10 PM Quiz: December 28
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Blue Flag’, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Ministry of Tourism has launched a pilot project named ‘Blue Flag’ for beach clean-up and development.
- The programme will be funded through the ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The environment ministry has launched a pilot project named ‘Blue Flag’ for beach clean-up and development.
Statement 2 is correct. The prime objective of the project is to enhance standards of cleanliness, upkeep and basic amenities at beaches. Under the project, each state or union territory has been asked to nominate a beach which will be funded through the ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The environment ministry has launched a pilot project named ‘Blue Flag’ for beach clean-up and development.
Statement 2 is correct. The prime objective of the project is to enhance standards of cleanliness, upkeep and basic amenities at beaches. Under the project, each state or union territory has been asked to nominate a beach which will be funded through the ongoing Integrated Coastal Management Programme.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Juveniles Justice Act, 2015”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It establishes a statutory status for the Child Adoption Resources Authority (CARA).
- It provides for sponsorship and foster care for children.
- Mandatory registration of all institutions engaged in providing child care is required according to the Act
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Statement 1 is correct. It establishes a statutory status for the Child Adoption Resources Authority (CARA). It also proposes several rehabilitation and social integration measures for institutional and non-institutional children. It provides for sponsorship and foster care as completely new measures.
Statement 2 is correct. It establishes a statutory status for the Child Adoption Resources Authority (CARA). It also proposes several rehabilitation and social integration measures for institutional and non-institutional children. It provides for sponsorship and foster care as completely new measures.
Statement 3 is correct. Mandatory registration of all institutions engaged in providing child care is required according to the Act. New offences including illegal adoption, corporal punishment in child care institutions, the use of children by militant groups, and offences against disabled children are also incorporated in the legislation.
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Statement 1 is correct. It establishes a statutory status for the Child Adoption Resources Authority (CARA). It also proposes several rehabilitation and social integration measures for institutional and non-institutional children. It provides for sponsorship and foster care as completely new measures.
Statement 2 is correct. It establishes a statutory status for the Child Adoption Resources Authority (CARA). It also proposes several rehabilitation and social integration measures for institutional and non-institutional children. It provides for sponsorship and foster care as completely new measures.
Statement 3 is correct. Mandatory registration of all institutions engaged in providing child care is required according to the Act. New offences including illegal adoption, corporal punishment in child care institutions, the use of children by militant groups, and offences against disabled children are also incorporated in the legislation.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “SAMEEP”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The initiative was launched to take Indian foreign policy to students across the country.
- It will work under Ministry of Home Affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. With an aim to bring foreign policy to the masses the External Affairs Ministry has come up with an initiative – SAMEEP – ‘Students and MEA Engagement Programme’. Under this MEA official will talk to students to help them better understand foreign policy.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The programme will function under Ministry of External Affairs.
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Statement 1 is correct. With an aim to bring foreign policy to the masses the External Affairs Ministry has come up with an initiative – SAMEEP – ‘Students and MEA Engagement Programme’. Under this MEA official will talk to students to help them better understand foreign policy.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The programme will function under Ministry of External Affairs.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ADPS (Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchasing / fitting of aids / appliances Scheme), consider the following statements:
- Its aids and appliances comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
- The scheme is eligible to PwD who is employed/self-employed or getting pension.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Person who is employed/self-employed or getting pension and whose monthly income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 15,000/- per month would be eligible for assistance under ADIP Scheme through authorized agencies. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Person who is employed/self-employed or getting pension and whose monthly income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 15,000/- per month would be eligible for assistance under ADIP Scheme through authorized agencies. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sankalp scheme, consider the following statements:
- Iaims for voluntary service of retired government servants.
- It is administered under the Ministry of Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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“Sankalp”aims at channelizing skill, experience and time available with retired government servants into meaningful, voluntary contribution to society. This would add to the social capital of the country and at the same time restore dignity and purpose to life post-retirement. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has initiated scheme in January 2014, “Sankalp”. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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“Sankalp”aims at channelizing skill, experience and time available with retired government servants into meaningful, voluntary contribution to society. This would add to the social capital of the country and at the same time restore dignity and purpose to life post-retirement. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has initiated scheme in January 2014, “Sankalp”. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sundarban, consider the following statements:
- It covers a wide range of freshwater swamp forests on the coastal fringe.
- It has been recognized as a Ramsar Site of ecological importance.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The seasonally flooded Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests lie inland from the mangrove forests on the coastal fringe. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
On 21 May 1992, the Sundarbans was recognized as a Ramsar Site of ecological importance. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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The seasonally flooded Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests lie inland from the mangrove forests on the coastal fringe. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
On 21 May 1992, the Sundarbans was recognized as a Ramsar Site of ecological importance. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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