The Jan 9th Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
Which of the following states of India share border with Bhutan?
1. West Bengal
2. Assam
3. Meghalaya
4. Arunachal PradeshCorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2 and 4
Explanation;-
• The Meghalaya doesn’t shares border with Bhutan, the Sikkim shares border with Bhutan.
• Recently APEDA and Indian Embassy organize Virtual Buyer Seller Meeting with Bhutan for expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products exports to neighboring SAARC countryAbout Bhutan
• Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
• In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
• Bhutan shares borders with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh in its east, Sikkim in the west and Assam and West Bengal in the south.
• Created in 2011, the Transboundary Manas Conservation Area (TraMCA) straddles the Indo-Bhutan border.
• On one side sits Bhutan’s oldest protected area, Royal Manas National Park and on the other side is India’s Manas Tiger Reserve, an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2 and 4
Explanation;-
• The Meghalaya doesn’t shares border with Bhutan, the Sikkim shares border with Bhutan.
• Recently APEDA and Indian Embassy organize Virtual Buyer Seller Meeting with Bhutan for expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products exports to neighboring SAARC countryAbout Bhutan
• Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
• In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
• Bhutan shares borders with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh in its east, Sikkim in the west and Assam and West Bengal in the south.
• Created in 2011, the Transboundary Manas Conservation Area (TraMCA) straddles the Indo-Bhutan border.
• On one side sits Bhutan’s oldest protected area, Royal Manas National Park and on the other side is India’s Manas Tiger Reserve, an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statemensta are correct about Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1. The CCI is a executive body which looks into promoting competition throughout India and to prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
2. CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the President.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect because it is a Statutory body and it is appointed by Central Government.
• Recently CCI approves acquisition of 100% shareholding of the Columbia Asia Hospitals Private
Limited by Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited.About CCI
• Competition Commission of India is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 and promoting competition throughout India and to prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
• It was established on 14 October 2003.
• CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
• It is the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.
• The Commission is the investigating and prosecuting agency in the competition regime while the Tribunal is the court.
• The CAC hears appeals against decisions of the Tribunal.
• The Competition Commission (the Commission) is committed to promoting a competitive environment that is conducive to free flow of trade, efficiency and innovation that brings more choices and better quality and prices of goods and services to consumers.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect because it is a Statutory body and it is appointed by Central Government.
• Recently CCI approves acquisition of 100% shareholding of the Columbia Asia Hospitals Private
Limited by Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited.About CCI
• Competition Commission of India is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 and promoting competition throughout India and to prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
• It was established on 14 October 2003.
• CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
• It is the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.
• The Commission is the investigating and prosecuting agency in the competition regime while the Tribunal is the court.
• The CAC hears appeals against decisions of the Tribunal.
• The Competition Commission (the Commission) is committed to promoting a competitive environment that is conducive to free flow of trade, efficiency and innovation that brings more choices and better quality and prices of goods and services to consumers. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following statements about National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)?
1. The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a Profit Company incorporated under Section 25 of the India Companies Act, 1956 (now section 8 under Companies Act 2013)
2. It vision is to promote internetCorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is non-profit company not profit and as question asked to choose incorrect the answer is A.
• Recently NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian LanguagesAbout NIXI
• The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a non-profit Company incorporated under Section 25 of the India Companies Act, 1956 (now section 8 under Companies Act 2013) with an objective of facilitating improved internet services in the country.
• It was registered on 19 June 2003.
• Its Primary purpose is to facilitate exchange of domestic Internet traffic between the peering Internet service provider (ISP), Content players and any other organizations with their own Autonomous system (AS) number.
• This enables more efficient use of international bandwidth, saving foreign exchange and also improves the Quality of Services (QoS) for Internet users by avoiding multiple international hops and thus reducing latency.
• NIXI is managed and operated on a neutral basis and currently has eight operational NOC located in Delhi (Noida), Mumbai (Vashi), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Guwahati .
