IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following Statements:
- Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network is under Ministry of agriculture
- The Scheme is Pan-India and has a hub-and spoke model
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) is a Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology initiative.
- It empowers farmers, especially women farmers. It aims to understand the problems of water, soil, seed and market faced by the farmers and provide simple solutions to them.
- The Scheme is Pan-India and has a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers.
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Solution (c)
- Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) is a Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology initiative.
- It empowers farmers, especially women farmers. It aims to understand the problems of water, soil, seed and market faced by the farmers and provide simple solutions to them.
- The Scheme is Pan-India and has a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The sloth bear is native to the Indian subcontinent.
- IUCN status of sloth bear is endangered
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
- The sloth bear is an ant eating bear species native to the Indian subcontinent.
- It feeds on fruits, ants and termites.
- IUCN status: Vulnerable
- The reasons of decline aremainly because of habitat loss and degradation.
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Solution (a)
- The sloth bear is an ant eating bear species native to the Indian subcontinent.
- It feeds on fruits, ants and termites.
- IUCN status: Vulnerable
- The reasons of decline aremainly because of habitat loss and degradation.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND):
- It is responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It is reports to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
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Solution (d)
- In India, Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) performs similar functions as those of the Financial Crime Enforcement Network.
- FIU-IND is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It was set up in 2004 under the Ministry of Finance. The body reports to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
- It is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
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Solution (d)
- In India, Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) performs similar functions as those of the Financial Crime Enforcement Network.
- FIU-IND is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
- It was set up in 2004 under the Ministry of Finance. The body reports to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
- It is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and financing of terrorism.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Chendamangalam saree:
- Odisha is having GI tag of Chendamangalam saree
- It is recognisable by its puliyilakara border, a thin black line that runs side by side with the sari’s selvedge.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Chendamangalam Saree:
Features:
- It is recognisable by its puliyilakara border, a thin black line that runs side by side with the sari’s selvedge.
- It has extra-weft chuttikara and stripes and checks of varying width.
History:
- It is widely believed that weaving in Chedamangalam was introduced by the Paliam family.
- Called the Paliath Achans, the family was hereditary to the prime minister post to the Maharaja of Cochin, having been associated with Chendamangalam from the 16th century onwards.
Geographical Clusters: The Indian government has identified three clusters in Kerala – Balaramapuram, Chendamangalam and Kuthampully – that have been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Care 4 Chendamangalam (C4C) initiative is supporting the 2018 Kerala flood-affected weavers.
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Solution (b)
Chendamangalam Saree:
Features:
- It is recognisable by its puliyilakara border, a thin black line that runs side by side with the sari’s selvedge.
- It has extra-weft chuttikara and stripes and checks of varying width.
History:
- It is widely believed that weaving in Chedamangalam was introduced by the Paliam family.
- Called the Paliath Achans, the family was hereditary to the prime minister post to the Maharaja of Cochin, having been associated with Chendamangalam from the 16th century onwards.
Geographical Clusters: The Indian government has identified three clusters in Kerala – Balaramapuram, Chendamangalam and Kuthampully – that have been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Care 4 Chendamangalam (C4C) initiative is supporting the 2018 Kerala flood-affected weavers.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following recommend Minimum supporting price?
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Solution (a)
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- The CACP is anb of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, formed in 1965. It is a statutory body.
- Currently, the Commission comprises a Chairman, Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (Non-Official).
- The non-official members are representatives of the farming community and usually have an active association with the farming community.
- It is mandated to recommend Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production.
- CACP submits separate reports recommending prices for Kharif and Rabi seasons.
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Solution (a)
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- The CACP is anb of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, formed in 1965. It is a statutory body.
- Currently, the Commission comprises a Chairman, Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (Non-Official).
- The non-official members are representatives of the farming community and usually have an active association with the farming community.
- It is mandated to recommend Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production.
- CACP submits separate reports recommending prices for Kharif and Rabi seasons.
