Current Affairs Quiz 29 July 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 29 July 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Sale Scheme.
1. The objective of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is to enhance the supply of food grains, specifically wheat, during the lean season and moderate open market prices, especially in deficit regions.
2. The auctions are conducted using the platform of the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS):
Objective:
• The objective of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is to enhance the supply of food grains, specifically wheat, during the lean season and moderate open market prices, especially in deficit regions.Process:
• The Food Corporation of India (FCI) conducts weekly auctions through e-auctions in the open market to sell surplus stocks of wheat and rice.
• The auctions are conducted using the platform of the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
• State Governments and Union Territory Administrations have the option to participate in the e-auction if they require wheat and rice outside the Targeted Public Distribution Scheme (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS).Reserve Price and Bidding:
• The government sets a reserve price for the auction.
• Bidders participating in the tenders floated by the FCI cannot quote a price less than the reserve price.Types of OMSS Schemes:
The present form of OMSS consists of three schemes:
• Sale of wheat to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction.
• Sale of wheat to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction by dedicated movement.
• Sale of Raw Rice Grade ‘A’ to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS):
Objective:
• The objective of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is to enhance the supply of food grains, specifically wheat, during the lean season and moderate open market prices, especially in deficit regions.Process:
• The Food Corporation of India (FCI) conducts weekly auctions through e-auctions in the open market to sell surplus stocks of wheat and rice.
• The auctions are conducted using the platform of the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
• State Governments and Union Territory Administrations have the option to participate in the e-auction if they require wheat and rice outside the Targeted Public Distribution Scheme (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS).Reserve Price and Bidding:
• The government sets a reserve price for the auction.
• Bidders participating in the tenders floated by the FCI cannot quote a price less than the reserve price.Types of OMSS Schemes:
The present form of OMSS consists of three schemes:
• Sale of wheat to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction.
• Sale of wheat to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction by dedicated movement.
• Sale of Raw Rice Grade ‘A’ to bulk consumers/private traders through e-auction. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Mako Missile:
1. The Mako Missile, developed by Lockheed Martin, is an air-launched hypersonic weapon capable of reaching speeds over Mach 5 and can be fired from the internal weapons bays of stealth fighter jets.
2. The missile is designed to engage targets only at sea and cannot be used against land or air targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The Mako Missile is a hypersonic, multi-mission missile developed by Lockheed Martin, designed to reach speeds over Mach 5 and to be launched from the internal weapons bays of stealth fighter jets like the F-35 and F-22 Raptor.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Mako Missile is designed for a wide range of missions and can engage targets at sea, in the air, and on land, not just at sea.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The Mako Missile is a hypersonic, multi-mission missile developed by Lockheed Martin, designed to reach speeds over Mach 5 and to be launched from the internal weapons bays of stealth fighter jets like the F-35 and F-22 Raptor.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Mako Missile is designed for a wide range of missions and can engage targets at sea, in the air, and on land, not just at sea. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Panna National Park is located in which state?
CorrectAnswer: D) Madhya Pradesh
IncorrectAnswer: D) Madhya Pradesh
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Landfall of a Cyclone.
1. Landfall refers to the event when a tropical cyclone transitions from being over water to moving onto land.
2. According to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department), landfall occurs when the center or eye of the cyclone crosses the coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : C
Landfall of a Cyclone
• Landfall refers to the event when a tropical cyclone transitions from being over water to moving onto land.
• According to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department), landfall occurs when the center or eye of the cyclone crosses the coast.The Eye of a Cyclone:
• The eye of a cyclone is a region at the center of the storm characterized by relatively calm weather.
• It has circular or oval shape and features light winds, clear or partly cloudy skies, and reduced precipitation.
• The size of the eye can vary significantly, ranging from a few kilometers to over 50 kilometers (30 miles) in diameter for larger cyclones.During Landfall:
• Prior to landfall, the outer bands of the cyclone may have already reached the coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surge.
• Landfall marks the official moment when the cyclone reaches the land.Difference from “Direct Hit”:
• It’s important to distinguish landfall from a “direct hit.”
• A direct hit refers to a situation where the core of high winds, known as the eyewall, comes onshore, but the center of the storm may remain offshore.IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
Landfall of a Cyclone
• Landfall refers to the event when a tropical cyclone transitions from being over water to moving onto land.
• According to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department), landfall occurs when the center or eye of the cyclone crosses the coast.The Eye of a Cyclone:
• The eye of a cyclone is a region at the center of the storm characterized by relatively calm weather.
• It has circular or oval shape and features light winds, clear or partly cloudy skies, and reduced precipitation.
• The size of the eye can vary significantly, ranging from a few kilometers to over 50 kilometers (30 miles) in diameter for larger cyclones.During Landfall:
• Prior to landfall, the outer bands of the cyclone may have already reached the coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surge.
• Landfall marks the official moment when the cyclone reaches the land.Difference from “Direct Hit”:
• It’s important to distinguish landfall from a “direct hit.”
• A direct hit refers to a situation where the core of high winds, known as the eyewall, comes onshore, but the center of the storm may remain offshore. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Natural, Organic, and Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF):
1. Natural Farming focuses on utilizing bio inputs from local ecosystems and includes the use of substances like cow urine and neem to enhance soil health and reduce input costs.
2. Organic Farming emphasizes certification and the absence of chemical fertilizers/pesticides but does not necessarily integrate local ecosystem approaches.
3. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) supports both organic and natural farming methods with a significant financial outlay and aims to cover a vast area of land.
4. The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is a proposed initiative aimed at promoting the use of chemical inputs in farming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Natural Farming uses local bio inputs like cow urine and neem to improve soil health and reduce costs.
• Statement 2 is correct. Organic Farming focuses on avoiding chemical inputs and emphasizes certification but does not necessarily follow the local ecosystem approach of Natural Farming.
• Statement 3 is correct. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) supports organic and natural farming, including the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP)/ZBNF sub-scheme with a substantial financial outlay.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) aims to promote chemical-free farming, not the use of chemical inputs.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Natural Farming uses local bio inputs like cow urine and neem to improve soil health and reduce costs.
• Statement 2 is correct. Organic Farming focuses on avoiding chemical inputs and emphasizes certification but does not necessarily follow the local ecosystem approach of Natural Farming.
• Statement 3 is correct. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) supports organic and natural farming, including the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP)/ZBNF sub-scheme with a substantial financial outlay.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) aims to promote chemical-free farming, not the use of chemical inputs.
