Balestier Hill Secondary School Npcc Inter-unit Quiz 2011

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1. What is the new name of Police Academy after 2006?

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After 2006, the new name of the Police Academy is Home Team Academy.

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Balestier Hill Secondary School Npcc Inter-unit Quiz 2011 - Quiz

SECTION A: National Police Cadet Corps
SECTION B: Singapore Police Force
SECTION C: Current Affairs
10 points would be allocated for each section.
Before you start the quiz, please enter your FULL Name and School. (No abbreviations)
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Name: John Tan
School: Balestier Hill Secondary School
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2. Who is the current chairman of the NPCC Council?

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Mr Michael Palmer is the current chairman of the NPCC Council.

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3. What was the original colour of NPCC's uniform?

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The original colour of NPCC's uniform was grey and khaki.

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4. What is the primarily communication tool for the police force?

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A digital radio set is the primary communication tool for the police force because it allows for secure and reliable communication between officers. Unlike computers and mobile phones, which can be easily hacked or intercepted, digital radio sets provide encrypted communication channels that are difficult to breach. This ensures that sensitive information and operational details remain confidential, enhancing the overall effectiveness and safety of the police force.

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5. What was the original name of NPCC?

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The original name of NPCC was Police Cadet Corps.

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6. Where is the headquarters of SPF?

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The headquarters of SPF is located in New Phoenix Park.

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7. What is the parent agency of SPF?

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The parent agency of SPF (Singapore Police Force) is the Ministry of Home Affairs. This ministry is responsible for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and overseeing various agencies including the SPF. It formulates and implements policies related to internal security, immigration, civil defense, and law enforcement. As the SPF is a law enforcement agency in Singapore, it falls under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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8. SECTION A: NPCC When was the first NPCC unit set up?

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The first NPCC unit was set up in 1959.

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9. Who is the person that accounted for the July 22 terror attack in Norway?

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Anders Behring Breivik is the correct answer because he is the individual responsible for the July 22 terror attack in Norway. This attack, which occurred in 2011, involved a bombing in Oslo and a mass shooting at a youth camp on the island of Utøya. Breivik, a far-right extremist, carried out the attack, resulting in the deaths of 77 people and injuring many others. His actions shocked the world and highlighted the threat of domestic terrorism.

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10. When was the first girl unit formed?

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In 1964, the first girl unit was formed.

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11. When was the first NPCC Annual Parade?

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The first NPCC Annual Parade took place in 1966.

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12. Who is the new Deputy Commissioner of Police with effect of 15 June 2011?

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The correct answer is Raja Kumar s/o Thamby Rajah. This person is stated to be the new Deputy Commissioner of Police with effect from 15 June 2011.

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13. Who is Thailand's first female Prime Minister?

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Yingluck Shinawatra is the correct answer because she served as Thailand's first female Prime Minister. She assumed office in 2011 and held the position until 2014. Yingluck Shinawatra is the younger sister of Thaksin Shinawatra, who was also a former Prime Minister of Thailand.

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14. When was formation signs introduced?

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Formation signs were introduced in 1968.

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15. What rank was abolished in 1972, but reinstated in 1976?

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The rank that was abolished in 1972 but reinstated in 1976 is Corporal. This means that the rank of Corporal was removed in 1972 but was brought back in 1976.

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16. Which country suffered a flood crisis recently?

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Thailand recently suffered a flood crisis.

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17. There are how many land divisions in SPF?

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There are a total of 6 land divisions in SPF.

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18. Who is the current commandant of NPCC?

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Supt Rosalind Khoo is the current commandant of NPCC.

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19. SECTION B: SPF When was the Singapore Police Force formed?

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The Singapore Police Force was formed in 1819. This was the year that Sir Stamford Raffles established a trading post on the island, which eventually led to the founding of modern-day Singapore. As part of the establishment of the trading post, a small police force was created to maintain law and order in the area. Over the years, the Singapore Police Force has grown and evolved to become one of the most respected and efficient law enforcement agencies in the world.

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20. SECTION C: CURRENT AFFAIRS Which phone service was affected by an outage recently?

