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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe centre has recently established Fact Check Unit (FCU) as a designated body to flag misinformation in India. In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. Establishment of FCU is mandated under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
2. The FCU is led by an officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS).
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Fact Check Units (FCU)
• The Fact Check Unit’s mandate arises from the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which stipulate that social media platforms risk losing legal liability protections if they fail to address notified misinformation promptly.
• The unit verifies claims about government policies, regulations, announcements and measures.
• Through an established rigorous fact-checking procedure, the PIB Fact Check Unit helps in dispelling myths, rumours and false claims, and provides accurate and reliable information to the public.
Operational Framework
• The FCU, led by a senior DG/ADG level officer of the Indian Information Service (IIS), operates under the supervision of the Principal Director General of PIB.
• Its mandate includes verifying claims related to government policies, regulations, and announcements through a rigorous fact-checking process.
• The Unit reports to the Principal Director General, PIB who functions as the Principal Spokesperson of the Government of India.Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Fact Check Units (FCU)
• The Fact Check Unit’s mandate arises from the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which stipulate that social media platforms risk losing legal liability protections if they fail to address notified misinformation promptly.
• The unit verifies claims about government policies, regulations, announcements and measures.
• Through an established rigorous fact-checking procedure, the PIB Fact Check Unit helps in dispelling myths, rumours and false claims, and provides accurate and reliable information to the public.
Operational Framework
• The FCU, led by a senior DG/ADG level officer of the Indian Information Service (IIS), operates under the supervision of the Principal Director General of PIB.
• Its mandate includes verifying claims related to government policies, regulations, and announcements through a rigorous fact-checking process.
• The Unit reports to the Principal Director General, PIB who functions as the Principal Spokesperson of the Government of India. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. India is the highest recipient of remittances globally.
2. UAE is the largest source of remittances to India.
3. The current cost of remittances meets the SDG target.
How many of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is correct, 2 and 3 are not correct.
• In 2023, India witnessed the highest remittance inflows globally, amounting to USD 125 billion.
• India’s draft proposal at MC13 highlighted that the global average cost for sending remittances remained high at 6.18%, more than twice the SDG target.
• The UAE is the second-largest source of remittances to India, accounting for 18% of the total. US is the largest source.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is correct, 2 and 3 are not correct.
• In 2023, India witnessed the highest remittance inflows globally, amounting to USD 125 billion.
• India’s draft proposal at MC13 highlighted that the global average cost for sending remittances remained high at 6.18%, more than twice the SDG target.
• The UAE is the second-largest source of remittances to India, accounting for 18% of the total. US is the largest source. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe State of the Climate Report, 2023 recently seen in news is released by:
Correct
Answer: (a)
The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recent State of the Climate report highlights unprecedented climatic shifts, with numerous indicators reaching record levels.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recent State of the Climate report highlights unprecedented climatic shifts, with numerous indicators reaching record levels. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1982 through an executive order.
2. It is governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 is correct.
• NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, by an Act of Parliament to promote sustainable rural development and agricultural growth in India.
• It operates as a statutory body under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, with its headquarters located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• It was established on the recommendation of the Sivaraman Committee and has its headquarters in Mumbai.
• Its primary mission is to facilitate credit flow for promotion and development of agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts, and other rural crafts.
• It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the GoI, with (1) representatives from the RBI, (2) central and state governments, and (3) experts in various fields related to rural development and finance.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 is correct.
• NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, by an Act of Parliament to promote sustainable rural development and agricultural growth in India.
• It operates as a statutory body under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, with its headquarters located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• It was established on the recommendation of the Sivaraman Committee and has its headquarters in Mumbai.
• Its primary mission is to facilitate credit flow for promotion and development of agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts, and other rural crafts.
• It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the GoI, with (1) representatives from the RBI, (2) central and state governments, and (3) experts in various fields related to rural development and finance. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the cultivation of Tobacco in India:
1. Tobacco is a drought tolerant, hardy and short duration crop.
2. India is the 2nd largest producer and exporter after China and Brazil respectively
3. In the global scenario, Indian tobacco accounts for 10% of the area and 9% of the total production.
How many of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (c)
All the statements are correct.• It is a drought tolerant, hardy and short duration crop which can be grown on soils where other crops cannot be cultivated profitably.
• In India, Tobacco crop is grown in an area of 0.45 M ha (0.27% of the net cultivated area) producing ~ 750 M kg of tobacco leaf.
• India is the 2nd largest producer and exporter after China and Brazil respectively.
• The production of flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco is about 300 million kg from an area of 0.20 M ha while 450 M kg non-FCV tobacco is produced from an area of 0.25 M ha.
• In the global scenario, Indian tobacco accounts for 10% of the area and 9% of the total production.Incorrect
Answer: (c)
All the statements are correct.• It is a drought tolerant, hardy and short duration crop which can be grown on soils where other crops cannot be cultivated profitably.
• In India, Tobacco crop is grown in an area of 0.45 M ha (0.27% of the net cultivated area) producing ~ 750 M kg of tobacco leaf.
• India is the 2nd largest producer and exporter after China and Brazil respectively.
• The production of flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco is about 300 million kg from an area of 0.20 M ha while 450 M kg non-FCV tobacco is produced from an area of 0.25 M ha.
• In the global scenario, Indian tobacco accounts for 10% of the area and 9% of the total production.
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