0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 14.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The ministry of new and renewable energy has issued draft norms for central financial assistance and payment security mechanism under the renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility-led demand aggregation model of the new rooftop solar scheme. 2. Under the RESCO model a renewable energy company will procure, install and maintain a rooftop solar system for a consumer for at least five years. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The ministry of new and renewable energy has issued draft norms for central financial assistance and payment security mechanism under the renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility-led demand aggregation model of the new rooftop solar scheme. Under the RESCO model a renewable energy company will procure, install and maintain a rooftop solar system for a consumer for at least five years. In this system, the consumer does not have to make upfront payment to the installer. The upfront finance is facilitated by the renewable energy company.The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has an outlay of ₹75,021 crore and is to be implemented till FY27. Key Highlights of the Draft Guidelines Models: The draft guidelines have been issued under the renewable energy services company (RESCO) model and utility led asset (ULA) model of the rooftop solar scheme—‘PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana’. Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO) Model: RESCO develops and owns the rooftop solar system installed on the consumer’s rooftop for at least five years. The RESCO also makes all the operational expenditures required for the maintenance of the plant, as needed. Customers pay the RESCO for the electricity generated and receive net metering benefits on their electricity bill. The RESCO may enter into an arrangement with a distribution company (discom) for the sale of generated power to the grid under a power purchase agreement. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. A working paper published by the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council said that for the first time since 1947, the average household expenditure on food in India has fallen to less than half. 2. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an non-constitutional, non-statutory, independent body constituted to give advice on economic and related issues to the Government of India, specifically to the Prime Minister. 3. The council serves to highlight key economic issues to the government of India from a neutral viewpoint. 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: A working paper published by the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council said that for the first time since 1947, the average household expenditure on food in India has fallen to less than half. This working paper titled 'Changes in India's Food Consumption and Policy Implications: A Comprehensive Analysis of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 and 2011-12' analyzes the changes taking place in India's food consumption pattern. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) It is an non-constitutional, non-statutory, independent body constituted to give advice on economic and related issues to the Government of India, specifically to the Prime Minister. The council serves to highlight key economic issues to the government of India from a neutral viewpoint. It advises the Prime Minister on economic issues like inflation, microfinance, and industrial output. For administrative, logistic, planning and budgeting purposes, the NITI Aayog serves as the Nodal Agency for the EAC-PM. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Delhi government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government to implement the Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India Scheme. 2. The Ministry of Education had stopped releasing funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal due to their reluctance to participate in the PM-SHRI scheme. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Delhi government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government to implement the Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India Scheme. The Ministry of Education had stopped releasing funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal due to their reluctance to participate in the PM-SHRI scheme. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is an integrated scheme for school education, extending from pre-school to class 12, aimed at ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels of school education. It subsumes 3 schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE). The main emphasis of this scheme is to improve the quality of school education by focusing on two 'T' - Teacher and Technology. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. A scheme worth Rs 12,461 crore has been approved by the Cabinet to promote hydropower. 2. On September 11, the revised scheme of budgetary support to hydropower projects (HEPs) with an allocation of Rs 12,461 crore approved by the Union Cabinet. 3. Running from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32, the scheme aims to enhance infrastructure and support the development of hydropower in India. 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: A scheme worth Rs 12,461 crore has been approved by the Cabinet to promote hydropower. On September 11, the revised scheme of budgetary support to hydropower projects (HEPs) with an allocation of Rs 12,461 crore approved by the Union Cabinet. Running from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32, the scheme aims to enhance infrastructure and support the development of hydropower in India. The scheme addresses key challenges such as remote locations and inadequate infrastructure by broadening its scope to cover additional costs. This includes financing for the construction of transmission lines, upgrading pooling substations, ropeways, railway sidings, and the development of communication infrastructure. The scheme will provide support to hydro power projects with a cumulative generation capacity of approximately 31,350 MW over the next eight years. The budgetary support limit has been revised to Rs 1 crore per MW for projects up to 200 MW and Rs 200 crore plus Rs 0.75 crore per MW for projects above 200 MW. This is likely to be increased to Rs 1.5 crore per MW in exceptional cases. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Government launched the ‘Rangeen Machhli' App to meet the needs of the ornamental fisheries sector. 2. It has been developed by the ICAR-CIFA with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Minister for Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. It has been developed by the ICAR-CIFA with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The app has been designed to meet needs of the ornamental fisheries sector. It will provide crucial knowledge resources to hobbyists, aquarium shop owners, and fish farmers. The ornamental fisheries sector has immense potential of generating employment and contribute to the economy. "Rangeen Machhli" app provides multilingual information in eight languages. "Find Aquarium Shops" tool, which allows users to locate nearby aquarium shops, is the most unique feature of this app. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 14.09.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 16.09.2024
