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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statement regarding National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:
- With respect to NCPCR, a child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
- It is a statutory body
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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- Statement 1 is correct: The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
- Statement 2 is correct: NCPCR was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. It is under administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Source: Article
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- Statement 1 is correct: The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
- Statement 2 is correct: NCPCR was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. It is under administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Source: Article
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding India’s Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Action Plan:
- India is the first country to adopt a national action plan for reduction of NCDs in response to WHOs global action plan
- It aims to eliminate premature deaths from NCDs till 2025
- It addresses household pollution too.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is correct: In response to the “WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020”, India is the first country to adopt such a National Action Plan to reduce premature deaths due to NCDs.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Indian action plan is aimed at reducing (not eliminating) the number of global premature deaths from NCDs by 25% by 2025.
- Statement 3 is correct: The global action plan has suggested 9 targets for countries to set. But India has taken the unprecedented step of setting a tenth target to address household air pollution. India’s National Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of NCDs has committed for a 50% relative reduction in household use of solid fuel and a 30% relative reduction in prevalence of current tobacco use by 2025.
Source: Article
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- Statement 1 is correct: In response to the “WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020”, India is the first country to adopt such a National Action Plan to reduce premature deaths due to NCDs.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Indian action plan is aimed at reducing (not eliminating) the number of global premature deaths from NCDs by 25% by 2025.
- Statement 3 is correct: The global action plan has suggested 9 targets for countries to set. But India has taken the unprecedented step of setting a tenth target to address household air pollution. India’s National Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of NCDs has committed for a 50% relative reduction in household use of solid fuel and a 30% relative reduction in prevalence of current tobacco use by 2025.
Source: Article
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding National Child Labour Project (NCLP) scheme:
- It was initiated for rehabilitation of child labour all over India.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: Government had initiated the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 1988 to rehabilitate working children in 12 child labour endemic districts of the country
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a central sector scheme
Note: Read more about the project here
Source: Article
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: Government had initiated the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 1988 to rehabilitate working children in 12 child labour endemic districts of the country
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a central sector scheme
Note: Read more about the project here
Source: Article
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding One Nation One Standard Mission
- Recognition of Standard Developing Organization(SDO) is part of the mission
- It is launched by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- To attain the One Nation One Standard vision of the Government of India, BIS launched BIS Standard Developing Organization (SDO) Recognition Scheme.
- The scheme aims to fulfil the One Nation One Standard mission of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The scheme provides recognition for Standard Developing Organization(SDO)
- Recently, the Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first Institution to be declared a Standard Developing Organization (SDO).
- Research Designs & Standards Organization is the sole R&D Wing of the Ministry of Railways.
- RDSO is one of India’s leading Standard formulating bodies.
- It undertakes standardization work for the railway sector.
- It is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Source: PIB
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- To attain the One Nation One Standard vision of the Government of India, BIS launched BIS Standard Developing Organization (SDO) Recognition Scheme.
- The scheme aims to fulfil the One Nation One Standard mission of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The scheme provides recognition for Standard Developing Organization(SDO)
- Recently, the Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first Institution to be declared a Standard Developing Organization (SDO).
- Research Designs & Standards Organization is the sole R&D Wing of the Ministry of Railways.
- RDSO is one of India’s leading Standard formulating bodies.
- It undertakes standardization work for the railway sector.
- It is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Source: PIB
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsArrange the following from North to South:
- Lake Timsah
- Lake Manzala
- Great Bitter Lake
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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- Correct order is – Lake Manzala, Lake Timsah, Great Bitter Lake, Little Bitter Lake
Source: Suez Canal
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- Correct order is – Lake Manzala, Lake Timsah, Great Bitter Lake, Little Bitter Lake
Source: Suez Canal
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsHRMN 99 was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following clearly explains it?
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- HRMN 99 is a self-pollinating apple variety that does not require long chilling hours for flowering and fruit setting. Recently a farmer from Himachal Pradesh has developed this variety.
- Commercial cultivation of this apple variety has been initiated in Manipur, Jammu, low lying areas of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, and fruit setting has been expanded to 23 states & UTs so far.
- MACS 1407 is a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean. It is suitable for cultivation in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states.
- Sadabahar is a new type of dwarf mango variety that bear fruits around the year. The fruit is resistant to most major diseases and common mango disorders.
- Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It is a higher biomass yielding bamboo species. Beema Bamboo is said to be the best ‘carbon sink’ to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions.
Source: PIB
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- HRMN 99 is a self-pollinating apple variety that does not require long chilling hours for flowering and fruit setting. Recently a farmer from Himachal Pradesh has developed this variety.
- Commercial cultivation of this apple variety has been initiated in Manipur, Jammu, low lying areas of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, and fruit setting has been expanded to 23 states & UTs so far.
- MACS 1407 is a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean. It is suitable for cultivation in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states.
