Current Affairs Free Test Series 20231105
Questions
1.
GRiT is a project initiated by
1.
NITI Aayog
2.
NABARD
3.
SIDBI
4.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (M/o MSME)
2.
With respect to Minerals Security Partnership (MSP),
consider the following statements.
1. The MSP is a
collaboration of 13 countries and the EU to catalyze public and private
investment in responsible critical minerals supply chains globally.
2. India has become 14th member of the
Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) in June 2023.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
3.
Consider the following statements.
1.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)
Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957] specifies maximum mining area for
which a person can get mining license.
2. The State
Government is empowered to increase the aforesaid area limit in the interest of
the development of any mineral or industry.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
4. PM
Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration
of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM) aims to
1. Promote
Sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers,
promoting organic farming and implementing resource conservation
technologies.
2.
Promoting biogas plants.
3. Promoting
public transport.
4.
Conservation and sustainable management of listed RAMSAR Sites of north eastern
region and providing sustainable livelihood to Tribal People.
5. With respect to Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS), consider the
following statements.
1.
The DHIS was launched with effect from 1st January, 2023 as
part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
2.
Under DHIS, incentives are provided to hospitals and diagnostic labs and to the
providers of digital health solutions such as Hospital/ Health Management
Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Management Information System (LMIS)
for adopting and enabling transformative digitization under ABDM.
3.
Under the DHIS, the eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies
shall be able to earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores based on the
number of digital health records created and linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat
Health Account) numbers of the patients.
Among (1), (2) and (3),
1. Only (1) and (2) are correct
2. Only (2) and (3) are correct
3. Only (1) and (3) are correct
4. (1), (2) and (3) are correct
6. Consider the
following statements.
1. The
National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 stipulates the target of relative reduction
of 15% in tobacco use by 2020 and of 30 % by 2025, from the baseline levels of
2010.
2. As
per the Report of the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-
2), there has been 17.3% relative reduction in prevalence of tobacco use from
2009-10 to 2016-17.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
7. Consider
the following.
1.
prohibits smoking in public places;
2. ban
on sale of tobacco products to and by minors,
3.
sale of tobacco products within a radius of 100 yards of educational
institutions;
4.
prohibition on direct and indirect advertising of tobacco products and
5.
mandatory display of specified health warnings.
Which
among the above are mandated by Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
(Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production,
Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003) Rules made thereunder.
1.
(1), (3), (4) and (5)
2.
(1), (2) and (5)
3.
(1), (4) and (5)
4.
(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5)
8.
With respect to Anusandhan National Research Foundation ( NRF ), consider the
following statements.
1. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the
administrative Department of NRF.
2.
NRF which will be governed by a Governing Board in which the Prime Minister
will be the ex-officio President of the Board.
3.
Union Minister of Science & Technology & Union Minister of Education
will be the ex-officio Vice-Presidents.
4.
NRF’s functioning will be governed by an Executive Council chaired by the
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Among
(1), (2), (3) and (4),
1.
Only (2), (3) and (4) are true
2.
Only (1), (2), and (4) are true
3.
Only (1), (3) and (4) are true
4.
(1), (2), (3) and (4) are true
9.
With respect to Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and
Regulation) Act, 2002 (‘OAMDR Act’), consider the following statemments.
1.
The OAMDR Act, 2002 came into force in 2010. However, no mining activity has
been undertaken in the offshore areas till date.
2.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) was
amended in January 2015 to provide for allocation of mineral concessions in
onshore areas through auction.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
10. Consider
the following statements.
1. There is no
explicit definition of e-commerce transactions in The
Consumer Protection Act 2019.
2. Under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a Central
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to regulate matters, inter alia, relating
to false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of
public and consumers as a class.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Answers
with Explanations and Reference
1.
GRiT is a project initiated by
1.
NITI Aayog
2.
NABARD
3.
SIDBI
4.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (M/o MSME)
Ans(2)
Under
SPex initiative, SIDBI has come out with Sustainability Perception Index
(SPeX), a quarterly report on sustainability awareness among MSMEs. Based on
survey, the index during October – December 2022 was 46 which increased to 54
during January – March 2023.
Under
GRiT project, SIDBI adopts some micro/artisan clusters, positions specialized
agencies and supports MSMEs to adopt Green Initiatives. Presently SIDBI has
adopted 7 clusters/ ODOP under this project.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1946373
2.
With respect to Minerals Security Partnership (MSP),
consider the following statements.
1. The MSP is a
collaboration of 13 countries and the EU to catalyze public and private
investment in responsible critical minerals supply chains globally.
2. India has become 14th member of the
Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) in June 2023.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Ans(2)
The MSP is a collaboration of
13 countries and the EU to catalyze public and private investment in
responsible critical minerals supply chains globally.
Minerals are essential to the global economy and to the
technologies powering the clean energy transition. Diverse, secure, and
sustainable supply chains for critical energy minerals are vital to deploying
these technologies at the speed and scale necessary to combat the climate
crisis.
