18 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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18 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Green Hydrogen are correct?
1. The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through pyrolysis.
2. It is a universal, light and low reactive fuel.
3. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- d) Only 3
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century.IncorrectAns;- d) Only 3
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products Scheme are correct?
1. It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
2. The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: C
About RoDTEP scheme:
• RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products.
• It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
• The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
• The scheme was brought about with the intention to boost exports which were relatively poor in volume previously.IncorrectAnswer: C
About RoDTEP scheme:
• RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products.
• It replaced MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme).
• The scheme will ensure that the exporters receive the refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable.
• The scheme was brought about with the intention to boost exports which were relatively poor in volume previously. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Census are correct?
1. The first synchronous census in India was held in 1950.
2. The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
About the Census
• The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
• The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881, and since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
• India’s last census was carried out in 2011 when the country’s population stood at 121 crores.
• The Census 2021 will be conducted in 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages (under 8th schedule) and English, and the option of “Other” under the gender category will be changed to “Third Gender”.
• For the first time data is proposed to be collected through a mobile app by enumerators and they will receive an additional payment as an incentive.
• The last caste-based census was conducted by the British in 1931.
• Arthashastra by ‘Kautilya’ written in the 3rd Century BC prescribed the collection of population statistics as a measure of state policy for taxation.
• In India, a census is conducted every decade and Census 2021 will be the 16th national census of the country.IncorrectAnswer: B
About the Census
• The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
• The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881, and since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
• India’s last census was carried out in 2011 when the country’s population stood at 121 crores.
• The Census 2021 will be conducted in 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages (under 8th schedule) and English, and the option of “Other” under the gender category will be changed to “Third Gender”.
• For the first time data is proposed to be collected through a mobile app by enumerators and they will receive an additional payment as an incentive.
• The last caste-based census was conducted by the British in 1931.
• Arthashastra by ‘Kautilya’ written in the 3rd Century BC prescribed the collection of population statistics as a measure of state policy for taxation.
• In India, a census is conducted every decade and Census 2021 will be the 16th national census of the country. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding National Commission for Minorities are correct?
1. Only Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
2. The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.”IncorrectAnswer: B
About National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Hence, the NCM is a Statutory Body.
• Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have been notified in Gazette of India as minority communities by the Union Government all over India.
• The term “minority” is not defined in the Indian Constitution. However, the Constitution recognises religious and linguistic minorities – The NCM Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.”
• The NCM adheres to the United Nations Declaration of 18 December 1992 which states that “States shall protect the existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.” - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following factors taken into consideration for fixing Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
1. Cost of production
2. Inter-crop price parity
3. A minimum of 10% as the margin over cost of production
4. Terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2 and 4
Factors taken into consideration for fixing MSP include
• Demand and supply
• Cost of production (A2 + FL method)
• Price trends in the market, both domestic and international
• Inter-crop price parity
• Terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture
• A minimum of 50% as the margin over cost of production and
• Likely implications of MSP on consumers of that productIncorrectAns;- c) Only 1,2 and 4
Factors taken into consideration for fixing MSP include
• Demand and supply
• Cost of production (A2 + FL method)
• Price trends in the market, both domestic and international
• Inter-crop price parity
• Terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture
• A minimum of 50% as the margin over cost of production and
• Likely implications of MSP on consumers of that product
