15 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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15 November 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following reasons associated with the Flash Droughts?
1. Long-term monsoon breaks
2. low precipitation
3. abnormally low temperaturesCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to National AYUSH Mission:
1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry.
2. It is a Centrally sector Scheme implementing through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer: c
About NAM
Nodal: Ministry of AYUSH• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implementing through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy.
• Under NAM, Grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments for development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).IncorrectAnswer: c
About NAM
Nodal: Ministry of AYUSH• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implementing through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy.
• Under NAM, Grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments for development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Translation is the process of conversion of a sequence of an RNA molecule to a
sequence of DNA.
2. Transcription is the process of synthesis of RNA from the DNA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This
flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and
translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a
specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This
flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and
translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a
specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is not true regarding PM awas yojana [Gramin]
CorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011.IncorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Arrange the following India-Nepal boundary locations from West to East:
1. Lipulekh
2. Kalapani
3. Limpiyadhura
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
