Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following stateemnts are incorrect about PMNRF?
1. PMNRF was established by the Prime Minister of India, Shashtri Ji.
2. The initial purpose of establishing PMNRF was to help the people displaced due to partition of India and Bangladesh.
3. PMNRF has been attached with all Centre and State-run hospitals and many private hospitals as well.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About PMNRF
• This fund was instituted in 1948 by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.
• The fund is currently used primarily to tackle natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes.
• The fund is also used to help with medical treatment like kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack.
• The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
• It accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc.
• The corpus of the fund is also invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
• The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by the Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
• Contributions towards PMNRF are notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
About PMNRF
• This fund was instituted in 1948 by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.
• The fund is currently used primarily to tackle natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes.
• The fund is also used to help with medical treatment like kidney transplantation, cancer treatment and acid attack.
• The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
• It accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc.
• The corpus of the fund is also invested in various forms with scheduled commercial banks and other agencies. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
• The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by the Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
• Contributions towards PMNRF are notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Anayoottu Ritual is followed in which state
CorrectAnswer: A
About Anayoottu
• The Aanayoottu (gaja pooja/ feeding of elephants) is a festival held in the precincts of the Vadakkunnathan temple in City of Thrissur, in Kerala.
• The festival falls on the first day of the month of Karkkidakam (timed against the Malayalam calendar), which coincides with the month of July.
• It entails placing several plain elephants in the middle of a throng of people so they can be adored and fed.
• People swarm the temple in order to feed the elephants.Reason for the Anayoottu
• The god of riches and desire fulfilment, Lord Ganesha, is said to be appeased by presenting poojas and delectable food to the elephants.
• The Aanayottoo ceremony has been held annually at the Vadakkunnathan temple, which is one of the oldest Shiva temples in southern India.IncorrectAnswer: A
About Anayoottu
• The Aanayoottu (gaja pooja/ feeding of elephants) is a festival held in the precincts of the Vadakkunnathan temple in City of Thrissur, in Kerala.
• The festival falls on the first day of the month of Karkkidakam (timed against the Malayalam calendar), which coincides with the month of July.
• It entails placing several plain elephants in the middle of a throng of people so they can be adored and fed.
• People swarm the temple in order to feed the elephants.Reason for the Anayoottu
• The god of riches and desire fulfilment, Lord Ganesha, is said to be appeased by presenting poojas and delectable food to the elephants.
• The Aanayottoo ceremony has been held annually at the Vadakkunnathan temple, which is one of the oldest Shiva temples in southern India. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements are correct about Central Bank Digital Currency?
1. It will be held in a digital wallet that is supervised by the Central bank.
2. In India, it will be the SBI that supervises the digital rupeeSelect the correct answer using the codes below.
CorrectAnswer : A
Central Bank Digital Currency
• A CBDC is no different from the cash that we hold in our wallets, except that it exists in a digital form.
• It will be held in a digital wallet that is supervised by the Central bank.
• In India, it will be the RBI that supervises the digital rupee although it may delegate some power to banks.
• It should be noted that the RBI’s digital rupee will not directly replace demand deposits held in banks.
• Physical cash will continue to be used by banks, and people who wish to withdraw cash from banks can still do so. But they can also opt to convert their bank deposits into the new digital rupee.IncorrectAnswer : A
Central Bank Digital Currency
• A CBDC is no different from the cash that we hold in our wallets, except that it exists in a digital form.
• It will be held in a digital wallet that is supervised by the Central bank.
• In India, it will be the RBI that supervises the digital rupee although it may delegate some power to banks.
• It should be noted that the RBI’s digital rupee will not directly replace demand deposits held in banks.
• Physical cash will continue to be used by banks, and people who wish to withdraw cash from banks can still do so. But they can also opt to convert their bank deposits into the new digital rupee. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) is\are correct?
1. India and UK, jointly announced a declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the Conference of Parties (COP26), held in Delhi, India
2. The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) aims to connect energy grids across borders to facilitate a faster transition to the use of renewable energy.Select the correct answer from the code below.
CorrectAnswer: B
One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG)
• India and UK, jointly announced a declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the Conference of Parties (COP26), held in Glasgow, UK
• The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) aims to connect energy grids across borders to facilitate a faster transition to the use of renewable energy.
• India had first proposed connecting solar energy supply across borders at the International Solar Alliance in 2018 to allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send power to other countries.
• The proposal is aimed at addressing the issue of reliability of supply from solar power plants, which do not generate electricity after the sun has set.
• OSOWOG is also aimed at addressing the issue of high cost of energy storage.
• The new Global Green Grids Initiative One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) is an evolution of the International Solar Alliance’s OSOWOG multilateral drive to foster interconnected solar energy infrastructure at a global scale.
• India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal already share transmission capacity for energy transfer across borders which can be expanded further and utilised for the transfer of solar power between these countries.IncorrectAnswer: B
One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG)
• India and UK, jointly announced a declaration on “one sun, one world, one grid” — or OSOWOG at the Conference of Parties (COP26), held in Glasgow, UK
• The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) aims to connect energy grids across borders to facilitate a faster transition to the use of renewable energy.
• India had first proposed connecting solar energy supply across borders at the International Solar Alliance in 2018 to allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send power to other countries.
• The proposal is aimed at addressing the issue of reliability of supply from solar power plants, which do not generate electricity after the sun has set.
• OSOWOG is also aimed at addressing the issue of high cost of energy storage.
• The new Global Green Grids Initiative One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) is an evolution of the International Solar Alliance’s OSOWOG multilateral drive to foster interconnected solar energy infrastructure at a global scale.
• India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal already share transmission capacity for energy transfer across borders which can be expanded further and utilised for the transfer of solar power between these countries. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
PM CARES Fund recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Minister of Home Affairs is the ex- officio chairman of Board of trustee of fund.
2. It provides support and relief measure in case of natural as well as man-made calamity or distress.
3. The fund is audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in every financial year,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
IncorrectAnswer: B
The Prime Minister is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence,
Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio
Trustees of the Fund.PM CARES Fund is audited by an independent auditor.
