Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Shadow Cabinet:
1. The Shadow Cabinet, led by the Leader of the Opposition, is composed of opposition members who replicate the roles of government ministers to critique and review government actions.
2. The concept of the Shadow Cabinet is unique to the Westminster system and is used only in the United Kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are the landslide prone areas identified by Geological Survey of India (GSI), ?
1. Western Ghats and Konkan Hills
2. Eastern Ghats
3. North-East Himalayas
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns. C
As highlighted before, as per Geological Survey of India (GSI), about 0.42 million sq.km covering nearly 12.6% of land area of our country is prone to landslide hazards. The major landslide prone areas in India include
a. Western Ghats and Konkan Hills (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra)
b. Eastern Ghats (Araku region in Andhra Pradesh)
c. North-East Himalayas (Darjeeling and Sikkim)
d. North West Himalayas (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir).
IncorrectAns. C
As highlighted before, as per Geological Survey of India (GSI), about 0.42 million sq.km covering nearly 12.6% of land area of our country is prone to landslide hazards. The major landslide prone areas in India include
a. Western Ghats and Konkan Hills (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra)
b. Eastern Ghats (Araku region in Andhra Pradesh)
c. North-East Himalayas (Darjeeling and Sikkim)
d. North West Himalayas (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir).
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Island development agency is chaired by
CorrectAns. A
Island Development Agency
• The Union Government constituted the Island Development Agency on 1st June, 2017 for the development of islands.
• The meetings of the Agency is chaired by the Union Home Minister.Holistic Development of Islands Program
• For the first time in the country, under the guidance of IDA, an initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up.
• Development Plans with focus on creation of jobs for the islanders through tourism promotion as well as export of seafood and coconut-based products made in the Islands have been prepared and are being
implemented in four islands of Andaman & Nicobar and five islands of Lakshadweep.
• In the second phase, suitable sites in 12 more islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 5 islands in Lakshadweep have been covered.IncorrectAns. A
Island Development Agency
• The Union Government constituted the Island Development Agency on 1st June, 2017 for the development of islands.
• The meetings of the Agency is chaired by the Union Home Minister.Holistic Development of Islands Program
• For the first time in the country, under the guidance of IDA, an initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up.
• Development Plans with focus on creation of jobs for the islanders through tourism promotion as well as export of seafood and coconut-based products made in the Islands have been prepared and are being
implemented in four islands of Andaman & Nicobar and five islands of Lakshadweep.
• In the second phase, suitable sites in 12 more islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 5 islands in Lakshadweep have been covered. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Ladla Bhai Yojana:
1. The Ladla Bhai Yojana is a welfare initiative by the Maharashtra government aimed at providing financial support and skill development to male youth, inspired by the Ladli Behna Yojana for girls.
2. The scheme provides different monthly stipends based on educational qualifications and includes a one-year factory apprenticeship to enhance employability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because the Ladla Bhai Yojana is indeed a welfare initiative by the Maharashtra government, designed to support male youth, and is modeled after the Ladli Behna Yojana for girls.
• Statement 2 is also correct as the scheme provides stipends based on educational qualifications and includes a one-year factory apprenticeship to enhance the employability of the beneficiaries.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because the Ladla Bhai Yojana is indeed a welfare initiative by the Maharashtra government, designed to support male youth, and is modeled after the Ladli Behna Yojana for girls.
• Statement 2 is also correct as the scheme provides stipends based on educational qualifications and includes a one-year factory apprenticeship to enhance the employability of the beneficiaries. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI):
1. CEPI was established in 2017 in Davos, Switzerland by the governments of Norway and India, along with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Economic Forum.
2. CEPI’s 100 Days Mission aims to reduce vaccine development time to 100 days for high-risk pathogens, and the India-CEPI collaboration focuses on enhancing epidemic preparedness through rapid vaccine development supported by a dedicated Program Management Unit at BIRAC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. CEPI was indeed established in Davos, Switzerland in 2017 by Norway, India, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Economic Forum.
• Statement 2 is also correct. CEPI’s 100 Days Mission aims to shorten the vaccine development time to 100 days, and the India-CEPI collaboration involves enhancing epidemic preparedness with support from a Program Management Unit at BIRAC.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. CEPI was indeed established in Davos, Switzerland in 2017 by Norway, India, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Economic Forum.
• Statement 2 is also correct. CEPI’s 100 Days Mission aims to shorten the vaccine development time to 100 days, and the India-CEPI collaboration involves enhancing epidemic preparedness with support from a Program Management Unit at BIRAC.
