Daily Current Affair Quiz: 2nd May 2020
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May 2, 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. In India, the pricing of sugarcane is governed by the statutory provisions of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 issued under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955
2. Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is the cane price announced by the Central Government on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) after consulting the State Governments and associations of sugar industry.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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In India, the pricing of sugarcane is governed by the statutory provisions of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 issued under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 • There are mainly two prices for sugarcane o Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP): It is the cane price announced by the Central Government on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) after consulting the State Governments and associations of sugar industry. o State Advised Prices (SAP): Citing differences in cost of production, productivity levels and also as a result of pressure from farmers’ groups, some states declare state specific sugarcane prices called State Advised Prices (SAP), usually higher than the SMP/FRP
2. Kosi-Mechi Interlinking Project has been envisaged at
(a) Bihar
(b) Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: a
Justification:
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Union Government has approved Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project for interlinking of Kosi and Mechi rivers of Bihar. This is the second major river interlinking project in the country to be approved by Central Government after the Ken-Betwa project in Madhya Pradesh.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. KUSUM scheme aims to provide energy security along with financial and water security to farmers.
2. It would encourage farmers to generate solar power in their farms and use the clean energy to replace their diesel water pumps.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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The scheme aims to provide energy security along with financial and water security to farmers.
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It would encourage farmers to generate solar power in their farms and use the clean energy to replace their diesel water pumps. It targets to add decentralised solar power capacity of 25,750 megawatt by 2022.
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true.
1. CITES was drafted after a resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1963.
2. The Convention is legally binding on the Parties.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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CITES, aims at regulating the international trade of specimens of endangered animals and plants, in particular by monitoring their exportation, re-exportation, importation, transit, transshipment or possession for any ends in the countries that are a party to CITES.
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CITES was drafted after a resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1963.
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The Convention is legally binding on the Parties in the sense that they are committed to implementing it; however, it does not take the place of national laws.
5. Composite Water Management Index is released by
(a) Jal Shakti Ministry
(b) Niti Ayog
(c) Central Ground Water Authority
(d) Central Water Commision
Ans: b
Justification:
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The NITI Aayog released the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) 2.0 to assess and improve the performance in efficient management of water resources.
