Current Affairs Quiz 08 March 2024
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1. Question
With reference to vaccines, consider the following statements:
1. Inactivated vaccines use the killed version of the germ that causes disease while live-attenuated vaccines use a weakened form of the germ that causes a disease.
2. Inactivated vaccines create a stronger and long-lasting immune response compared to live-attenuated vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Inactivated vaccines usually do not provide immunity (protection) that is as strong as live
vaccines. So you may need several doses over time (booster shots) in order to get ongoing immunity
against diseases. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Inactivated vaccines usually do not provide immunity (protection) that is as strong as live
vaccines. So you may need several doses over time (booster shots) in order to get ongoing immunity
against diseases. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the statements regarding SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas)
1. The purpose of the scheme is to provide seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country.
2. Selected students are admitted in the Best Private Residential Schools, affiliated by CBSE, in classes 9th and 11th for completion of education till 12th standard.
Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About SHRESHTA
The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country.National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA
• Under this, each year a specified number of meritorious SC students (Approx 3000) in States / UTs are selected through a transparent mechanism of a National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS) , conducted by the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) .
• Selected students are admitted in the Best Private Residential Schools, affiliated by CBSE, in classes 9th and 11th for completion of education till 12th standard.
• Thereafter, the students may be connected to Post Metric Scholarship Scheme or Top – Class Education Scheme of the
• Ministry to continue their further studies with adequate financial aid from the Government of India.Selection of Schools:
• For selection of Schools , the Ministry through a committee with the representative of Ministry of Education and CBSE and Finance Division of the Department , has selected the best performing private residential schools affiliated with the CBSE , based on certain parameters such as
○ Schools is in existence for at least for last 5 years
○ Boards results of the schools were more than 75 % in Class 10 and 12 for the last 3 years
○ the Schools have adequate infrastructure for admitting additional at SC students in classes 9th and 11th .Quality of Education:
• For ensuring the quality of students in the scheme , the Department has decided to seek the students based on All India Entrance Examination from the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) , which conducts all major exams including JEE / NEET and selection of employee for the Government through SSC and others .
• The Ministry intends to provide level playing field to the poor and meritorious SC students, by providing facilities for providing High Quality Education in the CBSE based Private Schools having Residential Facility ( Hostel ) from class 9th to 12th .
• Entire cost of school fee and hostel fee including food charges shall be borne by the Government of India. The Students under the Scheme may select any school across the country for their academics.Objective of the Scheme:
• To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government.
• To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations.
• To provide an environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
• To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can explore future opportunities.IncorrectAnswer: C
About SHRESHTA
The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country.National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA
• Under this, each year a specified number of meritorious SC students (Approx 3000) in States / UTs are selected through a transparent mechanism of a National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS) , conducted by the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) .
• Selected students are admitted in the Best Private Residential Schools, affiliated by CBSE, in classes 9th and 11th for completion of education till 12th standard.
• Thereafter, the students may be connected to Post Metric Scholarship Scheme or Top – Class Education Scheme of the
• Ministry to continue their further studies with adequate financial aid from the Government of India.Selection of Schools:
• For selection of Schools , the Ministry through a committee with the representative of Ministry of Education and CBSE and Finance Division of the Department , has selected the best performing private residential schools affiliated with the CBSE , based on certain parameters such as
○ Schools is in existence for at least for last 5 years
○ Boards results of the schools were more than 75 % in Class 10 and 12 for the last 3 years
○ the Schools have adequate infrastructure for admitting additional at SC students in classes 9th and 11th .Quality of Education:
• For ensuring the quality of students in the scheme , the Department has decided to seek the students based on All India Entrance Examination from the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) , which conducts all major exams including JEE / NEET and selection of employee for the Government through SSC and others .
• The Ministry intends to provide level playing field to the poor and meritorious SC students, by providing facilities for providing High Quality Education in the CBSE based Private Schools having Residential Facility ( Hostel ) from class 9th to 12th .
• Entire cost of school fee and hostel fee including food charges shall be borne by the Government of India. The Students under the Scheme may select any school across the country for their academics.Objective of the Scheme:
• To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government.
• To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations.
• To provide an environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
• To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can explore future opportunities. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the statements regarding United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
1. The United Nations Environment Programme, or UNEP, was created as a result of Stockholm Conference, 1972.
2. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.Choose the correct statement/s from the codes below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority established in 1972 and Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
• It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.
Functions of UNEP
• It promotes environmental science and related information.
• It finances and implements developmental projects related to the environment.
• It engages with national governments, NGOs, etc. in relation to environmental policy and implementation.
• The UNEP also formulates treaties and guidelines in the domain of international trade in harmful chemicals, international waterways pollution and transboundary pollution of air.
• It also awards and honours individuals as well as institutions that do stellar work in this field.
• The UNEP engages in developing global conventions on the environment and related issues. It hosts the secretariats of various conventions such as the Minamata Convention, CITES, Montreal Protocol etc.IncorrectAnswer: C
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority established in 1972 and Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
• It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for global environment protection.
Functions of UNEP
• It promotes environmental science and related information.
• It finances and implements developmental projects related to the environment.
• It engages with national governments, NGOs, etc. in relation to environmental policy and implementation.
• The UNEP also formulates treaties and guidelines in the domain of international trade in harmful chemicals, international waterways pollution and transboundary pollution of air.
• It also awards and honours individuals as well as institutions that do stellar work in this field.
• The UNEP engages in developing global conventions on the environment and related issues. It hosts the secretariats of various conventions such as the Minamata Convention, CITES, Montreal Protocol etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Both central and state government can borrow under ways and means advances.
2. Loans under ways and means advances are long term.
3. Loans under ways and means advances are given at reverse repo rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns. A
• It is a facility for both the Centre and states to borrow from the RBI interest charged at repo rate.
• These borrowings are meant purely to help them to tide over temporary mismatches in cash flows of their receipts and expenditures.
• The governments are, however, allowed to draw amounts in excess of their WMA limits. The interest on such overdraft is 2 percentage points above the repo rate
• These loans have a three-month tenure, and states are allowed an overdraft of 21 days.
IncorrectAns. A
• It is a facility for both the Centre and states to borrow from the RBI interest charged at repo rate.
• These borrowings are meant purely to help them to tide over temporary mismatches in cash flows of their receipts and expenditures.
• The governments are, however, allowed to draw amounts in excess of their WMA limits. The interest on such overdraft is 2 percentage points above the repo rate
• These loans have a three-month tenure, and states are allowed an overdraft of 21 days.
