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10 PM Quiz: August 10, 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund:
- The fund will support short term debt financing to small and marginal farmers.
- It aims to invest in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, banks and financial institutions will provide one lakh crore in loans to cooperative societies, farmer producer companies, self-help groups, entrepreneurs, startups and infrastructure providers. The objective is to provide medium to long-term debt financing for setting up of post-harvest infrastructure and community assets for marketing of farm produce.
Statement 2 is correct. The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years). Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, banks and financial institutions will provide one lakh crore in loans to cooperative societies, farmer producer companies, self-help groups, entrepreneurs, startups and infrastructure providers. The objective is to provide medium to long-term debt financing for setting up of post-harvest infrastructure and community assets for marketing of farm produce.
Statement 2 is correct. The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
The duration of the scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years). Under the scheme, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum and credit guarantee coverage under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme for loans up to Rs. 2 Crore.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanism (SMAM):
- It is being implemented in all the states to promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area.
- The scheme promotes establishment of ‘Custom Hiring Centres’ to offset the adverse economies of scale arising due to small landholding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
India accounts for 2.4% of the world’s geographical area and 4% of its water resources, but has to support 17% of the world’s human population and 15% of the livestock. To increase productivity, timely and precise field work is necessary. To make it possible, agricultural machines take an important role.
Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is being implemented in all the states, to promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2kW/ha.
The Mission objectives are as follows:
-Increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is low;
-Promoting ‘Custom Hiring Centres’ to offset the adverse economies of scale arising due to small landholding and high cost of individual ownership;
-Creating hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipments;
-Creating awareness among stakeholders through demonstration and capacity building activities;
-Ensuring performance testing and certification at designated testing centers located all over the Country.
About 80% of the land holdings in India are operated by small and marginal farmers. These farmers cannot invest in costly farm machinery and depend on hiring of implements to carryout agricultural operations in their fields.
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Both statements are correct.
India accounts for 2.4% of the world’s geographical area and 4% of its water resources, but has to support 17% of the world’s human population and 15% of the livestock. To increase productivity, timely and precise field work is necessary. To make it possible, agricultural machines take an important role.
Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is being implemented in all the states, to promote the usage of farm mechanization and increase the ratio of farm power to cultivable unit area up to 2kW/ha.
The Mission objectives are as follows:
-Increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is low;
-Promoting ‘Custom Hiring Centres’ to offset the adverse economies of scale arising due to small landholding and high cost of individual ownership;
-Creating hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipments;
-Creating awareness among stakeholders through demonstration and capacity building activities;
-Ensuring performance testing and certification at designated testing centers located all over the Country.
About 80% of the land holdings in India are operated by small and marginal farmers. These farmers cannot invest in costly farm machinery and depend on hiring of implements to carryout agricultural operations in their fields.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G):
- It is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Open Defecation Free Plus certification for SBM-G includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
In rural areas Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen is being the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) till 2024-25 will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).
ODF plus as an area where along with regular availability and usage of toilets, management of solid and liquid waste, cleanliness of water resources, maintenance of public and household toilets and awareness on personal hygiene are at their highest.
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Both statements are correct.
In rural areas Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen is being the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) till 2024-25 will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).
ODF plus as an area where along with regular availability and usage of toilets, management of solid and liquid waste, cleanliness of water resources, maintenance of public and household toilets and awareness on personal hygiene are at their highest.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Little Boy’ and ‘Fat Man’ are code names for which of the following missions?
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Little Boy and Fat Man are the only two nuclear weapons ever used in warfare.
Little Boy was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, it was the first nuclear weapon used in a war. ‘Fat Man’ was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
Operation Gibraltar, 1965 was the codename given to the strategy of Pakistan to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir, and instigate the locals in starting a rebellion against India.
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Little Boy and Fat Man are the only two nuclear weapons ever used in warfare.
Little Boy was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, it was the first nuclear weapon used in a war. ‘Fat Man’ was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
Operation Gibraltar, 1965 was the codename given to the strategy of Pakistan to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir, and instigate the locals in starting a rebellion against India.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement:
- C. Rajagopalachari supported and actively campaigned for spread of Quit India Movement in South India.
- Aruna Asaf Ali and Jayaprakash Narayan were active participants in the movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. On 14 July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement.
The Resolution, generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution, was to be approved by the All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay in August. C. Rajgopalachari, quit the Congress over this decision, and so did some local and regional level organizers.
Statement 2 is correct. On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and ratified the ‘Quit India’ resolution. Gandhi called for ‘Do or Die’. The next day, on 9 August 1942, Gandhi, members of the Congress Working Committee and other Congress leaders were arrested by the British Government under the Defence of India Rules.
The leadership of the movement went into hands of net generation leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali, Jayprakash Narayan, Usha Mehta, RamManohar Lohia, Biju Patnaik etc.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. On 14 July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement.
The Resolution, generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution, was to be approved by the All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay in August. C. Rajgopalachari, quit the Congress over this decision, and so did some local and regional level organizers.
Statement 2 is correct. On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and ratified the ‘Quit India’ resolution. Gandhi called for ‘Do or Die’. The next day, on 9 August 1942, Gandhi, members of the Congress Working Committee and other Congress leaders were arrested by the British Government under the Defence of India Rules.
The leadership of the movement went into hands of net generation leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali, Jayprakash Narayan, Usha Mehta, RamManohar Lohia, Biju Patnaik etc.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWho among the following has released the EnviStats India 2020 report?
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EnviStats – India 2020 has been released by the National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
The report contains statistical information about the condition of the environment – climate, water and wetlands, geology and geography, soil and land, forests and biodiversity, and air and water quality. It also provides data about the availability and use of minerals, energy, land, crops, livestock and water as well as air and water pollution and solid waste management.
