Current Affairs Quiz 31 August 2022
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB):
1) It was set up based on the recommendations of Santhanam Committee
2) It is the Central Nodal Agency to manage technical and operational functions of the ‘Online Cyber-Crime Reporting Portal’
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectWhat is the National Crime Records Bureau?
About:
• NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
• It was set up based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the MHA’s Task Force (1985).
Functions:
• The Bureau has been entrusted to maintain National Database of Sexual Offenders (NDSO) and share it with the States/UTs on regular basis.
• NCRB has also been designated as the Central Nodal Agency to manage technical and operational functions of the ‘Online Cyber-Crime Reporting Portal’ through which any citizen can lodge a complaint or upload a video clip as evidence of crime related to child pornography, rape/gang rape.IncorrectWhat is the National Crime Records Bureau?
About:
• NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
• It was set up based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the MHA’s Task Force (1985).
Functions:
• The Bureau has been entrusted to maintain National Database of Sexual Offenders (NDSO) and share it with the States/UTs on regular basis.
• NCRB has also been designated as the Central Nodal Agency to manage technical and operational functions of the ‘Online Cyber-Crime Reporting Portal’ through which any citizen can lodge a complaint or upload a video clip as evidence of crime related to child pornography, rape/gang rape. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the major ports of the world, which of the following pair(s) are incorrectly matched?
Major port-Country
1) Hambantota-Sri Lanka
2) Duqum Port-Iran
3) Port of Bassein-Myanmar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectDuqum Port is located in Oman
IncorrectDuqum Port is located in Oman
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
’Falkland Islands’ is located in?
CorrectFalkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan.
IncorrectFalkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme:
1) It was launched under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan
2) It is a centrally sponsored scheme
3) The scheme adopts the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, and marketing of products.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectWhat is the PMFME Scheme?
About:
• Launched under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganised segment of the food processing industry and to promote formalisation of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organisations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.
• The scheme adopts the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products.
• It is being implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Funding:
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore.
• The expenditure under the scheme would be shared in 60:40 ratio between Central and State Governments, in 90:10 ratio with North Eastern and Himalayan States, 60:40 ratio with UTs with legislature and 100% by Centre for other UTs.IncorrectWhat is the PMFME Scheme?
About:
• Launched under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganised segment of the food processing industry and to promote formalisation of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organisations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.
• The scheme adopts the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products.
• It is being implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Funding:
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore.
• The expenditure under the scheme would be shared in 60:40 ratio between Central and State Governments, in 90:10 ratio with North Eastern and Himalayan States, 60:40 ratio with UTs with legislature and 100% by Centre for other UTs. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about India’s interest in the Arctic Region
1) India was the observer of Arctic Council only once in the year 2018
2) India has a permanent research station in the Arctic called Himadari.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?CorrectRelevance of Arctic Region for India?
• India’s interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic.
• India became the observer of Arctic Council in 2013 and its membership as an observer was renewed in 2018 for another five years.
• The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, is the nodal agency for India’s Polar research programme, which includes Arctic studies.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs provides the external interface to the Arctic Council.
• India’s engagement with the Arctic dates back to 1920 with the signing of the Svalbard Treaty in Paris.
• Since July 2008, India has a permanent research station in the Arctic called Himadari at NyAlesund, Svalbard Area in Norway.IncorrectRelevance of Arctic Region for India?
• India’s interests in the Arctic region are scientific, environmental, commercial as well as strategic.
• India became the observer of Arctic Council in 2013 and its membership as an observer was renewed in 2018 for another five years.
• The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, is the nodal agency for India’s Polar research programme, which includes Arctic studies.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs provides the external interface to the Arctic Council.
• India’s engagement with the Arctic dates back to 1920 with the signing of the Svalbard Treaty in Paris.
• Since July 2008, India has a permanent research station in the Arctic called Himadari at NyAlesund, Svalbard Area in Norway.
