Current Affairs Quiz 24 August 2023
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1. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Book/Newspaper Author/Editor
1. Darpan : Balshastri Jambhekar
2. Gulamgiri : Jyotirao Phule
3. Bahishkrit Bharat : Gopalhari Deshmukh
4. Durgeshnandini : Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: A
In March 1924, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarni Sabha for the upliftment of untouchables. Ambedkar started fortnightly Marathi newspaper ‘Bahishkrit Bharat’ in 1927, through which he started educating the depressed classes, making them aware of their political rights and relentlessly campaigned against untouchability. Ambedkar did not join the Congress movement and concentrated on social reform for he believed that Congress protects the interests of the upper castes. In December 1927 Ambedkar launched his first Mahad Satyagraha, to establish civic rights of the untouchables to draw water from a Public tank called ‘Chawdar tank’ at Mahad. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
IncorrectAnswer: A
In March 1924, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarni Sabha for the upliftment of untouchables. Ambedkar started fortnightly Marathi newspaper ‘Bahishkrit Bharat’ in 1927, through which he started educating the depressed classes, making them aware of their political rights and relentlessly campaigned against untouchability. Ambedkar did not join the Congress movement and concentrated on social reform for he believed that Congress protects the interests of the upper castes. In December 1927 Ambedkar launched his first Mahad Satyagraha, to establish civic rights of the untouchables to draw water from a Public tank called ‘Chawdar tank’ at Mahad. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider, the following statements :
Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.
Statement-II : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?CorrectAns: (d)
Exp:
• According to the recent WTO’S Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, India accounts for 1.8 % of global exports of goods. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The ‘Production Linked Initiative’ (PLI) scheme offers companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It aims to attract foreign companies to set up units in India while encouraging local companies to expand their manufacturing units, generate more employment, and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.IncorrectAns: (d)
Exp:
• According to the recent WTO’S Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, India accounts for 1.8 % of global exports of goods. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The ‘Production Linked Initiative’ (PLI) scheme offers companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It aims to attract foreign companies to set up units in India while encouraging local companies to expand their manufacturing units, generate more employment, and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Appropriation Bill are correct?
1. Appropriation Bill is not a money bill but still it allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India
2. As per article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from President.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Appropriation Bill
• Appropriation Bill is a money bill that allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenses during the course of a financial year.
• As per article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.
• To put it simply, the Finance Bill contains provisions on financing the expenditure of the government, and Appropriation Bill specifies the quantum and purpose for withdrawing money.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
About Appropriation Bill
• Appropriation Bill is a money bill that allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenses during the course of a financial year.
• As per article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.
• To put it simply, the Finance Bill contains provisions on financing the expenditure of the government, and Appropriation Bill specifies the quantum and purpose for withdrawing money. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding “BRICS” Countries are correct?
1. The BRICS head quarters is in Beijing
2. BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.CorrectAns;-A
What is BRICS?
· BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
· This was set up as a move towards greater multipolarity; hence the spread across three continents and both hemispheres.
· In terms of GDP, China occupies the second position; India the fifth; Brazil the ninth; Russia the 11th; and South Africa the 35th.
· In terms of growth rates, China grew at 6%; India at 4.5%, Russia 1.7%, Brazil 1.2% and South Africa 0.1%.
· BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.
· The Chairmanship of the forum is rotated annually among the members, in accordance with the acronym B-R-I-C-S.
· The BRICS seeks to deepen, broaden and intensify cooperation within the grouping and among the individual countries for more sustainable, equitable and mutually beneficial development.
· BRICS takes into consideration each member’s growth, development and poverty objectives to ensure relations are built on the respective country’s economic strengths and to avoid competition where possible.
· BRICS is emerging as a new and promising political-diplomatic entity with diverse objectives, far beyond the original objective of reforming global financial institutions.IncorrectAns;-A
What is BRICS?
· BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
· This was set up as a move towards greater multipolarity; hence the spread across three continents and both hemispheres.
· In terms of GDP, China occupies the second position; India the fifth; Brazil the ninth; Russia the 11th; and South Africa the 35th.
· In terms of growth rates, China grew at 6%; India at 4.5%, Russia 1.7%, Brazil 1.2% and South Africa 0.1%.
· BRICS does not exist in form of organization, but it is an annual summit between the supreme leaders of five nations.
· The Chairmanship of the forum is rotated annually among the members, in accordance with the acronym B-R-I-C-S.
· The BRICS seeks to deepen, broaden and intensify cooperation within the grouping and among the individual countries for more sustainable, equitable and mutually beneficial development.
· BRICS takes into consideration each member’s growth, development and poverty objectives to ensure relations are built on the respective country’s economic strengths and to avoid competition where possible.
· BRICS is emerging as a new and promising political-diplomatic entity with diverse objectives, far beyond the original objective of reforming global financial institutions. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Bharat NCAP are correct?
1. It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
2. Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About Bharat NCAP
• It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
• Bharat NCAP standard is aligned with global benchmarks and it is beyond minimum regulatory requirement.
• The US was the first country to start a programme that provided information on car safety with regard to crashes to customers in 1978. Later, a number of similar programmes were started across regions.Feature:
• The proposed Bharat NCAP assessment will allocate Star Ratings from 1 to 5 stars.
• The testing of vehicles for this programme will be carried out at testing agencies, with the necessary infrastructure.
• Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be applicable on type approved motor vehicles of category M1 with gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonnes, manufactured or imported in the country.
○ M1 category motor vehicles are used for the carriage of passengers, comprising eight seats, in addition to the driver’s seat.
• Auto firms in India follow AIS-145 (automotive Indian standard-145), which enforces safety features for vehicles such as seatbelts tell-tale, passenger airbags, and the speed limit alarm.Significance
• Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
○ It aims to reduce 50 per cent road accident deaths by 2024.
• Bharat NCAP will also promote a healthy competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India to manufacture safer vehicles.
• Bharat NCAP will ensure structural and passenger safety in cars, along with increasing the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.
• Bharat NCAP will prove to be a critical instrument in making our automobile industry Aatmanirbhar with the mission of making India the top automobile hub in the world.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Bharat NCAP
• It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
• Bharat NCAP standard is aligned with global benchmarks and it is beyond minimum regulatory requirement.
• The US was the first country to start a programme that provided information on car safety with regard to crashes to customers in 1978. Later, a number of similar programmes were started across regions.Feature:
• The proposed Bharat NCAP assessment will allocate Star Ratings from 1 to 5 stars.
• The testing of vehicles for this programme will be carried out at testing agencies, with the necessary infrastructure.
• Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be applicable on type approved motor vehicles of category M1 with gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonnes, manufactured or imported in the country.
○ M1 category motor vehicles are used for the carriage of passengers, comprising eight seats, in addition to the driver’s seat.
• Auto firms in India follow AIS-145 (automotive Indian standard-145), which enforces safety features for vehicles such as seatbelts tell-tale, passenger airbags, and the speed limit alarm.Significance
• Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
○ It aims to reduce 50 per cent road accident deaths by 2024.
• Bharat NCAP will also promote a healthy competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India to manufacture safer vehicles.
• Bharat NCAP will ensure structural and passenger safety in cars, along with increasing the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.
• Bharat NCAP will prove to be a critical instrument in making our automobile industry Aatmanirbhar with the mission of making India the top automobile hub in the world.
