Current Affairs Quiz 15 February 2024
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1. Question
As per the functioning of the 17th Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1) The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House.
2) Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout
• In the five years, Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%.
• Key Bills Passed Include:
o The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the Appointment of CEC Bill, 2023, three Labour Codes, the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023, and three Farm laws (which were later repealed).
o Three Bills replacing the IPC, 1860, the CrPC, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 were also passed.
• Over the years, the time spent on budget discussions in Lok Sabha has reduced.
o The 17th Lok Sabha discussed the annual budget for 35 hours on average (in the Lower House).
Lok Sabha
• As per the provision of Article 79 of Indian Constitution, the House of the People, the Lok Sabha is the lower House of the parliament.
• Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage.
• The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552.
• At present, the Lok Sabha has 543 seats filled by elected representatives.
• The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved, is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.IncorrectAbout
• In the five years, Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%.
• Key Bills Passed Include:
o The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the Appointment of CEC Bill, 2023, three Labour Codes, the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023, and three Farm laws (which were later repealed).
o Three Bills replacing the IPC, 1860, the CrPC, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 were also passed.
• Over the years, the time spent on budget discussions in Lok Sabha has reduced.
o The 17th Lok Sabha discussed the annual budget for 35 hours on average (in the Lower House).
Lok Sabha
• As per the provision of Article 79 of Indian Constitution, the House of the People, the Lok Sabha is the lower House of the parliament.
• Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage.
• The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552.
• At present, the Lok Sabha has 543 seats filled by elected representatives.
• The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved, is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to industrialisation in India:
1) The manufacturing sector currently contributes about 38 percent of the Indian GDP.
2) Manufacturing share in GDP and employment has always been stagnant.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectStagnant growth: Manufacturing share in GDP and employment has always been stagnant and below 20%, except during 2003–08.
• The manufacturing sector currently contributes about 17 percent of the Indian GDP and share of manufacturing in employment was 11.6% in 2021-22%.IncorrectStagnant growth: Manufacturing share in GDP and employment has always been stagnant and below 20%, except during 2003–08.
• The manufacturing sector currently contributes about 17 percent of the Indian GDP and share of manufacturing in employment was 11.6% in 2021-22%. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
While calculating the Minimum Support Price for crops, which among the following factors are considered?
1) Likely implications of an MSP on consumers of that product.
2) Domestic and international market price trends
3) Inter-crop price parity
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectWho decides what the MSP would be and how?
• The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs announces the MSP at the start of each sowing season, taking into account the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
• While recommending MSPs, the CACP looks at following factors:
o the demand and supply of a commodity;
o its cost of production;
o the market price trends (both domestic and international);
o inter-crop price parity;
o the terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture (that is, the ratio of prices of farm inputs and farm outputs);
o a minimum of 50 per cent as the margin over the cost of production; and
o the likely implications of an MSP on consumers of that product.IncorrectWho decides what the MSP would be and how?
• The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs announces the MSP at the start of each sowing season, taking into account the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
• While recommending MSPs, the CACP looks at following factors:
o the demand and supply of a commodity;
o its cost of production;
o the market price trends (both domestic and international);
o inter-crop price parity;
o the terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture (that is, the ratio of prices of farm inputs and farm outputs);
o a minimum of 50 per cent as the margin over the cost of production; and
o the likely implications of an MSP on consumers of that product. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The term ‘Dhokra’ recently seen in the news is with reference to?
CorrectAbout the Dhokra Shilp Kala:
• Origin and History: The origins of Dhokra Shilpkala can be traced back to the tribal communities residing in the regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, where it evolved as an integral part of their cultural and religious practices.
o The word ‘Dhokra’ is believed to be derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, who are the traditional metal smiths of Central India.
o It is a 4,000-year-old metal casting tradition from India, blending intricate craftsmanship with cultural heritage.
• It used the Lost-wax casting technique for creating intricate metal sculptures.IncorrectAbout the Dhokra Shilp Kala:
• Origin and History: The origins of Dhokra Shilpkala can be traced back to the tribal communities residing in the regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, where it evolved as an integral part of their cultural and religious practices.
o The word ‘Dhokra’ is believed to be derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, who are the traditional metal smiths of Central India.
o It is a 4,000-year-old metal casting tradition from India, blending intricate craftsmanship with cultural heritage.
• It used the Lost-wax casting technique for creating intricate metal sculptures. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Carbon nanotubes (CNTs):
1) Conventional CNT synthesis methods require high temperatures and metal catalysts
2) The technology finds application in fields like rechargeable batteries and flexible electronics.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectAbout Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
• They are pivotal in advancing modern technology by showcasing extraordinary properties.
• Applications: They have found applications in diverse fields, including rechargeable batteries, flexible electronics, aerospace, transparent electrodes, touch screens, supercapacitors, and medicine.
• Recent Developments : The experiment is performed using the Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition Technique (PECVD), where plasma is generated using a specially designed spiral-shaped fused hollow cathode source.
o This innovative process circumvents the need for elevated temperatures and eliminates the necessity for a transition metal catalyst.
• Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) have pioneered a novel method for directly synthesising CNTs on glass substrates at a temperature of 750 °C.
• Why Needed?: Conventional CNT synthesis methods require high temperatures (~1000 0C) and metal catalysts (Fe, Co, and Ni).
o These catalysts pose biocompatibility concerns for potential biomedical applications.
o The challenge of removing these catalysts from CNTs adds a significant cost, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner, more sustainable CNT synthesis methods – an exciting frontier in the realm of nanotechnology.
o This study enables the production of clean CNTs suitable for applications in energy research, biomedical fields, and optoelectronics.IncorrectAbout Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
• They are pivotal in advancing modern technology by showcasing extraordinary properties.
• Applications: They have found applications in diverse fields, including rechargeable batteries, flexible electronics, aerospace, transparent electrodes, touch screens, supercapacitors, and medicine.
• Recent Developments : The experiment is performed using the Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition Technique (PECVD), where plasma is generated using a specially designed spiral-shaped fused hollow cathode source.
o This innovative process circumvents the need for elevated temperatures and eliminates the necessity for a transition metal catalyst.
• Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) have pioneered a novel method for directly synthesising CNTs on glass substrates at a temperature of 750 °C.
• Why Needed?: Conventional CNT synthesis methods require high temperatures (~1000 0C) and metal catalysts (Fe, Co, and Ni).
o These catalysts pose biocompatibility concerns for potential biomedical applications.
o The challenge of removing these catalysts from CNTs adds a significant cost, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner, more sustainable CNT synthesis methods – an exciting frontier in the realm of nanotechnology.
o This study enables the production of clean CNTs suitable for applications in energy research, biomedical fields, and optoelectronics.
