Current Affairs Quiz 11 May 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to depreciation:
1. It refers to that portion of the capital goods which goes in maintenance and replacement of existing goods due to wear and tear.
2. To obtain net investment in an economy, depreciation is subtracted from the gross investment.
3. It takes into account unexpected fall in the market value of the assets due to recession.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciationIncorrectAnswer: D
It does not take in account unexpected and sudden destruction caused due to fall in the market value of the assets due to economic recession, natural calamities like earthquake, floods or fire. Loss value of fixed assets owing to unexpected obsolescence is called capital loss not depreciation - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about National Air Quality Index are correct?
1. It was launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
2. AQI has eight categories of air quality.
3. It has been developed by the NGT in consultation with IIT-Kanpur
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- a) Only 1
About National Air Quality Index
• Launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
• The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb).
• AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
• It has been developed by the CPCB in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and an expert group comprising medical and air-quality professionals.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
About National Air Quality Index
• Launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
• The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb).
• AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
• It has been developed by the CPCB in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and an expert group comprising medical and air-quality professionals. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below :CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP)
Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Indian concept of Secularism, consider the following statements:
1. There is strict separation between Religion and the State.
2. It deals not only with religious freedom of individuals but also with religious freedom of minority communities.
3. Government can intervene in religious practices to bring religious reforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• The Western conception, of secularism means mutual exclusion of state and religion in order to
protect values such as individual freedom and citizenship rights of individual. The term ‘mutual
exclusion’ means this: both religion and state must stay away from the internal affairs of one another. The
state must not intervene in the domain of religion; religion likewise should not dictate state policy or
influence the conduct of the state. In other words, mutual exclusion means that religion and state must be
strictly separated
• On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for two different reasonsIncorrectAnswer: B
• The Western conception, of secularism means mutual exclusion of state and religion in order to
protect values such as individual freedom and citizenship rights of individual. The term ‘mutual
exclusion’ means this: both religion and state must stay away from the internal affairs of one another. The
state must not intervene in the domain of religion; religion likewise should not dictate state policy or
influence the conduct of the state. In other words, mutual exclusion means that religion and state must be
strictly separated
• On the other hand, the Indian concept of secularism departs from the western model in two ways and for two different reasons
