17th September 2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions Cum Answers for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Defence Technology and Trade  Initiative (DTTI) and choose the incorrect option:

1. It is a mechanism between Russia and India, established to strengthen the opportunities in the field of defence.
2. Its aim is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defence equipment.
3. DTTI was launched in 2020.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1 and 3 only

 

Q2. Which of the following committees/commissions dealt with the ‘reorganization of

states’?

1. JVP Committee
2. Fazl Ali Commission
3. Dhar Commission
4. Kothari Commission

 

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 2, 3 and 4 only

 

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to the DISHA Scheme and chooe the incorrect option:

1. It is an early intervention and school readiness scheme for children in the age group of 0-14 years.
2. It covers children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
3. The scheme also provides housing and care services throughout the life of the person with disability.

 

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. None of the above

 

 

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Institution or Institute of

National Importance (INI)and choose the correct option:

1. INI is a status conferred by an act of the Parliament, on a public institution of higher education in India.
2. Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) will be the first institution to be granted the INI status in the AYUSH sector.
3. INI is defined as an institution that serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state.

 

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None of the above

 

 

Q5:

Consider the following differences between Western and Eastern Ghats and choose the correct option:

1. While the Western Ghats are considered as a biodiversity hotspot, that is not the case

with the Eastern Ghats.

2. The Eastern Ghats are ancient, having Gondwanaland relict forests, while the

formation of the Western Ghats is recent.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

 

 

Answer

 

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Defence Technology and Trade  Initiative (DTTI) and choose the incorrect option:

1. It is a mechanism between Russia and India, established to strengthen the opportunities in the field of defence.
2. Its aim is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defence equipment.
3. DTTI was launched in 2020.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1 and 3 only

 

Answer: d

Explanation:

The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative, between the USA and India, was launched in 2012.

The DTTI is a mechanism by which senior leaders from the defence establishment of both India and the US meet and discuss challenges and opportunities for growth in defence cooperation.

While DTTI is not a treaty or law, it is a flexible mechanism to make sure that senior leaders from both countries are engaged consistently to strengthen the opportunities in the field of defence.

The aim of the DTTI Group is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defence equipment.

Four Joint Working Groups focused on land, naval, air, and aircraft carrier technologies have been established under DTTI to promote mutually agreed projects within their domains.

 

Q2. Which of the following committees/commissions dealt with the ‘reorganization of

states’?

1. JVP Committee
2. Fazl Ali Commission
3. Dhar Commission
4. Kothari Commission

 

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 2, 3 and 4 only

 

Answer: a

Explanation:

National Education Commission (1964-1966), popularly known as Kothari Commission, was an ad hoc commission set up by the Government of India to examine all aspects of the educational sector in India, to evolve a general pattern of education and to advise guidelines and policies for the development of education in India.

 

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to the DISHA Scheme and chooe the incorrect option:

1. It is an early intervention and school readiness scheme for children in the age group of 0-14 years.
2. It covers children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
3. The scheme also provides housing and care services throughout the life of the person with disability.

 

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. None of the above

 

Answer: b

Explanation:

DISHA is an early intervention and school readiness scheme for children up to 10 years with the disabilities covered under the National Trust Act.

To be eligible for the scheme, the Person with Disability must have one of the disabilities covered under the National Trust Act, 1999 i.e, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.

GHARAUNDA scheme provides housing and care services throughout the life of the person with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.

 

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Institution or Institute of

National Importance (INI)and choose the correct option:

1. INI is a status conferred by an act of the Parliament, on a public institution of higher education in India.
2. Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) will be the first institution to be granted the INI status in the AYUSH sector.
3. INI is defined as an institution that serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state.

 

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None of the above

 

Answer: c

Explanation:

Institution or Institute of National Importance (INI) is a status conferred by an act of Parliament on a public institution of higher education in India.

The status is conferred to an institution which “serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state”.

These institutes receive special recognition and funding from the government. Examples: IITs, AIIMS, NITs, National Institute of Design, etc.

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA)will be the first institution to be granted the INI status in the AYUSH sector.

 

Q5:

Consider the following differences between Western and Eastern Ghats and choose the correct option:

1. While the Western Ghats are considered as a biodiversity hotspot, that is not the case

with the Eastern Ghats.

2. The Eastern Ghats are ancient, having Gondwanaland relict forests, while the

formation of the Western Ghats is recent.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Answer : a

Explanation

Difference between the Western and Eastern Ghats:

The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are the two different biogeographic zones, with unique histories.

While the Western Ghats are considered as a biodiversity hotspot, that is not the case with the Eastern Ghats.

Geologically, the Western Ghats are ancient, having Gondwanaland relict forests in the south, while the formation of the Eastern Ghats is recent.

Both landscapes have unique ecosystems, with special microclimates and microhabitats that support a great number of diversities including amphibians.