QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,19 January 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about SWAYAM Platform
- It is to take the best teaching learning resources to all
- Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost
- It does not cater to out-of-school education
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
In order to ensure best quality content are produced and delivered, nine National Coordinators have been appointed. In that IGNOU is for out of the school students.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
In order to ensure best quality content are produced and delivered, nine National Coordinators have been appointed. In that IGNOU is for out of the school students.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsUNNATI programme is aimed at
Correct
Solution: c)
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) capacity-building programme on nanosatellite development, UNNATI, was inaugurated recently.
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Solution: c)
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) capacity-building programme on nanosatellite development, UNNATI, was inaugurated recently.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsGlobal Risks Report is released by
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Solution: d)
The Global Risks Report 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The Global Risks Report 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsCSIR developed “OneerTM” is related to
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Solution: d)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow has developed an innovative technology for “Drinking Water Disinfection System” with Trade name “OneerTM”.
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Solution: d)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow has developed an innovative technology for “Drinking Water Disinfection System” with Trade name “OneerTM”.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)
- It is a non-profit organization under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- It helps the government in proposing policies and strategies for petroleum conservation.
- PCRA aims at making oil conservation a national movement.
- Establish linkages at the national & international levels in the areas of petroleum conservation
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: d)
- Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is a registered society set up under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.
- As a non-profit organization, PCRA is a national government agency engaged in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of economy.
- PCRA aims at making oil conservation a national movement.
- Establish synergistic institutional linkages at the national & international levels in the areas of petroleum conservation & environment protection.
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Solution: d)
- Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is a registered society set up under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.
- As a non-profit organization, PCRA is a national government agency engaged in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of economy.
- PCRA aims at making oil conservation a national movement.
- Establish synergistic institutional linkages at the national & international levels in the areas of petroleum conservation & environment protection.
