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Current Affairs Quiz 28 and 29 August

Current Affairs MCQs [ 28th and 29th August 2017 ] PIB TheHindu IndianExpress & Other leading newspapers

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Government to launch Deep Ocean Mission

Deep Ocean Mission will be launched by A. Ministry of Earth Sciences

(MoES) B. Ministry of Agriculture and

Farmers Welfare. C. Ministry of AYUSH.

Deep Ocean Mission A. The mission is intended to harness

ocean resources in responsible way and play important transformative role in prosperity and security of the nation.

B. It will create jobs and business opportunities in ocean science.

D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Ans A by January 2018 Aim : • to spur research activities in ocean

science and develop technology to harness ocean resources.

• to explore and harness mineral resources beneath the ocean floor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans C

Consider the following statements about ‘Market Intervention Scheme’ of Government of India’:

A. MIS is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments.

B. It is just an adhoc mechanism. C. MIS is for the procurement of perishable and

horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices.

D. The Scheme is implemented when there is at least 10% increase in production or 10% decrease in the ruling rates over the previous normal year.

E. Proposal of the MIS is approved only if the State/UT Government is ready to bear 50% loss (25% in case of North-Eastern States)

Which of the above statements are correct? A. 1, 2, 3, 4 only B. 2, 3, 4 only C. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

All statements are correct

Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) • is a price support mechanism implemented on

the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices.

• The Scheme is implemented when there is at least 10% increase in production or 10% decrease in the ruling rates over the previous normal year.

• Market Intervention Scheme works in a similar fashion to Minimum Support Price based procurement mechanism for food grains, but is an adhoc mechanism.

• Proposal of MIS is approved on the specific request of State/Union Territory (UT) Government, if the State/UT Government is ready to bear 50% loss (25% in case of North-Eastern States), if any, incurred on its implementation.

• The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing the scheme.

UPSC Prelims Questions : Which of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?. (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (c) N.M. Joshi (d) J.B. Kripalani Ans A The Ahmedabad Mill strike gave Gandhi an urban, industrial base. • In 1920, he founded the Ahmedabad

Textile Labour Association, the union

In the “Individual Satyagraha”, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second? (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (c) C. Rajagopalachari (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ans B In October 1940, Gandhi selected Vinoba Bhave as the first Satyagrahi-civil resister-for the

which afterwards set the tone of industrial relations in the city.

• Its approach was mild, but Gandhi’s standing with the workers guaranteed constructive response from the mill owners, who feared him.

individual Satyagraha against the British, and Jawaharlal Nehru the second Satyagrahi. On October 31, 1940 Pt. Nehru was arrested for offering individual Satyagraha to protest against India’s forced participation in war. He was released along with the other leaders in December 1941.

India, Germany ink agreement to improve grid integration of renewable energy India and Germany have signed an agreement on technical cooperation under the Indo-German Energy Programme – Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC). Consider the following statements. 1. 'Swadhar' scheme addresses the specific vulnerability of women in difficult circumstances. 2. 'Ujjawala' scheme is conceived primarily for the purpose of preventing trafficking on the one hand and rescue and rehabilitation of victims on the other. 3. Both the schemes are implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3 (c) Only 1 & 3 (d) All 1, 2 & 3 16. (a) Both the schemes are implemented by Ministry of women and child development.

Which of the following statement describes the term Green Energy corridor? (a) Transmission of renewable energy into the National Grid. (b) Pipeline construction for movement of CNG. (c) Construction of industries based on renewable energy along Industrial corridors. (d) Construction of roads for the movement of electric vehicles.90. (a) • Green Energy Corridor - The Government in 2013

announced a National Green Corridor Program (NGCP) worth Rs. 43,000 Crore to enable the flow of renewable energy into the National Grid Network.

• Specifically, the green energy corridor is grid connected network for the transmission of renewable energy produced from various renewable energy projects.

Which of the following Committees and their Chairman are is/are not matched correctly?

A. N.K Singh- to review the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management(FRBM) Act.

B. AmitabhChoudhary- To analysis the existing framework of IRDA-linked and non linked insurance product regulations.

There are demands being made for reduction of the ‘Mobile Termination Charge (MTC)’ from some quarters. MTC is a) The expenses incurred on government fees by a network operator in setting up telecommunication network terminals in rural areas

C. D.B Shekatkar- To reform the military financial management

D. ArvindPingariya- To compute timely data on employment situation in the country. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 3 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans D All are correctly matched.

b) A charge paid by the network from where a call originates to one where it terminates c) The costs that a customer has to bear while availing benefits of the Mobile Number Portability services d) None of the above Solution: b. Interconnect usage charge (IUC) — a charge paid by the network from where a call originates to the one where it terminates — would impact the industry and rural telecom expansion. IUC is also referred to as mobile termination charge (MTC).

