It is a forum of the world's seven largest economies of the world established in the year 1990
The presidency of the forum is held by each member of the group in rotation basis
Which of the statement(s) is/are true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
The Group of Seven (G-7) is a forum of the world's seven most industrialized economies.
The group is composed of government leaders from the seven nations who meet to discuss international economic and monetary issues.
It was created as a response to the oil crisis of 1973- 74.
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom, Canada are its members
2. What do you understand by the term Prompt Corrective Action?
It is a framework whose objective is to maintain sound financial health of banks by helping them in identifying areas of monitoring, such as capital, asset quality and profitability, to take corrective measures in a timely manner, in order to restore their financial health.
It is issued by RBI
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
3. Consider the following statements
90% of the rainfall in northeast India is brought by the Arabian sea branch of southwest monsoon
Mawsymram is the wettest place in the world located in the state of Meghalaya
Which of the statement(s) is/are not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Northeast India gets rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of Southwest monsoon.
4. Consider the following statements about Bank of International Settlements (BIS)
It is an international financial institution owned by central banks of its member countries which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and also serves as a bank for them
It's headquarters in located at Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
The headquarters of BIS is in Basel, Switzerland
5. The 'two plus two ministerial dialogue', is a dialogue between the foreign and defence heads of which of the two countries
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
6. Consider the following statements regarding tourism in India
The 'Incredible India roadshows' are a series of roadshows by the Indian delegation in the U.S which will hold B2B interactions, presentations & press briefings which aim to project India as a 'must-see' destination
U.S holds the highest percentage in terms of Foreign Tourist Arrival (FTA) in India
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
U.S is one among the top three countries which has highest share in terms of Foreign Tourist Arrival. Highest number of tourists are from Bangladesh followed by the U.S and U.K
7. With reference to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) consider the following
It is the nodal body for adoption of Indian children which also is responsible for monitoring and regulating in-country and inter-country adoptions
It was recently in news for barring partners in live-in relationships from adopting a child
It is an autonomus body created by an executive order
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutorybody of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India.
It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
CARA is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993, ratified by Government of India in 2003.
8. Consider the following pairs
Dam/ Reservoir River
Nizam Sagar Manjira
Srisailam Godavari
Somashila Penna
Which of the pair(s) are correctly matched?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Srisailam dam is in Krishna river.
9. The ‘Brundtland Commission’ report is related with
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Formerly known as the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), the mission of the Brundtland Commission is to unite countries to pursue sustainable development together.
It also publishes the famous Brutland REport also called as 'Our Common Future'
10. Consider the following statements:
Various principles of dhamma was found in Barabar Cave inscription.
Barabar rock edicts gives information about Ashoka’s affinity towards Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
