Daily Quiz 30 September 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
1. The scheme aims to create one model solar village in each district of India to promote solar energy adoption.
2. The subsidy for the cost of solar panels under the scheme is capped at 10 kW capacity.
3. Eligible households under the scheme receive up to 300 units of electricity free every month.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Government of India approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana on 29th February, 2024 to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity. The scheme aims to create one model solar village in each district of India to promote solar energy adoption. The scheme will be implemented by a National programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at the National level and by the State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) at the state level.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme provides for a subsidy of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2kW capacity and 40 percent of additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3kW capacity. The subsidy has been capped at 3kW capacity. At current benchmark prices, this will mean Rs 30,000 subsidy for 1kW system, Rs 60,000 for 2kW systems and Rs 78,000 for 3kW systems or higher.
Statement 3 is correct: Eligible households will receive up to 300 units of electricity free every month. Under the scheme, the DISCOMs shall be required to put in place several facilitative measures for promotion of rooftop solar in their respective areas such as availability of net meters, timely inspection and commissioning of installations, vendor registration and management, interdepartmental convergence for solarizing government building etc.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Government of India approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana on 29th February, 2024 to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity. The scheme aims to create one model solar village in each district of India to promote solar energy adoption. The scheme will be implemented by a National programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at the National level and by the State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) at the state level.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme provides for a subsidy of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2kW capacity and 40 percent of additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3kW capacity. The subsidy has been capped at 3kW capacity. At current benchmark prices, this will mean Rs 30,000 subsidy for 1kW system, Rs 60,000 for 2kW systems and Rs 78,000 for 3kW systems or higher.
Statement 3 is correct: Eligible households will receive up to 300 units of electricity free every month. Under the scheme, the DISCOMs shall be required to put in place several facilitative measures for promotion of rooftop solar in their respective areas such as availability of net meters, timely inspection and commissioning of installations, vendor registration and management, interdepartmental convergence for solarizing government building etc.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- India is the world’s largest milk producer and exporter.
- The per capita availability of milk in India is higher than the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India is the world’s largest milk producer, with a production of 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23. (25% of total world production. Average national milk yield is 8.55 kg/day for exotic breeds, and 3.44 kg/day for indigenous animals. New Zealand was the world’s largest milk exporter in 2023, exporting $6.8 billion worth of milk. Germany was the second largest exporter, with $3.5 billion worth of milk exports. India ranks 48th in the worldfor milk exports
Statement 2 is correct: The per capita availability of milk in India is 459 grams/day, which is higher than the global average of 323 grams/day. Dairy is India’s largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% of the national economy. Recently the Union Cooperation Minister has launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’. It aims to increase procurement led by cooperatives from present 660 lakh litres per day to 1,000 lakh litres.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India is the world’s largest milk producer, with a production of 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23. (25% of total world production. Average national milk yield is 8.55 kg/day for exotic breeds, and 3.44 kg/day for indigenous animals. New Zealand was the world’s largest milk exporter in 2023, exporting $6.8 billion worth of milk. Germany was the second largest exporter, with $3.5 billion worth of milk exports. India ranks 48th in the worldfor milk exports
Statement 2 is correct: The per capita availability of milk in India is 459 grams/day, which is higher than the global average of 323 grams/day. Dairy is India’s largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% of the national economy. Recently the Union Cooperation Minister has launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’. It aims to increase procurement led by cooperatives from present 660 lakh litres per day to 1,000 lakh litres.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement with respect to radiowaves in not correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements (a), (b) and (d) are correct while statement (c) is incorrect: Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They have a variety of uses, including radio communication, radar, computer networks, broadcasting, and navigation systems. They travel at the speed of light. Light travels much faster than sound. The Starlink “constellation”, which consists of more than 6,300 satellites orbiting at an altitude of around 550 km, is primarily used to provide high-speed internet to remote areas. However, these satellites generate radio noise/ rdiowaves or unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR), disrupting astronomical observations.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements (a), (b) and (d) are correct while statement (c) is incorrect: Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They have a variety of uses, including radio communication, radar, computer networks, broadcasting, and navigation systems. They travel at the speed of light. Light travels much faster than sound. The Starlink “constellation”, which consists of more than 6,300 satellites orbiting at an altitude of around 550 km, is primarily used to provide high-speed internet to remote areas. However, these satellites generate radio noise/ rdiowaves or unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR), disrupting astronomical observations.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIndia has escalated its demands for the renegotiation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Consider the following statements with respect to the IWT:
- Under the treaty, the control over the waters of the three eastern rivers is given to India.
- It makes it obligatory for India to inform Pakistan if it is planning to build a project on the Indus River system.
