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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
- The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years.
- Majority of the investments will be from the Central Government.
- India Investment Grid provides real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years with an initial sanctioned amount of ₹102 lakh crore.
The centre (39 percent) and state (39 percent) are expected to have an almost equal share in implementing the projects, while the private sector has 22 percent share.
The India Investment Grid is designed to give real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
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Solution: b)
The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a group of social and economic infrastructure projects in India over a period of five years with an initial sanctioned amount of ₹102 lakh crore.
The centre (39 percent) and state (39 percent) are expected to have an almost equal share in implementing the projects, while the private sector has 22 percent share.
The India Investment Grid is designed to give real-time updates on the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Green crackers.
- Green crackers are researched and developed by scientists at CSIR-NEERI.
- It does not emit any Particulate Matter.
- Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) grants licences to the manufacturers of Green crackers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
‘Green’ crackers were researched and developed by scientists at CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) as per the Supreme court’s directions.
‘Green’ crackers have a small shell size compared to traditional crackers. They are produced using less harmful raw materials and have additives which reduce emissions by suppressing dust.
Green crackers release water vapour and don’t allow the dust particles to rise. They are designed to have 30% less particulate matter pollution.
Green crackers don’t contain banned chemicals such as lithium, arsenic, barium and lead. They are called Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR) and Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) crackers.
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) is the licensing body for fireworks units.
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Solution: c)
‘Green’ crackers were researched and developed by scientists at CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) as per the Supreme court’s directions.
‘Green’ crackers have a small shell size compared to traditional crackers. They are produced using less harmful raw materials and have additives which reduce emissions by suppressing dust.
Green crackers release water vapour and don’t allow the dust particles to rise. They are designed to have 30% less particulate matter pollution.
Green crackers don’t contain banned chemicals such as lithium, arsenic, barium and lead. They are called Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR) and Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) crackers.
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) is the licensing body for fireworks units.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Cyanobacteria.
- Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms common in water and sometimes found in soil.
- Not all Cyanobacteria produce toxins.
- Climate change and increasing global temperature is leading to cyanobacterial blooms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana.
Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms common in water and sometimes found in soil. Not all produce toxins but scientists say toxic ones are occurring more frequently as climate change drives up global temperatures.
Some cyanobacterial blooms can harm people and animals and scientists are concerned about their potential impact as climate change leads to warmer water temperatures, which many cyanobacteria prefer.
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Solution: d)
Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana.
Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms common in water and sometimes found in soil. Not all produce toxins but scientists say toxic ones are occurring more frequently as climate change drives up global temperatures.
Some cyanobacterial blooms can harm people and animals and scientists are concerned about their potential impact as climate change leads to warmer water temperatures, which many cyanobacteria prefer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
- SDRF was constituted based on the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission.
- The Central Government contributes 50% to SDRF and the remaining 50% is provided from the State Government.
- A State Government may use the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
Heads: The state executive committee headed by the Chief Secretary is authorized to decide on all matters relating to the financing of the relief expenditure from the SDRF.
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
Local Disaster: A State Government may use up to 10 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs subject to the condition that the State Government has listed the State specific natural disasters and notified clear and transparent norms and guidelines for such disasters with the approval of the State Authority, i.e., the State Executive Authority (SEC).
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Solution: c)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
Heads: The state executive committee headed by the Chief Secretary is authorized to decide on all matters relating to the financing of the relief expenditure from the SDRF.
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
Local Disaster: A State Government may use up to 10 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs subject to the condition that the State Government has listed the State specific natural disasters and notified clear and transparent norms and guidelines for such disasters with the approval of the State Authority, i.e., the State Executive Authority (SEC).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following sectors are eligible for Priority Sector Lending in order to ensure adequate institutional credit?
- Export Credit
2. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3. Social Infrastructure
4. Renewable Energy
Select the correct answer code:
- Export Credit