1 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 29.12.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Centre has begun survey and registration to identify eligible beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) among 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 15 states and Union Territories. The Ministry of Rural Development utilizes the Aawas+ app, its dedicated online application, to identify beneficiaries for the rural housing scheme. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Centre has begun survey and registration to identify eligible beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) among 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and Union Territories. The Ministry of Rural Development utilizes the Aawas+ app, its dedicated online application, to identify beneficiaries for the rural housing scheme. A total of 4.9 lakh houses are planned to be built for PVTGs under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) PM JANMAN, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, seeks to integrate tribal communities into the mainstream through a comprehensive scheme. In collaboration with states and PVTG communities, the initiative focuses on 11 key interventions across sectors, including housing, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities. The scheme will be overseen by 9 line Ministries, ensuring the implementation of existing schemes in villages inhabited by PVTGs. This initiative was announced by the Prime Minister on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2023 (15th November). 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Parliament recently passed three pivotal Bills: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. However, their passage became a moot point due to the absence of 97 opposition members due to their suspension. Following their introduction in August, 2023, the bills were referred to a 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Parliament recently passed three pivotal Bills: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. However, their passage became a moot point due to the absence of 97 opposition members due to their suspension. Following their introduction in August, 2023, the bills were referred to a 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry has recently put forth crucial recommendations regarding the extension and enhancement of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II. The committee suggests extending the FAME India Phase-II Scheme's deadline by at least three more years to facilitate the transition momentum to electric mobility. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry has recently put forth crucial recommendations regarding the extension and enhancement of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II. The committee suggests extending the FAME India Phase-II Scheme's deadline by at least three more years to facilitate the transition momentum to electric mobility. The current deadline is March 31, 2024, with a budget allocation of Rs 10,000 crore. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: India’s first AI city will be built by Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh is taking a step forward in promoting plans to build India's first AI City in Lucknow. A report by Grand View Research pegs the global AI market size at $137 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: India’s first AI city will be built by Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh is taking a step forward in promoting plans to build India's first AI City in Lucknow. A report by Grand View Research pegs the global AI market size at $137 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030. Lucknow has centers of excellence in areas such as AI and MedTech (with extensive AI integration). The AI CoE (center at IIIT Lucknow) alone supports more than 15 AI/ML start-ups, nurturing a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. The real estate developer will develop a tower with office infrastructure based on plug-and-play infrastructure and Grade A office space for incubators, start-ups, and corporates. The government will provide 40 acres of land in the Nadarganj Industrial Area for this project, free from all encumbrances, and support of land acquisition, zoning regulations, and other relevant clearances. Financial assistance will be provided to the developer through attractive financial incentives. This includes one-time capex support of 25% up to ₹20 crores for IT Parks and ₹100 crores for IT Cities and 100% stamp duty exemption as per the IT and ITES Policy, 2022. 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements is correct? Every year on 25 December, India celebrates Good Governance Day. In 2012, PM Modi declared 25 December as Good Governance Day. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Every year on 25 December, India celebrates Good Governance Day. Department of Personnel and Training celebrated Good Governance Day on 25th December, 2023. On this special occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched 3 new features on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform: My iGOT, Blended Programs, and Curated Programs. In 2014, PM Modi declared 25 December as Good Governance Day. 25 December is the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Day aims to increase public access to various government programs and services via good governance. It started with the slogan “Good Governance through e-Governance.” Atal Bihari Vajpayee Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He was the first head of state to address the UN in Hindi. He was awarded Bharat Ratna on March 27, 2015. He served as the 10th Prime Minister of India for 13 days in 1996, for 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and a full term from 1999 to 2004. It was during his tenure that India conducted Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 29.12.2023 ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.12.2023
