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10 PM Quiz: April 14, 2020
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- Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following state has set up six theme-based “microsites” in the official website to promote destination and tourism products?
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Kerala Tourism has geared up for the post-COVID-19 era by coming up with six theme-based microsites in the official website to promote destination and tourism products and get an upper hand in the virtual marketing among brands. Yoga, Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art indigenous to the State, Temples of Kerala, Judaism in Kerala and Discovering Malabar are the other new microsites that have been featured. The move to infuse content into the website and give a refreshing look is part of the long-term strategy to overcome the impact of COVID-19 that has taken a heavy toll on the travel and tourism industry facing job cuts and low margins.
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Kerala Tourism has geared up for the post-COVID-19 era by coming up with six theme-based microsites in the official website to promote destination and tourism products and get an upper hand in the virtual marketing among brands. Yoga, Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art indigenous to the State, Temples of Kerala, Judaism in Kerala and Discovering Malabar are the other new microsites that have been featured. The move to infuse content into the website and give a refreshing look is part of the long-term strategy to overcome the impact of COVID-19 that has taken a heavy toll on the travel and tourism industry facing job cuts and low margins.
- Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are NOT Iconic Tourism Sites of Ministry of Tourism?
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Qutub Minar
- Charminar
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Amarnath Temple
Choose the correct code from below given options:
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The Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourism Sites namely Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Ajanta & Ellora (Maharashtra), Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort & Qutub Minar (Delhi), Colva (Goa), Amer Fort (Rajasthan), Somnath & Dholavira (Gujarat), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Kaziranga (Assam), Kumarakom (Kerala) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bihar). The Ministry shall be developing the above sites in collaboration with the Central Ministries, State Governments and Local Bodies, in a holistic manner, with focus on issues concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience for the tourists at the site, skill development, and involvement of local community, promotion & branding and by bringing private investment.
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The Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourism Sites namely Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Ajanta & Ellora (Maharashtra), Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort & Qutub Minar (Delhi), Colva (Goa), Amer Fort (Rajasthan), Somnath & Dholavira (Gujarat), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Kaziranga (Assam), Kumarakom (Kerala) and Mahabodhi Temple (Bihar). The Ministry shall be developing the above sites in collaboration with the Central Ministries, State Governments and Local Bodies, in a holistic manner, with focus on issues concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience for the tourists at the site, skill development, and involvement of local community, promotion & branding and by bringing private investment.
- Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 points“Cyclone Harold” is recently in news, is originated in which of the following ocean?
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Tropical Cyclone Harold lashed the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, ripping off roofs and downing telecommunications, before moving towards Fiji and Tonga. The powerful cyclone made landfall on Monday in Sana province, an island north of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, with winds as high as 235 kilometres an hour. Aerial videos showed buildings with missing roofs, with some flattened to the ground from the impact of the cyclone. The weather system weaken slightly as it moved towards Fiji but still brought high winds and flooding before moving towards Tonga.
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Tropical Cyclone Harold lashed the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, ripping off roofs and downing telecommunications, before moving towards Fiji and Tonga. The powerful cyclone made landfall on Monday in Sana province, an island north of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, with winds as high as 235 kilometres an hour. Aerial videos showed buildings with missing roofs, with some flattened to the ground from the impact of the cyclone. The weather system weaken slightly as it moved towards Fiji but still brought high winds and flooding before moving towards Tonga.
- Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to “Market Intervention Scheme”:
- It is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices.
- The Scheme is implemented when there is at least 20% increase in production or 20% decrease in the ruling rates over the previous normal year.
Which of the following codes below given is/are correct?
