15 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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15 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to bio-rock technology which of the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs
1. Alma-Ata Declaration: Healthcare of the people
2. Hague Convention: Biological and chemical weapons
3. Talanoa Dialogue: Global climate change
4. Under2 Coalition: Child rightsWhich of the pairs given above is/ are incorrectly matched?
CorrectAns;- d) 2 and 4 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct i.e. 2 and 4 only, all the respective declaration and explanation explained in the below attached image.
IncorrectAns;- d) 2 and 4 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct i.e. 2 and 4 only, all the respective declaration and explanation explained in the below attached image.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED):
1. TRIFED’s core objective is to institutionalize trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agriculture Produce (SAP) collected or cultivated by tribals.
2. It works under administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation:-
• Both the statements are correct, but question asked to choose not correct that’s y answer is D.
About Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED);-
• It is the national level cooperative body mandated to bring about socio-economic development of tribals of the country by institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) & Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected/cultivated by them.
• It was established in 1987.
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.Important Functions:-
• It plays the dual role of both a market developer and a service provider, empowering the tribals with knowledge and tools to better their operations in a systematic, scientific manner and also assist them in developing their marketing approach.
• It is involved actively in capacity building of the tribal people through sensitization and the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• The organization also assists them in exploring and creating opportunities to market the developed products in national and international markets on a sustainable basis.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation:-
• Both the statements are correct, but question asked to choose not correct that’s y answer is D.
About Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED);-
• It is the national level cooperative body mandated to bring about socio-economic development of tribals of the country by institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) & Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected/cultivated by them.
• It was established in 1987.
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.Important Functions:-
• It plays the dual role of both a market developer and a service provider, empowering the tribals with knowledge and tools to better their operations in a systematic, scientific manner and also assist them in developing their marketing approach.
• It is involved actively in capacity building of the tribal people through sensitization and the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• The organization also assists them in exploring and creating opportunities to market the developed products in national and international markets on a sustainable basis. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pollutants are emitted by crop stubble burning ?
1. Methane
2. Sulphur Dioxide
3. Carbon Monoxide
4. Nitrous Oxide
5. Ozone
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) are correct?
1. The BEE is a executive body of GOI to develop programs which will increase the
conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
2. The BEE works under Minsitry of New and Renewable EnergyCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About BEE
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power
• created in March 2002 under the provisions of the nation’s 2001 Energy Conservation Act.
• The agency’s function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
• The government has proposed to make it mandatory for certain appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE starting in January 2010.
• The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to “institutionalize” energy efficiency services, enable delivery mechanisms in the country and provide leadership to energy efficiency in all sectors of the country.
• The primary objective would be to reduce energy intensity in the economy.The broad objectives of BEE are as under:
1. To exert leadership and provide policy recommendation and direction to national energy conservation and efficiency efforts and programs.
2. To coordinate energy efficiency and conservation policies and programs and take it to the stakeholders
3. To establish systems and procedures to measure, monitor and verify energy efficiency results in individual sectors as well as at a macro level.
4. To leverage multi-lateral and bi-lateral and private sector support in implementation of Energy Conservation Act and efficient use of energy and its conservation programs.
5. To demonstrate delivery of energy efficiency services as mandated in the EC bill through private-public partnerships.
6. To interpret, plan and manage energy conservation programs as envisaged in the Energy Conservation Act.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About BEE
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power
• created in March 2002 under the provisions of the nation’s 2001 Energy Conservation Act.
• The agency’s function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of energy in India.
• The government has proposed to make it mandatory for certain appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE starting in January 2010.
• The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to “institutionalize” energy efficiency services, enable delivery mechanisms in the country and provide leadership to energy efficiency in all sectors of the country.
• The primary objective would be to reduce energy intensity in the economy.The broad objectives of BEE are as under:
1. To exert leadership and provide policy recommendation and direction to national energy conservation and efficiency efforts and programs.
2. To coordinate energy efficiency and conservation policies and programs and take it to the stakeholders
3. To establish systems and procedures to measure, monitor and verify energy efficiency results in individual sectors as well as at a macro level.
4. To leverage multi-lateral and bi-lateral and private sector support in implementation of Energy Conservation Act and efficient use of energy and its conservation programs.
5. To demonstrate delivery of energy efficiency services as mandated in the EC bill through private-public partnerships.
6. To interpret, plan and manage energy conservation programs as envisaged in the Energy Conservation Act.
