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Insights Jan 2019 Daily Quiz INSIGHTSIAS SIMPLIFYING IAS EXAM PREPARATION - I A S S E L F S T U D Y G U I D E - Insights QUIZ JANUARY 2019 © INSIGHTS ACTIVE LEARNING www.insightsias.com | www.insightsonindia.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SL. PAGE TOPIC NO. NO. I. ECONOMY.................................................................................................................... 2 II. ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................. 5 III. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES ........................................... 15 IV. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................... 29 V. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ................................ 34 VI. POLITY ..................................................................................................................... 39 VII. HISTORY, ART & CULTURE ................................................................................ 45 VIII. STATES ................................................................................................................. 48 IX. DEFENCE & SECURITY ......................................................................................... 51 X. REPORTS & INDICES ............................................................................................ 54 XI. MAPS/ PLACES .................................................................................................... 57 XII. Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................... 57 www.insightsias.com 1 www.insightsonindia.com I. ECONOMY (Q) GAFA tax recently seen in news is related to a) Tax on new start-ups with annual turn-over of more than 1 crore b) Tax on Renewable energy products c) Tax on large technology and internet companies d) None of the above Solution: c French finance minister Bruno Le Maire announced the introduction of a GAFA tax—named after Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon—on large technology and internet companies in France from 1 January 2019. The French proposal is set to target only those profitable companies that have heavy annual global revenue. The rationale behind devising a separate framework to tax online service providers is this: existing tax norms that are framed envisaging brick and mortar business models are not suitable to regulate online services. This is because the digital economy is characterized by a unique system of value creation resulting from a combination of factors such as sales functions, algorithms and personal information of users. What distinguishes technology companies from traditional businesses is user participation in creating value, which, in turn, translates into revenue. Although using consumer data to improve businesses is not exclusive to the digital economy, the unique ability of digital businesses lies in their power to analyse big data collected via constant user interaction and data mining. (Q) Under the Provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 RBI can 1. Examine on oath any director or other officer of the bank 2. Issue directions to banks for resolution of stressed assets 3. Prohibit banks against entering into any particular transaction Which of the above statements is/are correct ? a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Solution: d The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates and supervises Public Sector and Private Sector Banks. The powers of RBI are wide-ranging and comprehensive to deal with various situations that may emerge in all banks, irrespective of ownership i.e. the Public Sector and the Private Sector owned Banks. Source: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1540877 (Q) Recently Tokenisation was in news. It is related to a) Generating Virtual Aadhaar Number b) New Blockchain Technology c) Enhance the safety of the digital payments d) Electronic Voting Machines www.insightsias.com 2 www.insightsonindia.com Solution: c The Reserve Bank of India has allowed Tokenisation of debit, credit and prepaid card transactions to enhance the safety of the digital payments ecosystem in the country. Tokenization will replace card details with a code, called a “token,” which will be specifically for the card, the token requestor and the device being used to pay. Instead of the card’s details, the token will act as the card at point of sale (POS) terminals and quick response (QR) code payment systems. The goal of the process is to improve the safety and security of payments. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/tokenisation-may-aid-safe-digital- transactions/article25952964.ece (Q) Recently Cabinet approved Bilateral Swap Arrangement between India and Japan. What are the advantages of Bilateral Swap Arrangement ? 1. This facility will enable the agreed amount of Capital being available to India on tap for use. 2. Prospects of Indian companies would improve in tapping foreign capital. 3. Would deter speculative attacks on the domestic currency. 4. Enhance the RBI’s ability to manage exchange rate volatility. Select the correct code: a) 1, 2, 3 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 4 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Solution: d The BSA is a very good example of mutual cooperation between India and Japan for strategic objective of assisting each other in times of difficulty and for restoring international confidence. This facility will enable the agreed amount of Capital being available to India on tap for use. Also, with this arrangement in place, prospects of Indian companies would improve in tapping foreign capital as there would be greater confidence in stability of country’s exchange rate. Availability of such swap line to tide over difficulties arising out of Balance of Payment (BOP) would deter speculative attacks on the domestic currency and greatly enhance the RBI’s ability to manage exchange rate volatility. Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187417 (Q) Consider the following statements about the recommendations of FRBM Review Committee headed by N.K. Singh. 1. Debt to GDP ratio of 50% should be targeted with a 30% limit for the centre and 20% limit for the states. 2. The targeted debt to GDP ratio should be achieved by 2023. 3. The Committee proposed to create a Fiscal Council headed by Finance Secretary. 4. Under the FRBM Act, the government can deviate from the target. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? a) 1, 3 b) 2, 4 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 2, 3, 4 www.insightsias.com 3 www.insightsonindia.com Solution: b Debt to GDP ratio: The Committee suggested using debt as the primary target for fiscal policy. A debt to GDP ratio of 60% should be targeted with a 40% limit for the centre and 20% limit for the states. The targeted debt to GDP ratio should be achieved by 2023. Fiscal Council: The Committee proposed to create an autonomous Fiscal Council with a Chairperson and two members appointed by the centre. To maintain its independence, it proposed a non-renewable four-year term for the Chairperson and members. Further, these people should not be employees in the central or state governments at the time of appointment. Deviations: The Committee noted that under the FRBM Act, the government can deviate from the targets in case of a national calamity, national security or other exceptional circumstances notified by it. Source: http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/general/1493207354_FRBM%20Review%20Committee %20Report%20Summary.pdf (Q) Consider the following statements about Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) 1. The Appellate Tribunal shall be situated at Mumbai. 2. It would act as first appeal in GST laws and the first common forum of dispute resolution between Centre and States. 3. Presided over by its President and shall consist of one Technical Member from Centre and one Technical Member from State. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? a) 1, 2 b) 3 only c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Solution: b • Cabinet has approved creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). • It shall be situated at New Delhi. Composition: Presided over by its President and shall consist of one Technical Member (Centre) and one Technical Member (State). • It is the forum of second appeal in GST laws and the first common forum of dispute resolution between Centre and States. Source: http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1561067 www.insightsias.com 4 www.insightsonindia.com II. GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT (Q) Consider the following statements about Mobilise Your City (MYC) programme 1. The MYC aims to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to urban transport 2. India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC) 3. It was launched at 24th Conference of Parties (COP24) meeting in Katowice, Poland. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Solution: a Mobilise Your City (MYC) was launched at 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) meeting in December, 2015. India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC). The MYC aims to reduce the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to urban transport by implementing urban mobility plans at local level and to help India at national level to improve their sustainable transport policy. (Q) Which of the following were the recommendations of Gadgil Committee on Western Ghats ? 1. It proposed that entire Western Ghats area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA). 2. Within this area, smaller regions were to be identified as ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) I, II or III
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