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You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Consider the following statements with reference to Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Scheme: (d) All four (d) All four Consider the following statements: (d) None (d) None Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4 Which one of the following is the context in which the term “Qubit” is mentioned? (b) Quantum computing (b) Quantum computing With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB), which of the following statements are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only ● The Governor of RBI is not the Chairman of the Bank Board Bureau (BBB). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in its discretion appoints the Chairman and members of the BBB. (Statement 1 is incorrect) (b) 2 and 3 only ● The Governor of RBI is not the Chairman of the Bank Board Bureau (BBB). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in its discretion appoints the Chairman and members of the BBB. (Statement 1 is incorrect)Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 12th January 2024
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1. Question
1. ZED is a scheme by the Government of India to encourage manufacturing without negatively impacting the environment.
2. ZED scheme offers certification for environmentally conscious manufacturing under three certification levels.
3. Main objective is to reduce the negative impact of products on the environment.
4. MSMEs that submit a ZED certificate receive a 25% concession on processing fees.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
The ZED scheme encourages the MSME sector to manufacture products with zero defect and zero effect on the environment. This can lead to: Assured customers, Reduced wastage, Increased productivity, Expanded markets, Energy savings.
The Ministry of MSME also provides support to MSMEs under the ZED certification scheme. This includes:
• Financial assistance for testing, quality, and product certification
• Subsidy on handholding support
• Subsidy on technology up gradation for zero effect solutions
MSMEs that submit a ZED certificate receive a 25% concession on processing fees. The government also provides up to Rs 5 lakh per MSME for handholding and consultancy support to help them move towards ZED solutions.
The ZED scheme encourages the MSME sector to manufacture products with zero defect and zero effect on the environment. This can lead to: Assured customers, Reduced wastage, Increased productivity, Expanded markets, Energy savings.
The Ministry of MSME also provides support to MSMEs under the ZED certification scheme. This includes:
• Financial assistance for testing, quality, and product certification
• Subsidy on handholding support
• Subsidy on technology up gradation for zero effect solutions
MSMEs that submit a ZED certificate receive a 25% concession on processing fees. The government also provides up to Rs 5 lakh per MSME for handholding and consultancy support to help them move towards ZED solutions.
2. Question
1. Swami Vivekananda is credited with introducing the Western world to the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga.
2. He strived to inculcate national consciousness among the people. His message was universal and was based on rationality and righteousness.
3. He worked in the field of social service and urged people in India to eliminate the caste system and promote science and industrialization.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) is credited with introducing the Western world to the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. He is also credited with raising awareness of interfaith and introducing Hinduism to the world stage in the late 19th century.
In 1987, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission. He named this mission after his Guru Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He also represented India as delegate in Chicago (U.S), in the first Parliament of Religions meeting, 1893.
He strived to inculcate national consciousness among the people. His message was universal and was based on rationality and righteousness. He worked in the field of social service and urged people in India to eliminate the caste system and promote science and industrialization.
Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) is credited with introducing the Western world to the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. He is also credited with raising awareness of interfaith and introducing Hinduism to the world stage in the late 19th century.
In 1987, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission. He named this mission after his Guru Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He also represented India as delegate in Chicago (U.S), in the first Parliament of Religions meeting, 1893.
He strived to inculcate national consciousness among the people. His message was universal and was based on rationality and righteousness. He worked in the field of social service and urged people in India to eliminate the caste system and promote science and industrialization.
3. Question
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
H. N. Sanyal committee set up in 1961 made a comprehensive examination of the law and problems relating to contempt of court. The recommendations of the committee were generally accepted. Pursuant to the report of the committee, the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 was passed by the parliament.
● Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empower the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt.
● The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 (and not the Constitution) defines civil and criminal contempt respectively. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
● Article 142 (2) states that “subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament” the Supreme Court shall have all and every power to make any order on punishment of any contempt of itself. Therefore, the Parliament can make laws on Contempt of Court.
H. N. Sanyal committee set up in 1961 made a comprehensive examination of the law and problems relating to contempt of court. The recommendations of the committee were generally accepted. Pursuant to the report of the committee, the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 was passed by the parliament.
● Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empower the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt.
● The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 (and not the Constitution) defines civil and criminal contempt respectively. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
● Article 142 (2) states that “subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament” the Supreme Court shall have all and every power to make any order on punishment of any contempt of itself. Therefore, the Parliament can make laws on Contempt of Court.
4. Question
A qubit (or quantum bit) is the quantum mechanical analogue of a classical bit. In classical computing the information is encoded in bits, where each bit can have the value zero or one.
In quantum computing the information is encoded in qubits. Qubits can be in a state of 0 or 1 or (unlike a classical bit) in a linear combination of both states. The name of this phenomenon is superposition.
A qubit (or quantum bit) is the quantum mechanical analogue of a classical bit. In classical computing the information is encoded in bits, where each bit can have the value zero or one.
In quantum computing the information is encoded in qubits. Qubits can be in a state of 0 or 1 or (unlike a classical bit) in a linear combination of both states. The name of this phenomenon is superposition.
5. Question
1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB.
2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks.
3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
● The BBB advises the Government on matters relating to appointments, confirmation or extension of tenure and termination of services of the Board of Directors in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions (FIs). It is responsible for the selection and appointment of Board of Directors of PSBs and FIs.
● One of the functions of the BBB is to help Public Sector Banks in terms of developing business strategies and capital raising plan etc.
● The BBB advises the Government on matters relating to appointments, confirmation or extension of tenure and termination of services of the Board of Directors in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions (FIs). It is responsible for the selection and appointment of Board of Directors of PSBs and FIs.
● One of the functions of the BBB is to help Public Sector Banks in terms of developing business strategies and capital raising plan etc.