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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsLunar Evacuation System Assembly or LESA to rescue an injured astronaut on the lunar surface was recently seen in news. It is developed by:
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Inspired by: Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lunar-evacuation-system-assembly-lesa/
Answer: (b)
LESA
- Among preparations for NASA’s 2024 Moon mission, one has been to test a device called Lunar Evacuation System Assembly, or LESA.
- Astronauts are testing LESA under the sea. With its rocky, sandy terrain and buoyant salt water, the bottom of the ocean floor has much in common with the lunar surface.
- Developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), LESA is a pyramid-like structure whose purpose is to rescue an astronaut should he or she suffer an injury on the lunar surface.
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Inspired by: Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lunar-evacuation-system-assembly-lesa/
Answer: (b)
LESA
- Among preparations for NASA’s 2024 Moon mission, one has been to test a device called Lunar Evacuation System Assembly, or LESA.
- Astronauts are testing LESA under the sea. With its rocky, sandy terrain and buoyant salt water, the bottom of the ocean floor has much in common with the lunar surface.
- Developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), LESA is a pyramid-like structure whose purpose is to rescue an astronaut should he or she suffer an injury on the lunar surface.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
- FATF is an inter-governmental body established by G7 countries in 1989 by the Ministers of its Member jurisdiction.
- The FATF’s decision-making body, the FATF Plenary, meets once in a year.
- India is only an observer member at FATF.
- IMF is an observer organisation to the FATF.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/financial-action-task-force-fatf/
Answer: (a)
Pak may be blacklisted by FATF
- Any conditionality associated with Pakistan’s loan from the IMF would not automatically have a connection to the FATF outcomes, although the IMF could choose to link the two.
- IMF is an observer organisation to the FATF and so have complete visibility into everything that occurs within the task force, including a very detailed understanding of what the Pakistani incompetence.
About FATF
- FATF is an inter-governmental body established by G7 in 1989 by the Ministers of its Member jurisdiction.
- The FATF monitors the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures, reviews money laundering and terrorist financing techniques and counter-measures, and promotes the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures globally.
- The FATF’s decision-making body, the FATF Plenary, meets three times per year. [That’s why seen frequently in news]
- India became Observer at FATF in the year 2006.
- FATF Plenary adopted the Mutual Evaluation Report on India on 24th June 2010 and on 25th June 2010 admitted India as 34th Country Member of FATF.
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Inspired by: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/financial-action-task-force-fatf/
Answer: (a)
Pak may be blacklisted by FATF
- Any conditionality associated with Pakistan’s loan from the IMF would not automatically have a connection to the FATF outcomes, although the IMF could choose to link the two.
- IMF is an observer organisation to the FATF and so have complete visibility into everything that occurs within the task force, including a very detailed understanding of what the Pakistani incompetence.
About FATF
- FATF is an inter-governmental body established by G7 in 1989 by the Ministers of its Member jurisdiction.
- The FATF monitors the progress of its members in implementing necessary measures, reviews money laundering and terrorist financing techniques and counter-measures, and promotes the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures globally.
- The FATF’s decision-making body, the FATF Plenary, meets three times per year. [That’s why seen frequently in news]
- India became Observer at FATF in the year 2006.
- FATF Plenary adopted the Mutual Evaluation Report on India on 24th June 2010 and on 25th June 2010 admitted India as 34th Country Member of FATF.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsJal Hi Jiwan’ Scheme of the Haryana Government specifically aims to:
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Inspired by: ‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ Scheme in Haryana
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/jal-hi-jiwan-scheme-in-haryana/
Answer: (c)
‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ Scheme
- Farmers in paddy-growing districts of Haryana have agreed to opt for maize and other alternatives after the state government offered major incentives for crop diversification.
- This was done in an attempt to address the rapidly falling groundwater levels in the state.
- The ‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ scheme envisages diversification of 50,000 hectare area of non-basmati rice mainly into maize, pulses or oilseeds to achieve the target.
- Apart from seeds and financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per hectare, the farmer’s share of crop insurance will also be borne by the government.
- After it emerged that the groundwater level has depleted in 76% area of the state, Haryana launched the pilot scheme.
- The objective of the scheme is to replace paddy with maize in seven major paddy-growing districts: Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Karnal and Sonipat.
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Inspired by: ‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ Scheme in Haryana
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/jal-hi-jiwan-scheme-in-haryana/
Answer: (c)
‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ Scheme
- Farmers in paddy-growing districts of Haryana have agreed to opt for maize and other alternatives after the state government offered major incentives for crop diversification.
- This was done in an attempt to address the rapidly falling groundwater levels in the state.
- The ‘Jal Hi Jiwan’ scheme envisages diversification of 50,000 hectare area of non-basmati rice mainly into maize, pulses or oilseeds to achieve the target.
- Apart from seeds and financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per hectare, the farmer’s share of crop insurance will also be borne by the government.
- After it emerged that the groundwater level has depleted in 76% area of the state, Haryana launched the pilot scheme.
- The objective of the scheme is to replace paddy with maize in seven major paddy-growing districts: Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Karnal and Sonipat.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Due Constitution’ Notification whereafter Lok Sabha shall be deemed to be duly constituted is ruled out by?
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Inspired by: Explained: Dual Mandate in India
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-dual-mandate-in-india/
Answer: (c)
What is ‘Due Constitution’ notification by ECI?
- Sec 67 of the RPA, 1951, says that “the returning officer shall report the (election) result to the appropriate authority and the Election Commission.
- The authority shall cause to publish in the Official Gazette the declarations containing the names of the elected candidates.
- Sec 73 of the Act provides that the ECI shall publish in the gazette the names of all elected members in a notification, called ‘Due Constitution’ notification, whereafter Lok Sabha shall be deemed to be duly constituted.
(Question repeated from 6th June PD Quiz)
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Inspired by: Explained: Dual Mandate in India
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-dual-mandate-in-india/
Answer: (c)
What is ‘Due Constitution’ notification by ECI?
- Sec 67 of the RPA, 1951, says that “the returning officer shall report the (election) result to the appropriate authority and the Election Commission.
- The authority shall cause to publish in the Official Gazette the declarations containing the names of the elected candidates.
- Sec 73 of the Act provides that the ECI shall publish in the gazette the names of all elected members in a notification, called ‘Due Constitution’ notification, whereafter Lok Sabha shall be deemed to be duly constituted.
(Question repeated from 6th June PD Quiz)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world?
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Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (a)
The Global Gender Gap Report was first published in 2006 by the World Economic Forum. The 2017 report covers 144 major and emerging economies. The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender equality.
Remember: Most reports beginning with “Global” are published by WEF.
- Global Competitiveness Report
- Global Information Technology Report
- Global Gender Gap Report
- Global Human Capital Report
- Global Risks Report
- Global Travel and Tourism Report
- Global Enabling Trade Report
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Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (a)
The Global Gender Gap Report was first published in 2006 by the World Economic Forum. The 2017 report covers 144 major and emerging economies. The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender equality.
Remember: Most reports beginning with “Global” are published by WEF.
- Global Competitiveness Report
- Global Information Technology Report
- Global Gender Gap Report
- Global Human Capital Report
- Global Risks Report
- Global Travel and Tourism Report
- Global Enabling Trade Report
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