Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to State Energy & Climate Index
1. It measures the state’s efforts for improving the energy sector.
2. Goa emerged as the top performer in the larger States category
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : a
About State Energy & Climate Index (SECI)
• It measures the state’s efforts for improving the energy sector.
• The index has been designed to assess and identify the scope for improving the performance of states and to help them efficiently manage their energy resources.
• This will provide the states and concerned central ministries/departments with a ready reckoner of valuable information which in turn would empower them to formulate and implement suitable policies.
• The index has a preliminary set of 27 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering 6 parameters
○ DISCOM’s performance
○ access, affordability & reliability of energy
○ clean energy initiatives
○ energy efficiency
○ environmental sustainability
○ new initiativesObjectives
• Ranking the States based on their efforts towards improving energy access, energy consumption, energy efficiency, and safeguarding environment;
• Helping drive the agenda of affordable, accessible, efficient and clean energy transition at the State level
• Encouraging healthy competition among the states on different dimensions of energy and climate.Highlights of SECI:
• The States have been categorised based on size and geographical differences as larger and smaller States and UTs. The index is based on 2019-20 data.
• Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have been ranked as the top three performers in the category of larger States, while Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were the bottom three States.
• Goa emerged as the top performer in the smaller States category followed by Tripura and Manipur.
• Among UTs, Chandigarh, Delhi and Daman & Diu/Dadra & Nagar Haveli are the top performers.
• Punjab was the best performer in discom performance, while Kerala topped in access, affordability and reliability category.
• Haryana was the best performer in clean energy initiative among larger States and Tamil Nadu in the energy efficiency category.IncorrectAnswer : a
About State Energy & Climate Index (SECI)
• It measures the state’s efforts for improving the energy sector.
• The index has been designed to assess and identify the scope for improving the performance of states and to help them efficiently manage their energy resources.
• This will provide the states and concerned central ministries/departments with a ready reckoner of valuable information which in turn would empower them to formulate and implement suitable policies.
• The index has a preliminary set of 27 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering 6 parameters
○ DISCOM’s performance
○ access, affordability & reliability of energy
○ clean energy initiatives
○ energy efficiency
○ environmental sustainability
○ new initiativesObjectives
• Ranking the States based on their efforts towards improving energy access, energy consumption, energy efficiency, and safeguarding environment;
• Helping drive the agenda of affordable, accessible, efficient and clean energy transition at the State level
• Encouraging healthy competition among the states on different dimensions of energy and climate.Highlights of SECI:
• The States have been categorised based on size and geographical differences as larger and smaller States and UTs. The index is based on 2019-20 data.
• Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have been ranked as the top three performers in the category of larger States, while Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were the bottom three States.
• Goa emerged as the top performer in the smaller States category followed by Tripura and Manipur.
• Among UTs, Chandigarh, Delhi and Daman & Diu/Dadra & Nagar Haveli are the top performers.
• Punjab was the best performer in discom performance, while Kerala topped in access, affordability and reliability category.
• Haryana was the best performer in clean energy initiative among larger States and Tamil Nadu in the energy efficiency category. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution
under the Right to Freedom?
1. Right to assemble peacefully
2. Right to form associations
3. Right to strike or effective bargaining
4. Right to life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
The Supreme Court held that the trade unions have no guaranteed right to effective bargaining or right to
strike or right to declare a lock-out. The right to strike can be controlled by appropriate industrial
law. Hence, the option (c) is correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Supreme Court held that the trade unions have no guaranteed right to effective bargaining or right to
strike or right to declare a lock-out. The right to strike can be controlled by appropriate industrial
law. Hence, the option (c) is correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the Rabi Crops?
1. Wheat
2. Moong Dal
3. Mustard
4. Watermelon
Select the correct answer from the code below.CorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.
About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.
About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.
About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc.IncorrectAns; – a) Only 1 and 3
Explanation; –
The Moong Dal is Kharif Crop and Water Melon is Zaid Crop.
About Kharif Crops
• Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops.
• These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October.
• Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.
About Rabi Crops
• Those that are sown during winter, are called rabi or winter crops.
• It begins by October.
• These crops are sown at the onset of winter which coincides with the northeast monsoon.
• The harvest for these crops happens typically during April and May, during the summer season.
• Wheat which is the staple grain for people in the Northern parts of the country is among the key rabi crops.
• Vegetables such as potato, tomato and onion are also cultivated post the winter onset and are harvested in summer.
• Some of the examples of Rabi crops except mustard are barley, gram, rapeseeds, oat and wheat.
About Zaid Crop
• This crop is grown in some parts of country during March to June.
• Prominent examples are Muskmelon, Watermelon, Vegetables of cucurbitacae family such as bitter gourd, pumpkin, ridged gourd etc. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Dhruvastra
1. It is an indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. It operates in, lock-on before launch mode which can only be launched from land based platform.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : a
• India has successfully conducted flight tests of its indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile ”Dhruvastra”.
• The anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA), which has been named now as Dhruvastra.
• Developed by the DRDO, the helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world.
• It operates in, lock-on before launch mode which can be launched from land and air based platform.
The ground-based Nag missile was also successfully tested earlier.IncorrectAnswer : a
• India has successfully conducted flight tests of its indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile ”Dhruvastra”.
• The anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA), which has been named now as Dhruvastra.
• Developed by the DRDO, the helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world.
• It operates in, lock-on before launch mode which can be launched from land and air based platform.
The ground-based Nag missile was also successfully tested earlier. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Satyashodhak Samaj
1. The Satyashodhak Samaj (The Truth-Seeker’s Society) was established in 1873 by Jyotirao-Savitribai and other like-minded people.
2. The Samaj advocated for social changes that went against prevalent traditions, including economical weddings, inter-caste marriages, eradication of child marriages, and widow remarriage.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer : c
Satyashodhak Samaj
• The Satyashodhak Samaj (The Truth-Seeker’s Society) was established on September 24, 1873 by Jyotirao-Savitribai and other like-minded people.
• The Samaj advocated for social changes that went against prevalent traditions, including economical weddings, inter-caste marriages, eradication of child marriages, and widow remarriage.
• The Phules also had far-sighted goals — popularising female education, establishing an institutional structure of schools in India, and to have a society where women worked in tandem with men.IncorrectAnswer : c
Satyashodhak Samaj
• The Satyashodhak Samaj (The Truth-Seeker’s Society) was established on September 24, 1873 by Jyotirao-Savitribai and other like-minded people.
• The Samaj advocated for social changes that went against prevalent traditions, including economical weddings, inter-caste marriages, eradication of child marriages, and widow remarriage.
• The Phules also had far-sighted goals — popularising female education, establishing an institutional structure of schools in India, and to have a society where women worked in tandem with men.
