Current Affairs Quiz 29 March 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 29 March 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding SVAMITVA scheme:
1. It is implemented by Ministry of Education.
2. It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.
• Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
• The mapping will be done across the country in a phase-wise manner over a period of four years – from 2020 to 2024.IncorrectAnswer: B
• SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.
• Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
• The mapping will be done across the country in a phase-wise manner over a period of four years – from 2020 to 2024. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to inflation:
1. Inflation reduces the purchasing power of the currency.
2. Producers are worst affected by inflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Producers are worst affected by fall in prices or deflation. Their profit level falls due to fall
in prices forcing them to reduce investment. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Producers are worst affected by fall in prices or deflation. Their profit level falls due to fall
in prices forcing them to reduce investment. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:
1 . BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.
2 . While a chip-pin debit card has four factors authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer – a
The BHIM apps has three levels of authentication. For one, the app binds with a device’s ID and mobile number, second a user needs to sync whichever bank account (UPI or non-UPI enabled) in order to the conduct transaction. Third, when a user sets up the app they are asked to create a pin which is needed to log into the app. Further, the UPI pin, which a user creates with their bank account is needed to go through with the transaction.
IncorrectAnswer – a
The BHIM apps has three levels of authentication. For one, the app binds with a device’s ID and mobile number, second a user needs to sync whichever bank account (UPI or non-UPI enabled) in order to the conduct transaction. Third, when a user sets up the app they are asked to create a pin which is needed to log into the app. Further, the UPI pin, which a user creates with their bank account is needed to go through with the transaction.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Indian concept of Secularism, consider the following statements:
1. There is strict separation between Religion and the State.
2. It deals not only with religious freedom of individuals but also with religious freedom of minority communities.
3. Government can intervene in religious practices to bring religious reforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for
two different reasons
o Rights of Religious Groups: Indian Constitution grants rights to all religious communities such as
the right to establish and maintain their educational institutions. Freedom of religion in India means
the freedom of religion of both individuals and communities.
o State’s Power of Intervention: The state has power to interfere in the affairs of religion. Such
intervention was not always negative. The state could also help religious communities by giving
aid to educational institutions run by them.
• Thus, the state may help or hinder religious communities depending on which mode of action promotes
values such as freedom and equality. Hence Statement 1 is not correct.
IncorrectAnswer: B
On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for
two different reasons
o Rights of Religious Groups: Indian Constitution grants rights to all religious communities such as
the right to establish and maintain their educational institutions. Freedom of religion in India means
the freedom of religion of both individuals and communities.
o State’s Power of Intervention: The state has power to interfere in the affairs of religion. Such
intervention was not always negative. The state could also help religious communities by giving
aid to educational institutions run by them.
• Thus, the state may help or hinder religious communities depending on which mode of action promotes
values such as freedom and equality. Hence Statement 1 is not correct.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The “Cultivating the Common Ground” is conducted by which of the following Organizations?
CorrectAns;- a) IUCN
The Conserving land health is a common concern for both the agriculture and conservation sectors, and will be central to a post-Covid19 recovery. Following the publication of its seminal Common Ground report on agriculture and biodiversity, IUCN held a virtual dialogue to build trust, spark partnerships and kick start joint action.
The Cultivating the Common Ground: mutual benefits for conservation and agriculture.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners have the pleasure of introducing you to the first-of-its-kind private sector focused on Sustainable Agriculture.
IncorrectAns;- a) IUCN
The Conserving land health is a common concern for both the agriculture and conservation sectors, and will be central to a post-Covid19 recovery. Following the publication of its seminal Common Ground report on agriculture and biodiversity, IUCN held a virtual dialogue to build trust, spark partnerships and kick start joint action.
The Cultivating the Common Ground: mutual benefits for conservation and agriculture.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners have the pleasure of introducing you to the first-of-its-kind private sector focused on Sustainable Agriculture.
