Current Affairs Quiz 19 May 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 May 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements related to Zero Defect Zero Effect scheme
1. It aims to rate and handhold all MSMEs to deliver top quality products using clean technology.
2. Production mechanisms wherein products have no defects and zero adverse environmental and ecological effects.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectSolution
The correct option is A
A) Both 1 and 2Explanation: ZED Scheme aims to rate and handhold all MSMEs to deliver top quality products using clean technology. It will have sector-specific parameters for each industry. MSME sector is crucial for the economic progress of India and this scheme will help to match global quality control standards. The slogan of Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) was first mentioned by PM NarendraModi in his Independence Day speech in 2014. It was given for producing high quality manufacturing products with a minimal negative impact on environment
IncorrectSolution
The correct option is A
A) Both 1 and 2Explanation: ZED Scheme aims to rate and handhold all MSMEs to deliver top quality products using clean technology. It will have sector-specific parameters for each industry. MSME sector is crucial for the economic progress of India and this scheme will help to match global quality control standards. The slogan of Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) was first mentioned by PM NarendraModi in his Independence Day speech in 2014. It was given for producing high quality manufacturing products with a minimal negative impact on environment
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements related to Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd
1. It is a government-owned export credit provider situated in Mumbai and owned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. The Chairman and Managing Director, who is a central government civil servant in the ITS cadre, is the company’s highest-ranking official.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectSolution
The correct option is A
A) Both 1 and 2What is ECGC?
• ECGC stands for Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd, and it is a government-owned export credit provider situated in Mumbai and owned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It assists Indian exporters with export credit insurance.
• The Chairman and Managing Director, who is a central government civil servant in the ITS cadre, is the company’s highest-ranking official.
• In July 1957, the Government of India established the Export Risks Insurance Corporation (ERIC).
• In 1964, it was renamed Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation Limited (ECGC), and in 1983, it was renamed Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India.IncorrectSolution
The correct option is A
A) Both 1 and 2What is ECGC?
• ECGC stands for Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd, and it is a government-owned export credit provider situated in Mumbai and owned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• It assists Indian exporters with export credit insurance.
• The Chairman and Managing Director, who is a central government civil servant in the ITS cadre, is the company’s highest-ranking official.
• In July 1957, the Government of India established the Export Risks Insurance Corporation (ERIC).
• In 1964, it was renamed Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation Limited (ECGC), and in 1983, it was renamed Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Tiger conservation initiatives, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is the only inter-governmental international body whose
headquarter is located in India.
2. Save our species is an initiative of Global tiger initiative (GTI) to save wild tigers and snow
leopard from extinction.
3. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population without any financial grants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation.IncorrectAnswer: D
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is not the only inter-governmental and international body whose headquarter is located in India (Delhi). The headquarter of ISA is also located in India (Gurugram)
Statement 2 is incorrect. Save our species is an initiative of IUCN and not of GTI which contributes to the
long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them, by supporting civil society organisations.
Statement 3 is incorrect. TX2 is an award given for doubling the tiger population presented by CATS, Global Tiger Forum, IUCN, UNDP, The Lion’s Share and WWF. Sites will receive a small financial grant to be used to further tiger conservation. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which state of India is referred to as the ‘molasses basin’?
CorrectAnswer: C
The topography of Mizoram mostly consists of low, elongated hills of poorly consolidated
sedimentary rock that is easily and rapidly eroded, called molasses.IncorrectAnswer: C
The topography of Mizoram mostly consists of low, elongated hills of poorly consolidated
sedimentary rock that is easily and rapidly eroded, called molasses. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following belong to Snow Leopard range countries?
1. Russia
2. Mongolia
3. India
4. Iran
5. KyrgyzstanSelect the correct answer.
CorrectAns;- c) 1,2,3 and 5
Explanation;-
• The elusive snow leopard inhabits parts of 12 countries:
• The Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.IncorrectAns;- c) 1,2,3 and 5
Explanation;-
• The elusive snow leopard inhabits parts of 12 countries:
• The Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
