08 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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08 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Heat Waves
1. The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
2. To declare heat wave, the listed criteria should be met at least in two stations in a Meteorological subdivision for at least two consecutive days and it will be declared on the second day.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
Both the statements are correct.Criteria for Heat Waves
• The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
• If the normal maximum temperature of a station is less than or equal to 40°C, then an increase of 5°C to 6°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
• Further, an increase of 7°C or more from the normal temperature is considered as severe heat wave condition.
• If the normal maximum temperature of a station is more than 40°C, then an increase of 4°C to 5°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition. Further, an increase of 6°C or more is considered as severe heat wave condition.
• Additionally, if the actual maximum temperature remains 45°C or more irrespective of normal maximum temperature, a heat wave is declared.IncorrectAnswer : c
Both the statements are correct.Criteria for Heat Waves
• The heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
• If the normal maximum temperature of a station is less than or equal to 40°C, then an increase of 5°C to 6°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition.
• Further, an increase of 7°C or more from the normal temperature is considered as severe heat wave condition.
• If the normal maximum temperature of a station is more than 40°C, then an increase of 4°C to 5°C from the normal temperature is considered to be heat wave condition. Further, an increase of 6°C or more is considered as severe heat wave condition.
• Additionally, if the actual maximum temperature remains 45°C or more irrespective of normal maximum temperature, a heat wave is declared. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Who among the following is the head of GST Council.
CorrectAnswer: A
• To formulate the GST regulations, the government has appointed a GST Council that consists of 33 members, headed by the Union Finance Minister.• Decisions in the council are taken by the majority of 3/4th members.
IncorrectAnswer: A
• To formulate the GST regulations, the government has appointed a GST Council that consists of 33 members, headed by the Union Finance Minister.• Decisions in the council are taken by the majority of 3/4th members.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
1. It is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.
2. Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
• The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
• The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
• Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
• The beneficiaries will include farmers, PACS, Marketing Cooperative Societies, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, and Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public-Private Partnership Projects.
• These assets will enable farmers to get greater value for their produce as they will be able to store and sell at higher prices, reduce wastage, and increase processing and value addition.IncorrectAnswer : c
• The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
• The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
• Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
• The beneficiaries will include farmers, PACS, Marketing Cooperative Societies, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, and Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public-Private Partnership Projects.
• These assets will enable farmers to get greater value for their produce as they will be able to store and sell at higher prices, reduce wastage, and increase processing and value addition. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to sources of energy, the term 2nd generation biofuel usually refers to the biofuels
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. The chairman should be a retired Chief Justice of India.
3. Its recommendations are binding on the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
• The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body.
• The functions of the commission are mainly recommendatory in nature.IncorrectAnswer: A
• The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body.
• The functions of the commission are mainly recommendatory in nature.
