Daily Current Affair Quiz: 23rd November 2019
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group has released Global Talent Competitive Index, 2019.
2. The 2019 index covers 125 national economies and 114 cities (respectively 119 and 90 in 2018) across all groups of income and levels of development.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- It is a comprehensive annual benchmark measuring how countries and cities grow, attract and retain talent, providing a unique resource for decision makers to understand the global talent competitiveness picture and develop strategies for boosting their competitiveness.
- The report measures levels of Global Talent Competitiveness by looking at 68 variables.
- The 2019 index covers 125 national economies and 114 cities (respectively 119 and 90 in 2018) across all groups of income and levels of development.
- At 80th rank, India has moved up one position on index.
2. Smart Safety Surveillance System is associated with
(a) Boarder Security
(b) Vaccination
(c) Airports Security Management
(d) Migratory Birds
Ans: b
Justification:
- The 3S project was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), considering the limited safety data on vaccines introduced in India.
- As part of the 3S project, India is evaluating the recently-introduced rotavirus vaccines.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas that depletes the ozone layer.
2. Nitrate from chemical fertilizers, manure and industry pollutes rivers and seas, posing a health risk for humans, fish, coral and plant life.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Nitrogen pollution comes in many forms, with multiple impacts – for humans, animals and plant life. Gases such as ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) contribute to poor air quality and can aggravate respiratory and heart conditions, leading to millions of premature deaths across the world
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas that depletes the ozone layer. Nitrate from chemical fertilizers, manure and industry pollutes rivers and seas, posing a health risk for humans, fish, coral and plant life.
- Nitrogen pollution presents significant barriers to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on: Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Good Health & Well-being, Clean Water & Sanitation, Affordable & Clean Energy, Life Below Water, Life on Land, No Poverty, Responsible Consumption & Production, and Decent Work & Economic Growth.
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Under Pradhan Manthri Matru Vandana Yojana, a cash incentive of Rs. 5000 is being provided directly in the account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) for first living child of the family subject to their fulfilling specific conditions relating to maternal and child health.
2. The eligible beneficiaries would receive the remaining cash incentives as per approved norms towards maternity benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman will get Rs. 6000.
3. The focal point of implementation would be the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) and ASHA/ ANM workers.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Justification:
- The government is planning to conduct a survey on the relevance and efficacy of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ (PMMVY), a cash-based maternity benefit scheme.
- Under PMMVY, a cash incentive of Rs. 5000 is being provided directly in the account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) for first living child of the family subject to their fulfilling specific conditions relating to maternal and child health.
- The eligible beneficiaries would receive the remaining cash incentives as per approved norms towards maternity benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman will get Rs. 6000.
- It also provides grants-in-aid to the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations in a dedicated Escrow account for the purpose of direct benefit transfer to the beneficiaries.
- The focal point of implementation would be the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) and ASHA/ ANM workers.
5. Seshachalam Hills are located at?
(a) Eastern Ghats
(b) Western Ghats
(c) Shivalik Himalayas
(d) Zazkar Himalayas
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India
