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10 PM Quiz: April 13, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements on Bank Board Bureau
- It aims to improve the governance of Public Sector Banks.
- It was set up on the recommendations of Nachiket mor committee.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
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Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is an autonomous body of the Government of India tasked to improve the governance of Public Sector Banks, recommend selection of chiefs of government owned banks and financial institutions and to help banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans. In February 2016, the Modi government approved the proposal for setting up BBB and it started functioning from April 2016.] The BBB works as step towards governance reforms in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as recommended by P.J. Nayak Committee.
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Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is an autonomous body of the Government of India tasked to improve the governance of Public Sector Banks, recommend selection of chiefs of government owned banks and financial institutions and to help banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans. In February 2016, the Modi government approved the proposal for setting up BBB and it started functioning from April 2016.] The BBB works as step towards governance reforms in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as recommended by P.J. Nayak Committee.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are included in core industries in index of Industrial production?
- Cement
- Fertilizers
- Textiles
- Crude oil
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The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing. The all India IIP is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period. It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) six weeks after the reference month ends. The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). These are Electricity, steel, refinery products, crude oil, coal, cement, natural gas and fertilizers. Thus, option a is correct.
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The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing. The all India IIP is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period. It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) six weeks after the reference month ends. The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). These are Electricity, steel, refinery products, crude oil, coal, cement, natural gas and fertilizers. Thus, option a is correct.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to NAVIC, India’s own Navigation system:
1) With seven satellites, the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) will broadcast its signals only to India.
2) All seven IRNSS satellites will be at a height of about 36,000 km, orbiting in stationary orbit.
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IRNSS ( NAVIC ) system consists of only 7 satellites and it is designed to provide position information in the Indian region and 1500 km around the Indian mainland.
Three of the seven satellites are located in geostationary orbit (GEO) at 32.5° East, 83° East, and 131.5° East longitude, approximately 36,000 km (22,000 mi) above earth surface. Remaining four satellites are in inclined geosynchronous orbit.
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IRNSS ( NAVIC ) system consists of only 7 satellites and it is designed to provide position information in the Indian region and 1500 km around the Indian mainland.
Three of the seven satellites are located in geostationary orbit (GEO) at 32.5° East, 83° East, and 131.5° East longitude, approximately 36,000 km (22,000 mi) above earth surface. Remaining four satellites are in inclined geosynchronous orbit.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Gram Sabha:
1) Gram Sabha comprises of all the Adult male members only above 18 years of age who are registered in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat.
2) It Meets twice a year and exercise functions as state legislature determines.
3)In a nutshell Gram sabha can be considered as a village assembly of registered voters within panchayat area to discuss their social and other regional issues .
Select the correct codes for the statements given above
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Gram Sabha
- Adult people (above 18 years) register in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat.
- Meets twice a year (April 13 & Oct 3) & exercise functions as state legislature determines
- In other words, Gram sabha is village assembly of registered voters within panchayat area to discuss issues related to their areas
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Gram Sabha
- Adult people (above 18 years) register in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat.
- Meets twice a year (April 13 & Oct 3) & exercise functions as state legislature determines
- In other words, Gram sabha is village assembly of registered voters within panchayat area to discuss issues related to their areas
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsSamrasta diwas is celebrated in order to give respect to which Indian leader:
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The 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar was celebrated as Rashtriya Samrasta Diwas in all the Government offices in the State Capital, Dehradun. Different programmes were held to mark the day. Ambedkar was remembered as the speakers dwelt at length on Ambedkar’s constructive thoughts and ideas.
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The 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar was celebrated as Rashtriya Samrasta Diwas in all the Government offices in the State Capital, Dehradun. Different programmes were held to mark the day. Ambedkar was remembered as the speakers dwelt at length on Ambedkar’s constructive thoughts and ideas.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Gram Swaraj Abhiyan :
1) The objective of the ‘Abhiyan’ is to promote social harmony, reach out to poor rural households, obtain feedback on on going programmes, enrol in new initiatives.
2) It also focuses on doubling farmers’ income, enhance livelihood opportunities and re-emphasise national priorities such as cleanliness and strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions.
3) It will be celebrated by central government from 14 April to 5 May.
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“Gram Swaraj Abhiyan” will be organised from 14th April to 05th May, 2018. This campaign will be undertaken under the name of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Gaon, Sabka Vikas”, is to promote social harmony, spread awareness about pro-poor initiatives of government, reach out to poor households to enroll them as also to obtain their feedback on various welfare programmes.
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“Gram Swaraj Abhiyan” will be organised from 14th April to 05th May, 2018. This campaign will be undertaken under the name of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Gaon, Sabka Vikas”, is to promote social harmony, spread awareness about pro-poor initiatives of government, reach out to poor households to enroll them as also to obtain their feedback on various welfare programmes.
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