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10 PM Quiz: August 14, 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Arihant – Nuclear-powered Submarine
- Sarthak – Offshore Patrol Vessel
- Airavat – Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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All of the above are correctly matched.
INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The 6,000 tonne vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Recently an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched today and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. It has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
INS Airavat is a Shardul-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata. Primarily designed for amphibious assault operations, Airavat’s missions also include humanitarian assistance & disaster relief (HADR) during natural disasters, including tsunamis, cyclones and earthquakes.
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All of the above are correctly matched.
INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The 6,000 tonne vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Recently an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched today and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. It has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
INS Airavat is a Shardul-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata. Primarily designed for amphibious assault operations, Airavat’s missions also include humanitarian assistance & disaster relief (HADR) during natural disasters, including tsunamis, cyclones and earthquakes.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative:
- It is an initiative of the International Energy Agency.
- It aims to build a global ecosystem of interconnected renewable energy resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. OSOWOG is India’s initiative. ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) was first put out by Indian Prime Minister in October 2018 while addressing the inaugural function of the 2nd Global RE-Invest meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
The vision behind the OSOWOG is “The Sun Never Sets”.
Statement 2 is correct. OSOWOG is India’s initiative to build a global ecosystem of interconnected renewable energy resources. The blueprint for the OSOWOG will be developed under the World Bank’s technical assistance programme.
OSOWOG is planned to be completed in three phases. The first phase will entail interconnectivity within the Asian continent; the second phase will add Africa and the third phase will globalise the whole project.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. OSOWOG is India’s initiative. ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) was first put out by Indian Prime Minister in October 2018 while addressing the inaugural function of the 2nd Global RE-Invest meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
The vision behind the OSOWOG is “The Sun Never Sets”.
Statement 2 is correct. OSOWOG is India’s initiative to build a global ecosystem of interconnected renewable energy resources. The blueprint for the OSOWOG will be developed under the World Bank’s technical assistance programme.
OSOWOG is planned to be completed in three phases. The first phase will entail interconnectivity within the Asian continent; the second phase will add Africa and the third phase will globalise the whole project.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the AMRUT Scheme:
- The scheme aims to ensure basic civic amenities in select urban and rural clusters.
- Odisha has topped among all states in effective implementation of AMRUT scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched with an aim of providing basic civic amenities like water supply, sewerage, urban transport, parks as to improve the quality of life for all especially the poor and the disadvantaged.
The Mission covers covering 500 cities that include all cities and towns with a population of over one lakh with notified Municipalities.
Statement 2 is correct. According to the ranking of the states released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Odisha has topped the list in effective implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme by securing 85.67 per cent of marks. Chandigarh and Telangana have secured second and third positions with 75.08 and 74.04 per cent respectively.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched with an aim of providing basic civic amenities like water supply, sewerage, urban transport, parks as to improve the quality of life for all especially the poor and the disadvantaged.
The Mission covers covering 500 cities that include all cities and towns with a population of over one lakh with notified Municipalities.
Statement 2 is correct. According to the ranking of the states released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Odisha has topped the list in effective implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme by securing 85.67 per cent of marks. Chandigarh and Telangana have secured second and third positions with 75.08 and 74.04 per cent respectively.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding India-Maldives relations:
- Indian armed force’s Operation Cactus averted the 1988 coup attempt in Maldives.
- By the Maritime Boundary Treaty of 1976, Maldives recognized Minicoy Islands as an integral part of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The 1988 Maldives coup attempt was orchestrated by a group of Maldivians led by businessman Abdullah Luthufi and assisted by armed mercenaries of a Tamil secessionist organisation from Sri Lanka, the People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), to overthrow the government in the island republic of Maldives.
The attempt was foiled with the help of Indian Armed Forces Operation Cactus.
Statement 2 is correct. India’s relationship with the Maldives is free of any politically contentious issues. The one-time claim of Maldives to Minicoy Island was resolved by the Maritime Boundary Treaty of 1976 between the two countries, whereby Maldives has recognized Minicoy as an integral part of India.
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Statement 1 is correct. The 1988 Maldives coup attempt was orchestrated by a group of Maldivians led by businessman Abdullah Luthufi and assisted by armed mercenaries of a Tamil secessionist organisation from Sri Lanka, the People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), to overthrow the government in the island republic of Maldives.
The attempt was foiled with the help of Indian Armed Forces Operation Cactus.
Statement 2 is correct. India’s relationship with the Maldives is free of any politically contentious issues. The one-time claim of Maldives to Minicoy Island was resolved by the Maritime Boundary Treaty of 1976 between the two countries, whereby Maldives has recognized Minicoy as an integral part of India.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Tonga – South Atlantic Ocean
- Villingili Island – Indian Ocean
- Palm Islands – United Arab Emirates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Option 1 is incorrectly matched. Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest.
Option 2 is correctly matched. Villingili is an island of Addu Atoll in Maldives. India has announced a USD 500 million-package to the Maldives for the connectivity project in the island nation to connect Male with three neighbouring islands- Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi.
Option 3 is correctly matched. Palm Islands are three artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Option 1 is incorrectly matched. Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest.
Option 2 is correctly matched. Villingili is an island of Addu Atoll in Maldives. India has announced a USD 500 million-package to the Maldives for the connectivity project in the island nation to connect Male with three neighbouring islands- Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi.
Option 3 is correctly matched. Palm Islands are three artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the international efforts to eliminate Child Labour:
- All member countries of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) have ratified the ILO Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.
