Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because
CorrectAns: (b)
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• In India, poverty is estimated at absolute level or the minimum money required for subsistence. Presently, the poverty line is defined as the minimum money required for maintaining a per capita caloric intake of 2,100 calories in an urban area and 2,400 calories in a rural area.
• Thus, according to the Poverty Estimates (2011-12) of the Planning Commission, the poverty lines vary from State to State because the price of per capita goods varies due to interstate price differentials.
• Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.IncorrectAns: (b)
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• In India, poverty is estimated at absolute level or the minimum money required for subsistence. Presently, the poverty line is defined as the minimum money required for maintaining a per capita caloric intake of 2,100 calories in an urban area and 2,400 calories in a rural area.
• Thus, according to the Poverty Estimates (2011-12) of the Planning Commission, the poverty lines vary from State to State because the price of per capita goods varies due to interstate price differentials.
• Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Antarctic Treaty System:
1. The primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System is to ensure that Antarctica remains exclusively dedicated to peaceful activities and remains free from international disputes or conflicts.
2. The agreements within the Antarctic Treaty System are not legally binding and are only recommendations for the signatory countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
1. The primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System is to ensure that Antarctica remains exclusively dedicated to peaceful activities and remains free from international disputes or conflicts.- This statement is correct.
2. The agreements within the Antarctic Treaty System are not legally binding and are only recommendations for the signatory countries.** – This statement is incorrect. The agreements within the Antarctic Treaty System are legally binding.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
1. The primary objective of the Antarctic Treaty System is to ensure that Antarctica remains exclusively dedicated to peaceful activities and remains free from international disputes or conflicts.- This statement is correct.
2. The agreements within the Antarctic Treaty System are not legally binding and are only recommendations for the signatory countries.** – This statement is incorrect. The agreements within the Antarctic Treaty System are legally binding. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding CDP-SURAKSHA:
1. CDP-SURAKSHA is a platform designed to streamline the process of disbursing subsidies to farmers and ensuring effective allocation of resources.
2. CDP-SURAKSHA does not integrate with PM-KISAN for data management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
1. CDP-SURAKSHA is a platform designed to streamline the process of disbursing subsidies to farmers and ensuring effective allocation of resources.- This statement is correct.
2. CDP-SURAKSHA does not integrate with PM-KISAN for data management. – This statement is incorrect. CDP-SURAKSHA is integrated with PM-KISAN for seamless data management.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
1. CDP-SURAKSHA is a platform designed to streamline the process of disbursing subsidies to farmers and ensuring effective allocation of resources.- This statement is correct.
2. CDP-SURAKSHA does not integrate with PM-KISAN for data management. – This statement is incorrect. CDP-SURAKSHA is integrated with PM-KISAN for seamless data management. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Cluster Development Program (CDP):
1. CDP aims at developing identified horticulture clusters to enhance their global competitiveness.
2. The implementation of CDP is managed by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
CDP aims at developing identified horticulture clusters to enhance their global competitiveness. – This statement is correct.
The implementation of CDP is managed by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry of Rural Development. – This statement is incorrect. The implementation of CDP is managed by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (a) 1 only.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only.
CDP aims at developing identified horticulture clusters to enhance their global competitiveness. – This statement is correct.
The implementation of CDP is managed by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry of Rural Development. – This statement is incorrect. The implementation of CDP is managed by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (a) 1 only. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Fluorescence Microscopy:
1. Fluorescence microscopy is a technique that involves viewing how the object re-emits light that it has absorbed.
2. Fluorescence microscopy is useful for imaging specific features of small specimens, such as microbes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: c
About Fluorescence Microscopy:
• Fluorescence microscopy is a technique that uses the principles of fluorescence to study an object. This involves viewing how the object re-emits light that it has absorbed, i.e., how it fluoresces.How it works?
• The way fluorescence microscopy works is by illuminating the object with a specific wavelength of light.
• Particles within the object, called fluorophores, absorb the light and re-emit it at a higher wavelength or different color.
• Before being viewed through the microscope, the object is infused with fluorophores to make it fluorescent.
• As the fluorophores fluoresce, the microscope can track them as they move within the object, allowing visualization of its internal structure and characteristics.
• Different fluorophores have been developed by scientists to study various entities such as specific parts of DNA and protein complexes.Applications:
• Fluorescence microscopy is useful for imaging specific features of small specimens, such as microbes.
• It can enhance the visualization of 3-D features at small scales.
• The technique allows for multicolor staining and labeling of structures within cells, as well as measuring the physiological state of a cell.
• The most popular application of fluorescence microscopy is for studying dynamic behavior in live-cell imaging.
• Multiple types of molecules can now be stained with different colors, enabling simultaneous tracking and observation of various molecules.IncorrectAnswer: c
About Fluorescence Microscopy:
• Fluorescence microscopy is a technique that uses the principles of fluorescence to study an object. This involves viewing how the object re-emits light that it has absorbed, i.e., how it fluoresces.How it works?
• The way fluorescence microscopy works is by illuminating the object with a specific wavelength of light.
• Particles within the object, called fluorophores, absorb the light and re-emit it at a higher wavelength or different color.
• Before being viewed through the microscope, the object is infused with fluorophores to make it fluorescent.
• As the fluorophores fluoresce, the microscope can track them as they move within the object, allowing visualization of its internal structure and characteristics.
• Different fluorophores have been developed by scientists to study various entities such as specific parts of DNA and protein complexes.Applications:
• Fluorescence microscopy is useful for imaging specific features of small specimens, such as microbes.
• It can enhance the visualization of 3-D features at small scales.
• The technique allows for multicolor staining and labeling of structures within cells, as well as measuring the physiological state of a cell.
• The most popular application of fluorescence microscopy is for studying dynamic behavior in live-cell imaging.
• Multiple types of molecules can now be stained with different colors, enabling simultaneous tracking and observation of various molecules.
