Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which ministry issues the certification for the Pariksha Pe Charcha program that was recently rescheduled?
[A] Ministry of Human Resource and Development
[B] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Human Resource and Development]
Notes:
Pariksha Pe Charcha was introduced in 2018. The 2020 contest is going to be the 3rd edition of this program. The certificates of participation are issued by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development. The student winners get the chance to interact with the Prime Minister and ask questions related to exams.
2. The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships have been recently awarded to 14 personalities belonging to which profession?
[A] Writers
[B] Scientists
[C] Sportspersons
[D] Student
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Correct Answer: B [Scientists]
Notes:
The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships have been recently awarded to 14 Scientists, who are associated with innovative research projects. The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by the Indian Government to commemorate our 50th year of independence. In this scheme, certain young scientists selected would be provided assistance by the Department of Science & Technology for pursuing their projects in Science and Technology.
3. The Union Home Minister recently launched a centre named I4C in New Delhi. What is the centre associated with?
[A] Intellectual property rights
[B] Cyber Crime
[C] Internal Security
[D] Border Management
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Correct Answer: B [Cyber Crime]
Notes:
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi. The centre involves a project cost of Rs. 416 Crores and it would deal with all cyber crimes comprehensively. Many states and Union territories will also set up their Regional Cyber Crime Coordination Centres.
The Union minister also launched National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, with the URL of www.cybercrime.gov.in. All citizens can report cyber-crimes online through this portal, which will be redressed by the concerned authorities.
4. India has been placed at which rank in the recently released Corruption Perception Index (CPI)?
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Correct Answer: C [80]
Notes:
India has been ranked at the 80th rank among 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), which is prepared by the non-profit organisation Transparency International.
The Corruption Perception Index was recently released during the Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. It ranks 180 countries and territories across the world, by their perceived levels of corruption prevailing in public sector, according to experts and business people.
Denmark and New Zealand have been placed at the top spot. India was given a score of 41 and was placed at the 80th rank, similar to China, Benin, Ghana and Morocco in the same rank.
5. According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which country is the largest exporter of arms during the past five years?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the largest exporter of arms during the past five years (2015-2019) was the United States, whose exports grew by 23 per cent and share in global arms exports grew to 36 per cent. Half of US arms exports are reported to have gone to the Middle East.
It is followed by Russia, France, Germany and China in the next places. Arms transfers from Russia, decreased by 18 percent, largely due to a drop in sales to India. From 2015 to 2019, international arms exports grew by 5.5 per cent from the previous 5 years.
6. As per a recent survey, about one-fourth of Indians currently pay for news. Which international organisation conducted the survey?
[A] World Economic Forum (WEF)
[B] World Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] UNCTAD
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Correct Answer: A [World Economic Forum (WEF)]
Notes:
As per a recent survey conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), about one-fourth of the consumers in India pay for news at present but nearly two-third of the population are willing to pay.
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the role of media has become vital in the society. The World Economic Forum (WEF) conducted a survey of news and entertainment consumers in six markets including China, Germany, India, South Korea, the UK and the US. It also revealed that 60% of consumers registered for a media service.
7. As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, which is the most digitally skilled country in the world, with the largest and skilled Gen Z workforce?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] India
[C] China
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, India is the most digitally dexterous or skilled country in the world. India has the largest Gen Z workforce who is also desirous to learn new skills using digital technologies.
As per the survey, 67 per cent of digital workers in India opined that emerging technologies like machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) increase their efficiency at workplaces. India is followed by the UK and the US in the survey.
8. ‘From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown’ is the report released by which global organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
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Correct Answer: D [United Nations Conference on Trade and Development]
Notes:
The UN body for Trade and Development, UNCTAD recently released a report titled ‘From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown’.
In the report, the agency highlights that the repayment of the developing countries towards their public debt will amount to between $2.6 trillion and $3.4 trillion in 2020 and 2021. It also proposed a global debt deal to prevent Covid-19 pandemic from aggravating economic disaster.
9. According to the Open Budget Survey conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP), what is the rank of India, in terms of budget transparency and accountability?
[A] 53
[B] 68
[C] 82
[D] 102
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Correct Answer: A [53]
Notes:
Open Budget Survey, which was conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) has been recently released. It rates the level of budget transparency on a scale of 0-100. New Zealand tops the list with a score 87.
In the list, India has been ranked at 53rd position among 117 nations, in terms of budget transparency and accountability. The survey provided a score of 49 out of 100 for the Union Budget process of India whereas the global average is 45. The survey report argues that the Union Government should publish a Pre-Budget Statement, which can be scrutinised by the legislators and the public.
10. As per the recent report of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), which area of the country recorded maximum unemployment rate after Covid-19?
[A] Rural areas
[B] Urban areas
[C] Semi-urban areas
[D] Hilly areas
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Correct Answer: B [Urban areas]
Notes:
Mumbai based think tank, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) has recently released its report on unemployment rates of the country in various parts.
As per the report, unemployment rate of India has risen to 27.11% for the week ended May 3, against 7% in the month of March. The monthly unemployment rate is 23.52% in April. It also highlighted that the unemployment rate was the highest in urban areas and the lowest in hilly areas.
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