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The following are the member countries of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):
1.Australia
2.India
3.China
4.United States of America
5.Japan
Select the correct answer code:
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.APEC has 21 member economies are Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; Viet Nam.
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.APEC has 21 member economies are Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; Viet Nam.
With reference to Trans fatty acids (TFAs), consider the below statements:
1.They are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent.
2.These fats are produced artificially only
Which of the above statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?
Answer: b)
Explanation: Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent. These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally. Thus in our diet, these may be present as Artificial TFAs and/ or Natural TFAs.
Answer: b)
Explanation: Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent. These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally. Thus in our diet, these may be present as Artificial TFAs and/ or Natural TFAs.
Consider the following statements about Global Biodiversity Hotspots:
1.A region must contain at least 1000 species of vascular plants as endemics
2.It has to have lost at least 70% of its original habitat to be considered as a Biodiversity Hotspot
3.There are only four Biodiversity hotspots in India
Which of the statement(s) is/ are INCORRECT?
Answer: a)
Explanation: A region must contain at least 1500 species of vascular plants as endemics, and it has to have lost at least 70% of its original habitat to be considered as a Biodiversity Hotspot. The Bio- diversity Hotspots in India are:
Himalaya: Includes the entire Indian Himalayan region (and that falling in Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Myanmar)
Indo-Burma: Includes entire North-eastern India, except Assam and Andaman group of Islands (and Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and southern China)
Sundalands: Includes Nicobar group of Islands (and Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines)
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka: Includes entire Western Ghats (and Sri Lanka)
Answer: a)
Explanation: A region must contain at least 1500 species of vascular plants as endemics, and it has to have lost at least 70% of its original habitat to be considered as a Biodiversity Hotspot. The Bio- diversity Hotspots in India are:
Himalaya: Includes the entire Indian Himalayan region (and that falling in Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Myanmar)
Indo-Burma: Includes entire North-eastern India, except Assam and Andaman group of Islands (and Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and southern China)
Sundalands: Includes Nicobar group of Islands (and Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines)
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka: Includes entire Western Ghats (and Sri Lanka)
Consider the following statements about National Mission on Government e-Marketplace:
1.It provides online, end to end solution for procurement of commonly used goods and services
2.It aims to promote cashless and paperless transaction
3.It facilitates procurement only for government organisations
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
Answer: d)
Explanation: National Mission on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) will be launched on 5th September 2018, to accelerate the adoption and use of GeM by major central Ministries, State Governments and their agencies.
Answer: d)
Explanation: National Mission on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) will be launched on 5th September 2018, to accelerate the adoption and use of GeM by major central Ministries, State Governments and their agencies.
Consider the following statements about Gold Monetisation Scheme:
1.Banks are free to determine the interest rates for gold deposited under this scheme
2.Deposits mobilised under the scheme are considered while determining the Cash Reserve Ratio of the bank.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Gold Monetisation Scheme is relatively new – it was introduced by the Central Government only in 2015-16. The objective is to simultaneously safeguard the gold held in Indian households as well as put it to productive use. The larger objective is to cut down the country’s gold imports by decreasing domestic demand. India, incidentally, is the second-largest consumer of gold after China.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Gold Monetisation Scheme is relatively new – it was introduced by the Central Government only in 2015-16. The objective is to simultaneously safeguard the gold held in Indian households as well as put it to productive use. The larger objective is to cut down the country’s gold imports by decreasing domestic demand. India, incidentally, is the second-largest consumer of gold after China.