Current Affairs Quiz 17 June 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 June 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements
1. In India, the category of Persons with disabilities are also socially backward.
2. They are entitled to the same benefits of relaxation as Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates in public employment and education.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
The Supreme Court, in a significant decision, confirmed that persons with disabilities are also socially backward.
The decision highlighted Divyangjan are entitled to the same benefits of relaxation as Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates in public employment and education.
SC upheld a 2012 judgment of the Delhi High Court in Anamol Bhandari vs. Delhi Technological University.IncorrectAnswer : c
The Supreme Court, in a significant decision, confirmed that persons with disabilities are also socially backward.
The decision highlighted Divyangjan are entitled to the same benefits of relaxation as Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates in public employment and education.
SC upheld a 2012 judgment of the Delhi High Court in Anamol Bhandari vs. Delhi Technological University. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the E-flows Monitoring System, consider the following statements:
1. The E-flows Monitoring System was developed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to provide real-time analysis of the water quality of the Ganga, Yamuna, and their tributaries.
2. One of its functionalities includes monitoring the activities of the Namami Gange programme at the state level, ensuring Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) operate at their rated capacity.
3. The Namami Gange Programme focuses only on cleaning the Ganga River and does not include its tributaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The E-flows Monitoring System was developed by the NMCG to provide real-time analysis of the water quality of the Ganga, Yamuna, and their tributaries.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The E-flows Monitoring System monitors the activities of the Namami Gange programme at the central level, not the state level, and evaluates the performance of STPs.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Namami Gange Programme focuses on cleaning the Ganga and now includes its tributaries.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The E-flows Monitoring System was developed by the NMCG to provide real-time analysis of the water quality of the Ganga, Yamuna, and their tributaries.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The E-flows Monitoring System monitors the activities of the Namami Gange programme at the central level, not the state level, and evaluates the performance of STPs.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Namami Gange Programme focuses on cleaning the Ganga and now includes its tributaries.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 only. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS), consider the following statements:
1. The DHIS aims to create a digitally inclusive healthcare ecosystem in alignment with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
2. Only public hospitals and clinics are eligible to participate in the DHIS.
3. Financial incentives under the DHIS are based on the number of digital health records linked to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers of patients.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The DHIS aims to create a digitally inclusive healthcare ecosystem in alignment with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Both public and private health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, and digital health solution providers registered under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s Health Facility Registry (HFR), are eligible to participate in the DHIS.
• Statement 3 is correct. Financial incentives under the DHIS are based on the number of digital health records generated and successfully linked to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers of patients.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The DHIS aims to create a digitally inclusive healthcare ecosystem in alignment with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Both public and private health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, and digital health solution providers registered under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s Health Facility Registry (HFR), are eligible to participate in the DHIS.
• Statement 3 is correct. Financial incentives under the DHIS are based on the number of digital health records generated and successfully linked to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers of patients.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding “BRICS” Countries are correct?
1. The BRICS head quarters is in Beijing
2. BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;-A
What is BRICS?
· BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
· This was set up as a move towards greater multipolarity; hence the spread across three continents and both hemispheres.
· In terms of GDP, China occupies the second position; India the fifth; Brazil the ninth; Russia the 11th; and South Africa the 35th.
· In terms of growth rates, China grew at 6%; India at 4.5%, Russia 1.7%, Brazil 1.2% and South Africa 0.1%.
· BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.
· The Chairmanship of the forum is rotated annually among the members, in accordance with the acronym B-R-I-C-S.
· The BRICS seeks to deepen, broaden and intensify cooperation within the grouping and among the individual countries for more sustainable, equitable and mutually beneficial development.
· BRICS takes into consideration each member’s growth, development and poverty objectives to ensure relations are built on the respective country’s economic strengths and to avoid competition where possible.
· BRICS is emerging as a new and promising political-diplomatic entity with diverse objectives, far beyond the original objective of reforming global financial institutions.IncorrectAns;-A
What is BRICS?
· BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
· This was set up as a move towards greater multipolarity; hence the spread across three continents and both hemispheres.
· In terms of GDP, China occupies the second position; India the fifth; Brazil the ninth; Russia the 11th; and South Africa the 35th.
· In terms of growth rates, China grew at 6%; India at 4.5%, Russia 1.7%, Brazil 1.2% and South Africa 0.1%.
· BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.
· The Chairmanship of the forum is rotated annually among the members, in accordance with the acronym B-R-I-C-S.
· The BRICS seeks to deepen, broaden and intensify cooperation within the grouping and among the individual countries for more sustainable, equitable and mutually beneficial development.
· BRICS takes into consideration each member’s growth, development and poverty objectives to ensure relations are built on the respective country’s economic strengths and to avoid competition where possible.
· BRICS is emerging as a new and promising political-diplomatic entity with diverse objectives, far beyond the original objective of reforming global financial institutions. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
“Relatively undisturbed by the crustal movements of the earth, formed by horizontally bedded rocks. These depressed
areas make up some of the most extensive natural lowlands on earth‟s surface.” The statement given above describes best which of the following?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
