QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 04 July 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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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Cholera.
- Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
- Cholera transmission is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
- There are no reports of Cholera outbreak in India in the last 5 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Cholera is an intestinal infection which is caused when a person consumes contaminated food or water. It is generally caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, from one day to five days. The cholera bacteria are generally seen in water or food sources, that have been contaminated by faeces from a person infected with cholera. Cholera is usually seen in places with inadequate water treatment, poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene.
The cholera bacterium may also live in the environment in salty rivers and coastal waters.
Odisha’s Ganjam district had reported an outbreak of the disease on April 14, 2017.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Cholera is an intestinal infection which is caused when a person consumes contaminated food or water. It is generally caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, from one day to five days. The cholera bacteria are generally seen in water or food sources, that have been contaminated by faeces from a person infected with cholera. Cholera is usually seen in places with inadequate water treatment, poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene.
The cholera bacterium may also live in the environment in salty rivers and coastal waters.
Odisha’s Ganjam district had reported an outbreak of the disease on April 14, 2017.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsFinancial Stability Report (FSR), recently in news is released by
CorrectSolution: d)
The bi-annual Fiscal Stability Report released by RBI discusses issues relating to the development and regulation of the financial sector.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The bi-annual Fiscal Stability Report released by RBI discusses issues relating to the development and regulation of the financial sector.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding EQUIP programme.
- EQUIP is an acronym for Economic Quality Upgradation and Improvement Programme.
- It is the initiative of Ministry of Finance to bridge the gap between policy and implementation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Higher Education Department of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has finalized and released a 5-year Vision Plan titled as Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). EQUIP was crafted by ten committees led by experts within the government.
EQUIP is meant to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. The project is made to bring transformation in the higher education system in the upcoming 5 years.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Higher Education Department of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has finalized and released a 5-year Vision Plan titled as Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). EQUIP was crafted by ten committees led by experts within the government.
EQUIP is meant to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. The project is made to bring transformation in the higher education system in the upcoming 5 years.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Ambubachi Mela.
- Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu mela held at Kamakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu.
- Ambubachi Mela promote awareness on menstrual hygiene.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Ambubachi Mela is a four-day fair to mark the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
Kamakhya is one of 51 shaktipeeths or seat of Shakti followers, each representing a body part of the Sati, Lord Shiva’s companion. The temple’s sanctum sanctorum houses the yoni — female genital — symbolised by a rock.
The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess’ period is one of the reasons why the taboo associated with menstruation is less in Assam compared with other parts of India. The attainment of womanhood of girls in Assam is celebrated with a ritual called ‘Tuloni Biya’, meaning small wedding. Ambubachi Mela is also an occasion to promote awareness on menstrual hygiene.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Ambubachi Mela is a four-day fair to mark the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
Kamakhya is one of 51 shaktipeeths or seat of Shakti followers, each representing a body part of the Sati, Lord Shiva’s companion. The temple’s sanctum sanctorum houses the yoni — female genital — symbolised by a rock.
The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess’ period is one of the reasons why the taboo associated with menstruation is less in Assam compared with other parts of India. The attainment of womanhood of girls in Assam is celebrated with a ritual called ‘Tuloni Biya’, meaning small wedding. Ambubachi Mela is also an occasion to promote awareness on menstrual hygiene.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding STRIDE Scheme.
- Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy’ (STRIDE) will boost research culture in India and provide support to research projects that are socially relevant.
- Collaborations between universities, government, voluntary organizations and industries is encouraged under this scheme.
- The scheme is launched by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
UGC announced new Initiative – Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) to boost research culture in India.
- STRIDE will provide support to research projects that are socially relevant, locally need-based, nationally important and globally significant.
- STRIDE shall support research capacity building as well as basic, applied and transformational action research that can contribute to national prioritiers with focus on inclusive human development.
- STRIDE shall support creation, development and integration of new ideas, concepts and practices for public good and strengthening civil society.
- Collaborations between universities, government, voluntary organizations and industries is encouraged under this scheme.
STRIDE Objectives:
- To identify young talent, strengthen research culture, build capacity, promote innovation and support trans-disciplinary research for India’s developing economy and national development.
- To fund multi institutional network high-impact research projects in humanities and human sciences.
IncorrectSolution: d)
UGC announced new Initiative – Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) to boost research culture in India.
- STRIDE will provide support to research projects that are socially relevant, locally need-based, nationally important and globally significant.
- STRIDE shall support research capacity building as well as basic, applied and transformational action research that can contribute to national prioritiers with focus on inclusive human development.
- STRIDE shall support creation, development and integration of new ideas, concepts and practices for public good and strengthening civil society.
- Collaborations between universities, government, voluntary organizations and industries is encouraged under this scheme.
STRIDE Objectives:
- To identify young talent, strengthen research culture, build capacity, promote innovation and support trans-disciplinary research for India’s developing economy and national development.
- To fund multi institutional network high-impact research projects in humanities and human sciences.