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 Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojan:
- It is an umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Culture.
- It is a central sector scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Culture for the promotion of art and culture in the country.
- It is a central sector scheme.
- The ministry implements many schemes under KSVY, where the grants are sanctioned/approved for holding programs/activities.
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture.
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Creation of Cultural Infrastructure.
- Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which aims to promote the 13 intangible cultural heritage of India, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Solution (c)
- Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Culture for the promotion of art and culture in the country.
- It is a central sector scheme.
- The ministry implements many schemes under KSVY, where the grants are sanctioned/approved for holding programs/activities.
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture.
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Creation of Cultural Infrastructure.
- Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which aims to promote the 13 intangible cultural heritage of India, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Theme for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2020 is:
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Solution (a)
- Every year 17th October is observed as International Day for the eradication of Poverty.
- Its observance started in 1992 with the adoption of UN resolution.
- The theme for the year 2020 is “Acting Together to Achieve Social and Environmental Justice for All”
- Poverty Trends: More than 90% countries have reported a dip in per capita income because of Covid-19 and the ensuing economic disruptions.
- More than 115 million new poor have been added to the world, and their spread is universal, from the rich Europe to the already poor Asia and from rural to urban areas.
- According to the latest “Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report” by the world bank, the Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to push an additional 88 million to 115 million people into extreme poverty this year, with the total rising to as many as 150 million by 2021.
- Beyond Income Poverty: India and Nigeria are two countries that host the world’s largest number of poor. Here, the poor live in very ecologically fragile areas. This makes poverty not alone an income related aspect as economists and politicians consider.
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Solution (a)
- Every year 17th October is observed as International Day for the eradication of Poverty.
- Its observance started in 1992 with the adoption of UN resolution.
- The theme for the year 2020 is “Acting Together to Achieve Social and Environmental Justice for All”
- Poverty Trends: More than 90% countries have reported a dip in per capita income because of Covid-19 and the ensuing economic disruptions.
- More than 115 million new poor have been added to the world, and their spread is universal, from the rich Europe to the already poor Asia and from rural to urban areas.
- According to the latest “Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report” by the world bank, the Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to push an additional 88 million to 115 million people into extreme poverty this year, with the total rising to as many as 150 million by 2021.
- Beyond Income Poverty: India and Nigeria are two countries that host the world’s largest number of poor. Here, the poor live in very ecologically fragile areas. This makes poverty not alone an income related aspect as economists and politicians consider.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands lies in which of the following Gulf:
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Solution (a)
Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf located off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
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Solution (a)
Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf located off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Pearl River estuary was recently in new, is situated in which country?
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Solution (b)
Pearl River estuary includes Hong Kong, Macau as well as the mainland Chinese cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dongguan. Around 22 million people live in the area.
The Pearl River Delta, the low-lying area surrounding the PRE where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, is one of the world’s most densely urbanised, heavily industrialised and busiest shipping lanes on Earth.
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Solution (b)
Pearl River estuary includes Hong Kong, Macau as well as the mainland Chinese cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dongguan. Around 22 million people live in the area.
The Pearl River Delta, the low-lying area surrounding the PRE where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, is one of the world’s most densely urbanised, heavily industrialised and busiest shipping lanes on Earth.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Ghar Tak Fiber’ Scheme:
- This scheme will be coordinated by village level Common Service Centers.
- The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Rural development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme:
- It aims to connect all 45,945 villages of Bihar with high-speed optical fibre internet by 31st March 2021.
- Under the scheme, Bihar has to provide at least five fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections per village and at least one WiFi hotspot per village.
- The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- This scheme will be coordinated by village level Common Service Centers.
Benefit:
- The Scheme will lead digital services including e-Education, e-Agriculture, Tele-Medicine, Tele-law and other social security schemes in Bihar ensuring easy access to all state natives.
- It is also likely to boost the local employment generation with the implementation of Bharat Net initiative which will be done by recruiting local workers.
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Solution (a)
Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme:
- It aims to connect all 45,945 villages of Bihar with high-speed optical fibre internet by 31st March 2021.
- Under the scheme, Bihar has to provide at least five fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections per village and at least one WiFi hotspot per village.
- The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- This scheme will be coordinated by village level Common Service Centers.
Benefit:
- The Scheme will lead digital services including e-Education, e-Agriculture, Tele-Medicine, Tele-law and other social security schemes in Bihar ensuring easy access to all state natives.
- It is also likely to boost the local employment generation with the implementation of Bharat Net initiative which will be done by recruiting local workers.
