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10 PM Quiz: February 28, 2019
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following regarding KALIA scheme
- The scheme has been launched by Odisha Government to accelerate Irrigation and reduce poverty in the State.
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs.25,000 per farm family over five seasons will be provided to small and marginal farmers
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KALIA scheme is a package for farmer’s welfare. KALIA stands for “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation”. The scheme has been launched by Odisha Government to accelerate Agricultural Prosperity and reduce poverty in the State. The scheme is being implemented from Rabi Season 2018-19 onwards.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs.25,000 per farm family over five seasons will be provided to small and marginal farmers so that farmers can purchase inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and use assistance towards labour and other investments.
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KALIA scheme is a package for farmer’s welfare. KALIA stands for “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation”. The scheme has been launched by Odisha Government to accelerate Agricultural Prosperity and reduce poverty in the State. The scheme is being implemented from Rabi Season 2018-19 onwards.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs.25,000 per farm family over five seasons will be provided to small and marginal farmers so that farmers can purchase inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and use assistance towards labour and other investments.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- The Centre has announced the creation of a separate railway zone in Andhra Pradesh.
- The headquarters of the new zone will be in Vishakhapatnam.
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The Centre has announced the creation of a separate railway zone in Andhra Pradesh. The new zone would be named South Coast Railway (SCoR). The headquarters of the new zone will be in Vishakhapatnam.
The new zone would comprise the existing Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions. Additionally, the Waltair division would be bifurcated. At present, Vijayawada, Guntur and Guntakal divisions are in the South Central Railway and Waltair division is in the East Coast Railway. At present, there are 16 railway zones in India.
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The Centre has announced the creation of a separate railway zone in Andhra Pradesh. The new zone would be named South Coast Railway (SCoR). The headquarters of the new zone will be in Vishakhapatnam.
The new zone would comprise the existing Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions. Additionally, the Waltair division would be bifurcated. At present, Vijayawada, Guntur and Guntakal divisions are in the South Central Railway and Waltair division is in the East Coast Railway. At present, there are 16 railway zones in India.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsBetween which two country ‘Exercise Sampriti’ held
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As part of their defence cooperation,India and Bangladesh will be conducting a joint military exercise “Exercise Sampriti’ at Tangail, Bangladesh. This will be the eighth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries.
The exercise is aimed to strengthen and broaden the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh Armies.
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As part of their defence cooperation,India and Bangladesh will be conducting a joint military exercise “Exercise Sampriti’ at Tangail, Bangladesh. This will be the eighth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries.
The exercise is aimed to strengthen and broaden the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh Armies.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries are the permanent member of SAARC as well as SCO?
- India
- Pakistan
- China
- Bangladesh
- Kazakhstan
Select the correct code in the following options:
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SCO members – India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, Russia and Kyrgyzstan
SAARC members – India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives
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SCO members – India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, Russia and Kyrgyzstan
SAARC members – India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM);
- The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia.
- It is a truck-mounted missile with a 360° rotatable, electro-mechanically operated, turret-based launch unit.
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India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM). The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Ltd.It is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move.The missile system can also engage multiple targets within a range of around 30 km with two vehicle configuration for area air defence. It is a truck-mounted missile with a 360° rotatable, electro-mechanically operated, turret-based launch unit.
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India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM). The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Ltd.It is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move.The missile system can also engage multiple targets within a range of around 30 km with two vehicle configuration for area air defence. It is a truck-mounted missile with a 360° rotatable, electro-mechanically operated, turret-based launch unit.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsThe Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) is triggered when banks breach certain regulatory requirements which includes;
- Minimum capital
- Return on Asset
- Quantum of non-performing assets.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework to maintain sound financial health of banks. It facilitates banks in breach of risk thresholds for identified areas of monitoring, viz., capital, asset quality (which is tracked in terms of the net Non-Performing Assets ratio) and profitability, to take corrective measures in a timely manner, in order to restore their financial health.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework to maintain sound financial health of banks. It facilitates banks in breach of risk thresholds for identified areas of monitoring, viz., capital, asset quality (which is tracked in terms of the net Non-Performing Assets ratio) and profitability, to take corrective measures in a timely manner, in order to restore their financial health.