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Daily-mcqs 04 Jul 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) recovery program: 1. The CAMPA fund allocated Rs 56 crore for the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican conservation for 2012-2013. 2. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) proposed using the CAMPA funds for rewilding captive-bred bustards and developing artificial insemination techniques. 3. The Great Indian Bustard is a critically endangered in India. How many of the statements given above are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, (CAMPA) has approved Rs 56 crore funding for the conservation program of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and the Lesser Florican for 2024-2029. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The proposal, prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), includes targets like rewilding ex-situ bred Bustards, detailed population studies and developing artificial insemination techniques. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is a critically endangered bird found only in India, crucial for grassland habitat health. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Q2:
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Super apps offer a single platform integrating various services through core features and independently developed miniapps. Statement-II: Miniapps within a super app function independently but are accessed and managed by the super app's unified interface. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement –II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
B: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
The buzz around super apps may have waned, but conglomerates like the Adani Group are still keen on their one-stop, multi-service platform, Adani One. A super app integrates multiple services into one platform, combining core features with independently developed miniapps that users can access and activate as needed. Hence, statement I is correct.
Coined by Blackberry founder Mike Lazaridis, super apps consolidate various functionalities into a single application. Each miniapp within a super app can operate independently but is accessed and managed through the unified interface of the super app itself. Hence, statement II is correct.
Here, statements I and II both are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. Hence, option (a) is correct.
Q3:
With reference to the Right to Information (RTI) 2005, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution and allows citizens to access records held by the central and state governments. 2. It is enshrined in article 19(1) of Part 3 of the Indian Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation:
Recently, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that nearly 100% of Right to Information (RTI) appeals are being disposed of, with pendency decreasing annually. The Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution. It allows citizens to access records held by the central and state governments. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The act was passed by the parliament in June 2005. The RTI Act 2005 is enshrined in article 19(1) of Part 3 of the Indian Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q4:
Consider the following statements about National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER): 1. It is India’s oldest and largest independent research institution established in 1956. 2. It conducts research including macroeconomics, industrial policy and social development. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
Explanation:
Recently, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) Director General noted that India's public debt is nearly 82% of GDP, but the country doesn't face a debt-sustainability issue due to its high growth rate and the large share of local-currency debt. The National Council of Applied Economic Research is India’s oldest and largest independent, non-profit economic policy research institution established in 1956. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The institution conducts research on a wide range of economic issues, including macroeconomics, industrial policy, social development, trade and infrastructure. It engages in economic forecasting, survey-based research, data collection and analysis and provides policy recommendations. Its headquarter is in New Delhi, India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q5:
Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘NITI Aayog’?
A: A central government ministry focused solely on economic planning.
B: A research institution independent of the Indian government.
C: A policy think tank and government organization that advises on national development programs.
D: A regulatory body overseeing the activities of state governments.
Answer: C
Explanation:
NITI Aayog is launching Sampoornata Abhiyan, a three-month campaign from today (4th July 2024) till 30th September to undertake a sustained effort to achieve saturation of six key indicators in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across the country. The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is a policy think tank and government organization that advises the Indian government on policies and programs. It was established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. Hence, option (c) is correct.