• The Vision of NIXI is to Promote Internet.
• NIXI is India’s First and Only Neutral Internet Exchange
• Since 2005, NIXI has also created INRegistry (.in domain) as its autonomous body for maintenance of .IN domain.
• Since December 2012, NIXI also manages the National Internet Registry of the country delegation Internet Protocol addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) and Autonomous System numbers to its Affiliates.Mission of NIXI
• To Promote Internet.
• To set up, when needed, in select location(s)/parts/regions of India Internet Exchanges/Peering Points.
• To enable effective and efficient routing, peering, transit and exchange of the Internet traffic within India.
• To continuously work for enhancing and improving the quality of Internet and Broadband services.
• Set up. Internet Domain Name Operations and related activities.About Recent news related to NIXI
• The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian language along with every IN domain booked by the registrant.
• Applicant will also get a free email in local language.
• This offer has been created to stimulate the adoption of भारत (IDN) domain name and proliferation of local language content.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is non-profit company not profit and as question asked to choose incorrect the answer is A.
• Recently NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian LanguagesAbout NIXI
• The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a non-profit Company incorporated under Section 25 of the India Companies Act, 1956 (now section 8 under Companies Act 2013) with an objective of facilitating improved internet services in the country.
• It was registered on 19 June 2003.
• Its Primary purpose is to facilitate exchange of domestic Internet traffic between the peering Internet service provider (ISP), Content players and any other organizations with their own Autonomous system (AS) number.
• This enables more efficient use of international bandwidth, saving foreign exchange and also improves the Quality of Services (QoS) for Internet users by avoiding multiple international hops and thus reducing latency.
• NIXI is managed and operated on a neutral basis and currently has eight operational NOC located in Delhi (Noida), Mumbai (Vashi), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Guwahati .
• The Vision of NIXI is to Promote Internet.
• NIXI is India’s First and Only Neutral Internet Exchange
• Since 2005, NIXI has also created INRegistry (.in domain) as its autonomous body for maintenance of .IN domain.
• Since December 2012, NIXI also manages the National Internet Registry of the country delegation Internet Protocol addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) and Autonomous System numbers to its Affiliates.Mission of NIXI
• To Promote Internet.
• To set up, when needed, in select location(s)/parts/regions of India Internet Exchanges/Peering Points.
• To enable effective and efficient routing, peering, transit and exchange of the Internet traffic within India.
• To continuously work for enhancing and improving the quality of Internet and Broadband services.
• Set up. Internet Domain Name Operations and related activities.About Recent news related to NIXI
• The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian language along with every IN domain booked by the registrant.
• Applicant will also get a free email in local language.
• This offer has been created to stimulate the adoption of भारत (IDN) domain name and proliferation of local language content. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) are incorrect?
1. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is a law enforcement agency responsible for fighting tax evasion in India.
2. The organisation is staffed by officers of Central Board of Direct Taxes and Customs.CorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it is Indirect taxes and customs not direct taxes.
• Recently DGGI Gurugram arrests one for fraudulently availing input tax credit of Rs 8 croreAbout DGGI
• The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is a law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Finance responsible for fighting tax evasion in India.
• It was founded in 1979 as the Directorate General of Anti-Evasion and was later renamed the Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
• The agency was renamed as Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax.
• The agency is part of NATGRID.
• The organisation is staffed by officers of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it is Indirect taxes and customs not direct taxes.
• Recently DGGI Gurugram arrests one for fraudulently availing input tax credit of Rs 8 croreAbout DGGI
• The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is a law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Finance responsible for fighting tax evasion in India.
• It was founded in 1979 as the Directorate General of Anti-Evasion and was later renamed the Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
• The agency was renamed as Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax.
• The agency is part of NATGRID.
• The organisation is staffed by officers of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following country recently told to give india the financial support interns of “The COVID-19 Crisis Response Support Loan for Social Protection”?
