Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the RISE (Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion) Accelerator program:
1. The RISE Accelerator, established as a collaborative effort between CSIRO and the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, focuses on promoting India-Australia cooperation in the agritech sector.
2. The program was launched in 2023 to support the development of technologies that address climate and environmental challenges, with a strong emphasis on agricultural productivity and sustainability.
3. Participants in the RISE Accelerator benefit from a nine-month training period that includes both online and in-person components, with immersive experiences provided in India and Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
1. Recently National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has now cleared the way for the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ on the Scheduled Tribes list of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
2. The Constitution does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation;-Recently National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has now cleared the way for the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ on the Scheduled Tribes list of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation;-Recently National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has now cleared the way for the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ on the Scheduled Tribes list of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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3. Question
With reference to Aerial seeding, consider the following statements:
1. It is a technique of plantation in which seeds covered with clay and compost are sprayed on the ground.
2. It is only suitable for regions with heavy and regular precipitation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
Aerial seeding is suitable for the following conditions;
o Remote and inaccessible areas.
o Ragged areas.
o Region where labour scarcity or sparse population is available.
o Deep ravines where afforestation is not possible through manual mode.
o Area denuded by clear-cutting or shifting cultivation.
o Areas devastated by pest and diseases, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP)
Programme:
1. Under this programme, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) procure and blend
up to 10% ethanol in petrol.
2. It has been extended to all States and UTs.
3. The price of Ethanol is administered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) vide its notification has extended the programme
to the whole of India except Union Territories of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about polygraph tests in India:
1. The reliability and scientific accuracy of polygraph tests are universally accepted in the scientific community as foolproof methods for determining truthfulness.
2. According to Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution, conducting a polygraph test without the voluntary consent of the individual is unconstitutional as it can compel an individual to incriminate themselves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect as both polygraph and narco-analysis are not universally accepted as foolproof methods for determining truthfulness.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect as both polygraph and narco-analysis are not universally accepted as foolproof methods for determining truthfulness.
