17th June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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17th June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statemnets regaridng Tuberculosis (TB) are incorrect?
1. UNICEF releases Global tuberculosis report.
2. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a Fungi
3. India has announced the target of ending TB by 2022
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air.
• Global tuberculosis report 2020 by WHO not UNICEF.
• Aligning with the global End TB Strategy, India has announced the target of ending TB by 2025, five years ahead of the rest of the world.IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air.
• Global tuberculosis report 2020 by WHO not UNICEF.
• Aligning with the global End TB Strategy, India has announced the target of ending TB by 2025, five years ahead of the rest of the world. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following Tiger Reserves are in Odisha?
1. Simlipal Tiger Reserve
2. Satkosia Tiger Reserve
3. Achanakmar Tiger ReserveCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd tiger is in Chhatisgarh not in Odisha
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd tiger is in Chhatisgarh not in Odisha
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Deep Ocean Mission, consider the following statements:
1. Government of India has also launched a ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ for exploration of polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin.
2. It is a Central Sector Scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding FAME-II is\are correct?
1. FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) Plan.
2. The scheme does not cover Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.Select the correct answer from the code below.
CorrectAnswer: A
FAME-II
• FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) Plan. Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies.
• NEMM intends to allow hybrid and electric vehicles to become the first choice for the purchasers so that these vehicles can replace the conventional vehicles and thus reduce liquid fuel consumption in the country from the automobile sector.
• The scheme covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.
• Monitoring Authority: Department of Heavy Industries, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
• Under this scheme, demand incentives will be availed by buyers (end users/consumers) upfront at the point of purchase and the same shall be reimbursed by the manufacturers from Department of Heavy Industries, on a monthly basis.
• Fame India Scheme has four focus areas:
a. Technology development
b. Demand Creation
c. Pilot Projects
d. Charging InfrastructureIncorrectAnswer: A
FAME-II
• FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) Plan. Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies.
• NEMM intends to allow hybrid and electric vehicles to become the first choice for the purchasers so that these vehicles can replace the conventional vehicles and thus reduce liquid fuel consumption in the country from the automobile sector.
• The scheme covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.
• Monitoring Authority: Department of Heavy Industries, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
• Under this scheme, demand incentives will be availed by buyers (end users/consumers) upfront at the point of purchase and the same shall be reimbursed by the manufacturers from Department of Heavy Industries, on a monthly basis.
• Fame India Scheme has four focus areas:
a. Technology development
b. Demand Creation
c. Pilot Projects
d. Charging Infrastructure - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In the context of role of Tropical easterly jet stream on Indian Monsoons, consider the following statements:
1. These streams play an important role in the reversal of upper air circulation patterns.
2. The streams steer the tropical depressions into India.
3. The tracks of these streams in India are the areas of highest rainfall in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct
