Daily Current Affairs MCQs - JigyasaJigyasa - June 2019Jigyasa - June 2019 - Week 1
Day 4 | June 2019 | Daily Current Affairs | IAS Prelims 2020
Q.1) Consider the following statements in context of a report known as “Global Economic Prospects (GEP)”:
- It is published annually by the World Bank.
- The June 2019 edition of GEP report is titled – “Heightened Tensions, Subdued Investment”
Which of the statements given above is are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Which of the following is correct in context of Global Economic Prospects Report (June 2019)?
a) The report predicts a moderate growth in the global GDP in 2019 as compared to its previous forecast.
b) The report predicts that the advanced economies as a group are expected to grow in 2019, but the Euro Area might face a slow down due to the ramifications of BREXIT.
c) The report has estimated a growth rate of 7.2% for India in 2018 with the forecast of 7.5% per annum for the coming 3 years.
d) All the statements are correct.
Q.3) Recently the Government of India has set up two new Cabinet Committees – Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCI&G) and Cabinet Committee for Employment and Skill Development (CCE&SD). Which of the following statements are correct in this context?
- The CCI&G has been proposed to be a 5-member committee.
- CCE&SD has been proposed to be 10 member committee.
- The CCI&G will be chaired by Minister of Finance, while the CCE&SD will be chaired by Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.4) Which of the following statements in context of Transgender Rights Bill, 2016 is/are correct?
- The Bill seeks to set up a National Council for Transgender (NCT) persons to advise the central government on policies, and legislation related to transgender persons.
- The absence of a definition of the term ‘transgender’ was a major drawback of this bill which became a reason for its lapse.
- The bill allows a recognized transgender to have the right to self-perceived gender identity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5) Consider the following statements in context of developments in Chinese Space Technology:
- Recently, China became the first nation to land a rover on the far side of the moon.
- China has the capability to launch a space rocket from the sea.
- China is the 4th country to have the capability of launching humans into space.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3