19th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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1. Question
Which of the following statemnets about SEA VIGIL 21 exercise are correct?
1. It is an annual pan-india coastal defense exercise
2. The exercise will involve all the States and Union Territories , including the fishing and coastal communities.CorrectAns; – d) None of the above
About Sea Vigil -21
• The exercise, inaugural edition of which was conducted in January 2019 will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and will involve all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities.
• The exercise is being coordinated by the Indian Navy.
• The entire coastal security set up was reorganized after the 26/11 Terror attack at Mumbai which was launched via the sea route.
• The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met.
• The exercise is a build up towards the major Theatre level exercise TROPEX [Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exercise] which Indian Navy conducts every two years.
• SEA VIGIL and TROPEX together will cover the entire spectrum of maritime security challenges, including transition from peace to conflict.
Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in SEA VIGIL, the conduct of which is also being facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Governments and other agencies of Centre/ State.IncorrectAns; – d) None of the above
About Sea Vigil -21
• The exercise, inaugural edition of which was conducted in January 2019 will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and will involve all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities.
• The exercise is being coordinated by the Indian Navy.
• The entire coastal security set up was reorganized after the 26/11 Terror attack at Mumbai which was launched via the sea route.
• The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met.
• The exercise is a build up towards the major Theatre level exercise TROPEX [Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exercise] which Indian Navy conducts every two years.
• SEA VIGIL and TROPEX together will cover the entire spectrum of maritime security challenges, including transition from peace to conflict.
Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in SEA VIGIL, the conduct of which is also being facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Governments and other agencies of Centre/ State. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about 5G Technology are correct ?
1. The 5G is more advanced compare to 4G and uses the latency time less.
2. 5G will have a narrow area in the frequency spectrum that will ensure no network congestion.
3. It also decreases energy efficiency and offers more stable network connections.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
About 5G
• 5G is the fifth generation cellular technology that apart from increasing the downloading and uploading speeds over the mobile network, also reduces the latency i.e. the time taken by a network to respond.
• 5G will provide download speed of 1 Gbps, which is at least 100 times the existing data speeds.
• It also increases energy efficiency and offers more stable network connections.
• 5G will have a wider area in the frequency spectrum (range of frequencies) that will ensure no network congestion.
• In addition, it will also ensure connectivity to a full circle i.e. everything is connected to every other thing.
• The standards for the usage of 5G are defined and driven by 3rd Generation Partnership Project.
• A panel set up by the Department of Telecom to prepare a roadmap for rollout of 5G telephony in India expects the service to be operational by 2020.
• The nine-member Steering Committee, headed by AJ Paulraj, recommended releasing additional spectrum for 5G services.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
About 5G
• 5G is the fifth generation cellular technology that apart from increasing the downloading and uploading speeds over the mobile network, also reduces the latency i.e. the time taken by a network to respond.
• 5G will provide download speed of 1 Gbps, which is at least 100 times the existing data speeds.
• It also increases energy efficiency and offers more stable network connections.
• 5G will have a wider area in the frequency spectrum (range of frequencies) that will ensure no network congestion.
• In addition, it will also ensure connectivity to a full circle i.e. everything is connected to every other thing.
• The standards for the usage of 5G are defined and driven by 3rd Generation Partnership Project.
• A panel set up by the Department of Telecom to prepare a roadmap for rollout of 5G telephony in India expects the service to be operational by 2020.
• The nine-member Steering Committee, headed by AJ Paulraj, recommended releasing additional spectrum for 5G services. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are incorrect about PMNRF?
1. PMNRF was established by the Prime Minister of India, Shashtri Ji.
2. The initial purpose of establishing PMNRF was to help the people displaced due to partition of India and Bangladesh.
3. PMNRF has been attached with all Centre and State-run hospitals and many private hospitals as well.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About PMNRF
• This fund was instituted in 1948 by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.
• The fund is currently used primarily to tackle natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes.
• The fund is also used to help with medical treatment like kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack.
• The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
• It accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc.
• The corpus of the fund is also invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
• The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by the Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
• Contributions towards PMNRF are notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About PMNRF
• This fund was instituted in 1948 by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.
• The fund is currently used primarily to tackle natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes.
• The fund is also used to help with medical treatment like kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack.
• The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
• It accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc.
• The corpus of the fund is also invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
• The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by the Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
• Contributions towards PMNRF are notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) are correct?
1. The BEE is a executive body of GOI to develop programs which will increase the
conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
2. The BEE works under Minsitry of New and Renewable EnergyCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About BEE
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power
• created in March 2002 under the provisions of the nation’s 2001 Energy Conservation Act.
• The agency’s function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
• The government has proposed to make it mandatory for certain appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE starting in January 2010.
• The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to “institutionalize” energy efficiency services, enable delivery mechanisms in the country and provide leadership to energy efficiency in all sectors of the country.
• The primary objective would be to reduce energy intensity in the economy.The broad objectives of BEE are as under:
1. To exert leadership and provide policy recommendation and direction to national energy conservation and efficiency efforts and programs.
2. To coordinate energy efficiency and conservation policies and programs and take it to the stakeholders
3. To establish systems and procedures to measure, monitor and verify energy efficiency results in individual sectors as well as at a macro level.
4. To leverage multi-lateral and bi-lateral and private sector support in implementation of Energy Conservation Act and efficient use of energy and its conservation programs.
5. To demonstrate delivery of energy efficiency services as mandated in the EC bill through private-public partnerships.
6. To interpret, plan and manage energy conservation programs as envisaged in the Energy Conservation Act.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About BEE
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power
• created in March 2002 under the provisions of the nation’s 2001 Energy Conservation Act.
• The agency’s function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
• The government has proposed to make it mandatory for certain appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE starting in January 2010.
• The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to “institutionalize” energy efficiency services, enable delivery mechanisms in the country and provide leadership to energy efficiency in all sectors of the country.
• The primary objective would be to reduce energy intensity in the economy.The broad objectives of BEE are as under:
1. To exert leadership and provide policy recommendation and direction to national energy conservation and efficiency efforts and programs.
2. To coordinate energy efficiency and conservation policies and programs and take it to the stakeholders
3. To establish systems and procedures to measure, monitor and verify energy efficiency results in individual sectors as well as at a macro level.
4. To leverage multi-lateral and bi-lateral and private sector support in implementation of Energy Conservation Act and efficient use of energy and its conservation programs.
5. To demonstrate delivery of energy efficiency services as mandated in the EC bill through private-public partnerships.
6. To interpret, plan and manage energy conservation programs as envisaged in the Energy Conservation Act. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Electoral bonds are true?
1. Electoral bonds can be bought by any person in India.
2. Electoral bonds are bought from any bank within India.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Electoral Bonds:
An electoral bond is like a promissory note that can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India from select branches of State Bank of India.
• The citizen or corporate can then donate the same to any eligible political party of his/her choice.
• The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
• An individual or party will be allowed to purchase these bonds digitally or through cheque.
• As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person , who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India.
• A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
• Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
• The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank.
• The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
• State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for 15 days from the date of issuance.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Electoral Bonds:
An electoral bond is like a promissory note that can be bought by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India from select branches of State Bank of India.
• The citizen or corporate can then donate the same to any eligible political party of his/her choice.
• The bonds are similar to bank notes that are payable to the bearer on demand and are free of interest.
• An individual or party will be allowed to purchase these bonds digitally or through cheque.
• As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person , who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India.
• A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
• Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
• The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank.
• The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
• State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for 15 days from the date of issuance.
