10 PM Quiz: May 26, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Program(WEP):
1)NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent(SoI) with Sushant Singh Rajput to collaborate and support its flagship Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP).
2)The objective of WEP is to Power vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through enabling network of industry collaboration, partnerships, mentors and peer to peer contacts.
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
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NITI Aayog recently signed a Statement of Intent(SoI) with Sushant Singh Rajput to collaborate and support its flagship Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP).
The objective of WEP include:
1)To Power vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through enabling network of industry collaboration, partnerships, mentors and peer to peer contacts.
2)To build an ecosystem for women across India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations, scale up innovative initiatives and chalk out long term strategies for their businesses.
The three pillars of the Program are:
Ichha Shakti: Motivating aspiring entrepreneurs to start their enterprise.
Gyaan Shakti: Providing knowledge and ecosystem support to women entrepreneurs to help them foster entrepreneurship.
Karma Shakti: Providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs in setting-up and scaling up businesses.
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NITI Aayog recently signed a Statement of Intent(SoI) with Sushant Singh Rajput to collaborate and support its flagship Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP).
The objective of WEP include:
1)To Power vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through enabling network of industry collaboration, partnerships, mentors and peer to peer contacts.
2)To build an ecosystem for women across India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations, scale up innovative initiatives and chalk out long term strategies for their businesses.
The three pillars of the Program are:
Ichha Shakti: Motivating aspiring entrepreneurs to start their enterprise.
Gyaan Shakti: Providing knowledge and ecosystem support to women entrepreneurs to help them foster entrepreneurship.
Karma Shakti: Providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs in setting-up and scaling up businesses.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Thyroid:
1)Deficiency of iron causes Goitre or inflammation of the gland.
2)Hypothyroidism occurs when there is decreased rate of thyroid activity.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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The World Thyroid Day was celebrated on May 25th. Its objective is to spread awareness about thyroid health and educating people about prevention and treatment of thyroid diseases. Thyroid is an endocrine gland present in the neck. It produces hormones which influence metabolism and other functions of the body. Hyperthyroidism is when the gland produces excess hormone. Hypothyroidism is when the gland produces less hormone than is required for the working of the body. Goitre occurs when the gland is inflammed. All these occur due to deficiency of iodine.
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The World Thyroid Day was celebrated on May 25th. Its objective is to spread awareness about thyroid health and educating people about prevention and treatment of thyroid diseases. Thyroid is an endocrine gland present in the neck. It produces hormones which influence metabolism and other functions of the body. Hyperthyroidism is when the gland produces excess hormone. Hypothyroidism is when the gland produces less hormone than is required for the working of the body. Goitre occurs when the gland is inflammed. All these occur due to deficiency of iodine.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to RIMPAC(Rim of the Pacific) Exercise.
1)China has been invited to participate in RIMPAC 2018
2)This exercise is hosted by the US Navy.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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The Pentagon has withdrawn its invitation to the Chinese Navy to the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises in response to Chinese militarization of the South China Sea.The RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise hosted by the US. It is held biennially near Honolulu, Hawaii (US) during June and July every alternate year(even numbered years).
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The Pentagon has withdrawn its invitation to the Chinese Navy to the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises in response to Chinese militarization of the South China Sea.The RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise hosted by the US. It is held biennially near Honolulu, Hawaii (US) during June and July every alternate year(even numbered years).
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Bugun Liocichla:
1)It was first discovered in the Western Ghats in 2006.
2)Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve Management Committee (SBVCR) of Arunachal Pradesh was awarded the India Biodiversity Award,2018 for the conservation of Bugun Liocichla.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve Management Committee (SBVCR) of Arunachal Pradesh was awarded the India Biodiversity Award, 2018. India Biodiversity award is conferred annually by the National Biodiversity Authority. Bugun Liocichla ( Liocichla bugunorum) was discovered in 2006 in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The bird has been named in honour of the efforts of the Bugun community of Singchung village in West Kameng district in conserving the wildlife and forest of the area.
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Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve Management Committee (SBVCR) of Arunachal Pradesh was awarded the India Biodiversity Award, 2018. India Biodiversity award is conferred annually by the National Biodiversity Authority. Bugun Liocichla ( Liocichla bugunorum) was discovered in 2006 in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The bird has been named in honour of the efforts of the Bugun community of Singchung village in West Kameng district in conserving the wildlife and forest of the area.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsThe main aim of the recently launched Samagra Shiksha Scheme is to:
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Ministry of HRD launched the Samagra Shiksha scheme which aims at unifying learning from pre-school to class 12 levels by treating education holistically as a continuum from preschool to 12th.It also has elements of earlier schemes and gives emphasis on digital education, particularly 2 Ts- Teacher and Technology.The scheme will will help shift focus of students learning from content to competencies.
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Ministry of HRD launched the Samagra Shiksha scheme which aims at unifying learning from pre-school to class 12 levels by treating education holistically as a continuum from preschool to 12th.It also has elements of earlier schemes and gives emphasis on digital education, particularly 2 Ts- Teacher and Technology.The scheme will will help shift focus of students learning from content to competencies.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to SIDBI:
1)SIDBI is a developmental financial institution. It was established for promotion, financing and development of MSME sector in India.
2)It is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a development financial institution in India headquartered at Lucknow. It was set up in 1990 through an Act of Parliament.It is the Principal Financial Institution for the Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and for coordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities.
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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a development financial institution in India headquartered at Lucknow. It was set up in 1990 through an Act of Parliament.It is the Principal Financial Institution for the Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and for coordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities.
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