Current Affairs Quiz 11 April 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 April 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to PRASAD scheme, consider the following statements;-
1. It is a central sponsored scheme aiming at integrated development of selected pilgrimage destinations in a sustainable manner.
2. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
About PRASAD SCHEME i.e. National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)
• The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
• The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.
• After the discontinuation of the HRIDAY scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the development of Heritage destinations was included in the PRASAD Scheme, changing it to PRASHAD.
• Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) is a Central Sector Scheme that focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
About PRASAD SCHEME i.e. National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)
• The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
• The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.
• After the discontinuation of the HRIDAY scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the development of Heritage destinations was included in the PRASAD Scheme, changing it to PRASHAD.
• Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) is a Central Sector Scheme that focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The endeavour of ‘Operation Twist’ of the Reserve Bank of India is
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which institution among the following publishes ‘Freedom in the World’ Report?
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which country among the following is not part of the Persian Gulf basin?
CorrectAnswer: C
Persian Gulf basin states include Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
and IraqIncorrectAnswer: C
Persian Gulf basin states include Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain
and Iraq - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following country is not part of the drainage basin of the river Nile?
CorrectAnswer: A
The drainage basin of the Nile river covers 11 countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.IncorrectAnswer: A
The drainage basin of the Nile river covers 11 countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
