Current Affairs Quiz 22 July 2024
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1. Question
As per the recent report- ‘Landslide Atlas of India’ released by the ISRO, which among the following region reported maximum number of landslides in India?
CorrectLandslide Prone Areas in India
• ISRO has recently released the Landslide Atlas of India. As per this atlas, some of the prominent statistics regarding landslides in India are as follows:
• India is among the top five landslide-prone countries in the world.
• Excluding snow-covered areas, around 12.6 percent of India’s geographical land area is prone to landslides.
• A rough break-up of reported landslides in India is as follows:
o About 66.5 percent from the North-Western Himalayas
o About 18.8 percent from the North-Eastern Himalayas
o About 14.7 percent from the Western Ghats.IncorrectLandslide Prone Areas in India
• ISRO has recently released the Landslide Atlas of India. As per this atlas, some of the prominent statistics regarding landslides in India are as follows:
• India is among the top five landslide-prone countries in the world.
• Excluding snow-covered areas, around 12.6 percent of India’s geographical land area is prone to landslides.
• A rough break-up of reported landslides in India is as follows:
o About 66.5 percent from the North-Western Himalayas
o About 18.8 percent from the North-Eastern Himalayas
o About 14.7 percent from the Western Ghats. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Bhil Tribe:
1) The Bhil tribal community mainly resides in the region of Assam, Manipur and Mizoram.
2) The community has been raising the demand for the formation of Bhil Pradesh since independence.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBhil Tribe
– The Bhil tribal community mainly resides in Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and northern Maharashtra.
– Some families have migrated to other states like Tripura for jobs in tea gardens.
– In the Bhil tribe, sub-tribes Bhil-Garasia and Dholi Bhil are included.
– It is believed that their name emerged from the Dravid language word “billu” means bow and arrow. Post-Independence, the demand for Bhil Pradesh was raised repeatedly.IncorrectBhil Tribe
– The Bhil tribal community mainly resides in Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and northern Maharashtra.
– Some families have migrated to other states like Tripura for jobs in tea gardens.
– In the Bhil tribe, sub-tribes Bhil-Garasia and Dholi Bhil are included.
– It is believed that their name emerged from the Dravid language word “billu” means bow and arrow. Post-Independence, the demand for Bhil Pradesh was raised repeatedly. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following scheme aims to foster electronics manufacturing clusters across the country?
CorrectNational Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019: It aims to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). It encourages capabilities in core components, including chipsets. To achieve this vision, three key schemes were notified:
• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Offers incentives for large-scale electronics manufacturing, including mobile phones and specified components.
• Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS): Focused on strengthening the component ecosystem.
• Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0): Aims to foster electronics manufacturing clusters across the country.IncorrectNational Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019: It aims to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). It encourages capabilities in core components, including chipsets. To achieve this vision, three key schemes were notified:
• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Offers incentives for large-scale electronics manufacturing, including mobile phones and specified components.
• Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS): Focused on strengthening the component ecosystem.
• Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0): Aims to foster electronics manufacturing clusters across the country. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Foreigners Tribunals(FTs):
1) These are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Administrative Tribunals (Amendment) Act, 2006.
2) An FT has the powers of a civil court in certain matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectForeigners Tribunals (FTs)
• The FTs are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order of 1964 under Section 3 of the Foreigners’ Act of 1946, to let local authorities in a State refer a person suspected to be a foreigner to tribunals.
• An FT has the powers of a civil court in certain matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him or her on oath and requiring the production of any document.IncorrectForeigners Tribunals (FTs)
• The FTs are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order of 1964 under Section 3 of the Foreigners’ Act of 1946, to let local authorities in a State refer a person suspected to be a foreigner to tribunals.
• An FT has the powers of a civil court in certain matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him or her on oath and requiring the production of any document. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following program aims to use sports to combat drug addiction and excessive gadget use among school children aged 9 to 18?
CorrectAbout KIRTI
• KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) aims to develop an integrated talent identification architecture based on modern ICT tools and global best practices. It seeks to streamline the process of grassroots talent identification on a single platform.
• The program is set to revolutionize the landscape of Indian sports by focusing on two primary objectives:
o Identifying sports talent from across the nation,
o Using sports to combat drug addiction and excessive gadget use among school children aged 9 to 18.
• The programme aligns with the nation’s aspiration to become a top 10 sports nation by 2036 and among the top five by 2047.IncorrectAbout KIRTI
• KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) aims to develop an integrated talent identification architecture based on modern ICT tools and global best practices. It seeks to streamline the process of grassroots talent identification on a single platform.
• The program is set to revolutionize the landscape of Indian sports by focusing on two primary objectives:
o Identifying sports talent from across the nation,
o Using sports to combat drug addiction and excessive gadget use among school children aged 9 to 18.
• The programme aligns with the nation’s aspiration to become a top 10 sports nation by 2036 and among the top five by 2047.
