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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding National Mobile Monitoring Software App seen recently in news:
- It is launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- This app facilitates officials to record their findings online along with geo-tagged photograph for MGNREGS, PMAYG and PMGSY schemes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (d)
The National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App along with Area officer Monitoring app is launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
The NMMS App permits taking real time attendance of workers at Mahatma Gandhi NREGS worksites along with geo-tagged photograph, which will increase citizen oversight of the programme besides potentially enabling processing payments faster.
Area Officer Monitoring App facilitates them to record their findings online along with time stamped and go-coordinate tagged photograph for all the schemes of Department of Rural Development- Mahatma Gandhi NREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme), PMAYG (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Grameen), and PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana).
This would also enable not only better record keeping of inspections by field and supervisory officials but also facilitate analysis of the findings for better programme implementation.
Article Link: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches NMMS app and Area officer monitoring App
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Q.1) Solution (d)
The National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App along with Area officer Monitoring app is launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
The NMMS App permits taking real time attendance of workers at Mahatma Gandhi NREGS worksites along with geo-tagged photograph, which will increase citizen oversight of the programme besides potentially enabling processing payments faster.
Area Officer Monitoring App facilitates them to record their findings online along with time stamped and go-coordinate tagged photograph for all the schemes of Department of Rural Development- Mahatma Gandhi NREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme), PMAYG (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Grameen), and PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana).
This would also enable not only better record keeping of inspections by field and supervisory officials but also facilitate analysis of the findings for better programme implementation.
Article Link: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches NMMS app and Area officer monitoring App
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding FDI inflow in India in the financial year 2020-21:
- FDI inflow in India decreased in the financial year 2020-21 compared to the previous year in the wake of Covid pandemic.
- USA emerged as the top investor in India in the financial year 2020-21.
- Gujarat was the top FDI destination in the financial year 2020-21.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India grew 10% in 2020-21 as compared to the previous year.
Singapore emerged as the top investor with almost a third of all investments, followed by the U.S. which accounted for 23% of FDI and Mauritius from where 9% of the capital flows originated
The sharpest growth among the top 10 FDI origin countries was recorded from Saudi Arabia. Investments from the oil rich nation jumped from a $90 million in 2019-20 to $2.8 billion last year
Gujarat was the top FDI destination in FY21, accounting for 37% of the foreign equity inflows, followed Maharashtra that got 27%.
Article Link: FDI inflow touches $82 bn in FY21
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India grew 10% in 2020-21 as compared to the previous year.
Singapore emerged as the top investor with almost a third of all investments, followed by the U.S. which accounted for 23% of FDI and Mauritius from where 9% of the capital flows originated
The sharpest growth among the top 10 FDI origin countries was recorded from Saudi Arabia. Investments from the oil rich nation jumped from a $90 million in 2019-20 to $2.8 billion last year
Gujarat was the top FDI destination in FY21, accounting for 37% of the foreign equity inflows, followed Maharashtra that got 27%.
Article Link: FDI inflow touches $82 bn in FY21
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) What is 17+1 initiative, seen recently in news:
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Q.3) Solution (a)
17+1 (China and Central and Eastern Europe Countries) initiative is a China- led format founded in 2012 in Budapest with an aim to expand cooperation between Beijing and the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) member countries, with investments and trade for the development of the CEE region.
The initiative includes twelve EU member states and five Balkan states- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The framework focuses on infrastructure projects such as bridges, motorways, railway lines and modernisation of ports in the member states. The platform is largely seen as an extension of China’s flagship Belt and Road initiative (BRI).
Article Link: Lithuania quits ‘divisive’ China group
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Q.3) Solution (a)
17+1 (China and Central and Eastern Europe Countries) initiative is a China- led format founded in 2012 in Budapest with an aim to expand cooperation between Beijing and the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) member countries, with investments and trade for the development of the CEE region.
The initiative includes twelve EU member states and five Balkan states- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The framework focuses on infrastructure projects such as bridges, motorways, railway lines and modernisation of ports in the member states. The platform is largely seen as an extension of China’s flagship Belt and Road initiative (BRI).
Article Link: Lithuania quits ‘divisive’ China group
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding One Stop Centre scheme, seen recently in news:
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- The objective of the scheme is to provide integral support and assistance to children affected by violence and in distress.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.4) Solution (a)
One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The objective of the scheme is to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence and in distress, both in private and public spaces, under one roof and facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including police, medical, legal aid and counselling, psychological support to fight against any forms of violence against women.
It has provided assistance to over 3 lakh women so far. Till date, 701 OSCs in 35 States/UTs have been operationalised.
Article Link: Over 3 Lakh Women Provided Assistance through 701 One Stop Centres in 35 States/UTs
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Q.4) Solution (a)
One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The objective of the scheme is to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence and in distress, both in private and public spaces, under one roof and facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including police, medical, legal aid and counselling, psychological support to fight against any forms of violence against women.
It has provided assistance to over 3 lakh women so far. Till date, 701 OSCs in 35 States/UTs have been operationalised.
Article Link: Over 3 Lakh Women Provided Assistance through 701 One Stop Centres in 35 States/UTs
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover of NASA:
- It is a mobile robot that will go to the South Pole of the Moon.
- It is the first resource mapping mission on another celestial body.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.5) Solution (c)
NASA’s lunar rover, the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), that will explore the relatively nearby but extreme environment of the Moon in search of water ice and other potential resources. This mobile robot will land at the South Pole of the Moon in late 2023 on a 100-day mission.
VIPER represents the first resource mapping mission on another celestial body. The critical information provided by VIPER will help to understand the origin and distribution of water on the Moon and help determine how Moon’s resources can be harvested for future human space exploration.
Article Link: NASA’s water-hunting Moon rover
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Q.5) Solution (c)
NASA’s lunar rover, the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), that will explore the relatively nearby but extreme environment of the Moon in search of water ice and other potential resources. This mobile robot will land at the South Pole of the Moon in late 2023 on a 100-day mission.
VIPER represents the first resource mapping mission on another celestial body. The critical information provided by VIPER will help to understand the origin and distribution of water on the Moon and help determine how Moon’s resources can be harvested for future human space exploration.
Article Link: NASA’s water-hunting Moon rover
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