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Current Affairs Quiz: 01 August 2023

August 01, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Which of the following statement correct regarding The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?

(1) KVIC is a statutory body.

(2) KVIC functions under the Ministry of MSMEs.

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed in April 1957 by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, "Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956".

⇨ KVIC functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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2Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?

(1) It is a Central Sector Scheme.

(2) It was introduced in December 1993.

(3) Funds under MPLAD Scheme are non-lapsable.

(4) It is under the Ministry of Rural Development.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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⇨ About the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS):

⇨ It is a Central Sector Scheme.

⇨ It was introduced in December 1993.

⇨ Initially, it was under the Ministry of Rural Development.

⇨ Later, in October 1994, it functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

⇨ Each year, MPs receive "Rs. 5 crores".

⇨ The funds under MPLADS are non-lapsable both at the end of the Union Government and at the end of the District Authority. The unspent balances of a particular year are utilized in the subsequent year(s).

⇨ Members of the Legislative Assembly - Local Area Development Scheme (MLA-LADS):

⇨ MLAs do not receive any money under this scheme.

⇨ The legislators can only recommend works.

⇨ Amounts per MLA vary across the states.

⇨ Delhi has the highest allocation under MLALAD (up to Rs. 10 crore per year).

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3Q) Why is there a great concern about the "microbeads" that are released into environment?

(A) They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.

(B) They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.

(C) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.

(D) They are often found to be used as food adulterants.

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⇨ Microbeads are small, solid, manufactured plastic particles that are less than 5mm in diameter and do not degrade or dissolve in water.

⇨ Once in the water, microbeads can have a damaging effect on marine life, the environment, and human health.

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4Q) Which of the following states comes under the Brahmagiri-Nilgiri-Eastern Ghat Landscape Elephant Reserve zone?

(1) Karnataka

(2) Kerala

(3) Tamil Nadu

(4) Andhra Pradesh

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Brahmagiri- Nilgiri-Eastern Ghats Landscape Elephant Reserve zone compresses with states the of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

⇨ Mysore Elephant Reserve - Karnataka.

⇨ Wayanad Elephant Reserve and Nilambur Elephant Reserve - Kerala.

⇨ Coimbatore Elephant Reserve and Nilgiri Elephant Reserve - Tamilnadu.

⇨ Rayala Elephant Reserve - Andhra Pradesh.

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5Q) Which of the following is the list of LVM3 Launchs?

(1) Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission

(2) OneWeb India-2 Mission

(3) GSAT-29 Mission

(4) CARE Mission

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ List of LVM3 Launches:

⇨ Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission

⇨ OneWeb India-2 Mission

⇨ OneWeb India-1 Mission

⇨ Chandrayaan-2 Mission

⇨ GSAT-29 Mission

⇨ GSAT-19 Mission

⇨ CARE Mission

⇨ Note: CARE Mission - Crew module Atmospheric Re-entry Experiment

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6Q) Supreme Court's Shah Bano judgment is associated with which of the following?

(A) Uniform Civil Code

(B) The right to Privacy is a fundamental right

(C) prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

(D) Meaning of the right to life

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⇨ Important Points about Uniform Civil Code:

⇨ Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Article 44 of the Constitution of India.

⇨ Uniform Civil Code is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

⇨ Goa is the only state in India with Uniform Civil Code.

⇨ Some argue that the UCC violates their constitutional rights under Article 25.

⇨ The 22nd Law Commission of India has sought the views of religious organizations and the public on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

⇨ In 1986, the Supreme Court's Shah Bano judgment is considered the first step towards UCC.

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7Q) The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) working on which of the following vision?

(A) Insurance for all’ by 2025

(B) Insurance for all’ by 2032

(C) Insurance for all’ by 2047

(D) Insurance for all’ by 2054

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⇨ IRDAI working on the vision titled "Insurance for All by 2047", which aims that every citizen has appropriate life, health, and property insurance coverage and that every enterprise is supported by appropriate insurance solutions.

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8Q) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act enacted in which of the following year?

(A) 1954

(B) 1967

(C) 1974

(D) 1996

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⇨ Important points About the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act:

⇨ UAPA was ratified in 1967.

⇨ Under UAPA, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.

⇨ It has the death penalty and life imprisonment as the highest punishments.

⇨ The act can be applicable even if the crime is committed in a foreign land.

⇨ Under the UAPA, the investigating agency can file a charge sheet within a maximum of 180 days after the arrests.

⇨ Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 to designate individuals as terrorists on certain grounds provided in the Act.

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9Q) Which of the statement is correct regarding Sangam-age?

(1) First Sangam was held at Madurai.

(2) Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram.

(3) Third Sangam was held at Kanchi.

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1 and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, and 3

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⇨ Important points about Sangam-age:

⇨ Sangam age is between the 3rd century B.C. and the 3rd century A.D. in South India.

⇨ First Sangam was held at Madurai.

⇨ Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram.

⇨ Third Sangam was held at Madurai.

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10Q) Which of the following state is the leading producer of inland fish?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Odisha

(C) West Bengal

(D) Maharashtra

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⇨ Andhra Pradesh has recorded the highest production of inland fish (34.50 lakh tonnes) whereas Gujarat is the leading state in Marine fish (7.01 Lakh tonnes) in the country.

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