Current Affairs Quiz 14 April 2022
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1. Question
Consider the following pairs: Strait Between
1. Hormuz : Iraq and Iran
2. Malacca : Australia and Indonesia
3. Bering : Russia and the USA
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: C
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran.
The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 580 miles in length, between
the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran.
The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 580 miles in length, between
the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
1. Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the nodal Minsitry.
2. It is central government scheme that aims at making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)
Nodal : Ministry of Panchayati Raj
• It is central government scheme that aims at making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient.
• Restructured RGSA to focus on training, building infrastructure, stepping up initiatives for e-governance under e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) to deliver Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The scheme will extend to all states/UTs of country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not exist.
• Under the scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan there is no provision for forming new Panchayats. Formation or reorganization of Panchayats is done by the respective States/ Union Territories as per their requirement.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)
Nodal : Ministry of Panchayati Raj
• It is central government scheme that aims at making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient.
• Restructured RGSA to focus on training, building infrastructure, stepping up initiatives for e-governance under e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) to deliver Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The scheme will extend to all states/UTs of country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not exist.
• Under the scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan there is no provision for forming new Panchayats. Formation or reorganization of Panchayats is done by the respective States/ Union Territories as per their requirement. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Census are correct?
1. The first synchronous census in India was held in 1950.
2. The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
About the Census
• The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
• The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881, and since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
• India’s last census was carried out in 2011 when the country’s population stood at 121 crores.
• The Census 2021 will be conducted in 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages (under 8th schedule) and English, and the option of “Other” under the gender category will be changed to “Third Gender”.
• For the first time data is proposed to be collected through a mobile app by enumerators and they will receive an additional payment as an incentive.
• The last caste-based census was conducted by the British in 1931.
• Arthashastra by ‘Kautilya’ written in the 3rd Century BC prescribed the collection of population statistics as a measure of state policy for taxation.
• In India, a census is conducted every decade and Census 2021 will be the 16th national census of the country.IncorrectAnswer: B
About the Census
• The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
• The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881, and since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
• India’s last census was carried out in 2011 when the country’s population stood at 121 crores.
• The Census 2021 will be conducted in 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages (under 8th schedule) and English, and the option of “Other” under the gender category will be changed to “Third Gender”.
• For the first time data is proposed to be collected through a mobile app by enumerators and they will receive an additional payment as an incentive.
• The last caste-based census was conducted by the British in 1931.
• Arthashastra by ‘Kautilya’ written in the 3rd Century BC prescribed the collection of population statistics as a measure of state policy for taxation.
• In India, a census is conducted every decade and Census 2021 will be the 16th national census of the country. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about National Commission for Minorities.
1. National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is not a Statutory Body.
2. The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution.Which of the above statement is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.”IncorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.” - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Leprosy.
1. Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
2. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease.Which of the above statement is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: c
• Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
• It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract.
• Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease.
• Hansen’s disease produces skin ulcers, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. If it isn’t treated, it can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.
• Hansen’s disease is one of the oldest diseases in recorded history. The first known written reference to Hansen’s disease is from around 600 B.C.
• Hansen’s disease is common in many countries, especially those with tropical or subtropical climates.
• It’s not very common in the United States.
○ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source reports that only 150 to 250 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.IncorrectAnswer: c
• Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
• It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract.
• Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease.
• Hansen’s disease produces skin ulcers, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. If it isn’t treated, it can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.
• Hansen’s disease is one of the oldest diseases in recorded history. The first known written reference to Hansen’s disease is from around 600 B.C.
• Hansen’s disease is common in many countries, especially those with tropical or subtropical climates.
• It’s not very common in the United States.
○ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source reports that only 150 to 250 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.
