction by involving livestock, vermicomposting, organic farming, etc.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)/StartUps and providing incubation support in rural areas.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
- MoRD announced it on Antyodaya Diwas in 2014.
- It is a demand-driven placement linked skill training initiative working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).
- It uses skill training and placement in wage employment as a tool to diversify income and enable sustained upward movement out of poverty.
- DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
JIMEX 20 Maritime Exercise is between India and which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (b)
- JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.
- It is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
- The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 off Visakhapatnam, India.
JIMEX 20:
- Multi-faceted tactical exercises involving weapon firings, cross deck helicopter operations and complex surface, anti-submarine and air warfare drills will consolidate coordination developed by the two navies.
- Indigenously built stealth destroyer Chennai, Teg Class stealth frigate Tarkash and Fleet Tanker Deepak will represent the Indian Navy.
- P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft will also participate in the exercise.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
- JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.
- It is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
- The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 off Visakhapatnam, India.
JIMEX 20:
- Multi-faceted tactical exercises involving weapon firings, cross deck helicopter operations and complex surface, anti-submarine and air warfare drills will consolidate coordination developed by the two navies.
- Indigenously built stealth destroyer Chennai, Teg Class stealth frigate Tarkash and Fleet Tanker Deepak will represent the Indian Navy.
- P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft will also participate in the exercise.