The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) aims to
accelerate the development of diverse and sustainable critical energy minerals
supply chains through working with host governments and industry to facilitate
targeted financial and diplomatic support for strategic projects along the
value chain. MSP partners include Australia, Canada, Finland, France,
Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United
Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union (represented by the European
Commission).
The MSP considers projects along the full clean energy
value chain, from mining, extraction, and secondary recovery, to processing and
refining, and ultimately to recycling. The MSP focuses on the minerals
and metals supply chains most relevant for clean energy technologies.
These include – but are not limited to – lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese,
graphite, rare earth elements, and copper.
India has become 14th member of the Mineral
Security Partnership (MSP) in June 2023. The other member countries are United
States, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the
Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Commission. MSP
seeks to bolster critical minerals supply chains to support economic prosperity
and climate objectives. It seeks to ensure that critical minerals are produced,
processed and recycled by catalyzing investments from governments and private
sector across the full value chain.
https://www.state.gov/minerals-security-partnership/
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1946416
3.
Consider the following statements.
1.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)
Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957] specifies maximum mining area for
which a person can get mining license.
2. The State
Government is empowered to increase the aforesaid area limit in the interest of
the development of any mineral or industry.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Ans(1)
As
per sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957], no
person shall acquire in respect of any mineral or prescribed group of
associated minerals in a State, one or more mining leases covering a total area
of more than ten square kilometers and one or more prospecting licenses
covering a total area of more than twenty five square kilometers. The Central
Government is empowered to increase the aforesaid area limit in the interest of
the development of any mineral or industry, in so far as it pertains to any
particular mineral, or to any specified category of deposits of such mineral,
or to any particular mineral located in any particular area.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1946415
4. PM
Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration
of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM) aims to
1. Promote
Sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers,
promoting organic farming and implementing resource conservation
technologies.
2.
Promoting biogas plants.
3. Promoting
public transport.
4.
Conservation and sustainable management of listed RAMSAR Sites of north eastern
region and providing sustainable livelihood to Tribal People.
Ans(1)
The
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on 28th June,
2023 has approved the “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation,
Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM)”. The initiative aims
to support the mass movement started by States/UTs to save the health of Mother
Earth by promoting sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers, adopting
alternate fertilizers, promoting organic farming and implementing resource
conservation technologies. Under the said scheme, 50% of the fertilizer subsidy
saved by a State/UT in a particular financial year by way of reduction in
consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) compared to previous
3 years’ average consumption, will be passed on to that State/UT as Grant.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945750
5. With respect to Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS), consider the
following statements.
1.
The DHIS was launched with effect from 1st January, 2023 as
part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
2.
Under DHIS, incentives are provided to hospitals and diagnostic labs and to the
providers of digital health solutions such as Hospital/ Health Management
Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Management Information System (LMIS)
for adopting and enabling transformative digitization under ABDM.
3.
Under the DHIS, the eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies
shall be able to earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores based on the
number of digital health records created and linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat
Health Account) numbers of the patients.
Among (1), (2) and (3),
1. Only (1) and (2) are correct
2. Only (2) and (3) are correct
3. Only (1) and (3) are correct
4. (1), (2) and (3) are correct
Ans(4)
The National
Health Authority (NHA) announces extension of its Digital Health Incentives
Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) till 31st December
2023. Under DHIS, incentives are provided to hospitals and diagnostic labs and
to the providers of digital health solutions such as Hospital/ Health
Management Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Management Information
System (LMIS) for adopting and enabling transformative digitization under ABDM.
The DHIS was
launched with effect from 1st January, 2023 as part of the
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. The scheme proved to be a significant catalyst
in promoting the adoption of digital health technologies and practices in
healthcare delivery across the country. Owing to its impact and response from
the healthcare providers and health tech companies, the scheme has been
extended to allow more stakeholders to benefit from the financial incentives.
Talking about
the purpose behind extension of the incentive scheme, CEO NHA said - “The
extension of this incentive scheme under ABDM reaffirms NHA's commitment to
fostering a digitally inclusive healthcare ecosystem and underscores the
Government of India's dedication to advancing accessible and efficient
healthcare services across the nation. With initiatives like DHIS, we plan to
recognize and encourage healthcare providers and enablers to collaborate and
help build a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem.”
Under the
DHIS, the eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies shall be
able to earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores based on the number of
digital health records created and linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health
Account) numbers of the patients. This incentive can be availed by the health
facilities (hospitals, diagnostic labs) and Digital Solution Companies,
registered with ABDM’s Health Facility Registry (HFR) and fulfilling the
eligibility criterion specified under the scheme. It is anticipated that the
DHIS advantages offered to the DSCs will contribute to cost reduction or will
be transmitted further to the relevant healthcare facilities to pay their
digitization costs, etc.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945911
6. Consider the
following statements.
1. The
National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 stipulates the target of relative reduction
of 15% in tobacco use by 2020 and of 30 % by 2025, from the baseline levels of
2010.
2. As
per the Report of the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-
2), there has been 17.3% relative reduction in prevalence of tobacco use from
2009-10 to 2016-17.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Ans(3)
The
National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 stipulates the target of relative reduction
of 15% in tobacco use by 2020 and of 30 % by 2025, from the baseline levels of
2010. As per the Report of the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey
(GATS- 2), there has been 17.3% relative reduction in prevalence of tobacco use
from 2009-10 to 2016-17. As such, the target set for 2020 has been achieved.
