Current Affairs Quiz 03 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are correct?
1. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2010.
2. The Chairman of the NDMA is the home minister
3. The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the central Government.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about the Women Entrepreneurship Program is/are correct?
1. The program aims to empower approximately 25 lakh women across India by providing essential skills, knowledge, and resources to start and grow businesses.
2. It is a collaboration between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Britannia Industries Limited.
3. The initiative includes financial grants and features women’s products and services on the Skill India Digital Hub.
4. Free online self-learning entrepreneurship courses will be offered in various languages through the Skill India Digital Hub.
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The program aims to empower around 25 lakh women by providing essential resources and skills for business success.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The program is in collaboration with Britannia Industries Limited, but NSDC and NIESBUD are involved in providing educational components, not as direct partners.
• Statement 3 is correct: The program includes financial grants and features women’s products and services on the Skill India Digital Hub.
• Statement 4 is correct: The initiative offers free online self-learning courses on entrepreneurship through the Skill India Digital Hub.
Thus, the correct answer is b) 1, 3, and 4.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The program aims to empower around 25 lakh women by providing essential resources and skills for business success.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The program is in collaboration with Britannia Industries Limited, but NSDC and NIESBUD are involved in providing educational components, not as direct partners.
• Statement 3 is correct: The program includes financial grants and features women’s products and services on the Skill India Digital Hub.
• Statement 4 is correct: The initiative offers free online self-learning courses on entrepreneurship through the Skill India Digital Hub.
Thus, the correct answer is b) 1, 3, and 4. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Biosphere Reserve:State
1. Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve: Tamil Nadu2. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: Meghalaya
3. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Odisha
4. Dehang-Debang Biosphere reserve: Arunachal Pradesh
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: B
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve: The first Biosphere Reserve in Andhra Pradesh, is located in
southern Eastern Ghats of Chittoor and Kadapa districts.The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of
Madhya Pradesh state in central India.IncorrectAnswer: B
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve: The first Biosphere Reserve in Andhra Pradesh, is located in
southern Eastern Ghats of Chittoor and Kadapa districts.The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of
Madhya Pradesh state in central India. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following subjects comes under the Concurrent List of the 7th Schedule of the Indian
Constitution ?
1. Census
2. Education
3. Marriage
4. Gambling
5. Population control and family planning
Choose the correct answer using the code given below :CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
