Daily Current Affair Quiz: 17th July 2019
1. Which of the following statements are true:
1. The governors and lieutenant-governors are appointed by the president for a term of 5 years.
2. The provisions for impeachment of the governor are provided in Article 156.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:a
Justification:
- The governors and lieutenant-governors are appointed by the president for a term of 5 years.
- The term of governor’s office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by: Dismissal by the president on the advice of the prime minister of the country, at whose pleasure the governor holds office or Resignation by the governor. Thus, the term is subject to pleasure of the president.
- There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the president.
- Article 157 and Article 158of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor.
2. Which of the following statements are true:
1. Taxi aggregators as digital intermediaries or market places which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for transportation purposes.
2. They must comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:c
Justification:
- Taxi aggregators: Motor vehicle Amendment Bill 2018 defines aggregators as digital intermediaries or market places which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for transportation purposes (taxi services). These aggregators will be issued licenses by state. Further, they must comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000.
3. Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan campign is launched by
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) None of the above
Ans: b
Justification:
- It is a campaign to be launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Delhi to sensitize and mobilise the community on measures for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.
4. Which of the following statements are true:
1. The Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
2.Indian Bustard is included in this programme.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:c
Justification:
- Through ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats’, government provides funds to states & Union Territories under the component ‘Species Recovery Programme’.
- The fund is for conservation and protection of 21 critically endangered species, including the Great Indian Bustard.
5. KUSUM Scheme is associated with?
(a) Irrigation with solar Pumps
(b) Floriculture with organic manure
(c) Job portal by Ministry of Skill Development
(d) Research Non Communicable Diseases
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the nodal agency for the policy implementation.
- Funding will be done with support from the states.
- The proposal on KUSUM Scheme provides for :-
- Installation of grid-connected solar power plants each of Capacity up to 2 MW in the rural areas;
- Installation of standalone off-grid solar water pumps to fulfil irrigation needs of farmers not connected to grid; and
- Solarisation of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps to make farmers independent of grid supply and also enable them to sell surplus solar power generated to DISCOM and get extra income.
