07 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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07 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Indus River
1. It flows through China , India and Pakistan.
2. The Zanskar river is its right bank tributary in Ladakh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Indus River Basin
• The Indus River (also called the Sindhū) is one of the longest rivers in Asia and the longest river of Pakistan.
• It flows through China (western Tibet), India (Ladakh) and Pakistan.
• Its estimated annual flow is estimated to be twice that of the Nile River making it one of the largest rivers in the world in terms of annual flow.
• The Zanskar river is its left bank tributary in Ladakh.
• In the plains, its left bank tributary is the Panjnad which itself has five major tributaries, namely, the Chenab, Jhelum, the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej.
• Its principal right bank tributaries are the Shyok, the Gilgit, the Kabul, the Gomal, and the Kurram.IncorrectAnswer: A
Indus River Basin
• The Indus River (also called the Sindhū) is one of the longest rivers in Asia and the longest river of Pakistan.
• It flows through China (western Tibet), India (Ladakh) and Pakistan.
• Its estimated annual flow is estimated to be twice that of the Nile River making it one of the largest rivers in the world in terms of annual flow.
• The Zanskar river is its left bank tributary in Ladakh.
• In the plains, its left bank tributary is the Panjnad which itself has five major tributaries, namely, the Chenab, Jhelum, the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej.
• Its principal right bank tributaries are the Shyok, the Gilgit, the Kabul, the Gomal, and the Kurram. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food
processing Enterprises (PM-FME):
1. It has been launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
2. It primarily focuses on the unorganized segment of the food processing industry.
3. It envisages enhancing minor forest produce in the tribal districts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following indexes are released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) ?
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
3. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.CorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The WPI is published by the Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The Wholesale Price Index focuses on the price of goods traded between corporations, rather than the goods bought by consumers, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index.
• A comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy is called consumer price index.
• The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an indicator that measures the changes in the volume of production of industrial products during a given period. It calculates the data of eight core sectors.
• The IIP’s current base year is 2011-12 since May 2017.
• The labour ministry has recently revised the base year for CPI-IW to 2016 from 2001.
• The current series of WPI with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in May 2017.IncorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• The WPI is published by the Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The Wholesale Price Index focuses on the price of goods traded between corporations, rather than the goods bought by consumers, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index.
• A comprehensive measure used for estimation of price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of consumption expenditure in an economy is called consumer price index.
• The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an indicator that measures the changes in the volume of production of industrial products during a given period. It calculates the data of eight core sectors.
• The IIP’s current base year is 2011-12 since May 2017.
• The labour ministry has recently revised the base year for CPI-IW to 2016 from 2001.
• The current series of WPI with 2011-12 as base year was introduced in May 2017. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are included in The National Food Security mission?
1. Midday meals
2. ICDS
3. Providing MSP
Select the correct answer from the code below.CorrectAns. C
• The National Food Security Act, 2013 (also Right to Food Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India’s 1.2 billion people.
• It was signed into law on 12 September 2013, retroactive to 5 July 2013.
• The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India.
• It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public Distribution System. Further, the NFSA 2013 recognizes maternity entitlements.IncorrectAns. C
• The National Food Security Act, 2013 (also Right to Food Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India’s 1.2 billion people.
• It was signed into law on 12 September 2013, retroactive to 5 July 2013.
• The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India.
• It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public Distribution System. Further, the NFSA 2013 recognizes maternity entitlements. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is true with respect to Lepulekh pass
CorrectAns. B
Lepulekh is a tri junction between india, nepal and chinaIncorrectAns. B
Lepulekh is a tri junction between india, nepal and china
