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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statement regarding the “International Booker Prize”.
The International Booker Prize, established in 2005, is awarded annually for a book written in English and not for translation.
It is awarded to a book which must be published in the United Kingdom or Ireland only.
No Indian is awarded with the International Booker Prize.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: a
Exp:
German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday for “Kairos,” the story of a tangled love affair during the final years of East Germany’s existence.
About International Booker Prize:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is awarded annually for the finest single work of fiction from around the world which has been translated into English.
Statement 2 is correct: The book should be published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
History: This prize began in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize. Initially, it was a biennial prize for a body of work, with no language restriction.
Aim: The prize aims to encourage more reading of quality fiction from all over the world.
Prize Money: The £50,000 prize money is divided equally between the author and the translator. Additionally, shortlisted authors and translators each receive £2,500.
Significance: The prize celebrates the vital work of translators and has already had an impact on reading statistics in the UK.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Indian International Booker Prize Laureate:
Incorrect
Ans: a
Exp:
German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday for “Kairos,” the story of a tangled love affair during the final years of East Germany’s existence.
About International Booker Prize:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is awarded annually for the finest single work of fiction from around the world which has been translated into English.
Statement 2 is correct: The book should be published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
History: This prize began in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize. Initially, it was a biennial prize for a body of work, with no language restriction.
Aim: The prize aims to encourage more reading of quality fiction from all over the world.
Prize Money: The £50,000 prize money is divided equally between the author and the translator. Additionally, shortlisted authors and translators each receive £2,500.
Significance: The prize celebrates the vital work of translators and has already had an impact on reading statistics in the UK.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Indian International Booker Prize Laureate:
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding “National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)”.
It is a statutory body constituted under Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
It was established as an independent authority to regulate the auditing profession and accounting standards in India.
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The chairperson should be having an expertise in accountancy, auditing, finance, or law.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: c
Exp:
India’s top eight auditors will be inspected and the financial statements of up to 60 of their clients vetted this year, as the national audit watchdog widens efforts to enhance audit quality countrywide.
About National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a statutory body constituted under Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Statement 2 is correct: It was established as an independent authority to regulate the auditing profession and accounting standards in India.
Statement 3 is correct: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Companies Act requires the NFRA to have a chairperson who will be appointed by the Central Government and a maximum of 15 members.
Statement 4 is correct: They should be having an expertise in accountancy, auditing, finance, or law.
Powers:
NFRA has the power to investigate, either suo moto or on a reference made to it by the Central Government, into the matters of professional or other misconduct committed by any member or firm of chartered accountants registered under theChartered Accountants Act, 1949.
It has the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while trying a suit.
Incorrect
Ans: c
Exp:
India’s top eight auditors will be inspected and the financial statements of up to 60 of their clients vetted this year, as the national audit watchdog widens efforts to enhance audit quality countrywide.
About National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a statutory body constituted under Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Statement 2 is correct: It was established as an independent authority to regulate the auditing profession and accounting standards in India.
Statement 3 is correct: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Companies Act requires the NFRA to have a chairperson who will be appointed by the Central Government and a maximum of 15 members.
Statement 4 is correct: They should be having an expertise in accountancy, auditing, finance, or law.
Powers:
NFRA has the power to investigate, either suo moto or on a reference made to it by the Central Government, into the matters of professional or other misconduct committed by any member or firm of chartered accountants registered under theChartered Accountants Act, 1949.
It has the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while trying a suit.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
With reference to RuPay service, consider the following statements:
RuPay card is an Indian domestic card scheme and not accepted outside India except Nepal and Bhutan.
It was launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Only public sector banks can issue RuPay cards.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: a
Exp:
Maldives has planned to launch India’s RuPay service amid soaring ties between the two countries. However, the launch date has not been declared yet.
About RuPay:
Statement 1 is incorrect: RuPay is the first of its kind global card payment network of India with wide acceptance at ATMs, Point of Sale Devices, and e-commerce platforms across the country.
In March 2012, RuPay went global by tying up with Discover Financial Services, to bring international services to Indians.
Statement 2 is correct: It was launched in 2012 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The name RuPay is derived from ‘Rupee’ and ‘Payment’ which emphasizes that it is India’s very own initiative for VCard Payments.
RuPay is an initiative of the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella organization that powers retail payments in the country.
