QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,15 February 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 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsA new species of ‘crying’ snake has been discovered in
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Solution: d)
A new species of ‘crying’ snake has been discovered in Lepa-Rada district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The discovery of the non-venomous crying keelback, whose zoological name is Hebius lacrima, has been published in Zootaxa, the New Zealand-based scientific mega-journal for animal taxonomy.
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Solution: d)
A new species of ‘crying’ snake has been discovered in Lepa-Rada district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The discovery of the non-venomous crying keelback, whose zoological name is Hebius lacrima, has been published in Zootaxa, the New Zealand-based scientific mega-journal for animal taxonomy.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Akshaya Patra Foundation.
- It is a not-for-profit organisation implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in the government schools and government-aided schools.
- Akshaya Patra is the world’s second largest not-for-profit run Mid-Day Meal Programme serving food every school day to school children.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Our organisation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in the government schools and government-aided schools. Alongside, Akshaya Patra also aims at countering malnutrition and supporting the right to education of socio-economically disadvantaged children.
Today, Akshaya Patra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) Mid-Day Meal Programme serving wholesome food every school day to over 1.76 million children from 14,702 schools across 12 states in India.
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Solution: a)
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Our organisation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in the government schools and government-aided schools. Alongside, Akshaya Patra also aims at countering malnutrition and supporting the right to education of socio-economically disadvantaged children.
Today, Akshaya Patra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) Mid-Day Meal Programme serving wholesome food every school day to over 1.76 million children from 14,702 schools across 12 states in India.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme.
- The Ministry of Power has formulated a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’.
- It includes installation of grid-connected solar power plants each of Capacity up to 2 MW in the rural areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’. The Scheme is currently under the process of seeking approval.
The proposal on KUSUM Scheme provides for :-
(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: b)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’. The Scheme is currently under the process of seeking approval.
The proposal on KUSUM Scheme provides for :-
(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 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is correct regarding Swachh Shakti Programme.
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Solution: d)
Swachh Shakti Programme:
- The Swachh Shakti Programme is a national event which aims to bring in to focus the leadership role played by rural women in Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Launched in 2017, the Programme is a part of ongoing activities under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission
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Solution: d)
Swachh Shakti Programme:
- The Swachh Shakti Programme is a national event which aims to bring in to focus the leadership role played by rural women in Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Launched in 2017, the Programme is a part of ongoing activities under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission
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Question 5 of 5
5. 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?
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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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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.
