Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 1 September 2020

1. With reference to Vikas Batallions recently in news, consider the following statements:

1.   They are the Special Frontier Forces (SFF) raised to enhance security on the North Eastern International border
2.   They are not part of the army
3.   Women soldiers are also part of these units

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

2. With reference to Priority Sector Lending (PSL), which of the following constitutes PSL?

1. MSME
2. Export credit
3. Agriculture
4. Renewable Energy

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

3. The index of eight core infrastructure sectors dropped to 9.6% in July from a year ago compared to a 12.9% contraction in June, suggesting industrial production may contract again in July. Which sector has the highest weightage in the core sector?

4. Baltic states issue travel ban on Belarus President Lukashenko. The Baltic Sea is surrounded by which of the following countries?

1. Denmark
2. Germany
3. Poland
4. Lithuania,
5. Sweden.

5. Consider the following regarding Environment Performance Index?

1. It is brought out every year by UNEP.
2. India has consistently improved its ranking in the last 10 years.
3. As per the recent EPI, India’s performance was the best among South Asian countries.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?