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10 PM Quiz: December 21
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Zika Virus”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Zika Virus is vector borne diseases spread by Aedes egypti mosquito.
- Infections in pregnant women can cause children to be born with brain deficiencies.
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Statement 1 is correct. Zika Virus is vector borne diseases spread by Aedes egypti mosquito.
Statement 2 is correct. Infections in pregnant women can cause children to be born with brain deficiencies microcephaly) and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Microcephaly is condition where a baby’s head is much smaller than expected.
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Statement 1 is correct. Zika Virus is vector borne diseases spread by Aedes egypti mosquito.
Statement 2 is correct. Infections in pregnant women can cause children to be born with brain deficiencies microcephaly) and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Microcephaly is condition where a baby’s head is much smaller than expected.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following state in India has become the first state to operationalise a law that make social audit of government programmes and schemes a part of government practice?
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With the launch of ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’, Meghalaya has become the first state in India to operationalise a law that makes social audit of government programmes and schemes a part of government practice.
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With the launch of ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’, Meghalaya has become the first state in India to operationalise a law that makes social audit of government programmes and schemes a part of government practice.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Losar festival”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Losar festival marks the beginning of New Year in North east region.
- Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places as a part of celebration of this festival
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Losar festival marks the beginning of New Year in Ladakh and Tibet region and falls in December. Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’.
Statement 2 is correct. Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places as a part of celebration of this festival.It is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh. Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offering before their deities in the domestic shrines or in the Gompas.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Losar festival marks the beginning of New Year in Ladakh and Tibet region and falls in December. Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’.
Statement 2 is correct. Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places as a part of celebration of this festival.It is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh. Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offering before their deities in the domestic shrines or in the Gompas.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Startup India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Startup India is a Government of India flagship initiative to build Startups specifically in food processing industry.
- Scheme provides for self certification under some environmental and labor laws.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Startup India is a Government of India flagship initiative to build Startups and nurture innovation. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The scheme provides self certification and compliance under 9 environmental & labour laws. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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Startup India is a Government of India flagship initiative to build Startups and nurture innovation. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The scheme provides self certification and compliance under 9 environmental & labour laws. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), consider the following statements:
- It increases the amenity value of cities by developing greenery
- It is dependent on public private partnership model(PPP) model.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks). Thus statement 1 is correct.
The scheme is dependent on public private partnership model(PPP) model. If required, various other schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission, Housing for All 2022, along with the local state schemes like that related to water supply and sewerage and other infrastructure related schemes can be linked to AMRUT. Thus statement 1 is correct.
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The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks). Thus statement 1 is correct.
The scheme is dependent on public private partnership model(PPP) model. If required, various other schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission, Housing for All 2022, along with the local state schemes like that related to water supply and sewerage and other infrastructure related schemes can be linked to AMRUT. Thus statement 1 is correct.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India (DARPAN), consider the following statements:
- It is administered under Ministry of Rural Development.
- It comes with the aim of financial inclusion.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
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The Minister of Communications launched DARPAN – “Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” Project. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
43,171 Branch Post Offices have migrated under the “DARPAN”projectwith the aim of financial inclusion to rural population and it is targeted to complete the project by March, 2018. Thus statement 1 is correct.
“Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” Project aims to improve the quality of service, add value to services and achieve “financial inclusion” of un-banked rural population.
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The Minister of Communications launched DARPAN – “Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” Project. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
43,171 Branch Post Offices have migrated under the “DARPAN”projectwith the aim of financial inclusion to rural population and it is targeted to complete the project by March, 2018. Thus statement 1 is correct.
“Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” Project aims to improve the quality of service, add value to services and achieve “financial inclusion” of un-banked rural population.
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