Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of these water bodies witnesses sun rise at the earliest (as per GMT system)?
CorrectSolution: d)
Sunrise will be at the earliest at the easternmost location on earth, given that earth rotates from west to east. Arabian Sea, at Indian coastline, is the easternmost point. So, D is the answer. North Sea lies the farthest among all options, hence will see sunrise later than others. Black Sea lies to the west of Caspian Sea
IncorrectSolution: d)
Sunrise will be at the earliest at the easternmost location on earth, given that earth rotates from west to east. Arabian Sea, at Indian coastline, is the easternmost point. So, D is the answer. North Sea lies the farthest among all options, hence will see sunrise later than others. Black Sea lies to the west of Caspian Sea
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project
are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
2. The task of promoting open networks developed on open-source methodology has been given to the Quality Council of India (QCI) for ONDC project.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: C
About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project
• The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a project which is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The task of promoting open networks developed on open-source methodology has been given to the Quality Council of India (QCI) for ONDC project.
• The expectations for ONDC are to digitise the entire value chain, standardise operations, promote inclusion of suppliers, derive efficiencies in logistics, and enhance value for consumers.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project
• The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a project which is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The task of promoting open networks developed on open-source methodology has been given to the Quality Council of India (QCI) for ONDC project.
• The expectations for ONDC are to digitise the entire value chain, standardise operations, promote inclusion of suppliers, derive efficiencies in logistics, and enhance value for consumers. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is the use of Biochar in farming?
1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in the vertical farming
2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen fixing microorganisms.
3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the medium to retain water for a longer time.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following statements is/are correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana?
1. By providing Special Central Assistance as an addition to the State Tribal Sub-Plan, it supports the efforts of State Governments to promote the welfare of Tribal People (TSP).
2. It attempts to address funding gaps and provide essential infrastructure in communities with sizable tribal populations by combining funds from other Central Scheduled Tribe Component programmes.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAnswer: C
About Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana
• By providing Special Central Assistance as an addition to the State Tribal Sub-Plan, it supports the efforts of State Governments to promote the welfare of Tribal People (TSP).
• It attempts to address funding gaps and provide essential infrastructure in communities with sizable tribal populations by combining funds from other Central Scheduled Tribe Component programmes.
• The SCA to TSS Scheme was further revised to capture the Gaps in crucial socio-economic “Monitorable Indicators” as part of several sectors/domains, in order to assure the complete development of the chosen villages, ensuring that they can in fact become “Adarsh Grams.”
○ These domains include water and sanitation, education, health and nutrition, agricultural best practices etc. amongst others.
• Based on a need assessment process, needs or gaps with regard to “Monitorable Indicators” are identified.
• The information gathered throughout the Need Assessment process served as the foundation for the “Village Development Plan” (VDP).
• PMAGY offers a framework for other Schemes to be implemented convergently with the goal of achieving saturation in the various domains.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana
• By providing Special Central Assistance as an addition to the State Tribal Sub-Plan, it supports the efforts of State Governments to promote the welfare of Tribal People (TSP).
• It attempts to address funding gaps and provide essential infrastructure in communities with sizable tribal populations by combining funds from other Central Scheduled Tribe Component programmes.
• The SCA to TSS Scheme was further revised to capture the Gaps in crucial socio-economic “Monitorable Indicators” as part of several sectors/domains, in order to assure the complete development of the chosen villages, ensuring that they can in fact become “Adarsh Grams.”
○ These domains include water and sanitation, education, health and nutrition, agricultural best practices etc. amongst others.
• Based on a need assessment process, needs or gaps with regard to “Monitorable Indicators” are identified.
• The information gathered throughout the Need Assessment process served as the foundation for the “Village Development Plan” (VDP).
• PMAGY offers a framework for other Schemes to be implemented convergently with the goal of achieving saturation in the various domains. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
When the offices of both the President and the Vice-President are vacant, who performs their function?
CorrectAns;- c) Chief Justice of India
Explanation;-
• In the event of the occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both the President and the Vice-President, by reason in each case of death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court of India available shall discharge the functions of the President until a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution to fill the vacancy in the office of the President enters upon his office or a new Vice-President so elected begins to act as President under article 65 of the Constitution, whichever is earlier.
IncorrectAns;- c) Chief Justice of India
Explanation;-
• In the event of the occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both the President and the Vice-President, by reason in each case of death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court of India available shall discharge the functions of the President until a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution to fill the vacancy in the office of the President enters upon his office or a new Vice-President so elected begins to act as President under article 65 of the Constitution, whichever is earlier.