- Under the treaty, dispute redressal is handled by a board of members from both nations, followed by an appellate tribunal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was mediated by World Bank. It was signed in Karachi in 1960 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani president Ayub Khan. Under the treaty, the control over the waters of the three eastern rivers (Beas, Ravi and Sutlej) is given to India. The control over the waters of the three western rivers (Indus, Chenab and Jhelum) is given to Pakistan. It allocates water from the Indus River and its tributaries, giving Pakistan control over approximately 70% of the water while India retains about 30%.
Statement 2 is correct while Statement 3 is incorrect: Dispute redressal is provided under Article IX of the IWT. It’s a 3-level mechanism that makes it obligatory for India to inform Pakistan that it is planning to build a project on the Indus River system. Pakistan might oppose it and ask for more details. In case there is a question, that question has to be clarified between the two sides at the level of the Indus Commissioners. If it is not clarified, it becomes a difference that has to be handled by a Neutral Expert. It is at this stage that the World Bank enters the picture. In case Neutral Expert is unable to resolve the difference, then it becomes a dispute. The dispute then enters the Court of Arbitration.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was mediated by World Bank. It was signed in Karachi in 1960 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani president Ayub Khan. Under the treaty, the control over the waters of the three eastern rivers (Beas, Ravi and Sutlej) is given to India. The control over the waters of the three western rivers (Indus, Chenab and Jhelum) is given to Pakistan. It allocates water from the Indus River and its tributaries, giving Pakistan control over approximately 70% of the water while India retains about 30%.
Statement 2 is correct while Statement 3 is incorrect: Dispute redressal is provided under Article IX of the IWT. It’s a 3-level mechanism that makes it obligatory for India to inform Pakistan that it is planning to build a project on the Indus River system. Pakistan might oppose it and ask for more details. In case there is a question, that question has to be clarified between the two sides at the level of the Indus Commissioners. If it is not clarified, it becomes a difference that has to be handled by a Neutral Expert. It is at this stage that the World Bank enters the picture. In case Neutral Expert is unable to resolve the difference, then it becomes a dispute. The dispute then enters the Court of Arbitration.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Internet intermediaries and safe harbor provisions in India:
- Internet intermediaries in India include internet service providers (ISPs), search engines and social media platforms.
- Intermediaries are shielded from liability under Section 79 of the IT Act for data and information shared by users through them.
- Safe harbor is not given if the intermediary fails to take down a post after the government flags it unlawful.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Internet intermediary refers to a company that facilitates the use of the Internet. Such companies include internet service providers (ISPs), search engines and social media platforms.
Examples of internet intermediaries in India include:
- Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp
- Search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo
- Content-sharing platforms such as YouTube, and Vimeo.
- Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Safe harbour provisions were introduced to protect intermediaries from becoming liable for the acts of third parties, provided the intermediary observed ‘due diligence’. Intermediaries are shielded from liability under Section 79 of the IT Act for data, material, and information shared by users through them but over which they have no direct knowledge. Under the safe harbour, intermediaries are protected from third-party information and data made available or hosted by them thereby acting as a defence. Intermediaries are protected by safe harbour from all legal consequences unless they knew that illicit content was being broadcast on their platform. Section 79 states that safe harbour wouldn’t be given if the intermediary “fails to expeditiously” take down a post or remove a particular content even after the government flags that the information is being used to commit something unlawful.
Additional Information: The Bombay High Court has struck down a key provision of the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules 2021 (under IT Act of 2000) related to establishment of Fact Check Unit as unconstitutional. The rules establish a fact-checking unit to identify online information that is “fake,” “false,” or “misleading” and related to the Union government. The unit can then decide on the online presence of such information.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Internet intermediary refers to a company that facilitates the use of the Internet. Such companies include internet service providers (ISPs), search engines and social media platforms.
Examples of internet intermediaries in India include:
- Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp
- Search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo
- Content-sharing platforms such as YouTube, and Vimeo.
- Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Safe harbour provisions were introduced to protect intermediaries from becoming liable for the acts of third parties, provided the intermediary observed ‘due diligence’. Intermediaries are shielded from liability under Section 79 of the IT Act for data, material, and information shared by users through them but over which they have no direct knowledge. Under the safe harbour, intermediaries are protected from third-party information and data made available or hosted by them thereby acting as a defence. Intermediaries are protected by safe harbour from all legal consequences unless they knew that illicit content was being broadcast on their platform. Section 79 states that safe harbour wouldn’t be given if the intermediary “fails to expeditiously” take down a post or remove a particular content even after the government flags that the information is being used to commit something unlawful.
Additional Information: The Bombay High Court has struck down a key provision of the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules 2021 (under IT Act of 2000) related to establishment of Fact Check Unit as unconstitutional. The rules establish a fact-checking unit to identify online information that is “fake,” “false,” or “misleading” and related to the Union government. The unit can then decide on the online presence of such information.
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