0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 16.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. A report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research showed that women's representation in top management and company boards has increased in India. 2. National Council of Applied Economic Research is India's leading independent economic research institute. 3. Founded in 1966, it focuses on practical economic analysis through surveys and data collection. 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: National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has revealed that women's representation in top management and company boards in India has increased but still lags behind the global average. In another study by the World Bank, it has been highlighted that India needs to assign a specific priority sector tag for women-led rural enterprises for easier access to credit. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) It is India's leading independent economic research institute. Founded in 1956, it focuses on practical economic analysis through surveys and data collection. Priority Sector Lending The RBI mandates banks to lend a certain portion of their funds to specified sectors, like agriculture, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), export credit, education, housing, social infrastructure, and renewable energy among others. All scheduled commercial banks and foreign banks (with a sizable presence in India) are mandated to set aside 40% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANDC) for lending to these sectors. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. India plans to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an eightfold increase in passenger traffic. 2. Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to develop 50 airstrips into airports capable of handling narrow-body aircraft like A320 or B737. 3. Existing airstrips at Mandavi (Gujarat), Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Tura (Meghalaya), and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) can be upgraded for small aircraft. Nearly 40 airstrips are slated for development to accommodate smaller aircraft. 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: India plans to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country. Factors Driving this Expansion The Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to develop 70 airstrips into airports capable of handling narrow-body aircraft like A320 or B737. Existing airstrips at Mandavi (Gujarat), Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Tura (Meghalaya), and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) can be upgraded for small aircraft. Nearly 40 airstrips are slated for development to accommodate smaller aircraft. New airports will be built if existing airstrips cannot be developed or if there is no civilian airport within 50 km. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, the state government of Uttar Pradesh announced the waiver of registration fees for strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs). 2. This move aligns Uttar Pradesh with Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh, which also offer incentives to promote cleaner alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, the state government of Uttar Pradesh announced the waiver of registration fees for strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs). This move aligns Uttar Pradesh with Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh, which also offer incentives to promote cleaner alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Electric Vehicle An Electric Vehicle (EV) is defined as a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. IT Saksham Yuva Scheme has been approved by Haryana cabinet to provide 5,000 jobs in first phase. 2. The scheme has been designed in accordance with the ‘Mission 60,000’. 3. It was announced aiming to give employment to minimum 60,000 young individuals from poor families. 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: IT Saksham Yuva Scheme has been approved by Haryana cabinet to provide 5,000 jobs in first phase. The scheme has been designed in accordance with the ‘Mission 60,000’. ‘Mission 60,000’ was announced while presenting the 2024-25 budget proposals. It was announced aiming to give employment to minimum 60,000 young individuals from poor families. As part of this scheme, employment will be given to the youths who are graduate or postgraduate applicants from IT backgrounds. The aspirants will be required to undertake the Haryana IT programme for at least three months. After this, they will be deployed in various departments, boards, corporations, districts, etc., in Haryana or private entities. For the first six months, the IT saksham yuva will receive ₹20,000 per month in compensation; after that, they will receive ₹25,000. The state government will provide a ₹10,000 monthly unemployment allowance if any IT saksham yuva is not deployed. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Government amended rules to give more power to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor. 2. The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 to give more power to the Lieutenant Governor. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government amended rules to give more power to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor. The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 to give more power to the Lieutenant Governor. After this amendment, any elected government in the Union Territory will have limited powers in matters related to internal security, transfers, prosecution, and appointment of government lawyers, including the Attorney-General. As per the new rule, the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will submit the proposal for the appointment of an Advocate-General and other law officers for approval from the Lt Governor through the Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister. Any proposal regarding the grant or refusal of prosecution sanction or filing of an appeal will be placed before the Lt Governor through the Chief Secretary. It has given more powers to Lt Governor for taking decisions on police, and officers of all-India services such as the IAS and the IPS. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.07.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 17.07.2024
