IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about APEDA
- It is a statutory body that functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- It aims to develop and promote the export of scheduled products mentioned in APEDA act, 1985.
- It provides financial assistance, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.
How many of the following statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act of 1985. · It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
· Objective: To develop and promote the export of scheduled products.
· The products specified under the APEDA ACT are called scheduled products, and exporters of such scheduled products are required to register under APEDA.
· It provides financial assistance, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.
Headquarters: New Delhi
Functions:
· Setting the standards and specifications for the scheduled products.
· Registration of exporters of the scheduled products on payment of required fees.
· Improving packaging and marketing of the Scheduled products.
· Carrying out an inspection of products to ensure the quality of such products.
· Training in various aspects of the industries connected with the scheduled products.
· Development of industries relating to the scheduled products and undertaking surveys, feasibility studies, etc.
· Collection of statistics from the owners of factories or establishments and publication of such statistics.
· Examples of scheduled products: Fruits, Vegetable, Meat, Poultry Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits, Bakery Products, Honey, Jaggery, etc.
Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully orchestrated the export of the maiden trial shipment of fresh pomegranates to the United States via the air route.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act of 1985. · It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
· Objective: To develop and promote the export of scheduled products.
· The products specified under the APEDA ACT are called scheduled products, and exporters of such scheduled products are required to register under APEDA.
· It provides financial assistance, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.
Headquarters: New Delhi
Functions:
· Setting the standards and specifications for the scheduled products.
· Registration of exporters of the scheduled products on payment of required fees.
· Improving packaging and marketing of the Scheduled products.
· Carrying out an inspection of products to ensure the quality of such products.
· Training in various aspects of the industries connected with the scheduled products.
· Development of industries relating to the scheduled products and undertaking surveys, feasibility studies, etc.
· Collection of statistics from the owners of factories or establishments and publication of such statistics.
· Examples of scheduled products: Fruits, Vegetable, Meat, Poultry Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits, Bakery Products, Honey, Jaggery, etc.
Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully orchestrated the export of the maiden trial shipment of fresh pomegranates to the United States via the air route.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)
- The primary objective of RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayats to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals.
- It is launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as a centrally sponsored scheme.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) was launched on 24th April 2018 as an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. · It is a unique scheme proposed to develop and strengthen the Panchayati Raj System across India in the rural areas.
· The primary objective of Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayats to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
· It is launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as a centrally sponsored scheme. · For effective implementation of the scheme, utilization of funds is closely monitored with the States through meetings, video-conferences, etc.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) was launched on 24th April 2018 as an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. · It is a unique scheme proposed to develop and strengthen the Panchayati Raj System across India in the rural areas.
· The primary objective of Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayats to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
· It is launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as a centrally sponsored scheme. · For effective implementation of the scheme, utilization of funds is closely monitored with the States through meetings, video-conferences, etc.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- An Operating System is a software program that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the computer user.
- Maya OS is a new OS based on an open-source platform developed by Indian government development agencies.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a new Operation System (OS) based on an open-source platform. · It has the interface and all functionality like Windows and users will not feel much difference as they transition to it.
What is an Operating System (OS)?
· An OS is a software program that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the computer user.
· It provides a user-friendly interface and manages the hardware and software resources of a computer system.
· In essence, an operating system enables a user to interact with a computer and run applications efficiently
· Maya was developed by government development agencies within six months. · Aim: To prevent malware attacks and other cyberattacks which had seen a steep increase.
· Currently, Maya is being installed only in Defence Ministry systems and not on computers connected to the networks of the three Services.
Context: The Defence Ministry recently decided to drop the Microsoft operating system and go for a local one named Maya operating system.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a new Operation System (OS) based on an open-source platform. · It has the interface and all functionality like Windows and users will not feel much difference as they transition to it.
What is an Operating System (OS)?
· An OS is a software program that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the computer user.
· It provides a user-friendly interface and manages the hardware and software resources of a computer system.
· In essence, an operating system enables a user to interact with a computer and run applications efficiently
· Maya was developed by government development agencies within six months. · Aim: To prevent malware attacks and other cyberattacks which had seen a steep increase.
· Currently, Maya is being installed only in Defence Ministry systems and not on computers connected to the networks of the three Services.
Context: The Defence Ministry recently decided to drop the Microsoft operating system and go for a local one named Maya operating system.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Assam Rifles
- It is the oldest Central Para Military Force in India.
- It is designated by the Constitution of Group of Ministers committee as the Border Guarding Force for the Indo – Myanmar border.
- The headquarters of the Director-General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) is in Shillong.
How many of the following statements are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · The Assam Rifles raised as Cachar Levy in 1835 to protect British tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids. · It is the oldest Central Para Military Force in India.
· During times of peace and ‘proxy war’, it has to ensure the security of the India-China and India-Myanmar borders.
· In internal security matters, it acts under the purview of the Army, as the penultimate interventionist force of the Central government
· When the situation goes beyond the control of other paramilitary forces.
· Similar to the Rashtriya Rifles in J & K, the Assam Rifles is the specialised force that carries out anti- insurgency operations in difficult terrain of Northeastern States.
· Its operational control is with the Indian Army, with an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General commanding the force.
· The headquarters of the Director-General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) is in Shillong.
· It is designated by the Constitution of Group of Ministers (GoM) committee as the Border Guarding Force for the Indo – Myanmar border.
· It is also its lead intelligence agency Constitution of Group of Ministers (GoM).
Context: Recently Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles accusing them of “giving a chance to the accused Kuki militants to escape freely to a safe zone”.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · The Assam Rifles raised as Cachar Levy in 1835 to protect British tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids. · It is the oldest Central Para Military Force in India.
· During times of peace and ‘proxy war’, it has to ensure the security of the India-China and India-Myanmar borders.
· In internal security matters, it acts under the purview of the Army, as the penultimate interventionist force of the Central government
· When the situation goes beyond the control of other paramilitary forces.
· Similar to the Rashtriya Rifles in J & K, the Assam Rifles is the specialised force that carries out anti- insurgency operations in difficult terrain of Northeastern States.
· Its operational control is with the Indian Army, with an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General commanding the force.
· The headquarters of the Director-General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) is in Shillong.
· It is designated by the Constitution of Group of Ministers (GoM) committee as the Border Guarding Force for the Indo – Myanmar border.
· It is also its lead intelligence agency Constitution of Group of Ministers (GoM).
Context: Recently Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles accusing them of “giving a chance to the accused Kuki militants to escape freely to a safe zone”.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Omkareshwar Reservoir, is located on which of the following river?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has successfully secured a bid for an 80 MW floating solar project at the Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. · The largest floating solar project in India is a 100 MW installation located at NTPC Ramagundam in Telangana.
· The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream.
Context: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has successfully secured a bid for an 80 MW floating solar project at the Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has successfully secured a bid for an 80 MW floating solar project at the Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. · The largest floating solar project in India is a 100 MW installation located at NTPC Ramagundam in Telangana.
· The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream.
Context: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has successfully secured a bid for an 80 MW floating solar project at the Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
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