17 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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17 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the Central Statistics Office (CSO)?
1. Compilation of the Economic Survey.
2. Responsible for the compilation and publication of national income statistics.
3. Index of Industrial production (IIP) is published on a monthly basis by CSO.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: b
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Economic Survey is compiled by the Department of Economic affairs, Ministry of Finance. Office of economic advisor publishes WPI, while CSO publishes IIP and CPI.
IncorrectAnswer: b
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Economic Survey is compiled by the Department of Economic affairs, Ministry of Finance. Office of economic advisor publishes WPI, while CSO publishes IIP and CPI.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
1. It is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for all the differently-abled citizens.
2. It will be implemented through Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO) under the Ministry of health and family welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns. D
• Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category.
• This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government. The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”.
• The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Under the scheme, the physical aids will be provided only to the senior citizens of the nation.
• This implies those who are aged above 60 years will get free assisted living aids and physical devices which are required for their sustainability.
• Also the govt. has selected the list of cities where the scheme will be implemented. The main criteria for the senior citizens to get full benefits of Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) scheme is that they must belong to BPL family and should hold valid BPL card issued by the concerned authority
IncorrectAns. D
• Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category.
• This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government. The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”.
• The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Under the scheme, the physical aids will be provided only to the senior citizens of the nation.
• This implies those who are aged above 60 years will get free assisted living aids and physical devices which are required for their sustainability.
• Also the govt. has selected the list of cities where the scheme will be implemented. The main criteria for the senior citizens to get full benefits of Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) scheme is that they must belong to BPL family and should hold valid BPL card issued by the concerned authority
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The provision for Tribunals was added by
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme are correct?
1. The aim is to promote physical, social, psychological rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities by reducing the effects of disabilities and at the same time enhance their economic potential.
2. The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible.CorrectAnswer: C
ADIP Scheme- the Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme:
Nodal: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.• Objective: to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.
• The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible.
• The aim is to promote physical, social, psychological rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities by reducing the effects of disabilities and at the same time enhance their economic potential.
• Grant-in-aid under the Scheme will Not be given for commercial supply of aids/appliances.
• Implementation: The scheme is implemented through implementing agencies such as NGOs, National Institutes under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and ALIMCO (a PSU that manufactures artificial limbs).IncorrectAnswer: C
ADIP Scheme- the Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme:
Nodal: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.• Objective: to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.
• The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible.
• The aim is to promote physical, social, psychological rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities by reducing the effects of disabilities and at the same time enhance their economic potential.
• Grant-in-aid under the Scheme will Not be given for commercial supply of aids/appliances.
• Implementation: The scheme is implemented through implementing agencies such as NGOs, National Institutes under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and ALIMCO (a PSU that manufactures artificial limbs). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding “Five eyes alliance” which was seen in news recently ?
1. The Five Eyes alliance is an intelligence-sharing arrangement between five French-speaking democracies.
2. The alliance was created during the Cold War.CorrectAnswer:B
Five Eyes Alliance
• The Five Eyes alliance is an intelligence-sharing arrangement between five English-speaking democracies: the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which is often described as the world’s most successful intelligence alliance.
• The alliance was created during the Cold War (1946-1991) that was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as their respective allies.
• The alliance was needed to share sensitive information regarding their adversaries on all possible fronts available.IncorrectAnswer:B
Five Eyes Alliance
• The Five Eyes alliance is an intelligence-sharing arrangement between five English-speaking democracies: the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which is often described as the world’s most successful intelligence alliance.
• The alliance was created during the Cold War (1946-1991) that was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as their respective allies.
• The alliance was needed to share sensitive information regarding their adversaries on all possible fronts available.
