Current Affairs Quiz 19 March 2024
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1. Question
With reference to Climate Change Performance Index 2023, consider the following statements:
1. Climate Change Performance Index is published annually by UNEP.
2. India’s rank is the best amongst the G20 countries in recently released
3. India earns a high rating in the GHG Emissions and Renewable Energy categories in Climate
Change Performance Index 2023.
4. As per the report, India is “on track” to meet its 2030 emissions targets.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?CorrectAnswer: C
The Climate Change Performance Index has been published annually since 2005. This ranking tracks the
efforts made by different countries to deal with climate change. Key Points of Climate Change Performance
Index Report: This report has been prepared by Germanwatch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action
Network.Report leaves the first three places empty as “no country performed well enough in all index categories to
achieve an overall very high rating”. It puts Denmark in fourth place, followed by Sweden and Chile.
The CCPI looks at four categories, with 14 indicators: GHG Emissions (40% of the overall score), Renewable
Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%). So, Statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Climate Change Performance Index has been published annually since 2005. This ranking tracks the
efforts made by different countries to deal with climate change. Key Points of Climate Change Performance
Index Report: This report has been prepared by Germanwatch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action
Network.Report leaves the first three places empty as “no country performed well enough in all index categories to
achieve an overall very high rating”. It puts Denmark in fourth place, followed by Sweden and Chile.
The CCPI looks at four categories, with 14 indicators: GHG Emissions (40% of the overall score), Renewable
Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%). So, Statement 1 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Methane :
1. Oceans, volcanoes, and wildfires contribute the largest percentage of global methane emissions
from natural sources.
2. Atmospheric reaction is the largest natural sink of Methane.
3. Fossil Fuel use and agriculture contribute the largest methane emission from human activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?CorrectAnswer: C
Methane (CH4) is emitted by natural sources such as wetlands, as well as human activities such as leakage
from natural gas systems and raising livestock.
Natural processes in soil and chemical reactions in the atmosphere help remove CH4 from the atmosphere.
Source of Methane emission from Natural sources:
Wetlands are the largest source, emitting CH4 from bacteria that decompose organic materials in the
absence of oxygen.
Smaller sources include termites, oceans, sediments, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Wetlands provide a habitat favorable to methanogens, contributing to about 80% of the global
methane emissions from natural sources.
So, Statement 1 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
Methane (CH4) is emitted by natural sources such as wetlands, as well as human activities such as leakage
from natural gas systems and raising livestock.
Natural processes in soil and chemical reactions in the atmosphere help remove CH4 from the atmosphere.
Source of Methane emission from Natural sources:
Wetlands are the largest source, emitting CH4 from bacteria that decompose organic materials in the
absence of oxygen.
Smaller sources include termites, oceans, sediments, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Wetlands provide a habitat favorable to methanogens, contributing to about 80% of the global
methane emissions from natural sources.
So, Statement 1 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme are correct?
1. The Scheme aims to promote indigenous defence production with special focus on participation of MSMEs and Start Ups.
2. The projects under the Scheme will be provided with up to 25% government funding in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid’.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: A
About Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme:
• The scheme was launched on May 08, 2020.
• The scheme would run for the duration of five years and envisages setting up of 6-8 Greenfield Defence Testing Infrastructure facilities that are required for defence and aerospace related production.
• The Scheme aims to promote indigenous defence production, with special focus on participation of MSMEs and Start Ups by bridging gaps in defence testing infrastructure in the country, Consequently reduce imports of military equipment and help make the country self-reliant.
• The Scheme has an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state of the art testing infrastructure over the duration of five years.
• The projects under the Scheme will be provided with up to 75% government funding in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid’.
• The remaining 25% of the project cost will have to be borne by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) whose constituents will be Indian private entities and State Governments.
• Only private entities registered in India and State Government agencies will qualify for forming the implementation agency for the Scheme.
• The SPVs under the Scheme will be registered under Companies Act 201
• While majority of test facilities are expected to come up in the two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs), the Scheme is not limited to setting up Test Facilities in the DICs only.IncorrectAnswer: A
About Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme:
• The scheme was launched on May 08, 2020.
• The scheme would run for the duration of five years and envisages setting up of 6-8 Greenfield Defence Testing Infrastructure facilities that are required for defence and aerospace related production.
• The Scheme aims to promote indigenous defence production, with special focus on participation of MSMEs and Start Ups by bridging gaps in defence testing infrastructure in the country, Consequently reduce imports of military equipment and help make the country self-reliant.
• The Scheme has an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state of the art testing infrastructure over the duration of five years.
• The projects under the Scheme will be provided with up to 75% government funding in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid’.
• The remaining 25% of the project cost will have to be borne by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) whose constituents will be Indian private entities and State Governments.
• Only private entities registered in India and State Government agencies will qualify for forming the implementation agency for the Scheme.
• The SPVs under the Scheme will be registered under Companies Act 201
• While majority of test facilities are expected to come up in the two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs), the Scheme is not limited to setting up Test Facilities in the DICs only. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
1. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization
Select the correct answer using the code given belowCorrectAns: (c)
IncorrectAns: (c)
