10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: June 4, 2020

Statement 1 is correct. The Inter-Parliamentary Union is the global organization of national parliaments. IPU was created in 1889 and it has 179 Member Parliaments, 13 Associate Members.

“Women in parliament: 1995–2020 – 25 years in review” report has been published by the IPU, it states that overall percentage of women in parliaments has reached 24.9 per cent in 2020, up from 11.3 per cent in 1995.

Statement 2 is correct. Both China (National People’s Congress) and India (Sansad) are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the new definition of MSMEs a new composite formula of classification for manufacturing and service units has been notified. Now, there will be no difference between manufacturing and service sectors.

Statement 2 is correct. The formula for classification of MSMEs will be based on investment on plant &machinery/equipment and also the annual turnover.

NOTE: Aspirants are requested to take note that the definition of medium enterprise has been further revised from what was announced in the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan press briefings.

Statement 1 is incorrect. SARI patients are not immune to COVID-19. Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) is an acute respiratory infection with a history of fever or measured fever of ≥ 38° C, difficulty in breathing and recent onset of cough. The symptoms are very much similar to cases of COVID-19 disease therefore the SARI and Influenza like Illness (ILI) patients are being priority tested and surveilled.

Statement 2 is correct. Influenza A (H1N1), human rhinovirus (HRV) and human adenovirus (HAdV) are some of the viruses causing SARI.

All of the statements given above are correct.

The ordinance aims to create One India, One Agriculture Market. It will promote barrier-free inter-state and intra-state trade and commerce outside the physical premises of markets notified under State Agricultural Produce Marketing legislations.

The ordinance also proposes an electronic trading in transaction platform for ensuring a seamless trade electronically.

The farmers will not be charged any cess or levy for sale of their produce under this Act. Further there will be a separate dispute resolution mechanism for the farmers.

Note: The ordinance is yet to be issued [04-06-2020]. Question is based on Cabinet briefing/PIB release.

Both statements are incorrect.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing.

The scheme proposes production linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components including Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units.

Under this, the government will provide an incentive of 4% to 6% on goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments to eligible companies for a period of five years.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The report is a collaboration of ten institutions, spanning both governmental and non-governmental institutions: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR), Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Wetlands International South Asia (WI-SA), Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and World Wide Fund for Nature India (WWF-India).

Statement 2 is incorrect. Report points out the abundance of India’s national bird, the Indian Peafowl (IUCN Status: Least Concern), has increased dramatically over the past decades.

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 1 is correct. Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal adjudicated on matters regarding the Inter-State River Cauvery and the river valley thereof among the States of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Union territory of Puducherry. The Central Government notified the ‘Cauvery Water Management Authority’ to give effect to the decision of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal as modified by the Supreme Court vide its Order in 2018.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chairman is appointed by the Central Government with tenure of five years or till sixty-five years of age, whichever is earlier, amongst the serving officers, namely: – who is a senior and eminent engineer with wide experience in water resource management; or an All India Service Officer, in the rank of Secretary or Additional Secretary to the Government of India with experience in water resources and inter-State water sharing issues.

All are components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

AIBP includes major and minor irrigation projects including national projects.

Har Khet Ko Pani covers command area development and water management, minor irrigation (both surface and ground water) Repair, restoration and renovation of water bodies.

Per Drop more Crop targets promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan).

Watershed Development includes effective management of runoff water;in-situ soil and moisture conservation activities such as ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, nursery raising, afforestation, horticulture, pasture development etc.

Statement 1 is correct. IEX is a power exchange providing the providing a nationwide, automated trading platform for electricity, Renewable Energy Certificates and Energy Saving Certificates.

Statement 2 is incorrect. IEX is approved and regulated by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) which is a statutory authority constituted under the Electricity Act 2003.

Both statements are correct.

Union Government has launched an initiative named ‘SWADES’ (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the citizens returning under the Vande Bharat Mission. This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of External Affairs.

SWADES aims to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience to tap into and fulfill demand of Indian and foreign companies.

The collected information is planned to be shared with the companies for suitable placement opportunities in the country. The returning citizens are required to fill up an online SWADES Skills Card.