Daily Current Affairs Quiz – Day 91

1. Consider the following statement regarding Gulf of Aqaba:
1. It is situated at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian mainland.
2. Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are the four countries which share its coastline.
Which of the above statements is/are Correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the recently enacted Code on Wages, 2019.
1. The code defines the norms for fixing minimum wages applicable to workers of organised and unorganized sectors, including the MGNREGA workers.
2. The code ensures gender equality in wages by prescribing equal remuneration for men and women.
3. As per the code, a floor wage for workers throughout the country would be fixed by the tripartite committee comprising representatives of trade unions, employers and state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Border Road Organisation (BRO):
1. It has been entirely brought under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
2. It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighbouring countries.
Which of the above statements is/are Correct?

4. Consider the following statements about ‘IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)’, often seen in the news.
1. It is an interbank electronic fund transfer service that could be accessed on mobile, internet, ATM, SMS, USSD and branch.
2. The IMPS facility is provided by the National Payments Corporation of India through its National Financial System switch.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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