Current Affairs Quiz 02 August 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 August 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
What is/are the recent policy initiative(s)of Government of India to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector?
1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones
2. Providing the benefit of ‘single window clearance’
3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to India :
1. According to the ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the ‘medium enterprises’ are those with investments in plant and machinery between `15 crore and `25 crore.
2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the Central Administrative Tribunal is correct?
- CAT is a Quasi judicial body.
- The appointment of Members in CAT is made on the basis of recommendations of a high powered selection committee chaired by a Sitting judge of Supreme Court who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985
- The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it.
- The CAT is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and members. Earlier, the CAT consisted of a Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and members.
- With the amendment in Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 in 2006, the members have been given the status of judges of High Courts.
- Members are drawn from both judicial and administrative services making CAT a Quasi judicial body.
- They hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, in case of chairman and 62 years in case of members,
- The appointment of Members in CAT is made on the basis of recommendations of a high powered selection committee chaired by a Sitting judge of Supreme Court who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India.
IncorrectAnswer: C
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985
- The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it.
- The CAT is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and members. Earlier, the CAT consisted of a Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and members.
- With the amendment in Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 in 2006, the members have been given the status of judges of High Courts.
- Members are drawn from both judicial and administrative services making CAT a Quasi judicial body.
- They hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, in case of chairman and 62 years in case of members,
- The appointment of Members in CAT is made on the basis of recommendations of a high powered selection committee chaired by a Sitting judge of Supreme Court who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Flex fuel technology are correct?
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
Select the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAnswer: c
Flex fuel technology
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
- This is made possible by equipping the engine with a fuel mix sensor and an engine control module (ECM) programming that senses and automatically adjusts for any ratio of designated fuels.
IncorrectAnswer: c
Flex fuel technology
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
- This is made possible by equipping the engine with a fuel mix sensor and an engine control module (ECM) programming that senses and automatically adjusts for any ratio of designated fuels.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ?
CorrectAns;- c) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
About National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
○ The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.
○ It founded in 2008, the NPCI is a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
○ The organisation is owned by a consortium of major banks, and has been promoted by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India.
○ The NPCI was incorporated in December 2008 and the Certificate of Commencement of Business was issued in April 2009.IncorrectAns;- c) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
About National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
○ The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.
○ It founded in 2008, the NPCI is a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
○ The organisation is owned by a consortium of major banks, and has been promoted by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India.
○ The NPCI was incorporated in December 2008 and the Certificate of Commencement of Business was issued in April 2009.
