Daily Quiz 22 July 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Public Distribution system in India:
- Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidized foodgrains.
- The Central Government, through Food Corporation of India (FCI), undertakes procurement,issue of Ration Cards and supervision of Fair Price Shops (FPSs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Public distribution system (PDS) is a food security system established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.Under the PDS, presently the commodities namely wheat, rice, sugar and kerosene are being allocated to the States/UTs for distribution. In 2013, National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted. It introduced individual entitlement of 5 kg per person per month food grains to around 82 crore of population.Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidized foodgrains.
Statement 2is incorrect:The responsibility of operating PDS is jointly shared by the Central and the State Governments. The Central Government, through Food Corporation of India (FCI), undertakes procurement, storage, transportation and bulk allocation of food grains to the State Governments. Operational responsibilities like allocation within the State, identification of eligible families, issue of Ration Cards and supervision of the functioning of Fair Price Shops (FPSs) etc., lies with the State Governments.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Public distribution system (PDS) is a food security system established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.Under the PDS, presently the commodities namely wheat, rice, sugar and kerosene are being allocated to the States/UTs for distribution. In 2013, National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted. It introduced individual entitlement of 5 kg per person per month food grains to around 82 crore of population.Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidized foodgrains.
Statement 2is incorrect:The responsibility of operating PDS is jointly shared by the Central and the State Governments. The Central Government, through Food Corporation of India (FCI), undertakes procurement, storage, transportation and bulk allocation of food grains to the State Governments. Operational responsibilities like allocation within the State, identification of eligible families, issue of Ration Cards and supervision of the functioning of Fair Price Shops (FPSs) etc., lies with the State Governments.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following organisms:
- Dogfish
- Seahorse
- Starfish
- Sealion
How many of the above organisms belong to the group Pisces(Fish)?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation: Recently, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered New Dogfish Shark Species in Kerala.
Option(b)is correct:Pisces is a class of true jawed vertebrates that includes all fish. They are permanently aquatic and have specialized respiratory, excretory, and circulatory systems.Dogfish are small sharks(fish) with venomous spines that live in temperate and subarctic waters worldwide. They are social, aggressive, and long-lived predators. They are harvested for their liver oil, which is rich in squalene. When processed, this becomes squalane, a valuable component in high-end cosmetics and anti-cancer pharmaceuticals.Seahorses are fish. They breathe using gills, have a swim bladder to control their buoyancy, and are classified in the Class Actinopterygii, the bony fish, which also includes larger fish such as cod and tuna. Sea lions are mammals characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they make up the family of eared seals.Sea stars, also known as starfish, are easily recognized marine creatures. Despite the nickname “starfish,” the sea star is not a fish at all. They are invertebrates and belong to the Phylum Echinoderms.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Recently, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered New Dogfish Shark Species in Kerala.
Option(b)is correct:Pisces is a class of true jawed vertebrates that includes all fish. They are permanently aquatic and have specialized respiratory, excretory, and circulatory systems.Dogfish are small sharks(fish) with venomous spines that live in temperate and subarctic waters worldwide. They are social, aggressive, and long-lived predators. They are harvested for their liver oil, which is rich in squalene. When processed, this becomes squalane, a valuable component in high-end cosmetics and anti-cancer pharmaceuticals.Seahorses are fish. They breathe using gills, have a swim bladder to control their buoyancy, and are classified in the Class Actinopterygii, the bony fish, which also includes larger fish such as cod and tuna. Sea lions are mammals characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they make up the family of eared seals.Sea stars, also known as starfish, are easily recognized marine creatures. Despite the nickname “starfish,” the sea star is not a fish at all. They are invertebrates and belong to the Phylum Echinoderms.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhat is Agri-Sure recently seen in news?