- Sadabahar is a new type of dwarf mango variety that bear fruits around the year. The fruit is resistant to most major diseases and common mango disorders.
- Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It is a higher biomass yielding bamboo species. Beema Bamboo is said to be the best ‘carbon sink’ to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions.
Source: PIB
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Milk production in India
- India accounts for more than one-fifth of the global milk production
- The value of milk is lower than the value of rice and wheat combined.
- Small and marginal farmers own the majority of cattle and buffaloes.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Every year,the first day of June is observed as World Milk Day. During the World Milk Day celebrations Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced the launch of the National Awards for the Cattle and Dairy sector, the Gopal Ratna Awards
- India is the world’s largest milk producer. India accounts for over one-fifth of the global milk production. This is followed by the US, China, Pakistan and Brazil.
- Small and marginal farmers own 33 percent of land and about 60 percent of female cattle and buffaloes.
- The value of milk is more than that of rice and wheat combined. Value of output of milk is more than Rs 7.72 lakh crore during 2018-19 at current prices which is more than the value of output of wheat and paddy together.
Source: PIB
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Every year,the first day of June is observed as World Milk Day. During the World Milk Day celebrations Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced the launch of the National Awards for the Cattle and Dairy sector, the Gopal Ratna Awards
- India is the world’s largest milk producer. India accounts for over one-fifth of the global milk production. This is followed by the US, China, Pakistan and Brazil.
- Small and marginal farmers own 33 percent of land and about 60 percent of female cattle and buffaloes.
- The value of milk is more than that of rice and wheat combined. Value of output of milk is more than Rs 7.72 lakh crore during 2018-19 at current prices which is more than the value of output of wheat and paddy together.
Source: PIB
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are considered as fixed assets under Gross Fixed Capital Formation?
- Breeding stock
- Transport Equipment
- Software
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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- Gross capital formation (GCF) refers to the aggregate of gross additions to fixed assets (i.e., fixed capital formation), increase in stocks of inventories, during a period of account and net acquisition of valuables.
- Broadly two types of fixed assets namely construction and machinery & equipment (including transport equipment, software, breeding stock, draught animals, dairy cattle and the like) are covered.
- What is not considered as fixed asset?
Construction for military purposes (other than construction or alteration of family dwellings for military personnel), defence equipment, durable goods in the hands of the households and increase in the stocks of defence materials are excluded from the scope of gross capital formation.
- However, capital outlays of defence enterprises on ordinance and clothing factories are included.
Source: Article
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- Gross capital formation (GCF) refers to the aggregate of gross additions to fixed assets (i.e., fixed capital formation), increase in stocks of inventories, during a period of account and net acquisition of valuables.
- Broadly two types of fixed assets namely construction and machinery & equipment (including transport equipment, software, breeding stock, draught animals, dairy cattle and the like) are covered.
- What is not considered as fixed asset?
Construction for military purposes (other than construction or alteration of family dwellings for military personnel), defence equipment, durable goods in the hands of the households and increase in the stocks of defence materials are excluded from the scope of gross capital formation.
- However, capital outlays of defence enterprises on ordinance and clothing factories are included.
Source: Article
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsLitoria Mira was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following clearly explains it?
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- A research team led by Griffith University has discovered a new Frog Species in New Guinea. It has been named Litoria Mira.
- It has a unique combination of moderately large size, webbing on hand, relatively short and robust limbs, and small violet patch of skin on the edge of its eyes.
- Moreover, it was found that the litoria Mira looks similar to the Australian green tree frog. However, there is only one difference, the former is usually green while Litoria Mira usually has chocolate coloring.
Read more: Litoria Mira
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- A research team led by Griffith University has discovered a new Frog Species in New Guinea. It has been named Litoria Mira.
- It has a unique combination of moderately large size, webbing on hand, relatively short and robust limbs, and small violet patch of skin on the edge of its eyes.
- Moreover, it was found that the litoria Mira looks similar to the Australian green tree frog. However, there is only one difference, the former is usually green while Litoria Mira usually has chocolate coloring.
Read more: Litoria Mira
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Nature-based solutions (NbS)
- It means sustainable management and the use of nature to tackle socio-environmental challenges.
- Disaster risk, climate change risk and biodiversity loss can reduce using NbS
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Nature-based solutions (NbS) refer to sustainable management and the use of nature to tackle socio-environmental challenges.
These challenges range from disaster risk reduction, climate change and biodiversity loss to food and water security as well as human health.
Recently, the State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”.
Read more: State of Finance for Nature Report
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Nature-based solutions (NbS) refer to sustainable management and the use of nature to tackle socio-environmental challenges.
These challenges range from disaster risk reduction, climate change and biodiversity loss to food and water security as well as human health.
Recently, the State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”.
Read more: State of Finance for Nature Report