QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,07 February 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 pointsWhich of the following wetlands in India are in the list of Ramsar sites?
- Ashtamudi Wetland – Kerala
- Bhitarkanika Mangroves – Odisha
- Deepor Beel – Assam
- Keoladeo National Park – Rajasthan
Select the correct code.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsGlobal Wage Report is realised by
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Operation Greens.
- It seeks to promote Farmer Producers Organizations and agri-logistics.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched the scheme.
- It seeks to ensure availability of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops throughout the country round the year without price volatility.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
In the budget speech of 2018-19, a new Scheme “Operation Greens” was announced on the line of “Operation Flood”, with an outlay of Rs.500 crore to promote Farmer Producers Organizations, agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management.
Operation Greens seeks to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops and to ensure availability of TOP crops throughout the country round the year without price volatility.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has launched the scheme. NAFED will be the Nodal Agency to implement price stabilisation measures.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
In the budget speech of 2018-19, a new Scheme “Operation Greens” was announced on the line of “Operation Flood”, with an outlay of Rs.500 crore to promote Farmer Producers Organizations, agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management.
Operation Greens seeks to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops and to ensure availability of TOP crops throughout the country round the year without price volatility.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has launched the scheme. NAFED will be the Nodal Agency to implement price stabilisation measures.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
- It is for providing free medical check-up for the persons aged 60 and above.
- The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”.
- As far as possible, 30% of the beneficiaries in each district shall be women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government. The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”. The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The Scheme duration is for period of the 3 years ie. upto 2019-20.
Senior Citizens, belonging to BPL category and suffering from any of the age related disability/infirmity viz. Low vision, Hearing impairment, Loss of teeth and Locomotor disability will be provided with such assisted-living devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions, overcoming the disability/infirmity manifested.
As far as possible, 30% of the beneficiaries in each district shall be women.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government. The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the “Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund”. The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The Scheme duration is for period of the 3 years ie. upto 2019-20.
Senior Citizens, belonging to BPL category and suffering from any of the age related disability/infirmity viz. Low vision, Hearing impairment, Loss of teeth and Locomotor disability will be provided with such assisted-living devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions, overcoming the disability/infirmity manifested.
As far as possible, 30% of the beneficiaries in each district shall be women.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kisan Credit Card Scheme
- The scheme was prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- It is implemented by the all Co-operative banks, Regional Rural Banks and Public Sector Banks throughout the country.
- It covers risk of KCC holders against death or permanent disability resulting from accidents.
- Crop loans disbursed under KCC Scheme for notified crops are covered under Crop Insurance Scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was announced in the Budget speech of 1998-99 to fulfil the financial requirements of the farmers at various stages of farming through institutional credit.
- The model scheme was prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the recommendation of V Gupta committee.
- The KCC scheme is being implemented by the all Co-operative banks, Regional Rural Banks and Public Sector Banks throughout the country.
- Scheme covers risk of KCC holders against death or permanent disability resulting from accidents.
- Crop loans disbursed under KCC Scheme for notified crops are covered under Crop Insurance Scheme, to protect the interest of the farmer against loss of crop yield caused by natural calamities, pest attacks etc.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
- The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was announced in the Budget speech of 1998-99 to fulfil the financial requirements of the farmers at various stages of farming through institutional credit.
- The model scheme was prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the recommendation of V Gupta committee.
- The KCC scheme is being implemented by the all Co-operative banks, Regional Rural Banks and Public Sector Banks throughout the country.
- Scheme covers risk of KCC holders against death or permanent disability resulting from accidents.
- Crop loans disbursed under KCC Scheme for notified crops are covered under Crop Insurance Scheme, to protect the interest of the farmer against loss of crop yield caused by natural calamities, pest attacks etc.
