Daily Quiz: 6th June 2019
1. Which of the following statements are true:
1. The Cabinet Committees are constituted under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules (TBR), 1961
2. They are extra-constitutional in nature and are nowhere mentioned in the Constitution.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules (TBR), 1961 executive arm of government is assigned task of conducting the business of it in an effective and convenient manner.
- The Cabinet Committees are constituted under these rules.
- They are extra-constitutional in nature and are nowhere mentioned in the Constitution.
- They are instrumental in reducing the workload of the Government.
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (DJSS) is implemented by?
(a) Ministry of Human Resource and Development
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
(c) Ministry of Women and Child development
(d) None of the above
Ans: d
Justification:
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has decided to waive off fee for SC/ST candidates who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS).
- This decision follows the recent comprehensive reforms brought in January 2019 for Directorate of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (DJSS), which was formerly under the Ministry of Human Resources Development and transferred to the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in 2018.
- These decisions aim to further strengthen the skill ecosystem benefiting those in the underprivileged sections of society.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
(a) The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance where changes in ecological character have occurred.
(b) Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan and Chilka lake, Odisha was placed in the Montreux record.
(c) Loktak Lake Manipur was placed in the record but was later removed from it.
(d) At present, 105 sites are listed in Montreux Record
Ans: a
Justification:
- The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is a voluntary mechanism to highlight specific wetlands of international importance that are facing immediate challenges. It is maintained as part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.
- At present, 48 sites are listed in Montreux Record. The Montreux Record was established by Recommendation 4.8 at the 1990 cop.
- India’s Ramsar sites. Currently, two wetlands of India are in Montreux record viz. Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan and Loktak Lake, Manipur. Further, Chilka lake was placed in the record but was later removed from it.
4. Which of the following statements are true:
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having central sector component under Ayushman Bharat Mission anchored in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
2. It is an umbrella of two major health initiatives, namely Health and wellness Centres and National Health Protection Scheme.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme having central sector component under Ayushman Bharat Mission anchored in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
- It is an umbrella of two major health initiatives, namely Health and wellness Centres and National Health Protection Scheme.
- Health and Wellness Centres
- Under this 1.5 lakh existing sub centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people in the form of Health and wellness centres.
- These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services.
- National Health Protection Mission (AB-PMJAY)
- AB-PMJAY provides a defined benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year. This cover will take care of almost all secondary care and most of tertiary care procedures.
5. Which of the following is a G4 country?
(a) Canada
(b) Japan
(c) China
(d) Russia
Ans: b
Justification:
- The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
