Current Affairs Quiz 31 July 2024
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
2. This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2021.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
• This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000.
• The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development.PMGSY – Phase I
PMGSY – Phase I was launched in 2000 as a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size for overall socio-economic development of the areas.PMGSY – Phase II
• The Phase II of PMGSY was approved in 2013, and while the ongoing PMGSY – I continued – under PMGSY phase II, the roads already built for village connectivity was to be upgraded to enhance rural infrastructure.
• For the 12th Five Year Plan period a target of 50,000 Km length under PMGSY-II. 75 per cent of the cost of the upgradation was by the Centre and 25 per cent by the state.
• For hill states, desert areas, Schedule V areas and Naxal-affected districts, 90 per cent of cost was borne by the Centre.PMGSY – Phase III
• The Phase III was approved by the Cabinet in 2019.
• It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
• Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States, and the duration of the scheme is 2019-20 to 2024-25.
• The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10.IncorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
• This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000.
• The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development.PMGSY – Phase I
PMGSY – Phase I was launched in 2000 as a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size for overall socio-economic development of the areas.PMGSY – Phase II
• The Phase II of PMGSY was approved in 2013, and while the ongoing PMGSY – I continued – under PMGSY phase II, the roads already built for village connectivity was to be upgraded to enhance rural infrastructure.
• For the 12th Five Year Plan period a target of 50,000 Km length under PMGSY-II. 75 per cent of the cost of the upgradation was by the Centre and 25 per cent by the state.
• For hill states, desert areas, Schedule V areas and Naxal-affected districts, 90 per cent of cost was borne by the Centre.PMGSY – Phase III
• The Phase III was approved by the Cabinet in 2019.
• It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
• Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States, and the duration of the scheme is 2019-20 to 2024-25.
• The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission for Manuscripts:
1. The National Mission for Manuscripts was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in 2003.
2. The mission aims to document, conserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s manuscript heritage online.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the National Mission for Manuscripts was established by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, not the Ministry of Education.
• Statement 2 is correct as it accurately describes the objectives of the mission, which include documentation, conservation, digitization, and online dissemination of India’s manuscript heritage.IncorrectAnswer: b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the National Mission for Manuscripts was established by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, not the Ministry of Education.
• Statement 2 is correct as it accurately describes the objectives of the mission, which include documentation, conservation, digitization, and online dissemination of India’s manuscript heritage. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
2. This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2021.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
• This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000.
• The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development.PMGSY – Phase I
PMGSY – Phase I was launched in 2000 as a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size for overall socio-economic development of the areas.PMGSY – Phase II
• The Phase II of PMGSY was approved in 2013, and while the ongoing PMGSY – I continued – under PMGSY phase II, the roads already built for village connectivity was to be upgraded to enhance rural infrastructure.
• For the 12th Five Year Plan period a target of 50,000 Km length under PMGSY-II. 75 per cent of the cost of the upgradation was by the Centre and 25 per cent by the state.
• For hill states, desert areas, Schedule V areas and Naxal-affected districts, 90 per cent of cost was borne by the Centre.PMGSY – Phase III
• The Phase III was approved by the Cabinet in 2019.
• It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
• Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States, and the duration of the scheme is 2019-20 to 2024-25.
• The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10.IncorrectAnswer: A
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)• The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
• This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000.
• The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development.PMGSY – Phase I
PMGSY – Phase I was launched in 2000 as a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size for overall socio-economic development of the areas.PMGSY – Phase II
• The Phase II of PMGSY was approved in 2013, and while the ongoing PMGSY – I continued – under PMGSY phase II, the roads already built for village connectivity was to be upgraded to enhance rural infrastructure.
• For the 12th Five Year Plan period a target of 50,000 Km length under PMGSY-II. 75 per cent of the cost of the upgradation was by the Centre and 25 per cent by the state.
• For hill states, desert areas, Schedule V areas and Naxal-affected districts, 90 per cent of cost was borne by the Centre.PMGSY – Phase III
• The Phase III was approved by the Cabinet in 2019.
• It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
• Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States, and the duration of the scheme is 2019-20 to 2024-25.
• The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are the objectives of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,1996?
1. To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the panchayats to the scheduled areas.
2. To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers of panchayats at the lower level.
3. To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make gram sabha a nucleus of all activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha.IncorrectAnswer: D
The objectives of the PESA Act are as follows:
o To extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the scheduled
areas with certain modifications.
o To provide self-rule for the bulk of the tribal population.
o To have village governance with participatory democracy and to make the gram sabha a nucleus of
all activities.
o To evolve a suitable administrative framework consistent with traditional practices.
o To safeguard and to preserve the traditional customs of tribal communities,
o To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with specific powers conducive to tribal
requirements.
o To prevent panchayats at the higher level from assuming the powers and authority of panchayats at
the lower level of the gram sabha. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development):
1. PARAKH was established as a National Assessment Centre within the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in 2023.
2. One of the key objectives of PARAKH is to standardize examination reforms across all Indian school boards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because PARAKH was indeed set up as a National Assessment Centre within NCERT in 2023.
• Statement 2 is correct as one of PARAKH’s major focus areas includes working on standardizing examination reforms across all Indian school boards.IncorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because PARAKH was indeed set up as a National Assessment Centre within NCERT in 2023.
• Statement 2 is correct as one of PARAKH’s major focus areas includes working on standardizing examination reforms across all Indian school boards.
