Current Affairs Quiz 31 May 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 31 May 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Periodic Labour Force Survey PLFS is released by
CorrectAns. D
National Statistical Office (NSO) launched Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) on
April 2017.
The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:• To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators in the short time interval of three months for the urban areas only in the Current Weekly Status (CWS)
• to estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual status (ps+ss) and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
Definitions:
• Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): LFPR is defined as the percentage of
persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the
population.• Worker Population Ratio (WPR): WPR is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.
• Unemployment Rate (UR): UR is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force.
IncorrectAns. D
National Statistical Office (NSO) launched Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) on
April 2017.
The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:• To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators in the short time interval of three months for the urban areas only in the Current Weekly Status (CWS)
• to estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual status (ps+ss) and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
Definitions:
• Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): LFPR is defined as the percentage of
persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the
population.• Worker Population Ratio (WPR): WPR is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.
• Unemployment Rate (UR): UR is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements
- The IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
- The IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
- The India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
CorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
- The space segment consists of the IRNSS constellation of eight satellites, NavIC. Three satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in the geostationary orbit and the remaining four are located in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different planes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- There are long term plans to extend it to SAARC region, but not by 2019.
- There are plans to add 4 more satellites to the present constellation. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
- The space segment consists of the IRNSS constellation of eight satellites, NavIC. Three satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in the geostationary orbit and the remaining four are located in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different planes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- There are long term plans to extend it to SAARC region, but not by 2019.
- There are plans to add 4 more satellites to the present constellation. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- 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
Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases:
1. It affects a small percentage of the population.
2. Cystic fibrosis is one of the rare diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- India is the Sixth largest producer of coffee.
- Karnataka accounts for approximately 70% of India’s total coffee production.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer : C
IncorrectAnswer : C
