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GOALTIDE PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ, 21 FEBRUARY, 2020

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Bharat Mission.

1. The rural sanitation programme in India was introduced in the year 1954 as a part

of the First Five Year Plan of the Government of India.

2. All rural areas in all states have declared themselves open defecation free (ODF) on

October 2, 2018.

3. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation manages the rural component of the

mission – Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a

Explanation:

First statement is unknown here. Second and third statements you have come across. So,

focus on these statements carefully. Don’t run.

Ok, news is: The Centre has recently approved the second phase of Swachh Bharat

Mission (Rural), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project focussed on sustainability of

ODF and management of solid and liquid waste. The second phase will be implemented on

a mission mode between 2020-21 and 2024-25 with an estimated central and state budget of

Rs 52,497 crore.

Back to explanation:

Its 2019, NOT 2018 in second statement. All rural areas in all states have declared

themselves open defecation free (ODF) on October 2, 2019.

The rural sanitation programme in India was introduced in the year 1954 as a part of

the First Five Year Plan of the Government of India. The 1981 Census revealed rural

sanitation coverage was only 1%.


MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION DOESN’T EXIST NOW, IT HAS

BEEN MERGED WITH MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI.

Q2. In the context of rural India, consider the following statements regarding Shyama

Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

1. It is under the aegis of Ministry of Rural development.

2. There is a provision of Critical Gap Funding (CGF) in the scheme to bridge the gap

posed by availability of scheme funds and fulfilling the development aspirations of

the 'Rurban Cluster'.

3. At all the levels- centre, state and district level, this scheme will be run by the

National Mission Directorate headed by the Ministry of Rural Development.



a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a

Explanation:

The project is envisaged to be funded through convergence of various Centrally Sponsored,

Central Sector and State Government Schemes pertaining to the chosen components under

the Mission. In addition to the scheme funds, Critical Gap Funding (CGF) is proposed

to be provided through the Scheme funds to the clusters to bridge the gap posed by

availability of scheme funds and fulfilling the development aspirations of the 'Rurban

Cluster'. The CGF would be capped at 30% of the capital cost or Rs 30 crores whichever is

lesser.


Link: http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=381681

http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=381681


Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Diary Processing and Infrastructure

Development Fund (DIDF).

1. The DIDF Scheme was announced in Union Budget 2017-18 by the Ministry of

Finance

2. More than 50 percent of the Diary Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund

will be contributed as a loan from NABARD.


a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c

Explanation:

Link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/ccea-raises-interest-

subvention-2-5-under-dairy-processing-and-infrastructure-development-fund-didf-

120022000268_1.html

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

1. The CVC is a statutory body and derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police

Establishment Act, 1946.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/ccea-raises-interest-subvention-2-5-under-dairy-processing-and-infrastructure-development-fund-didf-120022000268_1.html




2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are

appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Committee consisting of

the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Leader of the Opposition in the

House of the People.


a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d

Explanation:

Very simple question. Very simple explanations. If you haven’t done revision, you can

do mistakes. So, its ok. Just learn now again.

The CVC is a statutory body and derives its powers from the Central Vigilance Commission

Act, 2003. The CBI derives its power from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

The Central Vigilance Commission

a. Multi-member Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner

(Chairperson) and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (Member).

b. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are

appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Committee consisting of

the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs (Member) and

the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People (Member).

c. The term of office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance

Commissioners is four years from the date on which they enter their office or till

they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Q5. Hunar Haats’ are organized to support artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary

experts under which of the following schemes and Ministry?

a. USTAAD scheme/Ministry of Tribal Affairs

b. Nai Roshni scheme/ Ministry of Tribal Affairs

c. NayaSavera program/Ministry of Minority Affairs

d. None of these.

Solution: D


Explanation:

MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS is the Ministry.

Introduction to USTTAD" - Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/

Crafts for Development.


Link: https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/hunar-haat-opens-in-delhi-1646297-

2020-02-14

Q6. Consider the following places.

1. Taipei (Taiwan)

2. Tokyo (Japan)

3. Manila (Philippines)

4. Seoul (S. Korea)

Arrange the above nations from North to South.

a. 4-2-1-3

b. 2-4-3-1

c. 2-4-1-3

d. 4-2-1-3

Solution: d

Explanation:

https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/hunar-haat-opens-in-delhi-1646297-2020-02-14

https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/hunar-haat-opens-in-delhi-1646297-2020-02-14


Q7. ‘Global Ocean Alliance’ is an initiative of:

a. United Kingdom

b. UNEP

c. UNFCCC Secretariat

d. European Union

Solution: a

Explanation:


The UK on (24 September 2019) announced a new global alliance to help drive urgent

action to safeguard the world’s ocean and protect its precious wildlife.

Q8. Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019 was recently released by:

a. UNICEF

b. Economic Intelligence Unit

c. World Economic Forum

d. World Bank

Solution: b

Explanation:

India jumped five ranks (29) in the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI)

2019, as per a report published by The Economist Intelligence Unit,

India ranked 35th on the overall index in 2019 with a total score of 53, based on three

categories – policy environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic

environment. The country ranked 40th with an overall score of 41.2 across categories in

2018.

Link: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/india-jumps-5-ranks-to-

35th-in-worldwide-education-for-the-future-index-2019/article30851541.ece

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding “National Commission of Minorities

(NCM)”.

1. With the enactment of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, the

Minorities Commission became a statutory body.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/india-jumps-5-ranks-to-35th-in-worldwide-education-for-the-future-index-2019/article30851541.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/india-jumps-5-ranks-to-35th-in-worldwide-education-for-the-future-index-2019/article30851541.ece


2. Under Section of the NCM Act , it can declare new minority communities.


a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a

Explanation:

The role of the NCM was not to declare new minority communities. The power to declare a

community as minority lies with the Central government. Section 2(c) of the NCM Act

itself clearly states that a community is notified as “minority” only by the

government.


It consists of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five Members to be nominated by the

Central Government from amongst persons of eminence, ability and integrity.

Q10. Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve was recently added to Ramsar Wetland List. It

is in:

a. Himachal Pradesh

b. Punjab

c. Arunachal Pradesh

d. Uttarakhand

Solution: b

Explanation:

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