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EnviStats – India 2020 has been released by the National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
The report contains statistical information about the condition of the environment – climate, water and wetlands, geology and geography, soil and land, forests and biodiversity, and air and water quality. It also provides data about the availability and use of minerals, energy, land, crops, livestock and water as well as air and water pollution and solid waste management.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following weapon system(s) have been barred from import in India beyond December 2020?
- Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft
- Light Combat Helicopters
- Ship-borne Cruise Missiles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) has prepared a list of 101 items for which there would be an embargo on the import beyond the timeline. The embargo on imports is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020 to 2024.
Option 1 is incorrect. Fifth Gen Fighter Aircraft has not been listed in the import embargo list put out by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Option 2 and 3 are correct. The list of 101 embargoed items comprises of not just simple parts but also some high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircrafts, light combat helicopters (LCHs), Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (Land variant), Shipborne Cruise Missiles etc.
The light combat helicopters (LCHs), Shipborne Cruise Missiles and other 67 weapon systems have indicative import embargo date of December 2020.
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Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) has prepared a list of 101 items for which there would be an embargo on the import beyond the timeline. The embargo on imports is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020 to 2024.
Option 1 is incorrect. Fifth Gen Fighter Aircraft has not been listed in the import embargo list put out by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Option 2 and 3 are correct. The list of 101 embargoed items comprises of not just simple parts but also some high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircrafts, light combat helicopters (LCHs), Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (Land variant), Shipborne Cruise Missiles etc.
The light combat helicopters (LCHs), Shipborne Cruise Missiles and other 67 weapon systems have indicative import embargo date of December 2020.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are correct statement(s) regarding the Indus Water Treaty?
- The waters of the Eastern Rivers, Sutlej, Beas and Jhelum, are available for the unrestricted use of India.
- It provides for the formation of Indus Water Commission with members from India and Pakistan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, ‘Eastern Rivers’ means The Sutlej, The Beas and The Ravi taken together and ‘Western Rivers’ means The Indus, The Jhelum and The Chenab taken together.
All the waters of the Eastern Rivers shall be available for the unrestricted use of India, except as otherwise expressly provided in the treaty.
Pakistan shall receive for unrestricted use all those waters of the Western Rivers which India is under obligation to let flow except for domestic, non-consumptive uses, also for agricultural use, generation of hydro-electric power with limitations provided in annexures to the treaty.
Statement 2 is correct. As per the treaty, India and Pakistan shall each create a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters and the two Commissioners shall together form the Permanent Indus Commission.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, ‘Eastern Rivers’ means The Sutlej, The Beas and The Ravi taken together and ‘Western Rivers’ means The Indus, The Jhelum and The Chenab taken together.
All the waters of the Eastern Rivers shall be available for the unrestricted use of India, except as otherwise expressly provided in the treaty.
Pakistan shall receive for unrestricted use all those waters of the Western Rivers which India is under obligation to let flow except for domestic, non-consumptive uses, also for agricultural use, generation of hydro-electric power with limitations provided in annexures to the treaty.
Statement 2 is correct. As per the treaty, India and Pakistan shall each create a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters and the two Commissioners shall together form the Permanent Indus Commission.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Ratle Hydroelectric Plant – Chenab River
- Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Plant – Jhelum River
- Baglihar Hydroelectric Plant – Ravi River
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Option1 is correctly matched. The Ratle Hydroelectric Plant is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station currently under construction on the Chenab River, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Option 2 is incorrectly matched. Dul Hasti is a 390 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India built by NHPC. The power plant is a run-of-the-river type on Chandra River, a tributary of Chenab River,
Option 3 is incorrectly matched. Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan often accuses India of violation of Indus Water Treaty regarding construction of these power plants. India does have the right to build power plants on ‘western rivers’ under IWT provide it does not impede the water flow to Pakistan.
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Option1 is correctly matched. The Ratle Hydroelectric Plant is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station currently under construction on the Chenab River, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Option 2 is incorrectly matched. Dul Hasti is a 390 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India built by NHPC. The power plant is a run-of-the-river type on Chandra River, a tributary of Chenab River,
Option 3 is incorrectly matched. Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan often accuses India of violation of Indus Water Treaty regarding construction of these power plants. India does have the right to build power plants on ‘western rivers’ under IWT provide it does not impede the water flow to Pakistan.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhat is ‘Loya Jirga’, that was in news recently?
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A Loya Jirga, or “grand council” in Pashto, is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities in Afghanistan.
Loya Jirga is a centuries-old institution that has been convened at times of national crisis or to settle national issues. Historically, it has been used to approve a new constitution, declare war, choose a new king, or to make sweeping social or political reforms.
It is considered the “highest expression” of the Afghan people, but its decisions are not legally binding and any verdict it hands out must be approved by the Afghan parliament and the President.
As Afghanistan recently convened a ‘Loya Jirga’ to decide on freeing about 400 Taliban fighters convicted for ‘serious crimes’ including murder and abductions.
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A Loya Jirga, or “grand council” in Pashto, is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities in Afghanistan.
Loya Jirga is a centuries-old institution that has been convened at times of national crisis or to settle national issues. Historically, it has been used to approve a new constitution, declare war, choose a new king, or to make sweeping social or political reforms.
It is considered the “highest expression” of the Afghan people, but its decisions are not legally binding and any verdict it hands out must be approved by the Afghan parliament and the President.
As Afghanistan recently convened a ‘Loya Jirga’ to decide on freeing about 400 Taliban fighters convicted for ‘serious crimes’ including murder and abductions.
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