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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: 12, Oct 2017

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Question 1

Consider the following statements:
1) Namami Gange Programme was approved by the government in 2014 for conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga.
2) Clean Ganga Fund is used for setting up of waste treatment plants.
3) National Mission on Clean Ganga (NMCG) is an authority which can enforce pollution laws and penalise defaulters.
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme:
1) The scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister during the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Bengaluru on 8th January 2017.
2) The scheme enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to research and development in India.
3) The scheme will be implemented by Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
4) The scheme would primarily look for scientists with experience in the fields of renewable energy, water and other technology in which Indian lack expertise
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 3

‘Digital Evolution Index’ is released by –

Question 4

Consider the following statements:
1) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA) aims to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by 2020.
2) Literate people between the age group 14-60 years, nominated from every eligible rural household, are qualified for the scheme.
3) PMGDISHA will impart digital literacy to citizens in rural areas at nominal fee.
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 5

Which of the following are part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Question 6

Consider the following statements:
1) Anti-dumping duty is imposed to provide level-playing field to domestic industry.
2) In India, Anti-dumping duty is imposed by Ministry of Commerce.
3) Anti-dumping duty is not allowed by WTO.
Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):

1) The last BIMSTEC Summit was held in the year of 2016 in Bangladesh.
2) The first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise-2017 (DMEx-2017) was held in 2017 in New Delhi.
3) The secretariat of BIMSTEC is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
4) Maldives is one of the members of BIMSTEC.

Which of the above statements are correct:

Question 8

Choose the correct statement :

Question 9

Consider the following statements
1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2. In India, slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North-East.
Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Stand up India’ scheme :
1) It was launched to support entrepreneurship among women and SC & ST communities.
2) The scheme is anchored by Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
3) Recent data show that the scheme has attained significant success in promoting entrepreneurship among downtrodden sections of society.
Which of the above statements are correct:
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