22 March 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements about ‘Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019’ is/are correct:
1. It is released by Economist Intelligence Unit.
2. Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris have shared the title of the world’s most expensive cities.
3. Caracas was at the bottom of the list this year.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation: Economist Intelligence Unit has released the report of the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019.
Important findings:
For the first time three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris.
Living costs in all three cities are 7% higher than in New York, the benchmark city.
In this year’s top 10, Singapore represents the only city that has maintained its ranking from the previous year.
Singapore marks its sixth straight year at the top of the rankings.
Caracas, Venezuela’s capital was at the very bottom of the list this year, a position previously occupied by war-torn Syria in Damascus for obvious reasons.Incorrect
Explanation: Economist Intelligence Unit has released the report of the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019.
Important findings:
For the first time three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris.
Living costs in all three cities are 7% higher than in New York, the benchmark city.
In this year’s top 10, Singapore represents the only city that has maintained its ranking from the previous year.
Singapore marks its sixth straight year at the top of the rankings.
Caracas, Venezuela’s capital was at the very bottom of the list this year, a position previously occupied by war-torn Syria in Damascus for obvious reasons. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statement about International Air Transport Association is/are correct:
1. It was formed in April 1945.
2. It is the successor to the International Air Traffic Association, which was formed in 1919.
3. It is headquartered is situated in Montreal.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 280 airlines or 83% of total air traffic.
Formed in April 1945, it is the successor to the International Air Traffic Association, which was formed in 1919.
It supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards. It also provides consulting and training services in many areas crucial to aviation.
It is headquartered is situated in Montreal.Incorrect
Explanation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 280 airlines or 83% of total air traffic.
Formed in April 1945, it is the successor to the International Air Traffic Association, which was formed in 1919.
It supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards. It also provides consulting and training services in many areas crucial to aviation.
It is headquartered is situated in Montreal. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following released the report ‘World Happiness Report 2019’:
Correct
Explanation: The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2019.
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Explanation: The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2019.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The joint military exercise “Sary Arka Antiterror 2019” is scheduled to be held in which of the following countries:
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Explanation: The first-ever joint military exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) titled “Sary Arka Antiterror 2019” is scheduled to be held in grasslands of Kazakhstan in the Sary Arka region.
The decision to hold the joint exercise ‘Sary-Arka-Antiterror 2019’ was announced during the 34th meeting of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) council held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.Incorrect
Explanation: The first-ever joint military exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) titled “Sary Arka Antiterror 2019” is scheduled to be held in grasslands of Kazakhstan in the Sary Arka region.
The decision to hold the joint exercise ‘Sary-Arka-Antiterror 2019’ was announced during the 34th meeting of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) council held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which state election department has launched an initiative ‘i-help’ to promote digital electoral literacy:
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Explanation: The ‘i-help’ initiative to promote digital electoral literacy in Assam has been launched in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha poll.
The ‘i-help’ is a joint initiative of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) and Common Service Centres (CSC).Incorrect
Explanation: The ‘i-help’ initiative to promote digital electoral literacy in Assam has been launched in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha poll.
The ‘i-help’ is a joint initiative of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) and Common Service Centres (CSC).