18 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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18 September 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) scheme consider the following statements
1. It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
2. It is supported by IMF.
Which of the statements given are correct?CorrectAns. A
About Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)• Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a Centrally sponsored (World Bank supported) scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
• SANKALP aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
• The objective of SANKALP is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.
• The scheme provides the required impetus to the National Skill Development Mission, 2015 and its various sub missions.
• It is aligned to flagship Government of India programs such as Make in India and Swachhta Abhiyan and aims at developing globally competitive workforce for domestic and overseas requirements.IncorrectAns. A
About Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)• Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a Centrally sponsored (World Bank supported) scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
• SANKALP aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
• The objective of SANKALP is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.
• The scheme provides the required impetus to the National Skill Development Mission, 2015 and its various sub missions.
• It is aligned to flagship Government of India programs such as Make in India and Swachhta Abhiyan and aims at developing globally competitive workforce for domestic and overseas requirements. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. With reference to Agni 4 missile, which of the following statements are correct
1. It is a surface to surface missile
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only
3. It can deliver one tonne nuclear warheads about 7500kms away
Select the correct answer using the codes belowCorrectAns. A
Explanation
• The missile was developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization)• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
The missile is capable of striking range of 2,000 km. It can carry payload of 1,000 kg. it is 20 meters long and is a two stage missile with solid propellant
IncorrectAns. A
Explanation
• The missile was developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization)• The surface-to-surface medium range nuclear capable missile was tested by the Strategic Forces of the Indian Army.
The missile is capable of striking range of 2,000 km. It can carry payload of 1,000 kg. it is 20 meters long and is a two stage missile with solid propellant
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Nattuva Mala dance style is related to
CorrectAns. B
Explanation
Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya ShastraThe dance styles are based on the standard treatises, Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two types the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam. Natya Mala is of three kinds ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and Bhagavatam for common
IncorrectAns. B
Explanation
Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya ShastraThe dance styles are based on the standard treatises, Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two types the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam. Natya Mala is of three kinds ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and Bhagavatam for common
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Kerch strait, where political confrontation happened recently is between
CorrectAns. B
IncorrectAns. B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ELISA consider the following statements
1. It can be used to detect both antibody and antigen in a sample
2. It has application in food industry
Which of the statements given are correct?CorrectAns. C
Explanation
ELISA is a basic enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (also shortened as EIA: Enzyme Immunoassay) that is carried out to detect and measure antibodies and antigen in the blood.
Antibodies are blood proteins produced in response to a specific antigen. It helps to examine the presence of antibodies in certain infectious disorders.
ELISA is a distinguished analysis compared to other antibody-assays as it yields quantitative results and separation of non-specific and specific interactions that take place through serial binding to solid surfaces, which is normally a polystyrene multiwell plate.IncorrectAns. C
Explanation
ELISA is a basic enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (also shortened as EIA: Enzyme Immunoassay) that is carried out to detect and measure antibodies and antigen in the blood.
Antibodies are blood proteins produced in response to a specific antigen. It helps to examine the presence of antibodies in certain infectious disorders.
ELISA is a distinguished analysis compared to other antibody-assays as it yields quantitative results and separation of non-specific and specific interactions that take place through serial binding to solid surfaces, which is normally a polystyrene multiwell plate.
