Current Affairs Quiz 11 March 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 March 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements
(1) The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
(2) The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectANS. D
No fixed tenure is imposed on the office but term can be extended.
The person for the office of the Chief Secretary in a State is chosen from among the IASA officers by Chief Minister. His appointment is done under the seal of the Governor/ The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position held in the civil services of the states and union territories of India. The chief secretary discharges vital functions which Include:
* Chief- Secretary acts as an advisor to the CM. Being head of the permanent executive branch he strives for a sound administration.
* Chief-Secretary acts as a secretary to the state cabinet. Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the cabinet secretariat and attends the meeting of the cabinet and its sub-committees.
* State Cabinet Secretariat is headed by Chief-Secretary whose functions include
* Secretarial assistance, implementation of decisions, policy coordination and providing information.IncorrectANS. D
No fixed tenure is imposed on the office but term can be extended.
The person for the office of the Chief Secretary in a State is chosen from among the IASA officers by Chief Minister. His appointment is done under the seal of the Governor/ The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position held in the civil services of the states and union territories of India. The chief secretary discharges vital functions which Include:
* Chief- Secretary acts as an advisor to the CM. Being head of the permanent executive branch he strives for a sound administration.
* Chief-Secretary acts as a secretary to the state cabinet. Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the cabinet secretariat and attends the meeting of the cabinet and its sub-committees.
* State Cabinet Secretariat is headed by Chief-Secretary whose functions include
* Secretarial assistance, implementation of decisions, policy coordination and providing information. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding UMANG App
1. It is a unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app.
2. It is a Digital India initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched in 2017.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
About UMANG App
• It is a unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app.
• It is a Digital India initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched in 2017.
• It provides access to high impact services of various organizations of Centre and States. Presently it has 2000+ services.
• The aim of UMANG is to fast-track mobile governance in India.
• UMANG enables ‘Ease of Living’ for Citizens by providing easy access to a plethora of Indian government services ranging from – Healthcare, Finance, Education, Housing, Energy, Agriculture, Transport to even Utility and Employment and Skills.
• The key partners of UMANG are Employee Provident Fund Organization, Direct Benefit Transfer scheme departments, Employee State Insurance Corporation, Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
• UMANG attained ‘Best m-Government service’ award at the 6th World Government Summit held at Dubai, UAE in February 2018.IncorrectAnswer: C
About UMANG App
• It is a unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app.
• It is a Digital India initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched in 2017.
• It provides access to high impact services of various organizations of Centre and States. Presently it has 2000+ services.
• The aim of UMANG is to fast-track mobile governance in India.
• UMANG enables ‘Ease of Living’ for Citizens by providing easy access to a plethora of Indian government services ranging from – Healthcare, Finance, Education, Housing, Energy, Agriculture, Transport to even Utility and Employment and Skills.
• The key partners of UMANG are Employee Provident Fund Organization, Direct Benefit Transfer scheme departments, Employee State Insurance Corporation, Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
• UMANG attained ‘Best m-Government service’ award at the 6th World Government Summit held at Dubai, UAE in February 2018. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to India’s tradition and culture, what is ‘Lai Haraoba’?
CorrectAns. D
Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated by Meitei people to please sacred trees called “Umang Lai”. They speak the language called “Meiteilon”. The Lai Haraoba Festival in the state of Manipur is celebrated in the month of May.
IncorrectAns. D
Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated by Meitei people to please sacred trees called “Umang Lai”. They speak the language called “Meiteilon”. The Lai Haraoba Festival in the state of Manipur is celebrated in the month of May.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
1. The point of the orbit farthest to Earth is called perigee
2. The point nearest from Earth is known as apogee.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
CorrectAns. D
The Moon’s orbit around Earth is elliptical, with one side closer to Earth than the other.
The point of the orbit closest to Earth is called perigee, while the point farthest from Earth is known as apogee.
As a result, the distance between the Moon and Earth varies throughout the month and the year.
The Moon’s phase and the date of its approach to its perigee or apogee are not synced. When a Full Moon or New Moon occurs close to the Moon’s perigee, it is known as a Supermoon.
On the other hand, when a Full Moon or New Moon occurs close to the Moon’s apogee, it is known as a Micro moon.
IncorrectAns. D
The Moon’s orbit around Earth is elliptical, with one side closer to Earth than the other.
The point of the orbit closest to Earth is called perigee, while the point farthest from Earth is known as apogee.
As a result, the distance between the Moon and Earth varies throughout the month and the year.
The Moon’s phase and the date of its approach to its perigee or apogee are not synced. When a Full Moon or New Moon occurs close to the Moon’s perigee, it is known as a Supermoon.
On the other hand, when a Full Moon or New Moon occurs close to the Moon’s apogee, it is known as a Micro moon.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Kallanai Dam is located in
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
