IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to “Skills Build Reignite”
- It is aimed at providing job seekers and entrepreneurs, with access to free online coursework and mentoring support designed to help them reinvent their careers and businesses.
- Directorate General of Training (DGT) will be overlooking the initiative.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), is responsible for implementing long term institutional training to the nation’s youth through its network of training institutes and infrastructure. It plays a key role in the execution of vocational training schemes and in making ‘Digital India’ dream become a reality.
The SkillsBuild Reignite tends to provide job seekers and entrepreneurs, with access to free online coursework and mentoring support designed to help them reinvent their careers and businesses. Job seekers, individual business owners, entrepreneurs and any individual with learning aspirations can now tap into host of industry relevant content on topics including Artificial intelligence, Cloud, Data analytics and security to reskill and upskill themselves, at no cost.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1633965#:~:text=Its%20special%20feature%20is%20the,of%20the%20COVID%2019%20pandemic.
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Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), is responsible for implementing long term institutional training to the nation’s youth through its network of training institutes and infrastructure. It plays a key role in the execution of vocational training schemes and in making ‘Digital India’ dream become a reality.
The SkillsBuild Reignite tends to provide job seekers and entrepreneurs, with access to free online coursework and mentoring support designed to help them reinvent their careers and businesses. Job seekers, individual business owners, entrepreneurs and any individual with learning aspirations can now tap into host of industry relevant content on topics including Artificial intelligence, Cloud, Data analytics and security to reskill and upskill themselves, at no cost.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1633965#:~:text=Its%20special%20feature%20is%20the,of%20the%20COVID%2019%20pandemic.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘ACT-Accelerator Hub’ is associated with which of the following organization?
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Solution (a)
The WHO is working with a large coalition of drug-development, funding and distribution organisations under what it is calling the ACT-Accelerator Hub.
In an update on the ACT-Accelerator initiative, launched in April to speed up research and development for the new disease, the WHO and global health groups said the coronavirus pandemic is still threatening millions of lives and scores of economies.
Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/who-led-coalition-needs-31-3-billion-to-fight-covid-19-11593178617027.html
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Solution (a)
The WHO is working with a large coalition of drug-development, funding and distribution organisations under what it is calling the ACT-Accelerator Hub.
In an update on the ACT-Accelerator initiative, launched in April to speed up research and development for the new disease, the WHO and global health groups said the coronavirus pandemic is still threatening millions of lives and scores of economies.
Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/who-led-coalition-needs-31-3-billion-to-fight-covid-19-11593178617027.html
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The terms “Call for action” and “Other monitored jurisdictions” are associated
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Solution (a)
Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
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Solution (a)
Since 2000, FATF has maintained the FATF blacklist (formally called the “Call for action”) and the FATF greylist (formally called the “Other monitored jurisdictions”).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘TULIP’ programme.
- It is a program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across the country.
- It is being implemented through a partnership between Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) and AICTE.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)’ – A program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across the country.
The TULIP program is being implemented through a partnership between Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and AICTE. At the State level, TULIP will be supported by the Urban Development departments in providing a clear roadmap for the ULBs/smart cities to adopt TULIP in their respective organisations.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1634268
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Solution (a)
The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)’ – A program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across the country.
The TULIP program is being implemented through a partnership between Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and AICTE. At the State level, TULIP will be supported by the Urban Development departments in providing a clear roadmap for the ULBs/smart cities to adopt TULIP in their respective organisations.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1634268
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Angikaar Campaign’.
- It aims to bring the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) under the fold of other Central Government Schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
- It is launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
This campaign aims to bring the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) under the fold of other Central Government Schemes like Ayushman Bharat (Health Insurance Scheme), and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (LPG Gas Connection Scheme).
It was launched by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
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Solution (c)
This campaign aims to bring the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) under the fold of other Central Government Schemes like Ayushman Bharat (Health Insurance Scheme), and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (LPG Gas Connection Scheme).
It was launched by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
