0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 13.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Women Entrepreneurship Forum and TransUnion Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited have launched the Human Resource Empowerment Society Program / Scheme to empower women entrepreneurs in India. 2. The program aims to increase awareness among women entrepreneurs about finance, access to credit and management and provide them with the necessary resources and tools for this. 3. Women Entrepreneurship Forum focuses on convergence and collaboration with existing stakeholders, providing continuous support to women entrepreneurs through various interventions. 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: Women Entrepreneurship Forum and TransUnion Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited have launched the Human Resource Empowerment Society Program / Scheme to empower women entrepreneurs in India. The program aims to increase awareness among women entrepreneurs about finance, access to credit and management and provide them with the necessary resources and tools for this. Women Entrepreneurship Forum (WEP) focuses on convergence and collaboration with existing stakeholders, providing continuous support to women entrepreneurs through various interventions. The SEHER program was launched by Smt. Anna Roy, Mission Director of Women Entrepreneurship Forum (WEP) and Principal Economic Advisor, NITI Aayog. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Supreme Court ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek alimony from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure - the law that deals with the maintenance of wives. 2. The petition was filed by a Muslim man challenging a direction to pay interim maintenance to his divorced wife under Section 125 CrPC. 3. The petitioner argued that the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, should override the secular law of Section 125 CrPC. 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: Supreme Court ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek alimony from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure - the law that deals with the maintenance of wives. The major verdict came after a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih dismissed a plea by a Muslim man challenging the direction to pay maintenance to his wife after divorce. What was the Petition About The petition was filed by a Muslim man challenging a direction to pay interim maintenance to his divorced wife under Section 125 CrPC. The petitioner argued that the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, should override the secular law of Section 125 CrPC. The petitioner claimed that the 1986 Act, being a special law, provided more comprehensive maintenance provisions and should therefore take precedence over the general provisions of Section 125 CrPC. The petitioner argued that Sections 3 and 4 of the 1986 Act, with a non-obstante clause, empower First Class Magistrates to decide matters of Maher (mandatory gift that the husband gives to his wife at the wedding) and subsistence allowances. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Home and Cooperative Minister addressed the 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' program organized on the occasion of 105nd International Cooperative Day in Gujarat. 2. International Cooperative Day is celebrated every year on 6th July. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Home and Cooperative Minister addressed the 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' program organized on the occasion of 102nd International Cooperative Day in Gujarat. International Cooperative Day is celebrated every year on 6th July. The theme for the year 2024 is "Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All". This theme aligns well with the objectives of the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future, which has the theme "Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow". According to the United Nations Secretary-General's report on Cooperatives in Social Development for the year 2023, cooperatives have always worked to promote the economic and social development of all individuals, including marginalized groups. This day will pave the way for the International Year of Cooperatives in the year 2025. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. GRSE Accelerated Innovation Promotion Scheme (GAINS-2024) launched by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth. 2. This is an innovative scheme which seeks to find solutions to shipyard related problems and promote technology development by utilizing indigenously created and nurtured start-ups. 3. It enables MSMEs and start-ups to be encouraged to develop innovative solutions for further technological advancement. 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: On July 10, 2024, the “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Incentive Scheme (GAINS-2024)” of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) launched by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth in Kolkata. This is an innovative scheme which seeks to find solutions to shipyard related problems and promote technology development by utilizing indigenously created and nurtured start-ups. It enables MSMEs and start-ups to be encouraged to develop innovative solutions for further technological advancement. This initiative is in line with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Start-up India’ policies of the Government of India. 'GAINS' is a unique national scheme to encourage and enable MSMEs and Start-ups to develop innovative solutions which can be implemented by GRSE for further technological advancement. It aims to achieve the objectives of self-reliance by leveraging the vast ecosystem of MSMEs and Start-ups to address existing and emerging challenges in the ship design and construction industry. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Bangladesh officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave as its fifth full member during the 6th Deputy National Security Adviser level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave. 2. Bangladesh joins India, Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka as the members of the Colombo Security Conclave. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Bangladesh officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave as its fifth full member during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)on 10 July 2024. Bangladesh joins India, Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka as the members of the Colombo Security Conclave. Bangladesh earlier had an Observer status at the Colombo Security Conclave. At present, Seychelles has an Observer status at the Colombo Security Conclave. Mauritius host the 8th DNSA meeting of the CSC The 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted by Mauritius virtually. Deputy National Security Adviser (Internal Affairs) Pankaj Kumar Singh represented India at the meeting. The eeting decided that the next 7th National Security Advisor level meeting will be held in India later this year. 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