QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 July 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 are the components under ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’ Scheme.
- installation of grid-connected solar power plants in the rural areas.
- installation of standalone off-grid solar water pumps to fulfil irrigation needs of farmers not connected to grid.
- solarisation of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps to make farmers independent of grid supply and also enable them to sell surplus solar power generated to DISCOM and get extra income.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: d)
The KUSUM scheme has three components:
(i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants each of Capacity up to 2 MW in the rural areas;
(ii) installation of standalone off-grid solar water pumps to fulfil irrigation needs of farmers not connected to grid; and
(iii) solarisation of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps to make farmers independent of grid supply and also enable them to sell surplus solar power generated to DISCOM and get extra income.
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Solution: d)
The KUSUM scheme has three components:
(i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants each of Capacity up to 2 MW in the rural areas;
(ii) installation of standalone off-grid solar water pumps to fulfil irrigation needs of farmers not connected to grid; and
(iii) solarisation of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps to make farmers independent of grid supply and also enable them to sell surplus solar power generated to DISCOM and get extra income.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Formalin in Fish.
- The amount of formalin in fish decreases overtime during storage and can be removed completely.
- Less than 10 p.p.m. of Formaldehyde is permitted for use in foods as per Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011.
- Formalin is used to artificially improve the sensory attributes i.e. appearance
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
- Formalin is a toxic, colourless solution that is derived by dissolving formaldehyde gas in water.
- It is a cancer-inducing chemical used to preserve fish and is used as a disinfectant.
Formaldehyde is not permitted for use in foods as per Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. The amount of formalin in fish decreases overtime during storage but cannot be removed completely.
- The motive of using formalin on fish (either as a dip or through ice laced/or made with formalin as an ingredient) is:
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- to extend the storage life of fresh or chilled fish
- to artificially improve the sensory attributes i.e. appearance, so as to give a facade of fresh fish.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
- Formalin is a toxic, colourless solution that is derived by dissolving formaldehyde gas in water.
- It is a cancer-inducing chemical used to preserve fish and is used as a disinfectant.
Formaldehyde is not permitted for use in foods as per Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. The amount of formalin in fish decreases overtime during storage but cannot be removed completely.
- The motive of using formalin on fish (either as a dip or through ice laced/or made with formalin as an ingredient) is:
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- to extend the storage life of fresh or chilled fish
- to artificially improve the sensory attributes i.e. appearance, so as to give a facade of fresh fish.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. Cooperative Sector Exports Promotion Forum (CSEPF) has been set up in National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) which will work with states and union territories in the area of export.
2. Agriculture Export Policy 2018 aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains.
3. India is organising its 5th International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) in 2019.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Cooperative Sector Exports Promotion Forum (CSEPF) has been set up in National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) which will work with 20 states and union territories in the area of export.
Cooperative Sector Exports Promotion Forum (CSEPF) aims to achieve the target of doubling farm exports to USD 60 billion by 2022.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) is going to be held at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi from 11th till 13th October, 2019
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Solution: c)
Cooperative Sector Exports Promotion Forum (CSEPF) has been set up in National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) which will work with 20 states and union territories in the area of export.
Cooperative Sector Exports Promotion Forum (CSEPF) aims to achieve the target of doubling farm exports to USD 60 billion by 2022.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) is going to be held at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi from 11th till 13th October, 2019
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points“State of the Education Report for India: Children with Disabilities”, report has been released by
Correct
Solution: d)
The 2019 “State of the Education Report for India: Children with Disabilities” has been released by the UNESCO.
The report highlights accomplishments and challenges with regards to the right to education of children with disabilities (CWDs).
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The 2019 “State of the Education Report for India: Children with Disabilities” has been released by the UNESCO.
The report highlights accomplishments and challenges with regards to the right to education of children with disabilities (CWDs).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Aspirational Districts Programme.
- Aspirational District Programme aims to rapidly transform the districts that have shown relatively lesser progress in key social areas and have emerged as pockets of under-development.
- The Delta ranking for the Aspirational Districts assess performance across five developmental areas of Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure.
- There are no districts of North-Eastern states identified as Aspirational Districts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
DoNER Secretary chairs meeting of Nodal officers of Aspirational districts of North Eastern region.
Launched in January 2018, the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme aims to quickly and effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country.
The broad contours of the programme are Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (of Central, State level ‘Prabhari’ Officers & District Collectors), and Competition among districts driven by a Mass Movement or a Jan Andolan.
Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure are this programme’s core areas of focus.
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Solution: a)
DoNER Secretary chairs meeting of Nodal officers of Aspirational districts of North Eastern region.
Launched in January 2018, the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme aims to quickly and effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country.
The broad contours of the programme are Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (of Central, State level ‘Prabhari’ Officers & District Collectors), and Competition among districts driven by a Mass Movement or a Jan Andolan.
Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure are this programme’s core areas of focus.
