Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 138 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Reports and Indices Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 4, 2020.
11. Which organisation recently released the ‘Time to care’ report?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] NGO Oxfam
[D] NGO Pratham
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Correct Answer: C [NGO Oxfam]
Notes:
Oxfam, a confederation of charitable organizations and rights group recently released the ‘Time to care’ report, which focussed on global inequalities. The report said that inequalities pertaining at the global level is deep-rooted and vast while the number of billionaires has doubled in the last decade.
It also revealed a comparison that the total wealth of 63 Indian billionaires is higher than the total Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19 (Rs 24,42,200 crore). It also suggested that gender inequalities must be resolved for an inclusive development.
12. Which country is the largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2019, according to the latest UNCTAD report?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released its ‘Global Investment Trend Monitor report’ and listed the countries on the basis of receipts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
As per the report, the United States was the largest recipient of FDI in 2019 with inflow of investments amounting to $251 billion. The second largest recipient was China at $140 billion in 2019. India was also among the top 10 FDI recipients in 2019, which attracted investments worth $49 billion. This is 16% higher than the previous year FDI inflow of the country. The report also stated that majority of India’s FDI inflow went to its service sector.
13. India has been ranked at which place in the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index?
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Correct Answer: A [72]
Notes:
In the recently released 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, India has scaled up to the 72nd rank. The list was topped by Switzerland, which emerged as the most talent-competitive nation of the world. The second rank was held by the US followed by Singapore.
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) report has been launched since 2013, which measures the capability of the countries to compete for and retain talent. The report covers 125 economies and 114 cities and is based on the research conducted by INSEAD in association with the Adecco Group and Tata Communications. This year, the report was based on the theme of “Entrepreneurial Talent and Global Competitiveness”.
14. 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.
15. Which state is recently ranked as the best performing State in ‘Decent work and economic growth’ category in the SDG India Index?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
According to the recent announcement by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Telangana has emerged as the best performing state in promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all in the SDG Index 2019. With a score of 82, the state has topped the country, which is followed by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka which scored 72.
Telangana has also improved in several other SDG categories in 2019, when compared to the previous year, according the recent data in NITI Aayog’s website.
16. As per the recent Economic Outlook Survey released by FICCI, what is the estimated median GDP growth forecast for 2019-20?
[A] 5.0%
[B] 5.1%
[C] 5.2%
[D] 5.3%
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Correct Answer: A [5.0%]
Notes:
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) recently released its latest round of Economic Outlook Survey. As per the survey, the annual median GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 is estimated at 5.0%.
The survey also revealed that the GDP growth is likely to improve to 5.5% in 2020-21. The median growth forecast for Agriculture and allied activities and the industry are predicted at 2.6% and 3.5% respectively for 2019-20. The services sector is expected to grow at 7.2% during the current year. A median forecast of 4.7% for GDP growth has been estimated for the third quarter of 2019-20.
17. As per the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, what is the rank of India globally in number of new firms created?
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Correct Answer: A [3]
Notes:
The Economic Survey 2019-20 presented on January 31, 2020 stated that India is ranked third globally in number of new firms created. It also revealed that as many as 1,24,000 new firms have been created in India in the year 2018 alone.
The survey quoted this data on firm creation from the World Bank’s data on entrepreneurship. The number of new firms created from 2014 to 2018 grew at a rate of 12.2 per cent. It also stated that more new firms were created in services sector in the country when compared to the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
18. What is the rank of India in the recently released International intellectual property index 2020?
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Correct Answer: B [40]
Notes:
The US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC) recently released the latest edition of International intellectual property index. In the list, India is ranked 40, with a score of 38.46%, higher than the last year’s score.
India was placed at 36th rank in the last year’s list, which ranked 50 countries across the world. This year the Centre included 53 economies. The United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France and Germany retained their positions and were placed at the top five spots in the intellectual property index list.
19. “Hunar Haat” is an initiative of which Union Ministry of India?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[C] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:
“Hunar Haat” is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. Under the initiative, stalls are set up, where master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts from across the country participate, to show case their talents. It aims at providing employment opportunities to indigenous artisans and preserving the culture of our country.
Recently, the Ministry inaugurated ‘Hunar Haat’ in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on February 9 and at India Gate lawns, New Delhi on February 13.
20. Which is the top-ranked Indian institution, as per the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020?
[A] Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
[B] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[C] Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
[D] Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ]
Notes:
11 Indian institutions have been placed in the top 100 of ‘Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020’, released in London. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s top-ranked institution, is ranked 16th among the top 100 universities of emerging economies.
It is followed by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (32nd rank) and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (38th rank). In the total of 533 universities ranked, India has a total of 56 universities in the list.
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