10 PM Quiz: July 23, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana(PMKSY)”, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Convergence of investment in irrigation at the field level.
- Improve On-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water .
- Enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practice.
Which of the above is/are major objectives of the PMKSY?
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It is a national mission to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of the resources in the country. Major objectives of PMKSY are to achieve:
- Convergence of investment in irrigation at the field level.
- Expand cultivable area under irrigation .
- Improve On-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water .
- Enhance the adoption of preciso in irrigation and other water saving technologies (more crop per drop).
- Enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practice.
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It is a national mission to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of the resources in the country. Major objectives of PMKSY are to achieve:
- Convergence of investment in irrigation at the field level.
- Expand cultivable area under irrigation .
- Improve On-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water .
- Enhance the adoption of preciso in irrigation and other water saving technologies (more crop per drop).
- Enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practice.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsThe National Jute Board (NJB), the apex body for promotion of Indian Jute, is under which of the following ministry of government of India.
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The National Jute Board (NJB) is the apex body for promotion of Indian Jute. Set up under “National Jute Board Act, 2008” , the Board is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Headquarters of the National Jute Board are in Kolkata.
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The National Jute Board (NJB) is the apex body for promotion of Indian Jute. Set up under “National Jute Board Act, 2008” , the Board is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Headquarters of the National Jute Board are in Kolkata.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 points“Shangri-La Dialogue”, recently seen in news in related to which of the following.
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The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is a “Track One” inter-governmental security forum held annually by an independent think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) which is attended by defense ministers, permanent heads of ministries and military chiefs of 28 Asia-Pacific states.
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The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is a “Track One” inter-governmental security forum held annually by an independent think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) which is attended by defense ministers, permanent heads of ministries and military chiefs of 28 Asia-Pacific states.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “K9 Vajra-T”, recently in news, which of the following is true?
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The K9 was shortlisted by the Army after extensive trials. K9 Vajra-T is a 155-mm, 52-calibre self-propelled artillery gun with a maximum range of 40 km, customised from the original K9 Thunder gun. The fire control system has been customised for desert conditions to the requirements of the Army.
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The K9 was shortlisted by the Army after extensive trials. K9 Vajra-T is a 155-mm, 52-calibre self-propelled artillery gun with a maximum range of 40 km, customised from the original K9 Thunder gun. The fire control system has been customised for desert conditions to the requirements of the Army.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to difference between CPI and WPI, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the general level of prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption.
- The wholesale price index basket contains all goods and services sectors in its ambit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Statement 1 is correct: A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the general level of prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The wholesale price index basket has no representation of the services sector and all the constituents are only goods whose prices are captured at the wholesale/producer level.
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Statement 1 is correct: A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the general level of prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The wholesale price index basket has no representation of the services sector and all the constituents are only goods whose prices are captured at the wholesale/producer level.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ NITI Forum for North East”, recently in news, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- This forum will be chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
- It is tasked to identify various constraints on the way of accelerated, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in NER of the country and to recommend suitable interventions for addressing identified constraints.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: This forum will be co-chaired by the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and MDoNER
Statement 2 is correct: It is tasked to identify various constraints on the way of accelerated, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in NER of the country and to recommend suitable interventions for addressing identified constraints.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: This forum will be co-chaired by the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and MDoNER
Statement 2 is correct: It is tasked to identify various constraints on the way of accelerated, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in NER of the country and to recommend suitable interventions for addressing identified constraints.
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