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10 PM Quiz: July 28, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Flash flood Guidance System”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It uses satellite mapping and ground base observations to provide forecasts six hours in advance.
- Recently, the World Meteorological Organistaion (WMO) designated India as a nodal centre for preparing flash-flood forecasts.
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Statement 1 is correct: Use of satellite mapping and ground based observations to provide forecasts six hours in advance. It provides forecasts by computing the likelihood of rainfall and the soil moisture levels to warn of possible floods.
Statement 2 is correct: According to WMO, flash floods account for 85% of flooding incidents across the world, causing some 5,000 deaths each year.
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Statement 1 is correct: Use of satellite mapping and ground based observations to provide forecasts six hours in advance. It provides forecasts by computing the likelihood of rainfall and the soil moisture levels to warn of possible floods.
Statement 2 is correct: According to WMO, flash floods account for 85% of flooding incidents across the world, causing some 5,000 deaths each year.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “draft personal data protection Bill 2018”, which of the following statement(s)is/are correct?
- The draft law was proposed by the Justice B.N. Srikrishan committee, which suggested that critical personal data of Indian citizens be processed in centres both inside and outside the country.
- The draft law, which comes after a year-long consultation process, has left it to the Central government to notify categories of personal data that will be considered as critical.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The draft personal data protection Bill 2018, submitted by the Justice B.N. Srikrishna-headed expert panel has proposed that critical personal data of Indian citizens be processed in centres located within the country.
Statement 2 is correct: The draft law, which comes after a year-long consultation process, has left it to the Central government to notify categories of personal data that will be considered as critical.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The draft personal data protection Bill 2018, submitted by the Justice B.N. Srikrishna-headed expert panel has proposed that critical personal data of Indian citizens be processed in centres located within the country.
Statement 2 is correct: The draft law, which comes after a year-long consultation process, has left it to the Central government to notify categories of personal data that will be considered as critical.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Geneva Convention”, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. It promotes ethical behavior during wars and defines the code of conduct that must be met while behaving with criminals.
2. India is not a signatory to Geneva Convention.
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Statement 1 is correct: Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties to regulate war crimes. The conventions consist of four conventions and three protocols. It promotes ethical behavior during wars and defines the code of conduct that must be met while behaving with criminals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India is a signatory to it. It aims to incorporate humane behavior even with those who are involved in either of international or non-international conflicts.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct: Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties to regulate war crimes. The conventions consist of four conventions and three protocols. It promotes ethical behavior during wars and defines the code of conduct that must be met while behaving with criminals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India is a signatory to it. It aims to incorporate humane behavior even with those who are involved in either of international or non-international conflicts. - Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Mahila Shakti Kendra Schemes”, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Under the scheme, community engagement through student volunteers is envisioned in the backward districts at block level.
- The cost sharing ratio of 50: 50 between centre and state except for North East and special category states where the scheme is fully funded by the centre government.
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Statement 1 is correct: It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims to empower rural women through community participation. Under the scheme, community engagement through student volunteers is envisioned in the backward districts at block level.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The cost sharing ratio of 60: 40 between centre and state except for North East and special category states the ratio is 90:10.
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Statement 1 is correct: It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims to empower rural women through community participation. Under the scheme, community engagement through student volunteers is envisioned in the backward districts at block level.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The cost sharing ratio of 60: 40 between centre and state except for North East and special category states the ratio is 90:10.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- The procedure of renaming of the state can be initiated by either the Parliament or the State Legislator without prior recommendation of the President.
- Article 3 empowers the parliament to create new states and alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by making suitable law.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The procedure of renaming of the state can be initiated by either the Parliament or the State Legislator. A bill for renaming a state may be introduced in the Parliament on the recommendation of the President.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 3 empowers the parliament to create new states and alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by making suitable law.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: The procedure of renaming of the state can be initiated by either the Parliament or the State Legislator. A bill for renaming a state may be introduced in the Parliament on the recommendation of the President.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 3 empowers the parliament to create new states and alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by making suitable law.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to anti-graft amendment Bill 2018.
- The bill seeks to punish bribe-givers and bribe-takers.
- Special Court will be formed to attached and confiscate property.
- The Bill provides for life term jail imprisonment as maximum punishment.
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that seeks to punish bribe-givers and bribe-takers. It call for Special Court will formed to attached and confiscate property.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Bill provides for jail terms of three to seven years, besides fine, to those convicted of taking or giving bribes to public officials
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that seeks to punish bribe-givers and bribe-takers. It call for Special Court will formed to attached and confiscate property.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Bill provides for jail terms of three to seven years, besides fine, to those convicted of taking or giving bribes to public officials
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