Issuing Banks:
Statement 3 is incorrect: At present, more than 1,100 banks issue RuPay Cards. These banks include Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural and Co-operative Banks.
Its ten core promoter banks are State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank N. A. and HSBC.
Incorrect
Ans: a
Exp:
Maldives has planned to launch India’s RuPay service amid soaring ties between the two countries. However, the launch date has not been declared yet.
About RuPay:
Statement 1 is incorrect: RuPay is the first of its kind global card payment network of India with wide acceptance at ATMs, Point of Sale Devices, and e-commerce platforms across the country.
In March 2012, RuPay went global by tying up with Discover Financial Services, to bring international services to Indians.
Statement 2 is correct: It was launched in 2012 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The name RuPay is derived from ‘Rupee’ and ‘Payment’ which emphasizes that it is India’s very own initiative for VCard Payments.
RuPay is an initiative of the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella organization that powers retail payments in the country.
Issuing Banks:
Statement 3 is incorrect: At present, more than 1,100 banks issue RuPay Cards. These banks include Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural and Co-operative Banks.
Its ten core promoter banks are State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank N. A. and HSBC.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about “Naegleria fowleri”:
It is a bacteria (single-celled living organism) that lives in soil and warm freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
Naegleria fowleri can lead to severe inflammation and destruction of lungs tissue in human body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: d
Exp:
A five-year-old girl from Malappuram district in Kerala who had been undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis at the Government Medical College Hospital Kozhikode has died.
About Naegleria fowleri:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is an amoeba (single-celled living organism) that lives in soil and warm freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis: Rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic organism, which means it thrives in heat and prefers warm water.
It exhibits optimal growth at high temperatures, with a range of up to 115°F (46°C).
Additionally, this amoeba can survive for brief periods even at temperatures higher than the optimal growth range.
Spread in the Human Body:
Statement 2 is incorrect: The amoeba is typically acquired through the nasal passage and mouth when a person swims, dives, or uses contaminated water for religious rituals.
It then migrates through the olfactory nerve to the brain, leading to severe inflammation and destruction of brain tissue.
Naegleria fowleri infection does not spread from person to person.
Incorrect
Ans: d
Exp:
A five-year-old girl from Malappuram district in Kerala who had been undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis at the Government Medical College Hospital Kozhikode has died.
About Naegleria fowleri:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is an amoeba (single-celled living organism) that lives in soil and warm freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis: Rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic organism, which means it thrives in heat and prefers warm water.
It exhibits optimal growth at high temperatures, with a range of up to 115°F (46°C).
Additionally, this amoeba can survive for brief periods even at temperatures higher than the optimal growth range.
Spread in the Human Body:
Statement 2 is incorrect: The amoeba is typically acquired through the nasal passage and mouth when a person swims, dives, or uses contaminated water for religious rituals.
It then migrates through the olfactory nerve to the brain, leading to severe inflammation and destruction of brain tissue.
Naegleria fowleri infection does not spread from person to person.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Periyar River flows into Ashtamudi Lake.
Chilka lake is at the mouth of Daya River.
Kalangi River is the water source of Pulicat Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: b
Exp:
A new study has shed light on the extent of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar wetland in Kollam district, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and addressing “potential public health concerns.”
About Ashtamudi Lake:
Ashtamudi Lake, in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala.
It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-shaped water body, second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state.
Ashtamudi means ‘eight hills or peaks’ in the local Malayalam language.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Its inflow source is Kallada River
About Chilka lake:
Statement 2 is correct: Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
About Pulicat Lake:
Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, measuring 759 square kilometers.
A major part of the lagoon lies in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
Statement 3 is correct: Two rivers which feed the lagoon are the Arani River at the southern tip and the Kalangi River from the northwest,
Incorrect
Ans: b
Exp:
A new study has shed light on the extent of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar wetland in Kollam district, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and addressing “potential public health concerns.”
About Ashtamudi Lake:
Ashtamudi Lake, in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala.
It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-shaped water body, second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state.
Ashtamudi means ‘eight hills or peaks’ in the local Malayalam language.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Its inflow source is Kallada River
About Chilka lake:
Statement 2 is correct: Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
About Pulicat Lake:
Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, measuring 759 square kilometers.
A major part of the lagoon lies in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
Statement 3 is correct: Two rivers which feed the lagoon are the Arani River at the southern tip and the Kalangi River from the northwest,
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