12 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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12 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) – II
are correct?
1. The PMUY-II is aimed to provide maximum benefit to the migrants who live in other states and find it difficult to submit address proof.
2. The scheme provides a financial support of Rs 10000 for each LPG connection to the BPL households.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) – 1About PMUY-II
• The PMUY-II is aimed to provide maximum benefit to the migrants who live in other states and find it difficult to submit address proof.
• Now they will only have to give “Self Declaration” to avail the benefit.
• The scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each LPG connection to the BPL households.
• Along with a deposit-free LPG connection, Ujjwala 2.0 will provide the first refill and a hotplate free of cost to the beneficiaries.
• Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional 10 million LPG connections will be provided to the beneficiaries. Government has also fixed a target of providing piped gas to 21 lakh homes in 50 districts.IncorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) – 1About PMUY-II
• The PMUY-II is aimed to provide maximum benefit to the migrants who live in other states and find it difficult to submit address proof.
• Now they will only have to give “Self Declaration” to avail the benefit.
• The scheme provides a financial support of Rs 1600 for each LPG connection to the BPL households.
• Along with a deposit-free LPG connection, Ujjwala 2.0 will provide the first refill and a hotplate free of cost to the beneficiaries.
• Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional 10 million LPG connections will be provided to the beneficiaries. Government has also fixed a target of providing piped gas to 21 lakh homes in 50 districts. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Number of legislators with criminal charges is increasing since a decade.
2. Supreme court has intervened to provide guidelines to curb criminalizationSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. C
Concerns expressed by Supreme Court
· The Court raised an alarm regarding rise of people facing serious criminal charges like rape, murder, rioting etc. entering into the arena of law making.
· The Court highlighted the increase in number of people entering politics having criminal antecedents in subsequent general elections held in India post 2004.IncorrectAns. C
Concerns expressed by Supreme Court
· The Court raised an alarm regarding rise of people facing serious criminal charges like rape, murder, rioting etc. entering into the arena of law making.
· The Court highlighted the increase in number of people entering politics having criminal antecedents in subsequent general elections held in India post 2004. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. All political parties should publish all present and past criminals records of candidates contesting for elections
2. All political parties needs to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal recordsSelect the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns. C
Supreme Court Judgment
· All political parties to publish all present and past criminals records of candidates in Assembly and Parliament elections within 48 hours of selection of the candidate or within two weeks of nomination, whichever is earlier.
· All political parties to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal records, besides mere winnability. The information must be detailed including nature of their offences, charges framed etc.
· Information on criminal records of candidates should be published in local and national newspaper and also on social media handles of political parties within the prescribed time limit.IncorrectAns. C
Supreme Court Judgment
· All political parties to publish all present and past criminals records of candidates in Assembly and Parliament elections within 48 hours of selection of the candidate or within two weeks of nomination, whichever is earlier.
· All political parties to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal records, besides mere winnability. The information must be detailed including nature of their offences, charges framed etc.
· Information on criminal records of candidates should be published in local and national newspaper and also on social media handles of political parties within the prescribed time limit. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
1. It is an online market portal under the administration of ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology.
2. It provides a platform for businesses to send its products to retail customers directly without any middlemen influences.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses.IncorrectAnswer : c
• GeM portal is the Commerce Ministry’s online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and government bodies.
• The Mission of GeM are,
a. Institute a unified procurement policy to encourage behavorial change and drive reform.
b. Establish a lean, dynamic organization capable of continuous innovation and market driven decision making.
c. Build an easy to use, fully automated platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in procurement.
d. Demonstrate commitment to delivering value by ensuring right quality at right price.
e. Create a sustainable ecosystem covering all stakeholders and driving inclusive development in India.
Recently, it has made mandatory for the producers to declare country of origin for its products to promote local businesses. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Arrange the following cities of the South East Asia in North to South direction
1. Bandung.
2. Manila.
3. Phuket.
4. Vientiane.
Choose the Correct sequence:CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
