23 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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23 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Akash-NG missile are correct?
1. The Akash missile was not part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
2. The new version of the Akash missile (Akash-NG) can strike targets at a distance of around 60 km .
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: b
• The new version of the Akash missile (Akash-NG) can strike targets at a distance of around 60 km and fly at a speed of up to Mach 2.5.
• The Akash missile system has been designed and developed as part of India’s 30-year-old Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the new generation Akash Missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha.
• The new missile system has been developed by the DRDO’s lab in Hyderabad.
• It has been built in collaboration with other wings of the defence research organisation.
• The missile is unique in the way that it can be launched from mobile platforms like battle tanks or wheeled trucks.
• It has nearly 90% kill probability and cheaper and more accurate than US’ Patriot missiles
• Missile is supported by the indigenously developed radar called Rajendra.IncorrectAnswer: b
• The new version of the Akash missile (Akash-NG) can strike targets at a distance of around 60 km and fly at a speed of up to Mach 2.5.
• The Akash missile system has been designed and developed as part of India’s 30-year-old Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the new generation Akash Missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha.
• The new missile system has been developed by the DRDO’s lab in Hyderabad.
• It has been built in collaboration with other wings of the defence research organisation.
• The missile is unique in the way that it can be launched from mobile platforms like battle tanks or wheeled trucks.
• It has nearly 90% kill probability and cheaper and more accurate than US’ Patriot missiles
• Missile is supported by the indigenously developed radar called Rajendra. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are correct?
1. EMRS started to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas.
2. The number of seats for boys and girls will be equal.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Mission for Clean Ganga are correct?
1. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was registered as a society on under the Societies Registration Act 2015.
2. NMCG is the implementation wing of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: B
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was registered as a society on under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
• The government had set up the Clean Ganga Fund in 2014 – Using the funded money to finance NMCG (National Mission for Clean Ganga 2011), cleaning the river, setting up Waste Treatment Plants, Conservation of river biodiversity and related R&D projects.
• NMCG is the implementation wing of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council NGC).
• The NMCG now has the status of an Authority and its key focus would be maintaining required ecological flows in the Ganga, abate pollution through planning, financing and execution of programmes including that of –
a. Augmentation of Sewerage Infrastructure
b. Catchment Area Treatment
c. Protection of Floodplains
d. Creating Public AwarenessIncorrectAnswer: B
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was registered as a society on under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
• The government had set up the Clean Ganga Fund in 2014 – Using the funded money to finance NMCG (National Mission for Clean Ganga 2011), cleaning the river, setting up Waste Treatment Plants, Conservation of river biodiversity and related R&D projects.
• NMCG is the implementation wing of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council NGC).
• The NMCG now has the status of an Authority and its key focus would be maintaining required ecological flows in the Ganga, abate pollution through planning, financing and execution of programmes including that of –
a. Augmentation of Sewerage Infrastructure
b. Catchment Area Treatment
c. Protection of Floodplains
d. Creating Public Awareness - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which state has the highest number of Particular Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in India?
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explantion;-
• Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12), Bihar including Jharkhand (9) Madhya Pradesh including Chhattisgarh (7) Tamil Nadu (6) Kerala and Gujarat having five groups each.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explantion;-
• Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12), Bihar including Jharkhand (9) Madhya Pradesh including Chhattisgarh (7) Tamil Nadu (6) Kerala and Gujarat having five groups each.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Golden Triangle is located in the area which borders,
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
