QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,07 January 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.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2017
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsPanj Tirath recently declared as national heritage is in which country
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Solution: d)
The provincial Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in northwest Pakistan has declared the ancient Hindu religious site of Panj Tirath in Peshawar as national heritage.
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Solution: d)
The provincial Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in northwest Pakistan has declared the ancient Hindu religious site of Panj Tirath in Peshawar as national heritage.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana
- Centre launched Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote solar energy.
- The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 95% on solar pumpsets.
- Two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket will also be provided to the farmers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
To reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote solar energy, Maharashtra state government has launched Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana.
- Under the scheme, the government of Maharashtra has decided to give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.
- The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 95% on solar pumpsets. The State plans to install one lakh solar pumps.
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Solution: b)
To reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote solar energy, Maharashtra state government has launched Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana.
- Under the scheme, the government of Maharashtra has decided to give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.
- The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 95% on solar pumpsets. The State plans to install one lakh solar pumps.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Street Light National Programme
- Government aims to install 3.5 crore energy efficient LED lights in the country.
- Energy Efficiency Services Limited, under the administration of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is the implementing agency for SLNP.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
Street Light National Programme is an initiative of the Government to promote energy efficiency in the country. Government aims to replace 3.5 crore conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a Public Energy Services Company under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India (GoI) is the implementing agency for SLNP.
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Solution: c)
Street Light National Programme is an initiative of the Government to promote energy efficiency in the country. Government aims to replace 3.5 crore conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a Public Energy Services Company under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India (GoI) is the implementing agency for SLNP.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWho releases Climate Change Performance Index
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Solution: c)
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an annual publication by Germanwatch, and Climate Action Network Europe. It evaluates the climate protection performance of 58 countries, responsible for over 90% of global energy-related CO2 emissions.
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Solution: c)
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an annual publication by Germanwatch, and Climate Action Network Europe. It evaluates the climate protection performance of 58 countries, responsible for over 90% of global energy-related CO2 emissions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsFather of All Bombs which is seen as counter to Mother of All Bombs is developed by
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Solution: a)
China has developed a massive bomb, said to be the country’s answer to the US-built ‘Mother of All Bombs’, the most powerful non-nuclear weapon.
- It is dubbed as the Chinese version of the “Mother of All Bombs” due to its huge destruction potential that is claimed to be only second to nuclear weapons.
To match the U.S. weapon, Russia developed the “Father of All Bombs” which is both bigger and thermobaric, meaning it uses gas to create a huge fireball rather than a shockwave.
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Solution: a)
China has developed a massive bomb, said to be the country’s answer to the US-built ‘Mother of All Bombs’, the most powerful non-nuclear weapon.
- It is dubbed as the Chinese version of the “Mother of All Bombs” due to its huge destruction potential that is claimed to be only second to nuclear weapons.
To match the U.S. weapon, Russia developed the “Father of All Bombs” which is both bigger and thermobaric, meaning it uses gas to create a huge fireball rather than a shockwave.