CorrectAns;- b) Japan
Explanation;-
• JICA to give Rs 2,000 cr to India for COVID-19 crisis response support
About Fund
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed an agreement with India to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of 30,000 million Japanese Yen (about Rs 2,069 crore) for ”The COVID-19 Crisis Response Support Loan for Social Protection”.
• The objective of the project is to contain COVID-19 and mitigate adverse socioeconomic impacts in India, JICA said in a statement. This will be done by extending budget support to the government implementing emergency response programmes and policy reforms for social protection as countermeasures against the COVID-19, thereby contributing to promoting the social and economic stabilisation and development efforts of India.
• JICA aims to support India in its response to COVID-19 pandemic, by accelerating economic support to the government.
• The project aims at supporting the government in its endeavour of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) to empower these disadvantaged groups, whose lives have been hampered with the occurrence of the pandemic.
• Besides this project, JICA has extended an ODA loan of ”COVID-19 Crisis Response Emergency Support” for strengthen the public healthcare system under the Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PM-ASBY).
• The release further said the project aims to strengthen the capability of state and national governments in India to provide coordinated and adequate social protection to the poor and vulnerable from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and from its future crisis.IncorrectAns;- b) Japan
Explanation;-
• JICA to give Rs 2,000 cr to India for COVID-19 crisis response support
About Fund
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed an agreement with India to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of 30,000 million Japanese Yen (about Rs 2,069 crore) for ”The COVID-19 Crisis Response Support Loan for Social Protection”.
• The objective of the project is to contain COVID-19 and mitigate adverse socioeconomic impacts in India, JICA said in a statement. This will be done by extending budget support to the government implementing emergency response programmes and policy reforms for social protection as countermeasures against the COVID-19, thereby contributing to promoting the social and economic stabilisation and development efforts of India.
• JICA aims to support India in its response to COVID-19 pandemic, by accelerating economic support to the government.
• The project aims at supporting the government in its endeavour of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) to empower these disadvantaged groups, whose lives have been hampered with the occurrence of the pandemic.
• Besides this project, JICA has extended an ODA loan of ”COVID-19 Crisis Response Emergency Support” for strengthen the public healthcare system under the Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PM-ASBY).
• The release further said the project aims to strengthen the capability of state and national governments in India to provide coordinated and adequate social protection to the poor and vulnerable from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and from its future crisis. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) are incorrect?
1. The Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Union Government for employment generation.
2. The scheme is being implemented Minsitry of rural DevelopmentCorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose 2nd statement is incorrect.About Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
• In order to incentivise the employers for new employment generation, the Government of India designed the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) Scheme.
• Under the scheme, the employers would be paid the EPS contribution of 8.33% for every new employment created, by the government.
• The scheme has been operational since August 2016.
• The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• The scheme would be operated for three years and the Central Government will pay 8.33% EPS employers’ contribution for the next three years.
• That is, all new employees who are eligible will be covered under this scheme till 2019-20.
• All establishments registered with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under EPF Act 1952 can apply for availing benefits under the scheme.
• They need to have a valid Labour identification Number (LN) allotted to them under the Shram Suvidha Portal.Benefits of PMRPY
• The employer is incentivized for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment.
• A huge number of workers would find jobs in such establishments.
• A direct benefit is that these workers will have access to social security benefits of the organized sector.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose 2nd statement is incorrect.About Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
• In order to incentivise the employers for new employment generation, the Government of India designed the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) Scheme.
• Under the scheme, the employers would be paid the EPS contribution of 8.33% for every new employment created, by the government.
• The scheme has been operational since August 2016.
• The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• The scheme would be operated for three years and the Central Government will pay 8.33% EPS employers’ contribution for the next three years.
• That is, all new employees who are eligible will be covered under this scheme till 2019-20.
• All establishments registered with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under EPF Act 1952 can apply for availing benefits under the scheme.
• They need to have a valid Labour identification Number (LN) allotted to them under the Shram Suvidha Portal.Benefits of PMRPY
• The employer is incentivized for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment.
