Current Affairs Quiz 28 March 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 28 March 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements are incorrect about GSLV Mk III?
1. The GSLV Mk III is conceived and designed to make ISRO fully self-reliant in launching heavier communication satellites.
2. The vehicle is capable of multi-mission launch capability for GTO, LEO, Polar and intermediate circular orbits.
3. It will have 4 stages starting from solid propellant in first to re-startable liquid stage to cryogenic in third.
CorrectAns;- c) Only 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement , Statement 1 and 2 are correct, 3rd statement it is 3 stage vehicle.
• The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, also referred to as the Launch Vehicle Mark 3, is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
• The GSLV Mk -III has higher thrust than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the most successful launch vehicle of ISRO.
• The objective of developing GSLV Mk III are listed below.
a. To launch heavier communication satellites
b. To launch heavier multi-purpose satellites
c. Future Interplanetary exploration
d. To launch future crewed missions i.e. to carry humans to space.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement , Statement 1 and 2 are correct, 3rd statement it is 3 stage vehicle.
• The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, also referred to as the Launch Vehicle Mark 3, is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
• The GSLV Mk -III has higher thrust than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the most successful launch vehicle of ISRO.
• The objective of developing GSLV Mk III are listed below.
a. To launch heavier communication satellites
b. To launch heavier multi-purpose satellites
c. Future Interplanetary exploration
d. To launch future crewed missions i.e. to carry humans to space. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products Scheme are correct?
1. It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
2. The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: C
About RoDTEP scheme:
• RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products.
• It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
• The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
• The scheme was brought about with the intention to boost exports which were relatively poor in volume previously.IncorrectAnswer: C
About RoDTEP scheme:
• RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products.
• It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
• The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
• The scheme was brought about with the intention to boost exports which were relatively poor in volume previously. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Member of parliament local area development scheme .
- MPLAD scheme is a central sector scheme
- Under this scheme every MP is entitled to spend Rs 25 crore for the developmental activities
Select the correct answer using code below
CorrectAnswer: A
- MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
- MPs are to recommend every year, works costing at least 15 per cent of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population.
- In order to encourage trusts and societies for the betterment of tribal people, a ceiling of Rs. 75 lakh is stipulated for building assets by trusts and societies subject to conditions prescribed in the scheme guidelines.
- Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies and Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election (with select exceptions). Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
- All works to meet locally felt infrastructure and development needs, with an emphasis on creation of durable assets in the constituency are permissible under MPLADS as prescribed in the scheme guidelines. Expenditure on specified items of non durable nature are also permitted as listed in the guidelines.
IncorrectAnswer: A
- MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
- MPs are to recommend every year, works costing at least 15 per cent of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population.
- In order to encourage trusts and societies for the betterment of tribal people, a ceiling of Rs. 75 lakh is stipulated for building assets by trusts and societies subject to conditions prescribed in the scheme guidelines.
- Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies and Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election (with select exceptions). Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
- All works to meet locally felt infrastructure and development needs, with an emphasis on creation of durable assets in the constituency are permissible under MPLADS as prescribed in the scheme guidelines. Expenditure on specified items of non durable nature are also permitted as listed in the guidelines.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Commission for Minorities are correct?
1. Only Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
2. The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.”IncorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.” - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Hepatitis B:
1. It is a bacterial disease.
2. It is an infection in the liver that can cause jaundice.
3. At present, there is no vaccination available against this disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
• Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver which happens because of the Hepatitis B virus or HBV.
• It can be prevented or protected against through vaccination.IncorrectAnswer: B
• Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver which happens because of the Hepatitis B virus or HBV.
• It can be prevented or protected against through vaccination.