Government launches National Sports Talent Search Portal ‘National Sports Talent Search Portal’ has been launched by A. Ministry of Youth

Affairs and Sports B.Ministry of Health and

Family Welfare C. Ministry of Human

Resource Development D. Ministry of

Information and Broadcasting

Ans A

‘National Sports Talent Search Portal’ o It has been launched to unearth sporting talent from every nook

and corner of the country. o The portal will enable any person from across country to upload

their information through a simple three step process for registration, profile creation and also upload their achievements.

o Using this portal, a child or his parents, coaches or teachers can upload their bio data or video on the portal.

o The Sports Ministry will select talented players based on received information and impart training to them at Sports Authority India (SAI) centres.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans D The portal will be also available as smartphone application.

National Sports Day o The National Sports Day is

observed every year on 29th august every year.

o To celebrate the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand who was born on 29 August 1905.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans C

ICOSIS unveils Ocean forecasting system for Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) o INCOIS is an autonomous organization of the Union

Government. o It comes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. 3. It was established in 1999

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans D HQ : Hyderabad Its mandated is to provide the best possible ocean information and advisory services to government agencies, society, industry and the scientific community through sustained ocean

observations and constant improvements through systematic and focussed research.

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as 45th Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra (64) sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI). A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the a) Prime Minister of India b) President of India c) The Vice President d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Solution: b.

• A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his Office, has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the President, or some person appointed by him for this purpose.

• In his oath, a judge of the Supreme Court swears:

• to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India;

• to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India;

• to duly and faithfully and to the best of his ability, knowledge and judgement perform the duties of the Office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; and

• to uphold the Constitution and the laws. Government inaugurates India’s first Videsh Bhavan in Mumbai The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched country’s first Videsh Bhavan by assimilating all Regional Passport Offices and allied departments under a single roof at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. DRDO, IAI to produce MRSAM missile system by 2020 for Indian Army Consider the following statements regarding Medium—range surface to air missile (MRSAM) o It is a land-based version of long

range surface to air missile (LRSAM) of Indian Navy,

o It has strike range of up 70 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements regarding Medium—range surface to air missile (MRSAM) o It is capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles,

aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft.

o The MRSAM for Indian Army’s Air Defence is an advanced all weather, 360 degree mobile land based theatre air defence system capable of providing air defence to critical areas against wide variety of threats in combat zone.

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans C

o The current version of MRSAM is operational with the Indian Air Force and the Navy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans D

Government notifies Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017 The Union Government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017. Consider the following statements regarding Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017 o It amended the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by adding provisions for handling cases related to

stressed assets or non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks. o The Act empowers the Central government to authorize the RBI to direct banking companies to

resolve specific stressed assets by initiating insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

o The RBI can specify authorities or committees to advise banks on resolution of stressed assets. o The Act also make these provisions applicable to the SBI and its subsidiaries and also Regional

Rural Banks (RRBs). Select the correct answer using code given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans D The members on the committees will be appointed or approved by the RBI. Government imposes anti-dumping duty on sodium nitrate imports from China The Union Finance Ministry’s Revenue Department has imposed a five year anti-dumping duty on Sodium Nitrite imports from China. Consider the following statements regarding Sodium Nitrite : o Sodium Nitrite is a white crystalline

powder. o It is an oxidising and also a reducing agent. o It is mostly used in the pharmaceutical and

dye industries, lubricants, construction chemicals, rubber blowing agent, meat processing, and textiles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans D

Consider the following statements regarding NPAs o The banking sector in India is saddled with

non-performing assets (NPAs) of over Rs.8 lakh crore, of which, Rs. 6 lakh crore are with public sector banks (PSBs).

o The bulk of the NPAs are in various sectors including power, steel, road infrastructure and textiles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans C

Consider the following statements regarding Anti-dumping Duty : o Countries impose anti-dumping duties to

safeguard domestic industry from surge in below-cost imports.

o It is not a measure to restrict import or cause an unjustified increase in cost of products.

o Anti-dumping duty is imposed inorder to ensure fair trade and provide a level-playing field to the domestic industry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans D

Consider the following statements regarding Anti-dumping Duty : o It is protectionist and counter import measure

used by a country under the multilateral World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime.

o The DGAD, under the Union Commerce Ministry, recommends the duty, while the Union Finance Ministry imposes the same.

o India so far has also imposed similar anti-dumping duties on import of several other products including steel, fabrics and chemicals from different countries including China.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) None (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans B

The ‘Border Defence Cooperation Agreement’ was signed in 2013 between India and a) Pakistan b) China c) Bhutan d) Myanmar Solution: b.

The tradition of community celebrations of the Ganesh festival[‘Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav’] was established by a) Indian Home Rule League b) INC c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale d) BG Tilak Solution: d. • Tilak sought to widen the popularity of the nationalist

movement (which during the late 19th century was largely confined to the upper classes) by introducing Hindu religious symbolism and by invoking popular traditions of the Maratha struggle against Muslim rule. He thus organized two important festivals, Ganesh in 1893 and Shivaji in 1895.

Consider the following statements: 1. The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) was a comprehensive door-to-door enumeration exercise carried out for rural

The SECC • The Ministry of Rural Development

Government of India, commenced the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, in

India only 2. The SECC was conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution: d.

June 2011 through a comprehensive door to door enumeration across the country.

• This is the first time such a comprehensive exercise has been carried out for both rural and urban India.

• The SECC, 2011 will be conducted through a comprehensive programme involving the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India and the State Governments.