• A huge number of workers would find jobs in such establishments.
• A direct benefit is that these workers will have access to social security benefits of the organized sector. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Recently seen “SVAMITVA” scheme is under which ministry?
CorrectAns;- b) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation;-
• Recently in Year End Review 2020- Ministry of Panchayati Raj was there.
• SVAMITVA (Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas) scheme is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.About SVAMITVA
• Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas or SVAMITVA scheme is a Central Government initiative to enable an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme (100% by Union Government) implemented by Union Ministry of Panchayat Raj.
• It was launched on April 24, 2020, which is also the National Panchayat Day.
• In each state, the Revenue Department / Land Records Department, along with the State Panchayati Raj Department and the Nodal Ministry will work to carry out the objectives of the scheme
• It is aimed at “providing ‘record of rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas in villages and issuance of property cards to the property owners.”
• SVAMITVA Property cards will be provided to the landowners by the Government authorities, under this scheme
• Drone Surveying technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) will be used for demarcation of rural abadi areas.
• According to the framework, the orthorectified base maps shall be jointly owned by the Survey of India, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the state government.
• The Geographic Information System (GIS) data will also be jointly owned by Centre and State.Benefit of issuing a SVAMITVA property card
Access Credit & Benefits
• Tax Collection
• Enhances Liquidity of assets
• Developmental PlanningIncorrectAns;- b) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation;-
• Recently in Year End Review 2020- Ministry of Panchayati Raj was there.
• SVAMITVA (Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas) scheme is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.About SVAMITVA
• Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas or SVAMITVA scheme is a Central Government initiative to enable an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme (100% by Union Government) implemented by Union Ministry of Panchayat Raj.
• It was launched on April 24, 2020, which is also the National Panchayat Day.
• In each state, the Revenue Department / Land Records Department, along with the State Panchayati Raj Department and the Nodal Ministry will work to carry out the objectives of the scheme
• It is aimed at “providing ‘record of rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas in villages and issuance of property cards to the property owners.”
• SVAMITVA Property cards will be provided to the landowners by the Government authorities, under this scheme
• Drone Surveying technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) will be used for demarcation of rural abadi areas.
• According to the framework, the orthorectified base maps shall be jointly owned by the Survey of India, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the state government.
• The Geographic Information System (GIS) data will also be jointly owned by Centre and State.Benefit of issuing a SVAMITVA property card
Access Credit & Benefits
• Tax Collection
• Enhances Liquidity of assets
• Developmental Planning - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following countries border Mongolia?
1. Kazakhstan
2. Russia
3. ChinaCorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The Mongolia shares border with Russia and china only, not Kazakhastan.
• Recently Shri Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Ministers of Mongolia, Reviews Bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons and steel sectorsAbout Mongolia
• Mongolia, a nation bordered by China and Russia, is known for vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture.
• Its capital, Ulaanbaatar, centers around Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan) Square, named for the notorious founder of the 13th- and 14th-century Mongol Empire.
• Also in Ulaanbaatar are the National Museum of Mongolia, displaying historic and ethnographic artifacts, and the restored 1830 Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
• India established diplomatic relations in December 1955.
• India was the first country outside the Eastern Bloc to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia.
• Since then, there have been treaties of mutual friendship and cooperation between the two countries in 1973, 1994, 2001 and 2004.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The Mongolia shares border with Russia and china only, not Kazakhastan.
• Recently Shri Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Ministers of Mongolia, Reviews Bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons and steel sectorsAbout Mongolia
• Mongolia, a nation bordered by China and Russia, is known for vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture.
• Its capital, Ulaanbaatar, centers around Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan) Square, named for the notorious founder of the 13th- and 14th-century Mongol Empire.
• Also in Ulaanbaatar are the National Museum of Mongolia, displaying historic and ethnographic artifacts, and the restored 1830 Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
• India established diplomatic relations in December 1955.
