Current Affairs Quiz 14 June 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 June 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Poshan Abhiyan are correct?
1. The Poshan Maha is celebrated every year in April
2. The Poshan Abhiyaan implemented by ministry of health and family welfare.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect.
• The Poshan Maha celebrated in September every year.
• The Poshan Abhiyaan works under Minsitry of women and child development.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect.
• The Poshan Maha celebrated in September every year.
• The Poshan Abhiyaan works under Minsitry of women and child development. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Recently, white fly is in news is related to,
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVK), consider the following statements:
1. PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the Tribal people.
2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
About Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram:
Nodal: Ministry of Minority Affairs• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
• The erstwhile Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for effective implementation since 2018.
• The objective is to develop socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities in the said areas.
• PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas.Beneficiaries of PMJVK:
• As far as PMJVK is concerned, the communities notified as minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 would be taken as Minority Communities.
• At present 6 (six) communities namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified as Minority Communities.IncorrectAnswer: D
About Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram:
Nodal: Ministry of Minority Affairs• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
• The erstwhile Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for effective implementation since 2018.
• The objective is to develop socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities in the said areas.
• PMJVK is a Scheme designed to address the development deficits of the identified Minority Concentration Areas.Beneficiaries of PMJVK:
• As far as PMJVK is concerned, the communities notified as minority communities under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 would be taken as Minority Communities.
• At present 6 (six) communities namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified as Minority Communities. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding New development bank.
1. It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014.
2. It is headquartered at Shanghai, China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
About New development bank:
• It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014.
• It was formed to support infrastructure and sustainable development efforts in BRICS and other underserved, emerging economies for faster development through innovation and cutting-edge technology.
• It is headquartered at Shanghai, China.
• In 2018, the NDB received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly, establishing a firm basis for active and fruitful cooperation with the UN.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
About New development bank:
• It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014.
• It was formed to support infrastructure and sustainable development efforts in BRICS and other underserved, emerging economies for faster development through innovation and cutting-edge technology.
• It is headquartered at Shanghai, China.
• In 2018, the NDB received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly, establishing a firm basis for active and fruitful cooperation with the UN. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about UN Security Council (UNSC) and its membership are incorrect?
1. Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for a three-year term.
2. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council and UNGA has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
3. The UNSC has been given primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Statement 1st and 2nd are incorrect
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for two-year term.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Statement 1st and 2nd are incorrect
• Each year, the General Assembly elects five non-permanent members (out of ten in total) for two-year term.
• While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
