Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 19th December 2023
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Who is known as the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming in India?
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(C) Subhash Palekar
Subhash Palekar is the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). He is an Indian farmer and agriculturist and drew inspiration from ancient Indian farming techniques, which uses mainly cow dung and cow urine. He developed the method in the 1990s as an alternative to the Green Revolution methods. ZBNF is a type of zero tillage farming system that involves growing crops without using fertilizers, pesticides, or other external materials. The word “zero budget” refers to the zero cost of production for all crops.Incorrect
(C) Subhash Palekar
Subhash Palekar is the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). He is an Indian farmer and agriculturist and drew inspiration from ancient Indian farming techniques, which uses mainly cow dung and cow urine. He developed the method in the 1990s as an alternative to the Green Revolution methods. ZBNF is a type of zero tillage farming system that involves growing crops without using fertilizers, pesticides, or other external materials. The word “zero budget” refers to the zero cost of production for all crops. -
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1.The CPI-based inflation data is compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (or DPIIT).
2.The Wholesale price index (WPI) takes into account the change in prices of services.
3.The Consumer price index (CPI) takes into account the change in prices of manufacturing goods.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?Correct
(C) All three
The CPI-based inflation data is compiled by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (or MoSPI) and the WPI-based inflation data is put together by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (or DPIIT). (Statement 1 is Incorrect)
The Wholesale price index (WPI) takes into account the change in prices of manufacturing goods. The Consumer price index (CPI) takes into account the change in prices of services. (Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect)Incorrect
(C) All three
The CPI-based inflation data is compiled by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (or MoSPI) and the WPI-based inflation data is put together by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (or DPIIT). (Statement 1 is Incorrect)
The Wholesale price index (WPI) takes into account the change in prices of manufacturing goods. The Consumer price index (CPI) takes into account the change in prices of services. (Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect) -
Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1.’Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the French in 1961.
2.The Indian Military’s operation to capture Goa, Daman and Diu and Anjediva Islands from French rule.
3.Goa was seized from the monarch of Bijapur in 1510 during the viceroyalty of Alfonso de Albuquerque.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
(A) Only one
The Goa liberation day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961
Goa, a significant Portuguese colony in India, was seized from the monarch of Bijapur in 1510 during the viceroyalty of Alfonso de Albuquerque. After the capture of Goa, the Portuguese steadily expanded their dominance along the Asian coast, encompassing regions from the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca, including the prized Indonesian Spice Islands. (Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect)Incorrect
(A) Only one
The Goa liberation day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961
Goa, a significant Portuguese colony in India, was seized from the monarch of Bijapur in 1510 during the viceroyalty of Alfonso de Albuquerque. After the capture of Goa, the Portuguese steadily expanded their dominance along the Asian coast, encompassing regions from the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca, including the prized Indonesian Spice Islands. (Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect) -
Question 4 of 4
4. Question
With reference to the ‘Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure’, consider the following statements:
1.The framework calls for building interoperable solutions and formulating laws.
2.It is the initiative of the European Union (EU).
3.The EU Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a compulsory framework for the development, deployment, and governance of DPI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
(B) Only one
The G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a voluntary framework for the development, deployment, and governance of DPI (Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect)Incorrect
(B) Only one
The G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a voluntary framework for the development, deployment, and governance of DPI (Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect)
