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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about NIPUN Bharat Mission.
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- The Mission has been launched under the aegis of Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
- It focuses on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- NIPUN Bharat (ensure that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27)
- The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
- NIPUN Bharat aims to cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/the-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy-report/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- NIPUN Bharat (ensure that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27)
- The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
- NIPUN Bharat aims to cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/the-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy-report/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation’ (REDD+)
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- It is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- The primary objective of REDD is to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- The primary objective of REDD is to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- The primary objective of REDD is to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, consider the following statements:
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- The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been responsible for the policy formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme.
- The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been responsible for the policy formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme.
- The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been responsible for the policy formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme.
- The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS):
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- It was launched by the Minister of Defence.
- It gives live updates on border infiltration movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The NMMS App was launched by the Minister of Rural Development on May 21 2021. This app is aimed at bringing more transparency and ensuring proper monitoringof the schemes.
- It permits taking real-time attendance of workersat Mahatma Gandhi NREGA worksites along with a geo-tagged photograph.
- The app helps in increasing citizen oversightof the programme.
- The App is applicable for the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA workersfor all the States/ Union Territories.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The NMMS App was launched by the Minister of Rural Development on May 21 2021. This app is aimed at bringing more transparency and ensuring proper monitoringof the schemes.
- It permits taking real-time attendance of workersat Mahatma Gandhi NREGA worksites along with a geo-tagged photograph.
- The app helps in increasing citizen oversightof the programme.
- The App is applicable for the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA workersfor all the States/ Union Territories.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about eShram Portal:
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- It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
- It is used for enrollment, registration, collection and identification of the required data of all the unorganized workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About eShram Portal:
- Launched by: Ministry of Labour & Employment
- Objectives:
- To create a National Database of unorganized/migrant workers and to provide them with a Universal Account Number (UAN).
- To extend the benefits of social security and welfare schemes to unorganized workers especially migrant workers, and to identify workers who are deprived of the various benefits of the welfare schemes of the Central and/or State Government due to lack of awareness or otherwise.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About eShram Portal:
- Launched by: Ministry of Labour & Employment
- Objectives:
- To create a National Database of unorganized/migrant workers and to provide them with a Universal Account Number (UAN).
- To extend the benefits of social security and welfare schemes to unorganized workers especially migrant workers, and to identify workers who are deprived of the various benefits of the welfare schemes of the Central and/or State Government due to lack of awareness or otherwise.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Civil Aviation Organization:
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- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It has 193 state parties including all UN members.
- India is a founding member of ICAO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (est. 1944, HQ: Montreal, Canada) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (linked to ECOSOC) that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth.
- It has 193 state parties including all UN members except Liechtenstein.
- Chicago Convention led to the creation of ICAO.
- India is a founding member of ICAO.
- It is not a global regulator, its standards never supersede the primacy of national regulatory requirements.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (est. 1944, HQ: Montreal, Canada) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (linked to ECOSOC) that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth.
- It has 193 state parties including all UN members except Liechtenstein.
- Chicago Convention led to the creation of ICAO.
- India is a founding member of ICAO.
- It is not a global regulator, its standards never supersede the primacy of national regulatory requirements.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited:
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- It is a Public Limited Government Company established as a Non-Banking Financial Institution.
- It is administratively controlled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). IREDA is a Public Limited Government Company established as a Non-Banking Financial Institution in 1987 engaged in promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency/conservation with the motto: “ENERGY FOR EVER”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). IREDA is a Public Limited Government Company established as a Non-Banking Financial Institution in 1987 engaged in promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency/conservation with the motto: “ENERGY FOR EVER”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIt is a sweet-tasting perennial shrub that has been used as medicine in Ayurveda (known in Ayurveda as ‘Yashtimadhu’) for rejuvenation. It is
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Mulethi is a sweet-tasting perennial shrub (roots have a sweet taste due to the presence of glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sucrose) that has been used as medicine in Ayurveda (known in Ayurveda as ‘Yashtimadhu’) for rejuvenation.
- It thrives in a dry and sunny climateand is cultivated in subtropical and warm temperate regions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Mulethi is a sweet-tasting perennial shrub (roots have a sweet taste due to the presence of glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sucrose) that has been used as medicine in Ayurveda (known in Ayurveda as ‘Yashtimadhu’) for rejuvenation.
- It thrives in a dry and sunny climateand is cultivated in subtropical and warm temperate regions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research:
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- It comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Its President is the Prime Minister of India.
- It developed first Indian tractor Swaraj in 1967 completely based on indigenous know-how.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- CSIR (est. by the Government of India in 1942) is an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. CSIR is also among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisations.
- It comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Its President is the PM of India
- Its founder: Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
- Developed first Indian tractor Swaraj in 1967 completely based on indigenous know-how.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- CSIR (est. by the Government of India in 1942) is an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. CSIR is also among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisations.
- It comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Its President is the PM of India
- Its founder: Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
- Developed first Indian tractor Swaraj in 1967 completely based on indigenous know-how.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to marine biodiversity in India, what is special about “zebrafish”, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name Danio.
- Zebrafish is a small (2-3 cm long) freshwater fish found in the tropical and subtropical regions. The fish is native to South Asia’s Indo-Gangetic plains, where they are mostly found in the paddy fields and even in stagnant water and streams. The fish become adults at three months and survive 2-3 years in a laboratory condition. This fish’s unique characteristics lie in its transparency during its embryonic stages, allowing observing all organs, including beating heart and blood circulation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name Danio.
- Zebrafish is a small (2-3 cm long) freshwater fish found in the tropical and subtropical regions. The fish is native to South Asia’s Indo-Gangetic plains, where they are mostly found in the paddy fields and even in stagnant water and streams. The fish become adults at three months and survive 2-3 years in a laboratory condition. This fish’s unique characteristics lie in its transparency during its embryonic stages, allowing observing all organs, including beating heart and blood circulation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2023/
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