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10 PM Quiz: February 25, 2019
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regard to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
- The PM Kisan scheme seeks to provide assured supplemental income to all farmer families
- This programme will provide direct income support of Rs. 6,000 every three months to all farmer.
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The Indian Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was announced in the interim Budget 2019-20.
The PM Kisan scheme seeks to a) provide assured supplemental income to the most vulnerable farmer families, b) meet farmers’ emergent needs especially before the harvest season
Under this programme, small and marginal farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. The amount will be transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiaries in 3 equal instalments.
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The Indian Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was announced in the interim Budget 2019-20.
The PM Kisan scheme seeks to a) provide assured supplemental income to the most vulnerable farmer families, b) meet farmers’ emergent needs especially before the harvest season
Under this programme, small and marginal farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. The amount will be transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiaries in 3 equal instalments.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement National Action Plan for viral Hepatitis
- National Viral Hepatitis Control Program aims to combat hepatitis and achieve goal of countrywide elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030.
- One model hepatitis treatment centre will be established in each State in a government institution in the first year and model centres will be increased gradually.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the National Action Plan – Viral Hepatitis. Technical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis B was also released.
The Action Plan provides a strategic framework, based on which National Viral Hepatitis Control Program was framed and launched in 2018. According to the action plan, one model hepatitis treatment centre will be established in each State in a government institution in the first year and model centres will be increased gradually.
National Viral Hepatitis Control Program aims to combat hepatitis and achieve goal of countrywide elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030. It also seeks to achieve significant reduction in the infected population, morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C, A and E.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the National Action Plan – Viral Hepatitis. Technical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis B was also released.
The Action Plan provides a strategic framework, based on which National Viral Hepatitis Control Program was framed and launched in 2018. According to the action plan, one model hepatitis treatment centre will be established in each State in a government institution in the first year and model centres will be increased gradually.
National Viral Hepatitis Control Program aims to combat hepatitis and achieve goal of countrywide elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030. It also seeks to achieve significant reduction in the infected population, morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C, A and E.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regards to National Pension System (NPS)
- National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme.
- It is for government employees only
- It is regulated by Life insurance corporation
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National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in 2004 for government employees. However, in 2009, it was opened to all sections.It is regulated by PFRDA
Pension fund regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is planning on a minimum assured return scheme (MARS) for the subscribers of its flagship social security programme,National Pension System(NPS).
Currently, returns on the National Pension System (NPS) are linked to the returns of the underlying instruments such as equity, debt or a mix of both.And if the minimum assured return scheme(MARS) scheme comes into play under the NPS, then subscribers will be assured of a minimum return over a specified period. And any lag in the return will be compensated by the sponsor of the scheme.
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National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in 2004 for government employees. However, in 2009, it was opened to all sections.It is regulated by PFRDA
Pension fund regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is planning on a minimum assured return scheme (MARS) for the subscribers of its flagship social security programme,National Pension System(NPS).
Currently, returns on the National Pension System (NPS) are linked to the returns of the underlying instruments such as equity, debt or a mix of both.And if the minimum assured return scheme(MARS) scheme comes into play under the NPS, then subscribers will be assured of a minimum return over a specified period. And any lag in the return will be compensated by the sponsor of the scheme.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regard to Seoul Peace Prize
- The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 as a biennial recognition to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul.
- Prime Minister Modi, is the 14th recipient of the award, first for an Indian.
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The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 as a biennial recognition to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul. The award was established to crystalize Korean people’s yearning for peace on the Korean peninsula and in the rest of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has donated the prize amount received as part of Seoul Peace Prize to Namami Gange Fund. Prime Minister Modi, is the 14th recipient of the award, first for an Indian. He has been awarded the prize in recognition of his service to international cooperation, global growth and human development.
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The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 as a biennial recognition to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul. The award was established to crystalize Korean people’s yearning for peace on the Korean peninsula and in the rest of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has donated the prize amount received as part of Seoul Peace Prize to Namami Gange Fund. Prime Minister Modi, is the 14th recipient of the award, first for an Indian. He has been awarded the prize in recognition of his service to international cooperation, global growth and human development.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in Kerala.
- The Bandipur Tiger Reserve is part of Nilgiri Biosphere and form one of India’s ecologically diverse regions.
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Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in Karnataka. According to the latest tiger census, Karnataka has the highest tiger population in India.
The Bandipur Tiger Reserve along with the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and others are part of Nilgiri Biosphere and form one of India’s ecologically diverse regions.
A major fire broke out in Bandipur Tiger Reserve which has now spread to Wayanad wildlife sanctuary destroying acres of forest land.
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Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in Karnataka. According to the latest tiger census, Karnataka has the highest tiger population in India.
The Bandipur Tiger Reserve along with the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and others are part of Nilgiri Biosphere and form one of India’s ecologically diverse regions.
A major fire broke out in Bandipur Tiger Reserve which has now spread to Wayanad wildlife sanctuary destroying acres of forest land.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about National Registry of Sex Offenders
- The National Registry of Sex Offenders is maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
- The records in the registry are sourced from the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS).
- India is the first country that maintains a sex offenders list.
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The National Registry of Sex Offenders is maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). NCRB was set-up in 1986 to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals.
The records in the registry are sourced from the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). CCTNS is a programme of Ministry of Home Affairs. It seeks to a) deliver various web based police related services to citizens, b) facilitate a pan-India search of crime and criminal records of individuals through a national database, c) generate crime and criminal reports at the state and central level to inform policy interventions d) computerise police processes and e) establish a basic platform for an Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
India is among few countries like the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Trinidad & Tobago, that maintains a sex offenders list. However, the United States is the only country where the sex offender registry is available to the public.
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The National Registry of Sex Offenders is maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). NCRB was set-up in 1986 to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals.
The records in the registry are sourced from the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). CCTNS is a programme of Ministry of Home Affairs. It seeks to a) deliver various web based police related services to citizens, b) facilitate a pan-India search of crime and criminal records of individuals through a national database, c) generate crime and criminal reports at the state and central level to inform policy interventions d) computerise police processes and e) establish a basic platform for an Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
India is among few countries like the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Trinidad & Tobago, that maintains a sex offenders list. However, the United States is the only country where the sex offender registry is available to the public.
