QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 06 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.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a nationwide plan to provide good all-weather road connectivity to all unconnected villages.
- PMGSY also involves Road Connectivity for Left Wing Extremism affected Areas.
- PMGSY phase three involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the launch of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-lll (PMGSY-III).
- Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States.
- It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
- The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10.
PMGSY was launched in December, 2000 with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas as per Census, 2001) for overall socio-economic development of the areas.
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Solution: c)
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the launch of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-lll (PMGSY-III).
- Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States.
- It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
- The funds would be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10.
PMGSY was launched in December, 2000 with an objective to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitation of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas as per Census, 2001) for overall socio-economic development of the areas.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Measles.
- Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, which remains an important cause of death among young children globally.
- Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV/AIDS.
- Recently World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that measles has been eliminated in Sri Lanka.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Sri Lanka has made health history after spending three years free of any new measles cases and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the deadly childhood infection has been eliminated in the island nation.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient vitamin A, or whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV/AIDS or other diseases.
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Solution: d)
Sri Lanka has made health history after spending three years free of any new measles cases and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the deadly childhood infection has been eliminated in the island nation.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient vitamin A, or whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV/AIDS or other diseases.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Electronically transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS).
- Electronically transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is developed by Election Commission of India with the help of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- It is a fully secured system, having two layers of security.
- This system enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote using an electronically received postal ballot from anywhere outside their constituency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- ETPBS is developed by Election Commission of India with the help of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), for the use of the Service Voters.
- It is a fully secured system, having two layers of security. Secrecy is maintained through the use of OTP and PIN and no duplication of casted Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot (ETPB) is possible due to the unique QR Code.
- Persons working in paramilitary forces and the military and government officials deployed in diplomatic missions outside India are classified as Service Voters.
- This system enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote using an electronically received postal ballot from anywhere outside their constituency.
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Solution: d)
- ETPBS is developed by Election Commission of India with the help of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), for the use of the Service Voters.
- It is a fully secured system, having two layers of security. Secrecy is maintained through the use of OTP and PIN and no duplication of casted Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot (ETPB) is possible due to the unique QR Code.
- Persons working in paramilitary forces and the military and government officials deployed in diplomatic missions outside India are classified as Service Voters.
- This system enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote using an electronically received postal ballot from anywhere outside their constituency.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe class of Electors who are eligible for Electronically transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) are
- Service Voters
- The wife of a Service Voter who does not reside with him.
- Overseas Voters.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
Class of Electors who are eligible for ETPBS:
- Service Voters, other than those who opt for proxy voting (Classified Service Voters).
- The wife of a Service Voter who ordinarily resides with him.
- Overseas Voters.
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Solution: b)
Class of Electors who are eligible for ETPBS:
- Service Voters, other than those who opt for proxy voting (Classified Service Voters).
- The wife of a Service Voter who ordinarily resides with him.
- Overseas Voters.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following comes under the Champion Services Sectors as identified by the Government.
- Information Technology & Information Technology enabled Services (IT& ITeS)
- Transport and Logistics Services
- Audio Visual Services
- Environmental Services
- Entertainment and media services
- Legal Services
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Champion Services Sectors refers to the 12 identified sectors where the Government wants to give focused attention for promoting their development, and realizing their potential. These include:
Information Technology & Information Technology enabled Services (IT& ITeS),
Tourism and Hospitality Services,
Medical Value Travel,
Transport and Logistics Services,
Accounting and Finance Services,
Audio Visual Services,
Legal Services,
Communication Services,
Construction and Related Engineering Services,
Environmental Services,
Financial Services and
Education Services.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Champion Services Sectors refers to the 12 identified sectors where the Government wants to give focused attention for promoting their development, and realizing their potential. These include:
Information Technology & Information Technology enabled Services (IT& ITeS),
Tourism and Hospitality Services,
Medical Value Travel,
Transport and Logistics Services,
Accounting and Finance Services,
Audio Visual Services,
Legal Services,
Communication Services,
Construction and Related Engineering Services,
Environmental Services,
Financial Services and
Education Services.