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BlackBerry phone service was affected by an outage recently. This means that there was a disruption or failure in the functioning of BlackBerry's phone service, resulting in users experiencing difficulties in using their BlackBerry phones for a certain period of time.

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21. Which country experienced a 6.0 earthquake recently?

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Indonesia experienced a 6.0 earthquake recently.

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22. Two thousand more places will be made available in local universities by 2015; The places would be available for ___________.

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The correct answer is Singaporeans because the statement mentions that two thousand more places will be made available in local universities by 2015. This implies that these additional places are specifically intended for Singaporeans, as it does not mention any provision for foreigners. Therefore, the places would only be available for Singaporeans.

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23. When was the NPCC Campsite in Pulau Ubin opened?

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The NPCC Campsite in Pulau Ubin was opened in 1987.

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24. In 1819, who did William Farquhar tasked to set up the Police Force?

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William Farquhar tasked Mr Francis James Bernard to set up the Police Force in 1819.

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25. When was "NPCC Day" marked?

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NPCC Day was marked in the year 1984.

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26. After tougher rules were implemented for the advertisement of money lenders in Singapore; Which of the following measures could not be used?

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After tougher rules were implemented for the advertisement of money lenders in Singapore, newspapers could not be used as a measure for advertising. This could be due to regulations that prohibit or restrict the promotion of money lending services through newspapers. The other options, television advertisements and legal websites, may still be allowed for advertising money lending services as long as they comply with the new rules and regulations.

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27. Emergency helicopters rescued 20 people on Saturday who had been trapped for 17 hours overnight on an Alpine cable car near ________ most famous castle.

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The correct answer is Germany because the sentence mentions an Alpine cable car and refers to the country where the most famous castle is located. Germany is known for its beautiful castles, and the Alps stretch across several countries, including Germany. Therefore, it is logical to assume that the cable car incident occurred in Germany near its most famous castle.

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28. When was dialling of 999 to contact the Police service launched?

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In 1948, the dialling of 999 to contact the Police service was launched. This means that before 1948, there was no dedicated emergency number for people to call the police. The introduction of the 999 emergency number made it easier for individuals to quickly reach out to the police in case of emergencies, ensuring a faster response time and potentially saving lives.

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29. Which country's colleges dominated a 2011 ranking of world universities issued by Shanghai's Jiaotong University?

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In 2011, the ranking of world universities issued by Shanghai's Jiaotong University was dominated by colleges from the USA. This means that a majority of the top-ranked universities in the world were from the United States according to the Shanghai Jiaotong University's ranking.

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30. "Abandoned toddler rescued from garbage in _________."

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The correct answer is Spain because the phrase "Abandoned toddler rescued from garbage" suggests that a child was found abandoned in a garbage area. Spain is the correct answer because it is the only option that completes the sentence logically and makes sense in this context.

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What is the new name of Police Academy after 2006?
Who is the current chairman of the NPCC Council?
What was the original colour of NPCC's uniform?
What is the primarily communication tool for the police force?
What was the original name of NPCC?
Where is the headquarters of SPF?
What is the parent agency of SPF?
SECTION A: NPCC When was the first NPCC unit set up?
Who is the person that accounted for the July 22 terror attack in...
When was the first girl unit formed?
When was the first NPCC Annual Parade?
Who is the new Deputy Commissioner of Police with effect of 15 June...
Who is Thailand's first female Prime Minister?
When was formation signs introduced?
What rank was abolished in 1972, but reinstated in 1976?
Which country suffered a flood crisis recently?
There are how many land divisions in SPF?
Who is the current commandant of NPCC?
SECTION B: SPF When was the Singapore Police Force formed?
SECTION C: CURRENT AFFAIRS...
Which country experienced a 6.0 earthquake recently?
Two thousand more places will be made available in local universities...
When was the NPCC Campsite in Pulau Ubin opened?
In 1819, who did William Farquhar tasked to set up the Police Force?
When was "NPCC Day" marked?
After tougher rules were implemented for the advertisement of money...
Emergency helicopters rescued 20 people on Saturday who had been...
When was dialling of 999 to contact the Police service launched?
Which country's colleges dominated a 2011 ranking of world...
"Abandoned toddler rescued from garbage in _________."
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