Several steps have been taken by the Government to further achieve the target
for reduction in prevalence of tobacco use by 2025.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945739
7. Consider
the following.
1.
prohibits smoking in public places;
2. ban
on sale of tobacco products to and by minors,
3.
sale of tobacco products within a radius of 100 yards of educational
institutions;
4.
prohibition on direct and indirect advertising of tobacco products and
5.
mandatory display of specified health warnings.
Which
among the above are mandated by Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
(Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production,
Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003) Rules made thereunder.
1.
(1), (3), (4) and (5)
2.
(1), (2) and (5)
3.
(1), (4) and (5)
4.
(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5)
Ans(4)
A
comprehensive legislation, namely the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
(Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production,
Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003) to regulate the use of tobacco
products has been enacted to discourage the use of tobacco, with a view to
achieve improvement of public health in general as enshrined in Article 47 of
the Constitution. The provisions under COTPA, 2003 and the Rules made
thereunder prohibits smoking in public places; ban on sale of tobacco products
to and by minors, sale of tobacco products within a radius of 100 yards of
educational institutions; prohibition on direct and indirect advertising of
tobacco products and mandatory display of specified health warnings.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945739
8.
With respect to Anusandhan National Research Foundation ( NRF ), consider the
following statements.
1. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the
administrative Department of NRF.
2.
NRF which will be governed by a Governing Board in which the Prime Minister
will be the ex-officio President of the Board.
3.
Union Minister of Science & Technology & Union Minister of Education
will be the ex-officio Vice-Presidents.
4.
NRF’s functioning will be governed by an Executive Council chaired by the
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Among
(1), (2), (3) and (4),
1.
Only (2), (3) and (4) are true
2.
Only (1), (2), and (4) are true
3.
Only (1), (3) and (4) are true
4.
(1), (2), (3) and (4) are true
Ans(4)
The bill, after approval in the Parliament, will establish NRF, an apex
body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research in the
country as per recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP), at a
total estimated cost of Rs. 50,000 crores during five years (2023-28).
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the
administrative Department of NRF which will be governed by a Governing Board
consisting of eminent researchers and professionals across disciplines. Since
the scope of the NRF is wide-ranging – impacting all ministries - the Prime
Minister will be the ex-officio President of the Board and the Union Minister
of Science & Technology & Union Minister of Education will be the
ex-officio Vice-Presidents. NRF’s functioning will be governed by an Executive
Council chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
NRF will forge collaborations among the industry, academia, and
government departments and research institutions, and create an interface
mechanism for participation and contribution of industries and State
governments in addition to the scientific and line ministries. It will focus on
creating a policy framework and putting in place regulatory processes that can
encourage collaboration and increased spending by the industry on R&D.
The bill will also repeal the Science and Engineering Research Board
(SERB) established by an act of Parliament in 2008 and subsume it into NRF
which has an expanded mandate and covers activities over and above the
activities of SERB.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945734
9.
With respect to Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and
Regulation) Act, 2002 (‘OAMDR Act’), consider the following statemments.
1.
The OAMDR Act, 2002 came into force in 2010. However, no mining activity has
been undertaken in the offshore areas till date.
2.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) was
amended in January 2015 to provide for allocation of mineral concessions in
onshore areas through auction.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Ans(3)
The OAMDR Act,
2002 came into force in 2010. However, no mining activity has been undertaken
in the offshore areas till date. Hence, the Central Government has proposed the
present Amendment Bill to bring several reforms in the offshore mining sector.
The OAMDR Act
in its current form contains scope for discretion and does not provide for fair
and transparent allocation of operating rights in the offshore areas. The Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) was amended in
January 2015 to provide for allocation of mineral concessions in onshore areas
through auction. Since its implementation, 286 mineral blocks have been
auctioned for grant of mining lease or composite licence. The transparent
process has also generated additional revenue source to the State Governments
in terms of auction premium.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945516
10. Consider
the following statements.
1. There is no
explicit definition of e-commerce transactions in The
Consumer Protection Act 2019.
2. Under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a Central
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to regulate matters, inter alia, relating
to false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of
public and consumers as a class.
Among (1) and (2),
1. Only (1) is true
2. Only (2) is true
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true
Ans(3)
Under the
provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a Central Consumer Protection
Authority (CCPA) has been established w.e.f 24.07.2020 to regulate matters,
inter alia, relating to false or misleading advertisements which are
prejudicial to the interests of public and consumers as a class.
The Consumer
Protection Act 2019 explicitly includes e-commerce transactions within its
scope, defining e-commerce as the buying or selling of goods or services
including digital products over digital or electronic network.
To safeguard
consumers from unfair trade practices in e-commerce, the Department of Consumer
Affairs has already notified the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020
under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. These rules, inter-alia,
outline the responsibilities of e-commerce entities and specify the liabilities
of marketplace and inventory e-commerce entities, including provisions for
customer grievance redressal.
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