14 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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14 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Recently, Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue was launched by
CorrectAnswer: A
About Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue :
• The CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Mr. Joseph Biden.
• The dialogue was formally launched by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC), at an event held in New Delhi.
• The dialogue will not only strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment but will also help to demonstrate how the world can align swift climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development, taking into account national circumstances and sustainable development priorities.
• The launch was preceded by a bilateral meet where both sides discussed at length a wide range of climate issues relating to COP26, Climate Ambition, Climate Finance, Global Climate Initiatives including International Solar Alliance (ISA), Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C).IncorrectAnswer: A
About Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue :
• The CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and US President Mr. Joseph Biden.
• The dialogue was formally launched by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Shri Bhupender Yadav and Mr. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC), at an event held in New Delhi.
• The dialogue will not only strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment but will also help to demonstrate how the world can align swift climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development, taking into account national circumstances and sustainable development priorities.
• The launch was preceded by a bilateral meet where both sides discussed at length a wide range of climate issues relating to COP26, Climate Ambition, Climate Finance, Global Climate Initiatives including International Solar Alliance (ISA), Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C). - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
1. It is an advanced web-based monitoring system to efficiently manages the electricity data across India.
2. It works based on GPRS technology for accurate bill readings, catalysing a pan-India movement towards energy efficiency.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : d
• The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
• NATGRID to have access to database that links around 14,000 police stations.
• NATGRID is set up to track any terror suspect and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data.
• It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels.
• It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs.IncorrectAnswer : d
• The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
• NATGRID to have access to database that links around 14,000 police stations.
• NATGRID is set up to track any terror suspect and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data.
• It is a robust intelligence gathering mechanism related to immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels.
• It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding BharatNet Project are correct?
1. It aims to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking, Internet and other services to rural India.
2. It is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding SVAMITVA scheme:
1. It is implemented by Ministry of Education.
2. It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.
• Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
• The mapping will be done across the country in a phase-wise manner over a period of four years – from 2020 to 2024.IncorrectAnswer: B
• SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.
• Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
• The mapping will be done across the country in a phase-wise manner over a period of four years – from 2020 to 2024. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In which of the following matters the powers and status of the legislative council are broadly equal to that of the legislative assembly?
1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills.
2. Consideration of the reports of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
3. Approval of ordinances issued by the Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct.
