Daily Current Affairs Quiz-20 March 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. By the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956, the same person can be appointed as a governor for two or more states.
2. A person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
Which of these statements is/are correct?Correct
(c) Both 1 and 2
According to the Indian Constitution, a person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. It is related to the reorganization of states.
The President can transfer the governor to another state and also he or she can be reappointed.
The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982 determines the various emoluments, allowances, and privileges available to a governor.Incorrect
(c) Both 1 and 2
According to the Indian Constitution, a person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. It is related to the reorganization of states.
The President can transfer the governor to another state and also he or she can be reappointed.
The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982 determines the various emoluments, allowances, and privileges available to a governor. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to eShram Portal, consider the following statement:
1. The eShram portal is a national database of unorganized workers, including construction workers and migrant workers, except gig and platform workers.
2. The portal allows unorganized workers to register themselves on a self-declaration basis.
3. The portal also has a provision to capture family details of migrant workers.
How many of the statements is/are correct?Correct
(b) Only two
The eShram portal is a national database of unorganized workers, including construction workers, migrant workers, and gig and platform workers. The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the portal on August 26, 2021. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The portal allows unorganised workers to register themselves on a self-declaration basis. Registration is fully Aadhaar verified and Aadhaar seeded. The portal also has a provision to capture family details of migrant workers.
The unorganised worker having an e-Shram card will get the following benefits:
• A pension of Rs.3,000 per month after attaining 60 years.
• Death insurance of Rs.2,00,000 and financial aid of Rs.1,00,000 in the case of partial handicap of a worker.
• If a beneficiary (worker in an unorganised sector with an e-Shram card) dies due to a mishap, the spouse will get all the benefits.
• Beneficiaries will receive a 12-digit UAN number valid throughout India.Incorrect
(b) Only two
The eShram portal is a national database of unorganized workers, including construction workers, migrant workers, and gig and platform workers. The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the portal on August 26, 2021. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The portal allows unorganised workers to register themselves on a self-declaration basis. Registration is fully Aadhaar verified and Aadhaar seeded. The portal also has a provision to capture family details of migrant workers.
The unorganised worker having an e-Shram card will get the following benefits:
• A pension of Rs.3,000 per month after attaining 60 years.
• Death insurance of Rs.2,00,000 and financial aid of Rs.1,00,000 in the case of partial handicap of a worker.
• If a beneficiary (worker in an unorganised sector with an e-Shram card) dies due to a mishap, the spouse will get all the benefits.
• Beneficiaries will receive a 12-digit UAN number valid throughout India. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. E-Crop is an electronic crop simulator that simulates crop growth in real-time based on weather, soil moisture and nutrient status.
2. The e-crop survey is based on GPS-enabled mobile applications that collect data on crop sowing for each plot.
Which of these statements is/are correct?Correct
(c) Both 1 and 2
The e-crop survey is a project that provides farmers with crop-related information and aims to increase their income. The survey app was launched in Maharashtra in 2021 by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The project is a collaboration between the revenue and agriculture departments and the Tata Trust.
The e-crop survey is based on GPS-enabled mobile applications that collect data on crop sowing for each plot. This data is then shared at the village level, consolidated, and submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) through API.
The e-Crop based smart farming is advantageous over traditional farming because of the precise application of fertilizer and water based on the climate and real-time plant growth.Incorrect
(c) Both 1 and 2
The e-crop survey is a project that provides farmers with crop-related information and aims to increase their income. The survey app was launched in Maharashtra in 2021 by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The project is a collaboration between the revenue and agriculture departments and the Tata Trust.
The e-crop survey is based on GPS-enabled mobile applications that collect data on crop sowing for each plot. This data is then shared at the village level, consolidated, and submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) through API.
The e-Crop based smart farming is advantageous over traditional farming because of the precise application of fertilizer and water based on the climate and real-time plant growth. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. India is the largest producer of safflower oil in the world
2. Area wise, India is the largest cultivator of tea in the world
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
(b) 2 only
India is the world’s largest producer of safflower. India produces about half of the world’s annual safflower production, mainly for the domestic vegetable oil market.
India is not the world’s largest tea cultivator by area. China is the world’s largest tea producer, producing 68% of the world’s tea. India is the second largest producer of tea in the world.Incorrect
(b) 2 only
India is the world’s largest producer of safflower. India produces about half of the world’s annual safflower production, mainly for the domestic vegetable oil market.
India is not the world’s largest tea cultivator by area. China is the world’s largest tea producer, producing 68% of the world’s tea. India is the second largest producer of tea in the world. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one among the following components of soil organic matter is most resistant to decomposition?
Correct
(d) Lignin
Lignin is resistant to degradation by most microorganisms and, indeed, its primary role in the wood cell wall is to protect the carbohydrates from microbial attack.
Lignin is a bulky polymer that is resistant to chemical and biological degradation. Its molecular architecture consists of non-phenolic phenylpropanoid units that form a complex network linked by carbon–carbon bonds and ether linkages.Incorrect
(d) Lignin
Lignin is resistant to degradation by most microorganisms and, indeed, its primary role in the wood cell wall is to protect the carbohydrates from microbial attack.
Lignin is a bulky polymer that is resistant to chemical and biological degradation. Its molecular architecture consists of non-phenolic phenylpropanoid units that form a complex network linked by carbon–carbon bonds and ether linkages.