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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 123
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Albania’ is not bordered by
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Solution (a)
It is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo[a] to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south and maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro and Italy to the west.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 123
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Solution (a)
It is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo[a] to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south and maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro and Italy to the west.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 123
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pro Tem Speaker’
- The main duty of the pro-tem speaker is to administer the oath of office to new members of the house.
- The Pro Tem Speaker is sworn in by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Under normal circumstances, a pro tem Speaker is sworn in by the President and an hour later, the Lok Sabha is convened and the newly-elected members are sworn in.
His main duty is to administer oath to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
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Solution (a)
Under normal circumstances, a pro tem Speaker is sworn in by the President and an hour later, the Lok Sabha is convened and the newly-elected members are sworn in.
His main duty is to administer oath to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Sumatran Rhinos’ are currently found in
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- India
Select the correct code:
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Solution (a)
There are only 80 Sumatran Rhinos left in the world. All the 80 are currently in Indonesia in the Indonesian part of Borneo and Sumatra Island.
They are extinct in India and Malaysia.
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Solution (a)
There are only 80 Sumatran Rhinos left in the world. All the 80 are currently in Indonesia in the Indonesian part of Borneo and Sumatra Island.
They are extinct in India and Malaysia.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan’
- It is under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- It aims to create an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurship development through entrepreneurship education & training, advocacy, and easy access to entrepreneurship network.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a is a centrally sponsored Scheme on entrepreneurship education and training being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
The Scheme aims at creating an enabling ecosystem for Entrepreneurship development through Entrepreneurship education and training; Advocacy and easy access to entrepreneurship support network and Promoting social enterprises for inclusive growth.
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Solution (c)
Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a is a centrally sponsored Scheme on entrepreneurship education and training being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
The Scheme aims at creating an enabling ecosystem for Entrepreneurship development through Entrepreneurship education and training; Advocacy and easy access to entrepreneurship support network and Promoting social enterprises for inclusive growth.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Johads’
- It is community-owned rainwater storage wetland mainly used for harnessing water resources.
- It is more prevalent in the Southern part of India.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
A johad is a community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland principally used for effectively harnessing water resources in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh of North India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells, washing, bathing and drinking by humans and cattle.Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat (series of steps and/or ramp).
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Solution (a)
A johad is a community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland principally used for effectively harnessing water resources in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh of North India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells, washing, bathing and drinking by humans and cattle.Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat (series of steps and/or ramp).
