0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 16.10.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Government in Budget 2023-24 has made the announcement of the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Development Mission. The mission envisages availability of Rs.25,000 crore from the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Tribes, for activities to be undertaken in the next three years under the Mission. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government in Budget 2023-24 has made the announcement of the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Development Mission. The mission is aimed to improve socio-economic conditions of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) by saturating PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The mission envisages availability of Rs.15,000 crore from the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Tribes, for activities to be undertaken in the next three years under the Mission. PVTGs In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, which are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs have some basic characteristics -they are mostly homogenous, with a small population, relatively physically isolated, social institutes cast in a simple mold, absence of written language, relatively simple technology and a slower rate of change etc. In 1975, the Government of India initiated to identify the most vulnerable tribal groups as a separate category called PVTGs and declared 52 such groups, while in 1993 an additional 23 groups were added to the category, making it a total of 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes, spread over 17 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census). 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Election Commission of India (ECI) proposed a Remote EVM (R-EVM) to address issues related to domestic migrant voting. The goal was to improve the 47.4% voter turnout in the 2019 general election. A survey by Lokniti-CSDS was conducted in September 2023, involving 1,017 migrants living in Delhi’s slums Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Election Commission of India (ECI) proposed a Remote EVM (R-EVM) to address issues related to domestic migrant voting. The goal was to improve the 67.4% voter turnout in the 2019 general election. A survey by Lokniti-CSDS was conducted in September 2023, involving 1,017 migrants living in Delhi’s slums, with 63% men and 37% women, aiming to understand whether the proposed R-EVM system would gain a viable level of trust among its intended users, setting aside legal and logistical concerns raised by political parties. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Forum on the Occasion of International E-Waste Day (12th October), commissioned the United Nations Institute for Training and Research to calculate the annual quantities of Invisible E-Waste items. Invisible e-waste refers to electronic waste that often goes unnoticed due to its nature or appearance, causing consumers to overlook its recyclable potential. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum on the Occasion of International E-Waste Day (14th October), commissioned the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to calculate the annual quantities of Invisible E-Waste items. Invisible e-waste refers to electronic waste that often goes unnoticed due to its nature or appearance, causing consumers to overlook its recyclable potential. There are Numerous electronic items falling under this category, such as cables, e-toys, e-cigarettes, e-bikes, power tools, smoke detectors, USB sticks, wearable health devices, and smart home gadgets. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has disclosed the approval of seven crucial bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). These projects, with a combined cost of Rs 118.50 Crores, are slated for implementation during the fiscal year 2023-24. The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (earlier known as Central Road Fund) was established in 2000 under Central Road Fund Act, 2000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has disclosed the approval of seven crucial bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). These projects, with a combined cost of Rs 118.50 Crores, are slated for implementation during the fiscal year 2023-24. Central Road Infrastructure Fund The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (earlier known as Central Road Fund) was established in 2000 under Central Road Fund Act, 2000. The fund comprises a cess imposed along with excise duty on petrol and diesel. The administrative control of the CRIF falls under the Ministry of Finance. Earlier it was under the domain of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Assam introduced Orunodoi 2.0, an upgraded version of its poverty alleviation scheme. The new scheme was launched with the distribution of Orunodoi cards to additional beneficiaries, which is an important step in empowering the deprived sections of the society. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Assam introduced Orunodoi 2.0, an upgraded version of its poverty alleviation scheme. The new scheme was launched with the distribution of Orunodoi cards to additional beneficiaries, which is an important step in empowering the deprived sections of the society. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally started the distribution process of Orunodoi cards to the new beneficiaries. The event took place in Kokrajhar and included the presentation of cards to some of the newly enrolled beneficiaries. Orunodoi 2.0 aims to expand the reach of the poverty alleviation programme. About 7.30 lakh new beneficiaries will be included in this programme, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 26 lakh. In Kokrajhar district alone, 21 thousand new beneficiaries will be added to Orunodoi 2.0. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 14.10.2023 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 17.10.2023
