Current Affairs Quiz 01 August 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 01 August 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Central Zoo Authority (CZA)
1. The CZA is the body of the government responsible for oversight of zoos constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972
2. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns. C
About CZA
• The CZA is the body of the government responsible for oversight of zoos constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972.
• Standards and norms for housing, upkeep, health care and overall management of animals in zoos have been laid down under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992.
• The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary.
• Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation.Objective
To enforce minimum standards and norms for upkeep and healthcare of animals in Indian zoos and to control mushrooming of unplanned and ill-conceived zoosFunctions of Central Zoo Authority
• Specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in zoos.
• Evaluate and assess the functioning of the zoos with respect to the prescribed standards or norms.
• Recognize or derecognize zoos.
• Identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding.
• Provide technical and financial assistance to such zoos which have the potential to attain the desired standard in animal management.
• Regulate the exchange of animals of endangered category listed under Schedule-I and II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act among zoos.
• Exchange of animals between Indian and foreign zoos is approved by the Authority before the requisite clearances under EXIM Policy and the CITES permits are issued by the competent authority.IncorrectAns. C
About CZA
• The CZA is the body of the government responsible for oversight of zoos constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972.
• Standards and norms for housing, upkeep, health care and overall management of animals in zoos have been laid down under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992.
• The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary.
• Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation.Objective
To enforce minimum standards and norms for upkeep and healthcare of animals in Indian zoos and to control mushrooming of unplanned and ill-conceived zoosFunctions of Central Zoo Authority
• Specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in zoos.
• Evaluate and assess the functioning of the zoos with respect to the prescribed standards or norms.
• Recognize or derecognize zoos.
• Identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding.
• Provide technical and financial assistance to such zoos which have the potential to attain the desired standard in animal management.
• Regulate the exchange of animals of endangered category listed under Schedule-I and II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act among zoos.
• Exchange of animals between Indian and foreign zoos is approved by the Authority before the requisite clearances under EXIM Policy and the CITES permits are issued by the competent authority. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
AL NAJAH-IV is a Joint Military Exercise between,
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Translation is the process of conversion of a sequence of an RNA molecule to a sequence of DNA.
2. Transcription is the process of synthesis of RNA from the DNA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Genetic information flows from DNA into protein, the substance that gives an organism its form. This flow of information occurs through the sequential processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein). Transcription occurs when there is a need for a particular gene product at a specific time or in a specific tissue. Hence statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is not true regarding PM awas yojana [Gramin]
CorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011.IncorrectAns. A
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Ministry of Rural Development)
• Objective: To help rural people below the poverty line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant.
• Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are people belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, Disabled persons and Minorities.
• Selection of Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries are chosen according to data taken from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
CorrectAns;- c) The e- Waste (Management and handling) rules, 2011
Explanation;-
• The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 recognizes producers’ liability for recycling and reducing e-waste in the country.
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility – financial and/or physical – for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been given the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under the new e-waste rulesIncorrectAns;- c) The e- Waste (Management and handling) rules, 2011
Explanation;-
• The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 recognizes producers’ liability for recycling and reducing e-waste in the country.
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility – financial and/or physical – for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been given the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under the new e-waste rules
