Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Kerch strait is situated in between,
CorrectAns. B
IncorrectAns. B
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs: (UPSC 20-SetB)
1. Alma-Ata Declaration: Healthcare of the people
2. Hague Convention: Biological and chemical weapons
3. Talanoa Dialogue: Global climate change
4. Under2 Coalition: Child rightsWhich of the pairs given above is/ are incorrectly matched?
CorrectAns;- d) 2 and 4 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct i.e. 2 and 4 only, all the respective declaration and explanation explained in the below attached image.
IncorrectAns;- d) 2 and 4 only
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose not correct i.e. 2 and 4 only, all the respective declaration and explanation explained in the below attached image.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED):
1. TRIFED’s core objective is to institutionalize trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agriculture Produce (SAP) collected or cultivated by tribals.
2. It works under administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED);-
• It is the national level cooperative body mandated to bring about socio-economic development of tribals of the country by institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) & Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected/cultivated by them.
• It was established in 1987.
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Important Functions:-
• It plays the dual role of both a market developer and a service provider, empowering the tribals with knowledge and tools to better their operations in a systematic, scientific manner and also assist them in developing their marketing approach.
• It is involved actively in capacity building of the tribal people through sensitization and the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• The organization also assists them in exploring and creating opportunities to market the developed products in national and international markets on a sustainable basis.Recent initiatives by TRIFED:-
• Launched Van Dhan Samajik Doori Jagrookta Abhiyaan, which is aimed at educating Tribals engaged in gathering NTFPs in forest areas, on covid-19 response, key preventive behavior like social distancing, home quarantine, hygiene tips.
• Initiated steps to provide the Van Dhan Self Help Groups (SHGs) with protective masks and hygiene products (Soaps, Disinfectants, etc.) that are necessary for carrying out their operations in a safe manner.
• Focus on revamping the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for MFP to enhance tribal livelihood in these testing times and to ensure that they get the benefit of an equitable market price for their produce.
• TRIFOOD Scheme is a joint initiative of Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
Tech for Tribals, an initiative of TRIFED supported by Ministry of MSME, aims at capacity building and imparting entrepreneurship skills to tribal forest produce gatherers enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri VanDhan Yojana(PMVDY).IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED);-
• It is the national level cooperative body mandated to bring about socio-economic development of tribals of the country by institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) & Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected/cultivated by them.
• It was established in 1987.
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.Important Functions:-
• It plays the dual role of both a market developer and a service provider, empowering the tribals with knowledge and tools to better their operations in a systematic, scientific manner and also assist them in developing their marketing approach.
• It is involved actively in capacity building of the tribal people through sensitization and the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• The organization also assists them in exploring and creating opportunities to market the developed products in national and international markets on a sustainable basis.Recent initiatives by TRIFED:-
• Launched Van Dhan Samajik Doori Jagrookta Abhiyaan, which is aimed at educating Tribals engaged in gathering NTFPs in forest areas, on covid-19 response, key preventive behavior like social distancing, home quarantine, hygiene tips.
• Initiated steps to provide the Van Dhan Self Help Groups (SHGs) with protective masks and hygiene products (Soaps, Disinfectants, etc.) that are necessary for carrying out their operations in a safe manner.
• Focus on revamping the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for MFP to enhance tribal livelihood in these testing times and to ensure that they get the benefit of an equitable market price for their produce.
• TRIFOOD Scheme is a joint initiative of Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
Tech for Tribals, an initiative of TRIFED supported by Ministry of MSME, aims at capacity building and imparting entrepreneurship skills to tribal forest produce gatherers enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri VanDhan Yojana(PMVDY). - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is part of capital account of a country?
CorrectAns;- d) NRI deposits
Explanation:-
• The Capital account of a country includes foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, external commercial borrowings, NRI deposits among others, as shown in the below attached image.
IncorrectAns;- d) NRI deposits
Explanation:-
• The Capital account of a country includes foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, external commercial borrowings, NRI deposits among others, as shown in the below attached image. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The “Cayman Islands” present in which of the following Seas?
CorrectAns;- c) Caribbean Sea
Explanation;-
• The Cayman Islands top choice for FPIs to invest in India, was in news in 2020 September, see the islands location on map in the below attached image.
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IncorrectAns;- c) Caribbean Sea
Explanation;-
• The Cayman Islands top choice for FPIs to invest in India, was in news in 2020 September, see the islands location on map in the below attached image.
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