• India was the first country outside the Eastern Bloc to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia.
• Since then, there have been treaties of mutual friendship and cooperation between the two countries in 1973, 1994, 2001 and 2004. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements about Poshan Abhiyan are correct?
1. The Poshan Maha is celebrated every year in April
2. The Poshan Abhiyaan implemenned by ministry of health and family welfare.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statemensts are incorrect.
• The Poshan Maha celebrated in September every year.
• The Poshan Abhiyaan works under Minsitry of women and child development.
• Recently in Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs, More than one lakh nutrition related activities undertaken by Nehru Yuva Kendras under POSHAN Abhiyaan.About Poshan Abhiyaan
• Poshan Abhiyaan (Ministry of Women and Child Development), also known as the National Nutrition Mission (NNM), was launched in 2018 by the Government of India with the aim of tackling the malnutrition problem prevalent in India.
• The term ‘POSHAN’ in the name of the programme stands for ‘Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition’.
• POSHAN Abhiyaan is Government of India’s flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Launched by the Prime Minister on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on 8 March, 2018 from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, the POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan directs the attention of the country towards the problem of malnutrition and address it in a mission-mode.
• The programme has specific targets for reducing stunting, anaemia, under-nutrition and low birth weight.
• According to ‘Mission 25 by 2020’, the National Nutrition Mission aims to achieve a reduction in stunting from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
• The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated during the month of September 2020.
• Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyaan.
• The theme for National Nutrition Week 2020 is ‘Eat Right, Bite by Bite’.Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan the four point strategy/pillars of the mission
• Inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery
• Use of technology (ICT) for real time growth monitoring and tracking of women and children
• Intensified health and nutrition services for the first 1000 days
• Jan AndolanBenefits of Poshan Abhiyaan
• Poshan Abhiyaan, the world’s largest nutrition programme, expected to benefit 10 crore people
• It aims to reduce aims to reduce stunting, underweight, and low birth weight, each by 2% per year; and anaemia among young children, adolescents and women each by 3% per year until 2022.Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan
• Information and communications technology-enabled real time monitoring (ICT-RTM) has been rolled out in POSHAN Abhiyaan districts.
• This could be ineffective due to the limited capacities of Anganwadi workers (Aws) to handle smartphones owing to their lack of technological literacy.
• Technical issues like slow servers and data deletion problems, resulting in irregular and improper recording of growth data of children.
• AWs are the fulcrum of POSHAN Abhiyaan and render vital services to mothers and children in villages.
• Nearly 40% of AWs had to use their personal money to run the AWCs, 35% of them complained of delayed payments.
• This makes AWs demotivated and demoralized.
About POSHAN Maah
• Month of September 2018 was celebrated as Rashtriya POSHAN Maah.
• The activities in POSHAN Maah focussed on Social Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC).
• The broad themes were: antenatal care, optimal breastfeeding (early and exclusive), complementary feeding, anaemia, growth monitoring, girls’ – education, diet, right age of marriage, hygiene and sanitation, eating healthy – food fortification.
• POSHAN Maah has given a major impetus to the Abhiyaan.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statemensts are incorrect.
• The Poshan Maha celebrated in September every year.
• The Poshan Abhiyaan works under Minsitry of women and child development.
• Recently in Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs, More than one lakh nutrition related activities undertaken by Nehru Yuva Kendras under POSHAN Abhiyaan.About Poshan Abhiyaan
• Poshan Abhiyaan (Ministry of Women and Child Development), also known as the National Nutrition Mission (NNM), was launched in 2018 by the Government of India with the aim of tackling the malnutrition problem prevalent in India.
• The term ‘POSHAN’ in the name of the programme stands for ‘Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition’.
• POSHAN Abhiyaan is Government of India’s flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Launched by the Prime Minister on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on 8 March, 2018 from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, the POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan directs the attention of the country towards the problem of malnutrition and address it in a mission-mode.
