08 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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8th December 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Buddhist traditions, the term ‘‘parinirvan’ signifies?
CorrectThe term ‘parinirvan’ has a deep meaning in Buddhist traditions and refers to someone who has attained nirvana in his lifetime and after death.
It implies a release from the world, karma and rebirth as well as the dissolution of the skandhas.IncorrectThe term ‘parinirvan’ has a deep meaning in Buddhist traditions and refers to someone who has attained nirvana in his lifetime and after death.
It implies a release from the world, karma and rebirth as well as the dissolution of the skandhas. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which among the following is/are major contributions of B.R. Ambedkar?
1) Formed the Independent Labor Party
2) He authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’ which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942
3) Founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout BR Ambedkar:
Birth: In a Dalit (Hindu Mahar) family on 14th April 1891 in a small town at Mhow Cantt in erstwhile Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh).
He was regarded as a Buddhist guru because of his great influence in India to eradicate the social scourge of untouchability.
He was an educationist, economist, jurist, politician, journalist, sociologist and social reformer and worked in the fields of culture, religion and spirituality.
He is often termed as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
1924: Founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha also known as Outcastes Welfare Association, with an aim to spread education and awareness among the Dalits. Hence statement 3 is correct.
1936: Formed the Independent Labor Party, which was later transformed into the Scheduled Castes Federation. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Bose authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’ which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942. The book was banned by the British government.IncorrectAbout BR Ambedkar:
Birth: In a Dalit (Hindu Mahar) family on 14th April 1891 in a small town at Mhow Cantt in erstwhile Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh).
He was regarded as a Buddhist guru because of his great influence in India to eradicate the social scourge of untouchability.
He was an educationist, economist, jurist, politician, journalist, sociologist and social reformer and worked in the fields of culture, religion and spirituality.
He is often termed as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
1924: Founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha also known as Outcastes Welfare Association, with an aim to spread education and awareness among the Dalits. Hence statement 3 is correct.
1936: Formed the Independent Labor Party, which was later transformed into the Scheduled Castes Federation. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Bose authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’ which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942. The book was banned by the British government. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘INDRA’-a bilateral naval exercise is conducted between the armies of India and?
CorrectExercise Indra is a bilateral exercise between the militaries of India and Russia starting in 2003.
The exercise is tasked with boosting cooperation and interoperability between the Russian and Indian navies. The word INDRA is a portmanteau of the participants’ respective countries.IncorrectExercise Indra is a bilateral exercise between the militaries of India and Russia starting in 2003.
The exercise is tasked with boosting cooperation and interoperability between the Russian and Indian navies. The word INDRA is a portmanteau of the participants’ respective countries. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following are common features of invasive species?
1) The ability to reproduce both asexually and sexually
2) Low dispersal ability
3) Tolerance of a wide range of environmental conditions
4) Ability to live off of a wide range of food types
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectInvasive species or invasive exotics are the non-native or non-indigenous plants and animals that affect the habitats and bioregions they invade economically, environmentally and ecologically.
Common features of invasive exotics include
The ability to reproduce both asexually and sexually
Fast growth
Rapid reproduction
High dispersal ability
Tolerance of a wide range of environmental conditions
Ability to live off of a wide range of food typesIncorrectInvasive species or invasive exotics are the non-native or non-indigenous plants and animals that affect the habitats and bioregions they invade economically, environmentally and ecologically.
Common features of invasive exotics include
The ability to reproduce both asexually and sexually
Fast growth
Rapid reproduction
High dispersal ability
Tolerance of a wide range of environmental conditions
Ability to live off of a wide range of food types - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana:
1) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2) Under the scheme, the Government of India pays Employer’s contribution for a period of three years to all new employees.
3) The employer is incentivised for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY)
The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Hence statement 1 is correct.
It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment.
Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s contribution i.e. 12% for a period of three years to the new employees earning wages less than or equal to Rs. 15,000/- through EPFO. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The beneficiaries registered up to 31st March 2019 will continue to receive the benefit for 3 years from the date of registration under the scheme i.e. up to 31st March 2022.
Benefits:
The employer is incentivised for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment. Hence statement 3 is correct.
A large number of workers will find jobs in such establishments.
A direct benefit is that these workers will have access to social security benefits of the organized sector
It brings informal workers to the formal workforce.IncorrectThe Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY)
The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Hence statement 1 is correct.
It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment.
Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s contribution i.e. 12% for a period of three years to the new employees earning wages less than or equal to Rs. 15,000/- through EPFO. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The beneficiaries registered up to 31st March 2019 will continue to receive the benefit for 3 years from the date of registration under the scheme i.e. up to 31st March 2022.
Benefits:
The employer is incentivised for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment. Hence statement 3 is correct.
A large number of workers will find jobs in such establishments.
A direct benefit is that these workers will have access to social security benefits of the organized sector
It brings informal workers to the formal workforce.
