Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25-09-2019

1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘CARICOM’ grouping:
1. It is an organisation that consists of member nations which are littoral states of Adriatic Sea.
2. All of the associate members of CARICOM are Italian overseas territories.
Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

2. ‘1.5-Degree Report (SR 1.5)’, which was recently in news is published by:

 
 
 
 

3. Consider the following statement regarding “The International Air Transport Association (IATA):
1. It is an inter-governmental organisation formed to bring cooperation among the world’s scheduled airlines.
2. It is recognized as an UN specialized agency in the year 1972.
Select the incorrect statement(s) using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘WAVE Summit 2019’
1. It is organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable energy.
2. The main aim of the summit is to promote entrepreneurship in waste management and providing alternatives to single use plastic carry bags.
Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

5. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Sa-Dhan’
1. It is an RBI recognised association of microfinance institutions (MFIs).
2. ‘Sa-Dhan’ is the only organisation responsible to release the “code for responsible lending”.
Select the incorrect statement(s) using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

6. ‘Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT)’ is a programme initiated by:

 
 
 
 

7. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB)’
1. The CCB is the capital buffer that banks have to accumulate to help the country during the period the stress.
2. It was introduced after the 2008 global financial crisis to improve the ability of banks to withstand adverse economic conditions.
3. It is introduced under the international Basel III norms.
Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below:

 
 
 
 

8. The National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme is undertaken by,

 
 
 
 

9. Identify the correct statement(s) about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure:
1. It is a permanent body established under the Sendai Framework.
2. It is an outcome of the initiative of US and Japan.
Choose the correct answer:

 
 
 
 

10. Consider the following statements about Coal Gasification:
1. Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas), which is a mixture of hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
2. The syngas can be used in a variety of applications such as in the production of electricity and making chemical products, such as fertilisers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

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