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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 22nd May 2020

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Coir geo textiles accepted for rural road construction

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure; Environment

In News:

Important value additions:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) 

Coir Geo Textile 

Image source: Coir Board


Complete solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town launched

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-I – Culture & GS-III-  Energy; Environment

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:

Konark Sun Temple 

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 22nd MAY 2020

Image source: Konark Sun Temple


Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs approved

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III –  Economy

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions 

Non-Banking Financial Company

Housing Finance Company 


Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) approved for implementation 

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II –Welfare Schemes & GS-III –  Economy

In News:

Key takeaways:

Important value additions:


(MAINS FOCUS)


GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY/ SOCIETY

Topic: General Studies 2 &3:

A Moment to Revive MGNREGA

Context: The lockdown has resulted in a massive loss of livelihoods, and the 400-million strong unorganised workforce has been the worst hit.

About MGNREGA

Problems facing MGNREGA

MGNREGA- a saviour in crisis times

MGNREGA and COVID-19

Way ahead with regard to MGNREGA

  1. Proactive State governments 
  1. Proactive local governments to ease administrative process
  1. Precautions at work site
  1. Simplified Payments Procedures
  1. Flexibility of the work done

Conclusion

With nearly eight crore migrant workers returning to their villages, and with an additional allocation for the year, this could be a moment for the true revival of MGNREGA. A revival led by workers themselves.

Connecting the dots:


DISASTER MANAGEMENT/ GEOGRAPHY/ GOVERNANCE

Topic: General Studies 1,2,3:

A double disaster: On a cyclone amid the coronavirus

Context: Cyclone Amphan, a tropical cyclone formed over Bay of Bengal has affected states of Odisha and West Bengal. At least 72 people are dead and normal life is paralysed for millions in Kolkata and in the rural areas of both the States.

Did You Know?

About Cyclones

What has been the response of States during Cyclones?

What are the additional challenges associated with Cyclone Amphan?

Way Ahead

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section)

Note: 

Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:

  1. It will be implemented during the period of 5 years. 
  2. It will have two components – Central sector scheme and centrally sponsored scheme.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding regular banks and Non-Banking Financing Companies (NBFCs):

  1. Both banks and NBFCs are supervised by a national or international banking regulatory agency
  2. Both accept demand deposits

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3 Which of the following temple is also known as Black Pagoda? 

  1. Jagannath Temple 
  2. Sun Temple 
  3. Meenakshi Temple 
  4. Akshardham temple

Q.4 With regard to the advantages of Coir Geo Textiles, consider the following statements: 

  1. It is a strong fabric with poor durability. 
  2. It is resistant to microbial attack but non-resistant to rots.

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS FOR 21st May 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1 C
2 A
3 D
4 A

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