Q.1) Justice Verma Committee Recommendations are related to:
a) Quicker Trial and Stringent Punishment for Convicts of Rape
b) Sexual Harassment at Workplace
c) Powers and Authority of Internal Complaints Committee
d) Monetary Compensation to Rape Victim
Inspired by: Govt steps in to look into issues arising from #MeToo
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-steps-in-to-look-into-issues-arising-from-metoo/
Q.2) Gross Value Added (GVA) is a measure of total output and income in the economy. With reference to the GVA, Consider the following statements:
- It provides the rupee value for the amount of goods and services produced in an economy after deducting the cost of inputs and raw materials that have gone into the production of those goods and services.
- It also gives sector-specific picture like what is the growth in an area, industry or sector of an economy.
- GVA is always greater than GDP.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) All are correct
Inspired by: Estimates panel wants GDP norms changed
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/estimates-panel-wants-gdp-norms-changed/
Q.3) Recently India is re-elected by the UN General Assembly as a member UN Human Rights Council. With that context, consider the following statements:
- India had previously been elected to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council for the 2011-2014 and 2014-2017 terms.
- Countries are voted through a secret ballot.
- Countries applying under competition-free slates mean that all candidates, regardless of their rights records, are virtually assured seats on the council.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) All are correct
b) 1 and 2
c) Only 2
d) Only 3
Inspired by: India wins election to UNHRC
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-wins-election-to-unhrc/
Q.4) The “Economic Losses, Poverty and Disasters” Report is released by:
a) NDMA (India)
b) UN Environment
c) World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
d) United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Inspired by: India lost $79.5 billion due to climate-related disasters in last 20 years: UN
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-lost-79-5-billion-due-to-climate-related-disasters-in-last-20-years-un/
Q.5) M20 and DM20 were recently seen in news are :
a) New artillery guns procured for Indian Army from Israel
b) Newly discovered Exoplanets
c) Blended Biofuels
d) Grades of Anthracite Coal found in India
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Turning dirty coal into clean energy
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-turning-dirty-coal-into-clean-energy/
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