QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 03 August 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.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
Please try to enjoy questions, discuss the concepts and facts they try to test from you and suggest improvements.
Hope you enjoy this quiz. If you like it, then please share it. Thank you.
0 of 5 questions completed Questions: The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam. To view Solutions, follow these instructions: Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button Solve Questions Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
Quiz-summary
Information
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsDeeksharambh, recently seen in news is related to
Correct
Solution: d)
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme – “Deeksharambh”.
Deeksharambh , a guide to Student Induction Programme is to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment, inculcate in them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other students and faculty members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme – “Deeksharambh”.
Deeksharambh , a guide to Student Induction Programme is to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment, inculcate in them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other students and faculty members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points‘Har Medh Par Ped’ campaign is related to
Correct
Solution: c)
“Har Medh Par Pedh” – Tree Planting with Agricultural Crops
- Tree plantation on farm land “Har Medh Par Ped”, along with crops/ cropping system.
- Multipurpose tree species with short, medium and long term returns be planted, so that farmers may get additional income at regular intervals. These can include fruits, fodder, medicinal, timber & aromatic tree species.
- The scheme is being implemented in the States which exempted selected tree species from transit permit.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
“Har Medh Par Pedh” – Tree Planting with Agricultural Crops
- Tree plantation on farm land “Har Medh Par Ped”, along with crops/ cropping system.
- Multipurpose tree species with short, medium and long term returns be planted, so that farmers may get additional income at regular intervals. These can include fruits, fodder, medicinal, timber & aromatic tree species.
- The scheme is being implemented in the States which exempted selected tree species from transit permit.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Operation Milap.
- It is to rescue the trafficked or kidnapped children and arrest the kidnappers.
- It is the exercise of Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The rescued children are provided free education and cash incentive.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The operation Milap under which children are rescued was launched in December 2014.
Under this project, the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Delhi Police develops information, rescues the trafficked or kidnapped person and arrests the kidnappers.
The rescued children are counselled and also given requisite medical attention.
Operation Smile is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs to rescue/rehabilitate missing children. Under the initiative, a dedicated campaign for a month where several activities are taken up by the State Police personnel to trace and rescue the missing children and reunite them with their families.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
The operation Milap under which children are rescued was launched in December 2014.
Under this project, the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Delhi Police develops information, rescues the trafficked or kidnapped person and arrests the kidnappers.
The rescued children are counselled and also given requisite medical attention.
Operation Smile is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs to rescue/rehabilitate missing children. Under the initiative, a dedicated campaign for a month where several activities are taken up by the State Police personnel to trace and rescue the missing children and reunite them with their families.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- National Dairy Plan is the World Bank assisted programme, implemented by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to support milk cooperatives and milk producer companies.
- India ranks first in global milk production.
- More than 50% of India’s milk business is handled by the organised sector
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing World Bank assisted National Dairy Plan – I in 18 States to support milk cooperatives and milk producer companies along with breeding improvement initiative.
- National Dairy Plan Phase I (NDP I) is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Funding will be through a line of credit from the International Development Association (IDA), which along with the share of the Government of India will flow from DADF to NDDB and in turn to eligible End Implementing Agencies (EIAs).
Though India maintains its position as word’s top milk producer, with production of 176.3 million tonne milk production in 2017-18, more than 50% of the marketable surplus is still handled by the unorganised sector, the 2018-19 Economic Survey highlighted.
Milk production in India has been increasing steadily over the years from 55.6 million tonnes in 1991-92 to 176.3 million tonnes in 2017-18, at an average annual growth rate of 4.5 percent.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing World Bank assisted National Dairy Plan – I in 18 States to support milk cooperatives and milk producer companies along with breeding improvement initiative.
- National Dairy Plan Phase I (NDP I) is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Funding will be through a line of credit from the International Development Association (IDA), which along with the share of the Government of India will flow from DADF to NDDB and in turn to eligible End Implementing Agencies (EIAs).
Though India maintains its position as word’s top milk producer, with production of 176.3 million tonne milk production in 2017-18, more than 50% of the marketable surplus is still handled by the unorganised sector, the 2018-19 Economic Survey highlighted.
Milk production in India has been increasing steadily over the years from 55.6 million tonnes in 1991-92 to 176.3 million tonnes in 2017-18, at an average annual growth rate of 4.5 percent.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP).
- It strives to build the capacity of women in the domain of agro-ecologically sustainable practices.
- The program is being implemented by DAY-NRLM in partnership with State Rural Livelihood Missions.
- It aims reach out to the poorest of poor households and expand the portfolio of activities currently handled by the Mahila Kisan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- The “Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana” (MKSP), a sub component of the Deendayal Antodaya Yojana-NRLM (DAY-NRLM) seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture, and to enhance the opportunities available to empower her.
- MKSP recognizes the identity of “Mahila” as “Kisan” and strives to build the capacity of women in the domain of agro-ecologically sustainable practices.
- It has a clear vision to reach out to the poorest of poor households and expand the portfolio of activities currently handled by the Mahila Kisan.
The program is being implemented by DAY-NRLM in partnership with State Rural Livelihood Missions/ Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/NGOs, as implementing partners (PIAs) across the country.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
- The “Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana” (MKSP), a sub component of the Deendayal Antodaya Yojana-NRLM (DAY-NRLM) seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture, and to enhance the opportunities available to empower her.
- MKSP recognizes the identity of “Mahila” as “Kisan” and strives to build the capacity of women in the domain of agro-ecologically sustainable practices.
- It has a clear vision to reach out to the poorest of poor households and expand the portfolio of activities currently handled by the Mahila Kisan.
The program is being implemented by DAY-NRLM in partnership with State Rural Livelihood Missions/ Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/NGOs, as implementing partners (PIAs) across the country.
