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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Antyodaya Anna Yojana:
- It is a part of National Food Security Act.
- Households under AAY are entitled to 35 Kg of foodgrains per household per month.
- Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is the nodal ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- It is a Government of India sponsored scheme to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families.
- This scheme was developed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- Objective – To target poorest of poor population and provide them relief from hunger.
- It is a part of NFSA (National Food Security Act) and the households under AAY are entitled to 35 Kg of foodgrains per household per month.
- Coverage – It covers the poorest of the poor families from amongst the BPL families covered under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) within the States and provides them food grains at a highly subsidized rate of Rs.1/ per kg coarse grains, Rs.2/ per kg. for wheat and Rs. 3/ per kg for rice.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/free-grains-will-be-given-till-aug-31/article32037395.ece
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Solution (d)
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- It is a Government of India sponsored scheme to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families.
- This scheme was developed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- Objective – To target poorest of poor population and provide them relief from hunger.
- It is a part of NFSA (National Food Security Act) and the households under AAY are entitled to 35 Kg of foodgrains per household per month.
- Coverage – It covers the poorest of the poor families from amongst the BPL families covered under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) within the States and provides them food grains at a highly subsidized rate of Rs.1/ per kg coarse grains, Rs.2/ per kg. for wheat and Rs. 3/ per kg for rice.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/free-grains-will-be-given-till-aug-31/article32037395.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following states share boundaries with Nepal?
- Sikkim
- West Bengal
- Bihar
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (b)
Nepal shares a border of over 1,850km with five Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarkhand.
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Solution (b)
Nepal shares a border of over 1,850km with five Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarkhand.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following countries are permanent partners with “Malabar Exercise” as of June 2019?
- India
- USA
- Japan
- Australia
- UK
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (b)
Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners.
Originally begun in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, Japan became a permanent partner in 2015.
India to decide whether to include Australia in the Malabar exercises with Japan and the U.S.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/india-to-take-call-on-australias-inclusion-in-malabar-exercises/article32037392.ece
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Solution (b)
Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners.
Originally begun in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, Japan became a permanent partner in 2015.
India to decide whether to include Australia in the Malabar exercises with Japan and the U.S.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/india-to-take-call-on-australias-inclusion-in-malabar-exercises/article32037392.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project:
- It is Asia’s largest power project.
- It is an operational solar park located in Rajasthan.
- The Government of India has set a target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project
- Prime Minister on 10th July unveiled to the nation Asia’s largest solar power plant.
- The Ultra Mega Solar Power project is situated in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district.
It should be noted that PM Modi has set the national goal to achieve the establishment of 100 GW of solar power generation capacity by 2022 when India will complete 75 years of its Independence from British rule.
The inauguration of the ultra mega solar plant in Rewa will add to the progress made in that direction as India continues to tread on a path aiming at greater reliance on environment-friendly and renewable energy sources.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637549
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Solution (a)
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project
- Prime Minister on 10th July unveiled to the nation Asia’s largest solar power plant.
- The Ultra Mega Solar Power project is situated in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district.
It should be noted that PM Modi has set the national goal to achieve the establishment of 100 GW of solar power generation capacity by 2022 when India will complete 75 years of its Independence from British rule.
The inauguration of the ultra mega solar plant in Rewa will add to the progress made in that direction as India continues to tread on a path aiming at greater reliance on environment-friendly and renewable energy sources.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637549
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the statement given below is/are correct with respect to Taiwan?
- It is the most populous country and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations (UN).
- It is located around South China Sea, East China Sea and Philippine Sea.
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (c)
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. Neighbouring countries include the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.
With 23.7 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries, and is the most populous country and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations (UN).
It is located around South China Sea, East China Sea and Philippine Sea. (observe figure below)
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Solution (c)
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. Neighbouring countries include the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.
With 23.7 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries, and is the most populous country and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations (UN).
It is located around South China Sea, East China Sea and Philippine Sea. (observe figure below)