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Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices. The Scheme is implemented when there is at least 10% increase in production or 10% decrease in the ruling rates over the previous normal year. Market Intervention Scheme works in a similar fashion to Minimum Support Price based procurement mechanism for food grains, but is an adhoc mechanism. Its objective is to protect the growers of these horticultural/agricultural commodities from making distress sale in the event of bumper crop during the peak arrival period when prices fall to very low level. Thus it provides remunerative prices to the farmers in case of glut in production and fall in prices. The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing the scheme. Under MIS, funds are not allocated to the States. Instead, central share of losses as per the guidelines of MIS is released to the State Governments/UTs, for which MIS has been approved, based on specific proposals received from them. Under the Scheme, in accordance with MIS guidelines, a pre-determined quantity at a fixed Market Intervention Price (MIP) is procured by NAFED as the Central agency and the agencies designated by the state government for a fixed period or till the prices are stabilized above the MIP whichever is earlier. The area of operation is restricted to the concerned state only.
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Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices. The Scheme is implemented when there is at least 10% increase in production or 10% decrease in the ruling rates over the previous normal year. Market Intervention Scheme works in a similar fashion to Minimum Support Price based procurement mechanism for food grains, but is an adhoc mechanism. Its objective is to protect the growers of these horticultural/agricultural commodities from making distress sale in the event of bumper crop during the peak arrival period when prices fall to very low level. Thus it provides remunerative prices to the farmers in case of glut in production and fall in prices. The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing the scheme. Under MIS, funds are not allocated to the States. Instead, central share of losses as per the guidelines of MIS is released to the State Governments/UTs, for which MIS has been approved, based on specific proposals received from them. Under the Scheme, in accordance with MIS guidelines, a pre-determined quantity at a fixed Market Intervention Price (MIP) is procured by NAFED as the Central agency and the agencies designated by the state government for a fixed period or till the prices are stabilized above the MIP whichever is earlier. The area of operation is restricted to the concerned state only.
- Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following state has been launched “Consumer-Farmer (Confarm)” to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers?
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In Telangana, a unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer (Confarm) is being implemented to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers. The Confarm initiative was started in 2018 by Deccan Development Society (DDS) and Disha Collective, the two community-level organisations. Under this, consumers support a group of farmers in the beginning of a farming season with about Rs 12,500 per acre for their farming needs. In return, at the time of harvest, consumers are given products according to the value they invested leaving the middlemen out.
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In Telangana, a unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer (Confarm) is being implemented to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers. The Confarm initiative was started in 2018 by Deccan Development Society (DDS) and Disha Collective, the two community-level organisations. Under this, consumers support a group of farmers in the beginning of a farming season with about Rs 12,500 per acre for their farming needs. In return, at the time of harvest, consumers are given products according to the value they invested leaving the middlemen out.
- Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 points- Consider the following statements regarding GST Compensation;
- It is transferred by State governments to the Central government.
- Financial year 2015-16 has been taken as the base year for calculating compensation amount.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. As per provisions in Section 7 of the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 loss of revenue to the States on account of implementation of Goods and Services Tax shall be paid to states by Central government at the end of every two months during the transition period of 5 years..
Statement 2 is correct. As per Section 4 of the said Act, financial year 2015-16 has been taken as the base year for calculating compensation amount payable to States for loss of revenue during the transition period
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Statement 1 is incorrect. As per provisions in Section 7 of the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 loss of revenue to the States on account of implementation of Goods and Services Tax shall be paid to states by Central government at the end of every two months during the transition period of 5 years..
Statement 2 is correct. As per Section 4 of the said Act, financial year 2015-16 has been taken as the base year for calculating compensation amount payable to States for loss of revenue during the transition period
- Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding State Election Commission;
- The Constitution provides for a five year tenure of State election Commissioner.
- It is responsible for conducting legislative assembly elections in respective states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 243K of the constitution mentions that subject to any law by the state legislature, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine.
Statement 2 is incorrect. State legislature elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India, the State Election Commission is responsible for local body elections.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 243K of the constitution mentions that subject to any law by the state legislature, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine.
Statement 2 is incorrect. State legislature elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India, the State Election Commission is responsible for local body elections.
- Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sports Authority of India;
- It is a statutory body for regulation of sports bodies in India.
- Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports is the chairman of SAI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. It is not a statutory body but a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the resolution of the Department of Sports, MYAS, Govt. of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games in the country.
Statement 2 is correct. Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports is the ex-officio chairman of SAI governing body.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. It is not a statutory body but a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the resolution of the Department of Sports, MYAS, Govt. of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games in the country.
Statement 2 is correct. Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports is the ex-officio chairman of SAI governing body.
- Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Cess;
- It is a type of tax on tax.
- It can only be levied on direct taxes.
- The revenue earned from cess is already earmarked for particular purposes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Cess is a type of ta that is levied over and above the existing tax rates.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Cess can be imposed on both direct and indirect taxes. Education cess is levied on Income (direct) tax and GST compensation cess is levied on indirect taxes.
Statement 3 is correct. Cess is imposed for a particular purpose, like education cess, swachh bharat cess etc.
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Statement 1 is correct. Cess is a type of ta that is levied over and above the existing tax rates.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Cess can be imposed on both direct and indirect taxes. Education cess is levied on Income (direct) tax and GST compensation cess is levied on indirect taxes.
Statement 3 is correct. Cess is imposed for a particular purpose, like education cess, swachh bharat cess etc.
- Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Fund for Agricultural Development;
- It is a program under the Food & Agriculture Organization.
- The World Food Programme is a flagship initiative of IFAD.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. IFAD is not under FAO but a specialized agency of the United Nations, it was one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. It works closely with the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. IFAD is not under FAO but a specialized agency of the United Nations, it was one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. It works closely with the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
- Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Core Inflation;
- It represents the inflation excluding food and fuel sectors.
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is the measurement of core inflation in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Core inflation is the change in the costs of goods and services excluding the food and fuel sectors. They are excluded for their volatile nature.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Core inflation does not have a separate index in India, it is usually measured by excluding the volatile commodities from CPI and WPI.
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Statement 1 is correct. Core inflation is the change in the costs of goods and services excluding the food and fuel sectors. They are excluded for their volatile nature.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Core inflation does not have a separate index in India, it is usually measured by excluding the volatile commodities from CPI and WPI.
- Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Poona Pact;
- It was signed by BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi.
- The pact resulted in rejection of a separate electorate for the depressed class.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Poona Pact was the result of agreement between Gandhi & Ambedkar but it was signed by BR Ambedkar and Madan Mohan Malviya.
Statement 2 is correct. The pact rejected the Communal Award (separate electorate to depressed classes of India) and provided for reservation of seats at provincial & central legislature
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Poona Pact was the result of agreement between Gandhi & Ambedkar but it was signed by BR Ambedkar and Madan Mohan Malviya.
Statement 2 is correct. The pact rejected the Communal Award (separate electorate to depressed classes of India) and provided for reservation of seats at provincial & central legislature
- Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the utility of a GeneXpert test
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The Genexpert test is a molecular test for detecting Tuberculosis and also if the TB bacterium of the person has resistance to one of the common TB drugs, rifampicin.. Major advantages of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay are that results are available quickly and minimal technical training is required to run the test.
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The Genexpert test is a molecular test for detecting Tuberculosis and also if the TB bacterium of the person has resistance to one of the common TB drugs, rifampicin.. Major advantages of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay are that results are available quickly and minimal technical training is required to run the test.
- Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 points“Deepfake” have been in news recently, what does it relate to?;
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Deepfakes are are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness. Deepfake technology uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to manipulate pictures, motion pictures and audios
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Deepfakes are are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness. Deepfake technology uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to manipulate pictures, motion pictures and audios
- Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jnanpith Award;
- An English writer is not eligible for the Jnanpith Award.
- It is awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The award is given only to Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English. English has been included since the 49th award. Amitav Ghosh became the first English writer to win the Jnanpith Award in 2018.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It is presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their outstanding contribution towards literature.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The award is given only to Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English. English has been included since the 49th award. Amitav Ghosh became the first English writer to win the Jnanpith Award in 2018.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It is presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their outstanding contribution towards literature.
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