Current Affairs Quiz 04 May 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) scheme consider the following statements
1. It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
2. It is supported by IMF.
Which of the statements given are correct?CorrectAns. A
About Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)• Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a Centrally sponsored (World Bank supported) scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
• SANKALP aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
• The objective of SANKALP is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.
• The scheme provides the required impetus to the National Skill Development Mission, 2015 and its various sub missions.
• It is aligned to flagship Government of India programs such as Make in India and Swachhta Abhiyan and aims at developing globally competitive workforce for domestic and overseas requirements.IncorrectAns. A
About Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)• Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a Centrally sponsored (World Bank supported) scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.
• SANKALP aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
• The objective of SANKALP is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.
• The scheme provides the required impetus to the National Skill Development Mission, 2015 and its various sub missions.
• It is aligned to flagship Government of India programs such as Make in India and Swachhta Abhiyan and aims at developing globally competitive workforce for domestic and overseas requirements. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the context of Right to protest, consider the following statements:
1. It is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19.
2. Violation of Public order is a reasonable restriction to Right to Protest.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Right to Protest is not mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19. It is
interpreted and protected under Article 19(1) (a)- guarantees the freedom of speech and expression;
Article 19(1) (b)- assures citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms and Article 19(1) (c)-
assures right to form associations or trade unions of the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court in its recent order stated that farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their
protest.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Right to Protest is not mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 19. It is
interpreted and protected under Article 19(1) (a)- guarantees the freedom of speech and expression;
Article 19(1) (b)- assures citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms and Article 19(1) (c)-
assures right to form associations or trade unions of the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court in its recent order stated that farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their
protest.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Nattuva Mala dance style is related to
CorrectAns. B
Explanation
Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya ShastraThe dance styles are based on the standard treatises, Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two types the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam. Natya Mala is of three kinds ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and Bhagavatam for common
IncorrectAns. B
Explanation
Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya ShastraThe dance styles are based on the standard treatises, Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two types the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam. Natya Mala is of three kinds ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and Bhagavatam for common
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Kerch strait, where political confrontation happened recently is between
CorrectAns. B
IncorrectAns. B
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ELISA consider the following statements
1. It can be used to detect both antibody and antigen in a sample
2. It has application in food industry
Which of the statements given are correct?CorrectAns. C
Explanation
ELISA is a basic enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (also shortened as EIA: Enzyme Immunoassay) that is carried out to detect and measure antibodies and antigen in the blood.
Antibodies are blood proteins produced in response to a specific antigen. It helps to examine the presence of antibodies in certain infectious disorders.
ELISA is a distinguished analysis compared to other antibody-assays as it yields quantitative results and separation of non-specific and specific interactions that take place through serial binding to solid surfaces, which is normally a polystyrene multiwell plate.IncorrectAns. C
Explanation
ELISA is a basic enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (also shortened as EIA: Enzyme Immunoassay) that is carried out to detect and measure antibodies and antigen in the blood.
Antibodies are blood proteins produced in response to a specific antigen. It helps to examine the presence of antibodies in certain infectious disorders.
ELISA is a distinguished analysis compared to other antibody-assays as it yields quantitative results and separation of non-specific and specific interactions that take place through serial binding to solid surfaces, which is normally a polystyrene multiwell plate.
