Daily Quiz: 28th March 2019
1. Which of the following statements are true?
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The Official Secrets Act was first enacted in 1923 and was retained after Independence
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The law makes spying, sharing ‘secret’ information, unauthorised use of uniforms, withholding information, interference with the armed forces in prohibited/restricted areas, among others, punishable offences.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following ministry has launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana?
(a) Ministry of labour and employment
(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
3. Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is launched by
(a) Ministry of labour and employment
(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana is a sub scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
2. Objective of the scheme is to provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect remote villages with key services and amenities
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following puppetry belongs to Rajasthan?
(a) Putul Nautch
(b) Gombeyatta
(c) Kundhei
(d) Kathputli
ANSWERS
1. Ans: c
Justification:
- The Official Secrets Act was first enacted in 1923 and was retained after Independence.
- The law, applicable to government servants and citizens, provides the framework for dealing with espionage, sedition, and other potential threats to the integrity of the nation.
- The law makes spying, sharing ‘secret’ information, unauthorised use of uniforms, withholding information, interference with the armed forces in prohibited/restricted areas, among others, punishable offences. If guilty, a person may get up to 14 years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
2. Ans: d
Justification:
- The Ministry of Rural Development implements DDU-GKY to drive this national agenda for inclusive growth, by developing skills and productive capacity of the rural youth from poor families.
- DDU-GKY funds a variety of skill training programs covering over 250 trades across a range of sectors such as Retail, Hospitality , Health, Construction, Automotive, Leather, Electrical, Plumbing, Gems and Jewelry, to name a few. The only mandate is that skill training should be demand based and lead to placement of at least 75% of the trainees.
3. Ans: d
Justification:
- The primary objective of the MKSP is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity, as also create and sustain agriculture based livelihoods of rural women.
4. Ans: c
Justification:
- The Government of India has introduced a new sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY – NRLM) entitled “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana ” (AGEY) from the financial year 2017-18.
- Objective of the scheme is to to provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect remote villages with key services and amenities (including access to markets, education and health) for the overall economic development of the area by making use of the supports available within the framework of DAY – NRLM.
5. Ans: d
Justification:
- The string puppets of Karnataka are called Gombeyatta. They are styled and designed like the characters of Yakshagana, the traditional theatre form of the region.
- The string puppets of Orissa are known as Kundhei. Made of light wood, the Orissa puppets have no legs but wear long flowing skirts. They have more joints and are, therefore, more versatile, articulate and easy to manipulate.
- The traditional rod puppet form of West Bengal is known as Putul Nautch. They are carved from wood and follow the various artistic styles of a particular region. In Nadia district of West Bengal, rod-puppets used to be of human size like the Bunraku puppets of Japan.
- The traditional marionettes of Rajasthan are known as Kathputli. Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed.
