Source: Hindustan Times
Q.1 With reference to Swamitva scheme, consider the following statement:
1.It aims to provide property rights to the residents of rural areas.
2.It will bring financial stability to rural people.
3. It will lead to creation of land records for rural planning and determination of property tax.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation:
Svamitva is a scheme of the Union ministry of panchayati raj, which will pave the way for the use of property as a financial asset by villagers for taking loans and other financial benefits, like in urban areas, the PMO stated.
The scheme which aims to provide property rights to the residents of rural areas, will bring financial stability to people by enabling them to use their property as financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits. It will also lead to creation of land records for rural planning and determination of property tax.
THE ANTI-DEFECTION LAW, AND HOW IT HAS OFTEN FAILED TO DISCOURAGE DEFECTION
Source: Indian Express
Q.2 Consider the following statement s, with respect to anti-defection law:
1.It allows an individual MP/MLA to join another political party without inviting the penalty for defection.
2.it does not penalize political parties for encouraging or accepting defecting legislators.
Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: a
Explanation:
The anti-defection law punishes individual MPs/MLAs for leaving one party for another. It allows a group of MP/MLAs to join (i.e. merge with) another political party without inviting the penalty for defection. And it does not penalise political parties for encouraging or accepting defecting legislators. Parliament added it to the Constitution as the Tenth Schedule in 1985. Its purpose was to bring stability to governments by discouraging legislators from changing parties.
NIRF RANKING DOES NOT GIVE FULL PICTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA
Source: Indian Express
Q.3 Which of the following are the parameters of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF):
1. Teaching-learning and resources,
2. Graduation outcomes
3. Research and professional practice
4. Outreach and inclusivity
5. Perception about the institution
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Ans: d
Explanation:
- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by Honourable Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015.
- This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
- The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions.
- The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.
CLIMATE CHANGE: 14% CORAL REEFS LOST SINCE 2010, SAYS STUDY
Source: DTE
Q.4 Which of the following poses a combined threat to the coral ecosystems?
1. Ocean-acidification
2. Warmer Sea temperatures
3. Unsustainable tourism
4. Overfishing
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: d
Explanation:
- The report by Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) was drawn from a global dataset gathered by over 300 members of the network covering four decades from 1978 to 2019.
- The report said that ocean-acidification, warmer sea temperatures and local stressors such as overfishing, pollution, unsustainable tourism and poor coastal management pose a combined threat to the coral ecosystems.
UNION MINISTER SHRI ANURAG THAKUR LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CLEAN INDIA PROGRAMME FROM PRAYAGRAJ
Source: PIB
Q.5 With reference to Clean India Programme, consider the following statements:
1. The programme will be organised only in urban areas.
2. It aims to ensure involvement in cleaning waste mainly Single-Use Plastic.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b
Explanation:
- The programme will be the largest cleanliness drive in the world.
- The programme will be organised in 6 Lakh villages of 744 Districts across the country through the networks of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme affiliated Institutions.
- The aim of the programme is to create awareness, mobilize people and ensure their involvement in cleaning waste mainly Single-Use Plastic waste throughout the country.
Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava is organizing a nationwide Clean India Programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021.