20 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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20 October 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about International Solar Alliance (ISA) are correct?
1. International Solar Alliance (ISA) is launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference in Paris on 30th November 2015
2. The ISA secretariat will be set up in National Institute of Solar Energy, Paris
3. It provides platform for mutual cooperation among 121 solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About International Solar Alliance (ISA)
• International Solar Alliance (ISA) is launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference in Paris on 30th November as a special platform for mutual cooperation among 121 solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
• The alliance is dedicated to address special energy needs of ISA member countries.
• International Agency for Solar Policy and Application (IASPA) will be the formal name of International Solar Alliance.
• The ISA secretariat will be set up in National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon.
• Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states world-wide.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
About International Solar Alliance (ISA)
• International Solar Alliance (ISA) is launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference in Paris on 30th November as a special platform for mutual cooperation among 121 solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
• The alliance is dedicated to address special energy needs of ISA member countries.
• International Agency for Solar Policy and Application (IASPA) will be the formal name of International Solar Alliance.
• The ISA secretariat will be set up in National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon.
• Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states world-wide. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
World Energy Outlook (WEO) report 2021 is released by,
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVK), consider the following statements:
1. PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the Tribal people.
2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
About Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram:
Nodal: Ministry of Minority Affairs• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
• The erstwhile Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for effective implementation since 2018.
• The objective is to develop socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities in the said areas.
• PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas.Beneficiaries of PMJVK:
• As far as PMJVK is concerned, the communities notified as minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 would be taken as Minority Communities.
• At present 6 (six) communities namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified as Minority Communities.IncorrectAnswer: D
About Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram:
Nodal: Ministry of Minority Affairs• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
• The erstwhile Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for effective implementation since 2018.
• The objective is to develop socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities in the said areas.
• PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas.Beneficiaries of PMJVK:
• As far as PMJVK is concerned, the communities notified as minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 would be taken as Minority Communities.
• At present 6 (six) communities namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified as Minority Communities. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan with an aim to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024.
2. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched to accelerate progress on water conservation activities in the most water stressed blocks and districts of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc
IncorrectAnswer: D
Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about UN Security Council (UNSC) and its membership are incorrect?
1. Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for a three-year term.
2. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council and UNGA has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
3. The UNSC has been given primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Statement 1st and 2nd are incorrect
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for two-year term.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Statement 1st and 2nd are incorrect
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for two-year term.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