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option(b) is correct: NABARD has introduced an agricultural fund named Agri-SURE for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises. The fund has an initial corpus of ₹750 crore. The fund will be managed by NABARD’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nab Ventures. Contributions: NABARD: ₹250 crore, Agriculture Ministry: ₹250 crore, Other Institutions: ₹250 crore The fund aims to support approximately 85 start-ups. Each start-up can receive investments up to ₹25 crore by the end of the fund’s term.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Option(b) is correct: NABARD has introduced an agricultural fund named Agri-SURE for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises. The fund has an initial corpus of ₹750 crore. The fund will be managed by NABARD’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nab Ventures. Contributions: NABARD: ₹250 crore, Agriculture Ministry: ₹250 crore, Other Institutions: ₹250 crore The fund aims to support approximately 85 start-ups. Each start-up can receive investments up to ₹25 crore by the end of the fund’s term.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- CERT-IN is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology set up with an objective to secure the Indian cyber space.
- Synergy was a cyber security exercise conducted by CERT-In in collaboration with the United States-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:The Information Technology (IT) Ministry and the Home Affairs (MHA) Ministry are vying for control over the Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In).CERT-In, an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, serves as the principal entity for addressing cybersecurity concerns and fortifying the defences of India’s internet domain.Under the Information Technology Act of 2000, CERT-In is tasked with a range of cybersecurity functions such as gathering, analysing, and circulating data on cyber incidents, besides executing crisis management for cybersecurity incidents.
Statement 2 is incorrect:Synergy is a cyber security exercise conducted by CERT-In in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). The exercise scenario is derived from real-life cyber incidents, with the objective of assessing, sharing, and improving strategies and practices among member states to build network resiliency against ransomware and cyber extortion attacks. CERT-In conducted the ‘Synergy’ exercise in 2022, which saw global participation.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:The Information Technology (IT) Ministry and the Home Affairs (MHA) Ministry are vying for control over the Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In).CERT-In, an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, serves as the principal entity for addressing cybersecurity concerns and fortifying the defences of India’s internet domain.Under the Information Technology Act of 2000, CERT-In is tasked with a range of cybersecurity functions such as gathering, analysing, and circulating data on cyber incidents, besides executing crisis management for cybersecurity incidents.
Statement 2 is incorrect:Synergy is a cyber security exercise conducted by CERT-In in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). The exercise scenario is derived from real-life cyber incidents, with the objective of assessing, sharing, and improving strategies and practices among member states to build network resiliency against ransomware and cyber extortion attacks. CERT-In conducted the ‘Synergy’ exercise in 2022, which saw global participation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
- The CBI was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.
- Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure by the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021.
- In the absence of general consent by the state,CBI requires specific consent even if someone has been clearly caught accepting a bribe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:The CBI was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The CBI comes under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure, by the CVC Act, The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021 has extended the tenures of the directors of the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate from two years to up to five years.
- Statement 3 is incorrect:There are two types of consent for a probe by the CBI. General Consent: When a state gives a general consent to the CBI for probing a case, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with investigation or for every case. Specific Consent: When a general consent is withdrawn, CBI needs to seek case-wise consent for investigation from the concerned state government. If specific consent is not granted, the CBI officials will not have the power of police personnel when they enter that state. However,Supreme Court and High Courts can order CBIto investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the general consent of the state. Consent also does not apply in cases where someone has been caught red-handed taking a bribe.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct:The CBI was set up in 1963 by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The CBI comes under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure, by the CVC Act, The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021 has extended the tenures of the directors of the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate from two years to up to five years.
- Statement 3 is incorrect:There are two types of consent for a probe by the CBI. General Consent: When a state gives a general consent to the CBI for probing a case, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with investigation or for every case. Specific Consent: When a general consent is withdrawn, CBI needs to seek case-wise consent for investigation from the concerned state government. If specific consent is not granted, the CBI officials will not have the power of police personnel when they enter that state. However,Supreme Court and High Courts can order CBIto investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the general consent of the state. Consent also does not apply in cases where someone has been caught red-handed taking a bribe.
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