Current Affairs Quiz 05 October 2024
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about PM E-DRIVE Scheme:
1) The scheme aims for setting up of charging infrastructure across every district in India by 2026.
2) The subsidy under the scheme for electric two-wheelers has been fixed based on battery power at Rs 5,000 per kilowatt hour.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout PM E-DRIVE Scheme
• The scheme shall be implemented from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
• The EMPS-2024 (Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme) is being subsumed under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
• Subsidy: The subsidy under the scheme for electric two-wheelers has been fixed based on battery power at Rs 5,000 per kilowatt hour but the overall incentive will not exceed Rs 10,000 in the first year. In the second year, it will be halved by Rs 2,500 per kilowatt hour, and the overall benefit will not exceed Rs 5,000.
Three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws, will get a demand incentive of Rs 25,000 in the first year, which will be halved to Rs 12,500 in the second year.
For the L5 category (cargo three-wheelers), they will get a benefit of Rs 50,000 in the first year, and for the second year, it is Rs 25,000.Charging Stations: The scheme addresses range anxiety of EV buyers by promoting in a big way the installation of electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS). These EVPCS shall be installed in select cities with high EV penetration and also on selected highways.
IncorrectAbout PM E-DRIVE Scheme
• The scheme shall be implemented from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
• The EMPS-2024 (Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme) is being subsumed under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
• Subsidy: The subsidy under the scheme for electric two-wheelers has been fixed based on battery power at Rs 5,000 per kilowatt hour but the overall incentive will not exceed Rs 10,000 in the first year. In the second year, it will be halved by Rs 2,500 per kilowatt hour, and the overall benefit will not exceed Rs 5,000.
Three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws, will get a demand incentive of Rs 25,000 in the first year, which will be halved to Rs 12,500 in the second year.
For the L5 category (cargo three-wheelers), they will get a benefit of Rs 50,000 in the first year, and for the second year, it is Rs 25,000.Charging Stations: The scheme addresses range anxiety of EV buyers by promoting in a big way the installation of electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS). These EVPCS shall be installed in select cities with high EV penetration and also on selected highways.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which among the following is a transboundary river in the Himalayas, flowing through Tibet, Nepal, and India?
CorrectArun River • It is a transboundary river in the Himalayas, flowing through Tibet, Nepal, and India.
• It originates from the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, where it is known as the Phung Chu or Bum-chu River.
• After flowing through Nepal, it joins the Koshi River, which eventually merges into the Ganges in IndiaIncorrectArun River • It is a transboundary river in the Himalayas, flowing through Tibet, Nepal, and India.
• It originates from the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, where it is known as the Phung Chu or Bum-chu River.
• After flowing through Nepal, it joins the Koshi River, which eventually merges into the Ganges in India - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The STARS program aims to?
CorrectAbout Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) program
• It was approved by the Cabinet in October 2020 as a centrally sponsored scheme. It became effective on February 23, 2021, following the signing of the Loan Agreement, and will be implemented for five years, until FY 2024-25
• It supports reform to improve the quality and governance of school education in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
• It focuses on strengthening early-years education, learning assessment systems, teacher performance and classroom practice, school-towork transition and governance and decentralized management for improved service delivery.IncorrectAbout Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) program
• It was approved by the Cabinet in October 2020 as a centrally sponsored scheme. It became effective on February 23, 2021, following the signing of the Loan Agreement, and will be implemented for five years, until FY 2024-25
• It supports reform to improve the quality and governance of school education in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
• It focuses on strengthening early-years education, learning assessment systems, teacher performance and classroom practice, school-towork transition and governance and decentralized management for improved service delivery. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following industry is not part of ICI (index of eight core industries)?
CorrectThe eight-core sector industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity.
IncorrectThe eight-core sector industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) :
1) It is a statutory body.
2) It regulates insolvency professionals, agencies, and information utilities.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrated its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October, 2024.
• It is a statutory body established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
• Functions: Its primary role is to oversee the insolvency and bankruptcy processes in India, ensuring a more efficient resolution of financial distress and the protection of stakeholder interests.
It regulates insolvency professionals, agencies, and information utilities, ensuring they adhere to ethical and professional standards.
The board formulates policies related to insolvency and bankruptcy, promoting a uniform framework for such proceedings across India.IncorrectThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrated its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October, 2024.
• It is a statutory body established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
• Functions: Its primary role is to oversee the insolvency and bankruptcy processes in India, ensuring a more efficient resolution of financial distress and the protection of stakeholder interests.
It regulates insolvency professionals, agencies, and information utilities, ensuring they adhere to ethical and professional standards.
The board formulates policies related to insolvency and bankruptcy, promoting a uniform framework for such proceedings across India.
