22 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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22nd December 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman scheme:
1) It is a Centrally-Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Education.
2) The scheme will cover students enrolled in pre-primary to class 8 level
3) It prescribes nutrition norms across various levels of students
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectPM-Poshan (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman scheme):
Type: Centrally-Sponsored Scheme.
Ministry: Ministry of Education.
Coverage: All school children studying in Classes I-VIII of Government, Government-Aided Schools.
Funding: Funds for payments to cooks and workers are split by the Centre in a 60:40 ratio with states, and UTs with legislatures.
Continuation for the five-year period 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Proposed to be extended to pre-primary or Bal Vatikas of Government and Government-aided primary schools. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Nutritional Norms:
For children of Primary classes- 450 calories and 12 grams protein
For children of Upper-Primary classes- 700 calories and 20 grams protein.IncorrectPM-Poshan (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman scheme):
Type: Centrally-Sponsored Scheme.
Ministry: Ministry of Education.
Coverage: All school children studying in Classes I-VIII of Government, Government-Aided Schools.
Funding: Funds for payments to cooks and workers are split by the Centre in a 60:40 ratio with states, and UTs with legislatures.
Continuation for the five-year period 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Proposed to be extended to pre-primary or Bal Vatikas of Government and Government-aided primary schools. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Nutritional Norms:
For children of Primary classes- 450 calories and 12 grams protein
For children of Upper-Primary classes- 700 calories and 20 grams protein. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Delimitation Commission
1) It is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
2) The last delimitation commission was set up in 2012
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectDelimitation Commission
It is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.
Its members are a serving or retired Supreme Court judge, Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner nominated by CEC and Election Commissioners of the respective state.
Its function is to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies, to identify seats reserved for SC/ST.
It is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
Delimitation Commissions have been set up four times — 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under the Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.IncorrectDelimitation Commission
It is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.
Its members are a serving or retired Supreme Court judge, Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner nominated by CEC and Election Commissioners of the respective state.
Its function is to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies, to identify seats reserved for SC/ST.
It is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.
Delimitation Commissions have been set up four times — 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under the Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Labour’ is a subject under?
CorrectLabour is a concurrent subject: States are required to frame regulations on their part as labour is a concurrent subject.
IncorrectLabour is a concurrent subject: States are required to frame regulations on their part as labour is a concurrent subject.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about World Food Programme (WFP)
1) It was established by G20 countries to help alleviate world hunger
2) The International community has committed to ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition by 2030.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectWorld Food Programme (WFP)
It was established in 1961 by the United Nations (UN) to help alleviate world hunger. Its headquarters are in Rome, Italy.
It is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
The International community has committed to ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition by 2030.IncorrectWorld Food Programme (WFP)
It was established in 1961 by the United Nations (UN) to help alleviate world hunger. Its headquarters are in Rome, Italy.
It is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
The International community has committed to ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition by 2030. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about e-Chhawani Project:
1) It is a citizen-centric project of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) It aims to provide online citizen services to residents across 62 Cantonments in the country through the unified Portal.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrecteChhawani Project
eChhawani is a citizen-centric project of the Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence.
Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than 20 lakh residents across 62 Cantonments in the country through the unified eChhawani Portal.IncorrecteChhawani Project
eChhawani is a citizen-centric project of the Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence.
Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than 20 lakh residents across 62 Cantonments in the country through the unified eChhawani Portal.