- UN General Assembly has declared 2021 as the Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. All 187 countries that are members of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) have ratified ILO Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour to protect children from the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, prostitution and trafficking.
The Pacific island nation Tonga deposited its ratification instruments with the ILO recently, becoming the final country to do so.
Ending child labour has been one of the main goals of the ILO, which was founded in 1919. The UN agency estimates that 152 million children worldwide are affected, with 73 million in hazardous work.
Statement 2 is correct. The UN General Assembly has urged the international community to step up efforts to eradicate forced labour and child labour, and declared 2021 as the Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
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Statement 1 is correct. All 187 countries that are members of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) have ratified ILO Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour to protect children from the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, prostitution and trafficking.
The Pacific island nation Tonga deposited its ratification instruments with the ILO recently, becoming the final country to do so.
Ending child labour has been one of the main goals of the ILO, which was founded in 1919. The UN agency estimates that 152 million children worldwide are affected, with 73 million in hazardous work.
Statement 2 is correct. The UN General Assembly has urged the international community to step up efforts to eradicate forced labour and child labour, and declared 2021 as the Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Faceless Assessment & Faceless Appeal on Taxation:
- The Income tax assessment appeals are to be randomly allotted to officers across the country.
- Cases relating to Serious Frauds, Benami Cases and International Taxation are not to be covered under the Faceless Assessment & Faceless Appeal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Both statements are correct.
Along with the launch of ‘Transparent Taxation — Honoring the Honest’ platform, Government also unveiled faceless appeal and expanded the scope of faceless assessment, eliminating physical interface between taxpayers and tax authority.
It does away with territorial jurisdiction and substitute’s individual discretion with team-based assessment, thereby bringing in transparency.
The exceptions are: Serious Frauds, Major Tax Evasion, International Tax, Black Money and Benami Property.
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Both statements are correct.
Along with the launch of ‘Transparent Taxation — Honoring the Honest’ platform, Government also unveiled faceless appeal and expanded the scope of faceless assessment, eliminating physical interface between taxpayers and tax authority.
It does away with territorial jurisdiction and substitute’s individual discretion with team-based assessment, thereby bringing in transparency.
The exceptions are: Serious Frauds, Major Tax Evasion, International Tax, Black Money and Benami Property.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following disease has the highest average Case fatality Rate?
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The case-fatality rate is the proportion of persons with a particular condition (cases) who die from that condition.
The overall case-fatality rate of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection is around 35%.
Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks.
The case-fatality ratio of SARS is estimated to range from 0% to more than 50% depending on the age group affected, with an overall CFR estimate of approximately 15%. A global case-fatality ratio of 11% was recorded at the end of the outbreak (2003).
COVID-19 fatality rate has been hovering significantly below 5% globally. India’s CFR has been reported to be around 2%.
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The case-fatality rate is the proportion of persons with a particular condition (cases) who die from that condition.
The overall case-fatality rate of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection is around 35%.
Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks.
The case-fatality ratio of SARS is estimated to range from 0% to more than 50% depending on the age group affected, with an overall CFR estimate of approximately 15%. A global case-fatality ratio of 11% was recorded at the end of the outbreak (2003).
COVID-19 fatality rate has been hovering significantly below 5% globally. India’s CFR has been reported to be around 2%.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Sixth Schedule:
- The Governor may, by public notification increase or diminish the area of any autonomous district.
- Any amendment to the schedule requires the parliamentary majority as stated under the article 368 of the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The Governor may, by public notification create a new autonomous district, increase the area of any autonomous district, diminish the area of any autonomous district, unite two or more autonomous districts or parts thereof so as to form one autonomous district.
Provided that no order shall be made by the Governor except after consideration of the report of a Commission to inquire into and report on the administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament may from time to time by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions of the Sixth Schedule. No such law is deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of article 368, therefore does not require the two-thirds majority of houses in Parliament.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Governor may, by public notification create a new autonomous district, increase the area of any autonomous district, diminish the area of any autonomous district, unite two or more autonomous districts or parts thereof so as to form one autonomous district.
Provided that no order shall be made by the Governor except after consideration of the report of a Commission to inquire into and report on the administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament may from time to time by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions of the Sixth Schedule. No such law is deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of article 368, therefore does not require the two-thirds majority of houses in Parliament.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhat was the mandate of the J. Satyanarayana Committee?
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J.Satyanarayana, Former Chairman, UIDAI later chaired the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) Committee.
The National Digital Health Blueprint was prepared by a Health Ministry panel headed by J. Satyanarayana with an objective to create a framework for the national health stack proposed in 2018 by the NITI Aayog. The final report was submitted in October 2019 to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
National Health Stack (NHS) by NITI Aayog has defined clear timelines, targets and the resources required for this digital convergence of healthcare programmes in India. NDHB aims to help in providing a common platform for integration of existing applications in health domain and data which has existed in silos, either in public health facilities, or, in private healthcare facilities, in India.
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J.Satyanarayana, Former Chairman, UIDAI later chaired the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) Committee.
The National Digital Health Blueprint was prepared by a Health Ministry panel headed by J. Satyanarayana with an objective to create a framework for the national health stack proposed in 2018 by the NITI Aayog. The final report was submitted in October 2019 to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
National Health Stack (NHS) by NITI Aayog has defined clear timelines, targets and the resources required for this digital convergence of healthcare programmes in India. NDHB aims to help in providing a common platform for integration of existing applications in health domain and data which has existed in silos, either in public health facilities, or, in private healthcare facilities, in India.
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