Current Affairs Quiz 25 October 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 25 October 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which committee recommended to establish the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
CorrectAns:- a) Santhanam Committee
Explanation:-
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee (1962-64).IncorrectAns:- a) Santhanam Committee
Explanation:-
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee (1962-64). - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme are correct?
1. The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) starting from Jan 2016, for a period of seven years.
2. There is a provision of a one-time capital subsidy for eligible benchmarked machinery at the rate of 35% for garments.Select the correct answer using the code below.
CorrectAns;- A
About Amended Technology Up-gradation fund Scheme (ATUFS) :
• Ministry of Textiles had introduced Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) in 1999 as a credit linked subsidy scheme intended for modernization and technology up-gradation of the Indian textile industry, promoting ease of doing business, generating employment and promoting exports. Since then, the scheme has been implemented in different versions.
• The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) starting from Jan 2016, for a period of seven years.
• Under ATUFS, there is a provision of a one-time capital subsidy for eligible benchmarked machinery at the rate of 15% for garments.
• The ATUFS replaces the existing Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR-TUFS) to give a boost to the textile sector under the Make in India campaign.
• The scheme is being administered with a two stage monitoring mechanism by Technical Advisory-cum-Monitoring Committee (TAMC) and Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC).
• ATUFS is implemented through web based platform, iTUFS.
• The amended scheme would give a boost to ‘Make in India’ in the textiles sector
• It is expected to attract investment to the tune of one lakh crore rupees, and create over 30 lakh jobsIncorrectAns;- A
About Amended Technology Up-gradation fund Scheme (ATUFS) :
• Ministry of Textiles had introduced Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) in 1999 as a credit linked subsidy scheme intended for modernization and technology up-gradation of the Indian textile industry, promoting ease of doing business, generating employment and promoting exports. Since then, the scheme has been implemented in different versions.
• The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) starting from Jan 2016, for a period of seven years.
• Under ATUFS, there is a provision of a one-time capital subsidy for eligible benchmarked machinery at the rate of 15% for garments.
• The ATUFS replaces the existing Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR-TUFS) to give a boost to the textile sector under the Make in India campaign.
• The scheme is being administered with a two stage monitoring mechanism by Technical Advisory-cum-Monitoring Committee (TAMC) and Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC).
• ATUFS is implemented through web based platform, iTUFS.
• The amended scheme would give a boost to ‘Make in India’ in the textiles sector
• It is expected to attract investment to the tune of one lakh crore rupees, and create over 30 lakh jobs - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following about CBI-Central Bureau of Investigation is /are not correct?
1. It enjoys the status of an attached Office under the Ministry of Home Affairs.2. The Director of CBI has been provided security of tenure in office by the CVC Act, 2003.
CorrectAns:- a) 1 only
Statement 1:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
Hence statement 1 is IncorrectStatement 2:-
The Director of CBI as Inspector General of Police, Delhi Special Police Establishment, is responsible for the administration of the organization.
With the enactment of CVC Act, 2003, the superintendence of Delhi Special Police Establishment vests with the Central Government save investigations of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in which, the superintendence vests with the Central Vigilance Commission.
The Director of CBI has been provided security of 2 year tenure in office by the CVC Act, 2003. Hence statement 2 is CorrectIncorrectAns:- a) 1 only
Statement 1:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of an attached office. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases) setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
Hence statement 1 is IncorrectStatement 2:-
The Director of CBI as Inspector General of Police, Delhi Special Police Establishment, is responsible for the administration of the organization.
With the enactment of CVC Act, 2003, the superintendence of Delhi Special Police Establishment vests with the Central Government save investigations of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in which, the superintendence vests with the Central Vigilance Commission.
The Director of CBI has been provided security of 2 year tenure in office by the CVC Act, 2003. Hence statement 2 is Correct - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is situated in,
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Arrange the following states in the chronological order of their formation:
1. Mizoram
2. Haryana
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
