16 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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16 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to PRASAD scheme, consider the following statements;-
1. It is a central sponsored scheme aiming at integrated development of selected pilgrimage destinations in a sustainable manner.
2. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
About PRASAD SCHEME i.e. National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)
• The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
• The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.
• After the discontinuation of the HRIDAY scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the development of Heritage destinations was included in the PRASAD Scheme, changing it to PRASHAD.
• Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) is a Central Sector Scheme that focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
About PRASAD SCHEME i.e. National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)
• The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
• The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.
• After the discontinuation of the HRIDAY scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the development of Heritage destinations was included in the PRASAD Scheme, changing it to PRASHAD.
• Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) is a Central Sector Scheme that focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following countries are not part of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
CorrectAns;- c) Yemen
Explanation;-
• The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain (as shown in below attached image of GCC Countries).
IncorrectAns;- c) Yemen
Explanation;-
• The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain (as shown in below attached image of GCC Countries). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Compassionate Appointment is a social security scheme launched by the Government of India to grant appointment to a dependent family member on a compassionate basis when a government servant dies while in service or retires on medical grounds.
2. In deserving cases the approval of the Secretary of the Department or the concerned Ministry is not required.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
What is Compassionate Appointment?
· Compassionate Appointment is a social security scheme launched by the Government of India to grant appointment to a dependent family member on a compassionate basis when a government servant dies while in service or retires on medical grounds.
· The Objective of the scheme is to provide immediate financial assistance to the family who is left in poverty and without any means to sustain their livelihood.
· Dependent family members applying for compassionate appointment should be eligible and suitable for the post under the relevant Recruitment Rules.
· In deserving cases with the approval of the Secretary of the Department or the concerned Ministry, a dependent family member can be appraised for a compassionate appointment even if there is an earning member.IncorrectAnswer: A
What is Compassionate Appointment?
· Compassionate Appointment is a social security scheme launched by the Government of India to grant appointment to a dependent family member on a compassionate basis when a government servant dies while in service or retires on medical grounds.
· The Objective of the scheme is to provide immediate financial assistance to the family who is left in poverty and without any means to sustain their livelihood.
· Dependent family members applying for compassionate appointment should be eligible and suitable for the post under the relevant Recruitment Rules.
· In deserving cases with the approval of the Secretary of the Department or the concerned Ministry, a dependent family member can be appraised for a compassionate appointment even if there is an earning member. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
“Article 6 of Paris Agreement” is related to which of the following?
CorrectAns;- b) Carbon Market
• The Article 6 of the Paris Agreement aims at promoting integrated, holistic and balanced approaches that will assist governments in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through voluntary international cooperation.
• This cooperation mechanism, if properly designed, should make it easier to achieve reduction targets and raise ambition.
• In particular, Article 6 could also establish a policy foundation for an emissions trading system, which could help lead to a global price on carbon.
IncorrectAns;- b) Carbon Market
• The Article 6 of the Paris Agreement aims at promoting integrated, holistic and balanced approaches that will assist governments in implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through voluntary international cooperation.
• This cooperation mechanism, if properly designed, should make it easier to achieve reduction targets and raise ambition.
• In particular, Article 6 could also establish a policy foundation for an emissions trading system, which could help lead to a global price on carbon.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/ are not correct?
1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2∘C or even 1.5∘C above pre-industrial levels.
3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to crop with climate change.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAns;- a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct statement i.e. a) 1 and 3 statements, 2nd statement is right.
• 1st statement is wrong because it operationalized in 2016 itself
• 3rd statement is wrong because is $100 billion not $1000 billion.
IncorrectAns;- a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct statement i.e. a) 1 and 3 statements, 2nd statement is right.
• 1st statement is wrong because it operationalized in 2016 itself
• 3rd statement is wrong because is $100 billion not $1000 billion.
