Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
What is/are the recent policy initiative(s)of Government of India to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector?
1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones
2. Providing the benefit of ‘single window clearance’
3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: (b)
• According to Article 243F of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age required to become a member of Gram Panchayat is 21 years. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
According to Art 243E(4) of the Indian Constitution, a Panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a Panchayat before the expiration of its duration will continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued. Hence, statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAns: (b)
• According to Article 243F of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age required to become a member of Gram Panchayat is 21 years. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
According to Art 243E(4) of the Indian Constitution, a Panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a Panchayat before the expiration of its duration will continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued. Hence, statement 2 is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Flex fuel technology are correct?
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
Select the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAnswer: c
Flex fuel technology
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
- This is made possible by equipping the engine with a fuel mix sensor and an engine control module (ECM) programming that senses and automatically adjusts for any ratio of designated fuels.
IncorrectAnswer: c
Flex fuel technology
- A flex fuel, or flexible fuel, vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE), but unlike a regular petrol or diesel vehicle, this can run on more than one type of fuel, or even a mixture of fuels.
- The most common versions use a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol, but these engines are also equipped to run on 100 percent petrol or ethanol as well.
- This is made possible by equipping the engine with a fuel mix sensor and an engine control module (ECM) programming that senses and automatically adjusts for any ratio of designated fuels.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project are correct?
1. The RTIS project involves the installation of satellite-based devices on trains to automatically acquire movement timing data, including arrival and departure times at stations.
2. The project is executed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: C
About the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project:
• The RTIS project involves the installation of satellite-based devices on trains to automatically acquire movement timing data, including arrival and departure times at stations.
• The project is executed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Functionality:
• The RTIS devices use satellite imagery to track the location and speed of trains, providing mid-section updates with a periodicity of 30 seconds.
• The movement timing data is automatically plotted on the control chart of the train in the Control Office Application (COA) system, enabling train controllers to track the location and speed of trains more closely and without any manual intervention.
• Passengers can use the system to get real-time information about a train’s location and running status on their smartphones.Collaboration with ISRO:
• The RTIS system uses ISRO’s GSAT satellites, which have GAGAN payloads for tracking the movement of trains.Benefits:
• The RTIS system enables faster decision-making and improved efficiency in train operations.
• It provides passengers with real-time information about train locations and running status, improving their travel experience.
• It enhances the safety and security of train operations by enabling closer monitoring of train movements.IncorrectAnswer: C
About the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project:
• The RTIS project involves the installation of satellite-based devices on trains to automatically acquire movement timing data, including arrival and departure times at stations.
• The project is executed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Functionality:
• The RTIS devices use satellite imagery to track the location and speed of trains, providing mid-section updates with a periodicity of 30 seconds.
• The movement timing data is automatically plotted on the control chart of the train in the Control Office Application (COA) system, enabling train controllers to track the location and speed of trains more closely and without any manual intervention.
• Passengers can use the system to get real-time information about a train’s location and running status on their smartphones.Collaboration with ISRO:
• The RTIS system uses ISRO’s GSAT satellites, which have GAGAN payloads for tracking the movement of trains.Benefits:
• The RTIS system enables faster decision-making and improved efficiency in train operations.
• It provides passengers with real-time information about train locations and running status, improving their travel experience.
• It enhances the safety and security of train operations by enabling closer monitoring of train movements.