• The programme has specific targets for reducing stunting, anaemia, under-nutrition and low birth weight.
• According to ‘Mission 25 by 2020’, the National Nutrition Mission aims to achieve a reduction in stunting from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
• The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated during the month of September 2020.
• Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyaan.
• The theme for National Nutrition Week 2020 is ‘Eat Right, Bite by Bite’.Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan the four point strategy/pillars of the mission
• Inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery
• Use of technology (ICT) for real time growth monitoring and tracking of women and children
• Intensified health and nutrition services for the first 1000 days
• Jan AndolanBenefits of Poshan Abhiyaan
• Poshan Abhiyaan, the world’s largest nutrition programme, expected to benefit 10 crore people
• It aims to reduce aims to reduce stunting, underweight, and low birth weight, each by 2% per year; and anaemia among young children, adolescents and women each by 3% per year until 2022.Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan
• Information and communications technology-enabled real time monitoring (ICT-RTM) has been rolled out in POSHAN Abhiyaan districts.
• This could be ineffective due to the limited capacities of Anganwadi workers (Aws) to handle smartphones owing to their lack of technological literacy.
• Technical issues like slow servers and data deletion problems, resulting in irregular and improper recording of growth data of children.
• AWs are the fulcrum of POSHAN Abhiyaan and render vital services to mothers and children in villages.
• Nearly 40% of AWs had to use their personal money to run the AWCs, 35% of them complained of delayed payments.
• This makes AWs demotivated and demoralized.
About POSHAN Maah
• Month of September 2018 was celebrated as Rashtriya POSHAN Maah.
• The activities in POSHAN Maah focussed on Social Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC).
• The broad themes were: antenatal care, optimal breastfeeding (early and exclusive), complementary feeding, anaemia, growth monitoring, girls’ – education, diet, right age of marriage, hygiene and sanitation, eating healthy – food fortification.
• POSHAN Maah has given a major impetus to the Abhiyaan. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Recently “ENVISTATS INDIA 2020 REPORT” released by which of the following ministry?
CorrectAns;- d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Explanation;-
Recently Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021.
About EnviStats India Report 2020
• National Statistical Office (NSO) released the state-wise data in the EnviStats India 2020 report.
• The report covers the biophysical aspects of the environment and those aspects of the socio-economic system that directly influence and interact with the environment.
• The average number of heat wave days has increased by 82.6% year-on-year to 157 in 2019 with the highest number recorded in Rajasthan followed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• The deaths due to acute respiratory infection in 2018 were 3,740, this was the highest in six years, the highest number of deaths were reported in West Bengal.
• In 2018, the particulate matter of size less than or equal to 10 µm was the highest in Delhi followed by Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
• The tube well and hand pump were the primary source of drinking water in rural India with a share of 53.8%.
• On the other hand, piped water, public tap, standpipe were the primary source in urban areas with a share of 65%.
• Andhra Pradesh had the highest number of slum population followed by Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
• Delhi had the highest number of registered motor vehicles in the country followed by Bengaluru.IncorrectAns;- d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
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Recently Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021.
About EnviStats India Report 2020
• National Statistical Office (NSO) released the state-wise data in the EnviStats India 2020 report.
• The report covers the biophysical aspects of the environment and those aspects of the socio-economic system that directly influence and interact with the environment.
• The average number of heat wave days has increased by 82.6% year-on-year to 157 in 2019 with the highest number recorded in Rajasthan followed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• The deaths due to acute respiratory infection in 2018 were 3,740, this was the highest in six years, the highest number of deaths were reported in West Bengal.
• In 2018, the particulate matter of size less than or equal to 10 µm was the highest in Delhi followed by Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
• The tube well and hand pump were the primary source of drinking water in rural India with a share of 53.8%.
• On the other hand, piped water, public tap, standpipe were the primary source in urban areas with a share of 65%.
• Andhra Pradesh had the highest number of slum population followed by Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
• Delhi had the highest number of registered motor vehicles in the country followed by Bengaluru.
