Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Who founded the Translation society and Indian Patriotic Association?
CorrectAns. C
The movement of Muslim awakening associated with Syed Ahmad Khan came to be known as Aligarh Movement.He founded the Indian patriotic Association with the support of some Hindu and Muslim leaders to oppose the congress and tried to dissuade the Muslims from joining the congress
IncorrectAns. C
The movement of Muslim awakening associated with Syed Ahmad Khan came to be known as Aligarh Movement.He founded the Indian patriotic Association with the support of some Hindu and Muslim leaders to oppose the congress and tried to dissuade the Muslims from joining the congress
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Bande Mataram, the literary work of
CorrectAns;- Sri Aurobindo
IncorrectAns;- Sri Aurobindo
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Kisan credit card scheme are true?
1) Kisan credit card started in 2001
2) Kisan credit card scheme will be implemented by NABARDCorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Kisan Credit Card Scheme;-The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in 1998 for providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for their cultivation and other needs like purchase of agriculture inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc. and draw cash for their production needs.
The scheme was further extended for the investment credit requirement of farmers viz. allied and non-farm activities in the year 2004.
KCC covers post-harvest expenses, produce marketing loan, consumption requirements of farmer household, working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture, investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities.
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme is implemented by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks and Cooperatives.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Kisan Credit Card Scheme;-The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in 1998 for providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for their cultivation and other needs like purchase of agriculture inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc. and draw cash for their production needs.
The scheme was further extended for the investment credit requirement of farmers viz. allied and non-farm activities in the year 2004.
KCC covers post-harvest expenses, produce marketing loan, consumption requirements of farmer household, working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture, investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities.
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme is implemented by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks and Cooperatives. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President.
2. The President administers the oath to the Speaker.
3. It is on the advice of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha that the President prorogues the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost
member is selected for this. The President administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem not the
Speaker. Hence statement 2 is not correct.Under Article 85(2) of the Constitution, the President may from time to time prorogue Houses or either
House of Parliament. It is called ‘Prorogation’. Prorogation normally follows the adjournment of the
sitting of the House sine die. The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned
sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Though prorogation follows adjournment sin die, it
is not done on the recommendation of the Presiding officer. It is the Council of Ministers which advises
the President to prorogue Parliament at any time. Hence statement 3 is not correctIncorrectAnswer: A
The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost
member is selected for this. The President administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem not the
Speaker. Hence statement 2 is not correct.Under Article 85(2) of the Constitution, the President may from time to time prorogue Houses or either
House of Parliament. It is called ‘Prorogation’. Prorogation normally follows the adjournment of the
sitting of the House sine die. The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned
sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Though prorogation follows adjournment sin die, it
is not done on the recommendation of the Presiding officer. It is the Council of Ministers which advises
the President to prorogue Parliament at any time. Hence statement 3 is not correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Olive Ridley Turtles are Endangered under IUCN red list
2. In india, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are the only nesting sites of Olive Ridley turtlesSelect the correct answer using the code below
CorrectAns. B
Olive Ridley
• The Olive ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world, inhabiting warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.
• They are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs.
• The species is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List, Appendix 1 in CITES, and Schedule 1 in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Olive-ridleys face serious threats across their migratory route, habitat and nesting beaches, due to human activities such as unfriendly turtle fishing practices, development, and exploitation of nesting beaches for ports, and tourist centers.
• Nesting sites include, Hope island of andhra pradesh, the Bhitarkanika National Park, the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary of OdishaIncorrectAns. B
Olive Ridley
• The Olive ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world, inhabiting warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.
• They are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs.
• The species is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List, Appendix 1 in CITES, and Schedule 1 in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Olive-ridleys face serious threats across their migratory route, habitat and nesting beaches, due to human activities such as unfriendly turtle fishing practices, development, and exploitation of nesting beaches for ports, and tourist centers.
• Nesting sites include, Hope island of andhra pradesh, the Bhitarkanika National Park, the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary of Odisha
