26 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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26 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)
1. An initiative of Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India under the PM-STIAC mission.
2. PM-STIAC is a 4 member advisory council that advises the PM on science, technology, as well as innovation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)
• An initiative of Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India under the PM-STIAC mission.
• The goal is to strengthen the R&D ecosystem.
• Done by connecting researchers with resources in part by promoting technologies and scientific equipment development indigenously.
• Also by providing necessary supplies and supports to researchers.
• This will enable them to access existing R&D facilities through the I-STEM web portal.
• The portal hosts the database of facilities across India.
• Presently, the portal lists more than 25,000 pieces of equipment from 850 institutions across the country.
• It has more than 20,000 Indian researchers.
• The portal also features a Digital Catalogue of indigenously developed technologies.Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM STIAC)
• It is a 21 member advisory council that advises the PM on science, technology, as well as innovation. It also coordinates implementation of PMs scientific vision.
• It aids in the formulation and timely implementation of major science and technology missions and evolves interdisciplinary technology development programmes.
• It also advises the government on developing ‘Clusters of Excellence’ in science including city-based R&D clusters.
• It also aims to bring together all science and technology partners from academia and institutes to industries near such centres or cities.IncorrectAnswer: A
Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)
• An initiative of Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India under the PM-STIAC mission.
• The goal is to strengthen the R&D ecosystem.
• Done by connecting researchers with resources in part by promoting technologies and scientific equipment development indigenously.
• Also by providing necessary supplies and supports to researchers.
• This will enable them to access existing R&D facilities through the I-STEM web portal.
• The portal hosts the database of facilities across India.
• Presently, the portal lists more than 25,000 pieces of equipment from 850 institutions across the country.
• It has more than 20,000 Indian researchers.
• The portal also features a Digital Catalogue of indigenously developed technologies.Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM STIAC)
• It is a 21 member advisory council that advises the PM on science, technology, as well as innovation. It also coordinates implementation of PMs scientific vision.
• It aids in the formulation and timely implementation of major science and technology missions and evolves interdisciplinary technology development programmes.
• It also advises the government on developing ‘Clusters of Excellence’ in science including city-based R&D clusters.
• It also aims to bring together all science and technology partners from academia and institutes to industries near such centres or cities. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding NGT i.e. National Green Tribunal are true?
(a) It is a specialized body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act 2001
(b) India became the first country in the world to set up a specialized environmental tribunal.
(c ) NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 1year of filing of the same.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- 4) None of the above
Explanation;-
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
• It is a specialized body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act (2010) for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• With the establishment of the NGT, India became the third country in the world to set up a specialized environmental tribunal, only after Australia and New Zealand, and the first developing country to do so.
• NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
• The NGT has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four.IncorrectAns;- 4) None of the above
Explanation;-
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
• It is a specialized body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act (2010) for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• With the establishment of the NGT, India became the third country in the world to set up a specialized environmental tribunal, only after Australia and New Zealand, and the first developing country to do so.
• NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
• The NGT has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRI):
1. Haryana and Rajasthan have minimum educational qualifications for contesting PRI elections.
2. More than 50% of the states in India have fifty percent reservation for Women in PRIs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Rajasthan and Haryana made compulsory minimum educational
qualifications for contesting PRI elections. However, Rajasthan has passed Rajasthan Panchayati Raj
(Amendment) act, 2019 which scrapped the need of minimum educational qualifications.
Haryana continues to have compulsory minimum educational qualifications.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Rajasthan and Haryana made compulsory minimum educational
qualifications for contesting PRI elections. However, Rajasthan has passed Rajasthan Panchayati Raj
(Amendment) act, 2019 which scrapped the need of minimum educational qualifications.
Haryana continues to have compulsory minimum educational qualifications. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Constitution provides for the right to life and personal liberty except in accordance with the due process of law.
2. Both President and Governors have the power to commute death penalty.
3. Inordinate and unreasonable delay in execution of a death sentence is a violation of Article 21.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India in Article 21 provides for Right to Life and
Personal Liberty. Under the protection of Life and Personal Liberty no person shall be deprived of his
life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India in Article 21 provides for Right to Life and
Personal Liberty. Under the protection of Life and Personal Liberty no person shall be deprived of his
life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following places are included in the list of World Heritage Sites from India?
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
3. Sun Temple Konark
4. Gwalior, Orchha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
