10 PM Quiz: February 16, 2019
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements;
- Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid.
- It is used to increase the shelf life of foods.
- FSSAI has launched “Heart Attack Rewind” to eliminate trans-fats from food supply chain.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. FSSAI- the regulatory body for food safety and quality in India-had launched “Heart Attack Rewind”, a mass media campaign. It calls for eliminating industrially-produced trans-fat in the food supply. The FSSAI has set a target of less than 2% TFA content by 2022 in India.
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Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. FSSAI- the regulatory body for food safety and quality in India-had launched “Heart Attack Rewind”, a mass media campaign. It calls for eliminating industrially-produced trans-fat in the food supply. The FSSAI has set a target of less than 2% TFA content by 2022 in India.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsGeneralised System of Preferences (GSP) recently in news is related to which of the following;
- The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a US trade program.
- It is designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for certain products.
- India is the largest beneficiary of the GSP.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a U.S. trade program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for up to 4,800 products from 129 designated beneficiary countries and territories. GSP was instituted on January 1, 1976, by the Trade Act of 1974. India was the largest beneficiary in 2016.
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The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a U.S. trade program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for up to 4,800 products from 129 designated beneficiary countries and territories. GSP was instituted on January 1, 1976, by the Trade Act of 1974. India was the largest beneficiary in 2016.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to National Board for Wildlife (NBWL);
- It is a statutory body under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- It is chaired by minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment,Forests and Climate Change.
- It is responsible for promotion of conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory Board constituted on 22nd September 2003 under Section 5 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The NBWL is chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The NBWL has 47 members including the Chairman. It is responsible for promotion of conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
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National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory Board constituted on 22nd September 2003 under Section 5 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The NBWL is chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The NBWL has 47 members including the Chairman. It is responsible for promotion of conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Wholesale Price Index;
- It is computed by Office of the Economic Advisor (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
- WPI does not cover services.
- Price volatility of fuel affects WPI as well.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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The index basket of the WPI covers commodities falling under the three major groups namely Primary Articles, Fuel and Power and Manufactured products. It is important to note that WPI does not cover services. Wholesale Price Index is computed by Office of the Economic Advisor (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Wholesale inflation declined to 2.76% in January 2019. The decline has been attributed to cheaper fuel prices.
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The index basket of the WPI covers commodities falling under the three major groups namely Primary Articles, Fuel and Power and Manufactured products. It is important to note that WPI does not cover services. Wholesale Price Index is computed by Office of the Economic Advisor (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Wholesale inflation declined to 2.76% in January 2019. The decline has been attributed to cheaper fuel prices.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements;
- India is not a signatory to UN General Assembly Resolution of 2010 on the ‘Elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members’.
- Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 aims to remove leprosy as a ground for divorce in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
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In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a Resolution on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons affected by Leprosy, accompanied by Principles and Guidelines listing out measures to improve the living conditions of such persons. Additionally, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2007 (“UNCRPD”) promotes, protects and ensures the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. India has signed and ratified the UNCRPD, and is also a member of the UN General Assembly that unanimously passed the Resolution on the Elimination of Leprosy.
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In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a Resolution on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons affected by Leprosy, accompanied by Principles and Guidelines listing out measures to improve the living conditions of such persons. Additionally, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2007 (“UNCRPD”) promotes, protects and ensures the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. India has signed and ratified the UNCRPD, and is also a member of the UN General Assembly that unanimously passed the Resolution on the Elimination of Leprosy.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the statement(s) given below is/are correct with respect to Saubhagya Scheme;
- Scheme aims to achieve 24×7 power for all by 2019 by providing electricity connection to each household across the country.
- Scheme will provide subsidy on equipment such as transformers, wires and meters.
- Ministry of Power would be the implementing authority of the scheme.
- Power connection will be provided in both rural and urban areas of the country.
Choose the correct option;
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Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya is to provide energy access to all by last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural as well as urban areas to achieve universal household electrification in the country.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SAUBHAGYA ELECTRICITY SCHEME
- The scheme is launched on the occasion of the birth centenary celebration of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya on 25th September.
- Scheme aims to achieve 24×7 power for all by 2019 by providing electricity connection to each household across the country.
- Scheme will provide subsidy on equipment such as transformers, wires and meters.
- Ministry of Power would be the implementing authority of the scheme.
- Power connection will be provided in both rural and urban areas of the country.
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Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya is to provide energy access to all by last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural as well as urban areas to achieve universal household electrification in the country.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SAUBHAGYA ELECTRICITY SCHEME
- The scheme is launched on the occasion of the birth centenary celebration of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya on 25th September.
- Scheme aims to achieve 24×7 power for all by 2019 by providing electricity connection to each household across the country.
- Scheme will provide subsidy on equipment such as transformers, wires and meters.
- Ministry of Power would be the implementing authority of the scheme.
- Power connection will be provided in both rural and urban areas of the country.
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