29th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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29th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following stateemnts 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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd statemensts are incorrect because it was established during Jawarlala Nehru Ji time and 2nd statement is incorrect because initial purpose established during partition of Pakistan and India not Bangladesh.
• Recently PM approves an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to hospital fire in Maharashtra.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd statemensts are incorrect because it was established during Jawarlala Nehru Ji time and 2nd statement is incorrect because initial purpose established during partition of Pakistan and India not Bangladesh.
• Recently PM approves an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to hospital fire in Maharashtra. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Exercise VARUNA is between which countries?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. AIIB aims to improve economic and social development in Asia by investing in high-quality, financially viable and environmentally friendly infrastructure projects.
2. Only Asian Countries can become the members of AIIB.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations.IncorrectAns: (A)
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. The purpose of the multilateral development bank is to provide finance to infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It is headquartered in Beijing and commenced operations in 2016.
• By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors today, it aims to connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.
• Membership in the AIIB is open to all members of the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank and is divided into regional and non-regional members.
Regional members are those located within areas classified as Asia and Oceania by the United Nations. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Project DANTAK , which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is one of the oldest Projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
2. DANTAK was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
About Project DANTAK
• Project DANTAK is one of the oldest Projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established on 24th April1961.
• It was a result of the visionary leadership of the third King of Bhutan and then Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• DANTAK was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads and over the years, the Project has completed approximately 1600 km of blacktopped roads and 120 km of tracks in Bhutan with 5000 meters of bridges over them.
• The medical and education facilities established by DANTAK in far flung areas were often the first in those locations.
• The food outlets along the road introduced the Bhutanese to Indian delicacies and developed a sweet tooth in them.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Project DANTAK
• Project DANTAK is one of the oldest Projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established on 24th April1961.
• It was a result of the visionary leadership of the third King of Bhutan and then Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• DANTAK was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads and over the years, the Project has completed approximately 1600 km of blacktopped roads and 120 km of tracks in Bhutan with 5000 meters of bridges over them.
• The medical and education facilities established by DANTAK in far flung areas were often the first in those locations.
• The food outlets along the road introduced the Bhutanese to Indian delicacies and developed a sweet tooth in them. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
PM CARES Fund recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Minister of Home Affairs is the ex- officio chairman of Board of trustee of fund.
2. It provides support and relief measure in case of natural as well as man-made calamity or distress.
3. The fund is audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in every financial year,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
IncorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
