Current Affairs Quiz 15 July 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 15 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding the ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA is correct?
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme previously known as National Action Plan for Senior Citizens.
2. Its vision is to create a society where senior citizens can live a healthy, happy, and empowered life.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectAnswer: C
ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA:
Nodal : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment• It is a Central Sector Scheme previously known as National Action Plan for Senior Citizens.
• Its vision is to create a society where senior citizens can live a healthy, happy, and empowered life.
• It has two components:
○ Integrated Program for Senior Citizens (IPSrC): It includes setting up homes to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, especially indigent senior citizens who lack basic amenities.
○ State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC): Each state/union territory is expected to frame its own action plan for the welfare of senior citizens.
• Under IPSrC component, grant in aid is provided to NGOs/Voluntary Organisations (VOs) for running and maintenance of old age homes and Continuous Care Homes.
• Five schemes have been launched under this umbrella scheme:
○ Poshan Abhiyan for the elderly
○ Livelihood and skilling initiatives for senior citizens
○ Scheme on promoting the silver economy
○ Awareness generation and capacity building for the welfare of senior citizens
○ Channelising CSR funds for elderly care.IncorrectAnswer: C
ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA:
Nodal : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment• It is a Central Sector Scheme previously known as National Action Plan for Senior Citizens.
• Its vision is to create a society where senior citizens can live a healthy, happy, and empowered life.
• It has two components:
○ Integrated Program for Senior Citizens (IPSrC): It includes setting up homes to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, especially indigent senior citizens who lack basic amenities.
○ State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC): Each state/union territory is expected to frame its own action plan for the welfare of senior citizens.
• Under IPSrC component, grant in aid is provided to NGOs/Voluntary Organisations (VOs) for running and maintenance of old age homes and Continuous Care Homes.
• Five schemes have been launched under this umbrella scheme:
○ Poshan Abhiyan for the elderly
○ Livelihood and skilling initiatives for senior citizens
○ Scheme on promoting the silver economy
○ Awareness generation and capacity building for the welfare of senior citizens
○ Channelising CSR funds for elderly care. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements are incorrect about GSLV Mk III?
1. The GSLV Mk III is conceived and designed to make ISRO fully self reliant in launching heavier communication satellites.
2. The vehicle is capable of multi-mission launch capability for GTO, LEO, Polar and intermediate circular orbits.
3. It will have 4 stages starting from solid propellant in first to re-startable liquid stage to cryogenic in third.
CorrectAns;- c) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, also referred to as the Launch Vehicle Mark 3, is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
• The GSLV Mk -III has higher thrust than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the most successful launch vehicle of ISRO.
• The objective of developing GSLV Mk III are listed below.
a. To launch heavier communication satellites
b. To launch heavier multi-purpose satellites
c. Future Interplanetary exploration
d. To launch future crewed missions i.e. to carry humans to space.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, also referred to as the Launch Vehicle Mark 3, is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
• The GSLV Mk -III has higher thrust than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the most successful launch vehicle of ISRO.
• The objective of developing GSLV Mk III are listed below.
a. To launch heavier communication satellites
b. To launch heavier multi-purpose satellites
c. Future Interplanetary exploration
d. To launch future crewed missions i.e. to carry humans to space. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following actions which the Government can take
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Wild Ass Sanctuary
1. The sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Rajastan, India.
2. It is the only place where the Indian wild ass, known as Khacchar locally, can be found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
About Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat, India
Location:
• The sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India.
• It is the only place where the Indian wild ass, known as Khacchar locally, can be found.
• The sanctuary is also home to a sizeable population of Rabari and Bharwad tribes.Topology:
• The sanctuary can be considered a large ecotone, a transitional area between marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
• It is a continuum of a dry area of dark silt with salt encrustation.
• It is dotted with about 74 elevated plateaus or islands, locally called ‘bets’.
• During the monsoon, large parts are flooded to depths of up to 2 meters.Flora:
• The sanctuary is full of dry thorny scrub, and there are no large trees except on the fringes and bets.
• Some of the plants and trees found in this sanctuary are Morad, Unt morad, Theg, Dolari, Khijdo, Kerdo, Mithi jar, Kheri pilu, Akado, etc.Fauna:
• Besides Indian Wild Ass, the other mammals found here include Blackbuck, Nilgai, Bluebull, Hare, Wolf, Foxes, Desert Cat, Indian fox, Jackal, Hyena, Wild boar, etc.
• There is rich birdlife, including the Houbara bustard, Sandgrouse, Pale harrier, Black-shouldered kite, Pelican, etc.IncorrectAnswer: B
About Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat, India
Location:
• The sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India.
• It is the only place where the Indian wild ass, known as Khacchar locally, can be found.
• The sanctuary is also home to a sizeable population of Rabari and Bharwad tribes.Topology:
• The sanctuary can be considered a large ecotone, a transitional area between marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
• It is a continuum of a dry area of dark silt with salt encrustation.
• It is dotted with about 74 elevated plateaus or islands, locally called ‘bets’.
• During the monsoon, large parts are flooded to depths of up to 2 meters.Flora:
• The sanctuary is full of dry thorny scrub, and there are no large trees except on the fringes and bets.
• Some of the plants and trees found in this sanctuary are Morad, Unt morad, Theg, Dolari, Khijdo, Kerdo, Mithi jar, Kheri pilu, Akado, etc.Fauna:
• Besides Indian Wild Ass, the other mammals found here include Blackbuck, Nilgai, Bluebull, Hare, Wolf, Foxes, Desert Cat, Indian fox, Jackal, Hyena, Wild boar, etc.
• There is rich birdlife, including the Houbara bustard, Sandgrouse, Pale harrier, Black-shouldered kite, Pelican, etc. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth’s surface and thus cause warming effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
• The study of clouds, where they occur, and their characteristics, play a key role in the understanding of climate change. Low, thick clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. High, thin clouds primarily transmit incoming solar radiation; at the same time, they trap some of the outgoing infrared radiation emitted by the Earth and radiate it back downward, thereby warming the surface of the Earth. Hence, both statements are not correct.IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
• The study of clouds, where they occur, and their characteristics, play a key role in the understanding of climate change. Low, thick clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. High, thin clouds primarily transmit incoming solar radiation; at the same time, they trap some of the outgoing infrared radiation emitted by the Earth and radiate it back downward, thereby warming the surface of the Earth. Hence, both statements are not correct.
