Day 10 | June 2019 | Daily Current Affairs | IAS Prelims 2020

Q.1) With reference to ‘Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of G20 countries to combat money laundering
2. It was established in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks to help combat terror funding

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) With reference to ‘E-Governance Initiatives for ST Welfare Schemes’, consider the following statements:

1. It has been introduced under the aegis of Ministry of Minority Affairs
2. A ‘DBT portal’ has been launched under this initiative

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.3) With reference to ‘Kaleshwaram Project’, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched to provide solar pumps to farmers
2. Originally, it was called Pranahita-Chevella project

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.4) With reference to ‘Employees State Insurance Scheme’, consider the following statements:

1. Under ESI Act, the rate of contribution is 4% of the wages
2. This scheme covers all the districts in the country

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.5) Which of the following gives ‘Global Peace Index’ ranking to the countries of the world?

a) World Economic forum

b) UNDP

c) INSEAD and Cornell University

d) Institute for Economics & Peace