07 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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07 December 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA)
1) It was jointly initiated by Niti Aayog and Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
2) These Awards are given by eminent dignitaries of the Government of India to the energy-intensive units of various sectors of the Indian economy
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA)
It was initiated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power for the first time on December 14 1991, which is celebrated as “National Energy Conservation Day” throughout the country. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Every year on 14th December, these Awards are given by eminent dignitaries of the Government of India to the energy-intensive units of various sectors of the Indian economy for their exceptional achievements in reducing specific energy consumption. Hence statement 2 is correct.
This scheme has motivated industries and other establishments to adopt energy efficiency measures.IncorrectAbout National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA)
It was initiated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power for the first time on December 14 1991, which is celebrated as “National Energy Conservation Day” throughout the country. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Every year on 14th December, these Awards are given by eminent dignitaries of the Government of India to the energy-intensive units of various sectors of the Indian economy for their exceptional achievements in reducing specific energy consumption. Hence statement 2 is correct.
This scheme has motivated industries and other establishments to adopt energy efficiency measures. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Recently erupted Volcanic mountain ‘Semeru’ is located in?
CorrectSemeru, or Mount Semeru, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java.
IncorrectSemeru, or Mount Semeru, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Project RE-HAB is related to?
CorrectAbout Project RE-HAB:
Under Project RE-HAB, “Bee-fences” are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories.
The boxes are connected with a string so that when elephants attempt to pass through, a tug or pull causes the bees to swarm the elephant herds and dissuade them from progressing further.
It is scientifically recorded that elephants are annoyed by the honey bees.
Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National Honey Mission.
The Honey Mission is a programme to increase the bee population, honey production and beekeepers’ income by setting up apiaries.IncorrectAbout Project RE-HAB:
Under Project RE-HAB, “Bee-fences” are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories.
The boxes are connected with a string so that when elephants attempt to pass through, a tug or pull causes the bees to swarm the elephant herds and dissuade them from progressing further.
It is scientifically recorded that elephants are annoyed by the honey bees.
Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National Honey Mission.
The Honey Mission is a programme to increase the bee population, honey production and beekeepers’ income by setting up apiaries. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Assam Rifles:
1) It is the oldest paramilitary force raised during British rule in India
2) It is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Assam Rifles
Central armed police forces: Assam Rifles is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The other forces being the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Sashastra Seema BAL (SSB).
Oldest paramilitary force: Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force raised way back in 1835 in British India with just 750 men.IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Assam Rifles
Central armed police forces: Assam Rifles is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The other forces being the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Sashastra Seema BAL (SSB).
Oldest paramilitary force: Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force raised way back in 1835 in British India with just 750 men. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Constitutional Provisions for the formation of new States:
1) Article 3 of the Constitution deals with the admission or establishment of new states.
2) A bill calling for the formation of new States may be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the recommendation of the President.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectArticle 2 of the Constitution deals with the admission or establishment of new states. “Parliament may by law admit into the Union, or establish, new States on such terms and conditions, as it thinks fit,”.
Article 3 assigns to Parliament the power to enact legislation for the formation of new States. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
A bill calling for the formation of new States may be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the recommendation of the President.
Such a bill must be referred by the President to the concerned State Legislature for expressing its views to Parliament if it contains provisions that affect the areas, boundaries or name of that State. Hence statement 2 is correct.IncorrectArticle 2 of the Constitution deals with the admission or establishment of new states. “Parliament may by law admit into the Union, or establish, new States on such terms and conditions, as it thinks fit,”.
Article 3 assigns to Parliament the power to enact legislation for the formation of new States. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
A bill calling for the formation of new States may be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the recommendation of the President.
Such a bill must be referred by the President to the concerned State Legislature for expressing its views to Parliament if it contains provisions that affect the areas, boundaries or name of that State. Hence statement 2 is correct.
