Current Affairs Quiz 04 September 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 September 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
1. It is a dedicated scheme to promote chemical free organic farming in the country in cluster mode.
2. elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM) of major project National Mission of Sustainable AgricultureSelect the correct answer form the code below.
CorrectAnswer: C
• Government of India has been implementing dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16 to promote chemical free organic farming in the country in cluster mode.
• “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” is an elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM) of major project National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
• Under PKVY (Not to be confused with Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana PMKVY) Organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification.IncorrectAnswer: C
• Government of India has been implementing dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16 to promote chemical free organic farming in the country in cluster mode.
• “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” is an elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM) of major project National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
• Under PKVY (Not to be confused with Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana PMKVY) Organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Digital Bus Initiative, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The initiative was launched in collaboration between the National Digital India Mission and the NIIT Foundation in 2017.
2. The buses are powered by renewable energy sources and equipped with 5G technology.
3. The primary objective of the initiative is to provide cost-free educational resources to urban youth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Digital Bus Initiative was indeed launched as a collaboration between the National Digital India Mission and the NIIT Foundation in 2017.
• Statement 2 is correct: The buses are solar-powered and equipped with 5G technology, making them a sustainable and modern mobile educational platform.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The initiative primarily focuses on bridging the digital divide and providing cost-free resources to rural populations rather than urban youth, focusing on improving their digital skills and access to technology.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Digital Bus Initiative was indeed launched as a collaboration between the National Digital India Mission and the NIIT Foundation in 2017.
• Statement 2 is correct: The buses are solar-powered and equipped with 5G technology, making them a sustainable and modern mobile educational platform.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The initiative primarily focuses on bridging the digital divide and providing cost-free resources to rural populations rather than urban youth, focusing on improving their digital skills and access to technology. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Hallmarking of gold and silver in India, consider the following statements:
1. Hallmarking ensures that the metal content and purity of jewelry are maintained as per legal standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
2. The Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number is a 6-digit alphanumeric code that ensures the traceability of gold products.
3. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandates that hallmarked jewelry must carry an HUID number which can be verified through the BIS CARE app.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
(c) 1, 2, and 3Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Hallmarking ensures that the purity of the metal in jewelry adheres to legal standards as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• Statement 2 is correct: The HUID number is a 6-digit alphanumeric code that enhances the traceability and buyer assurance of gold products.
• Statement 3 is correct: The BIS mandates that all hallmarked items carry an HUID number, which can be verified through the BIS CARE app to check the authenticity of the jewelry.IncorrectAnswer:
(c) 1, 2, and 3Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Hallmarking ensures that the purity of the metal in jewelry adheres to legal standards as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• Statement 2 is correct: The HUID number is a 6-digit alphanumeric code that enhances the traceability and buyer assurance of gold products.
• Statement 3 is correct: The BIS mandates that all hallmarked items carry an HUID number, which can be verified through the BIS CARE app to check the authenticity of the jewelry. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’?
1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy.
2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector.
3. To reduce India’s dependence on gold imports.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (c)
Exp:
• Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Gold Monetization Scheme were launched by the Government in 2015. The main objectives of these schemes are: To mobilize the gold held by households and institutions in the country. Hence, 1 is correct.
• To provide a fillip to the gems and jewellery sector in the country by making gold available as raw material on loan from the banks. To be able to reduce reliance on import of gold over time to meet the domestic demand. Hence, 3 is correct.
• To promote FDI in gold and jewellery sector is not the objective of these schemes. Hence, 2 is not correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.IncorrectAns: (c)
Exp:
• Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Gold Monetization Scheme were launched by the Government in 2015. The main objectives of these schemes are: To mobilize the gold held by households and institutions in the country. Hence, 1 is correct.
• To provide a fillip to the gems and jewellery sector in the country by making gold available as raw material on loan from the banks. To be able to reduce reliance on import of gold over time to meet the domestic demand. Hence, 3 is correct.
• To promote FDI in gold and jewellery sector is not the objective of these schemes. Hence, 2 is not correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
1. The Maternal Mortality Ratio in India is well below the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target.
2. Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : b
• The Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS) released a special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18.
• The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has declined to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016.
• MMR is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births.
• The target 3.1 of SDG set by UN aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 1,00,000 live births.
• As per the WHO, maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.IncorrectAnswer : b
• The Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS) released a special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18.
• The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has declined to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016.
• MMR is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births.
• The target 3.1 of SDG set by UN aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 1,00,000 live births.
• As per the WHO, maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.
