Weekly PIB Quiz

Consider the following about Heliports:
1). The First Integrated Heliport built by Ministry of Civil Aviation in association with Pawan Hans
2). There are plans to develop four “Heli-Hubs” in line with the concept lines of the “Airport-Hubs”
3). The facility will be useful in providing medical emergency, public safety and enhancing tourism
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Which of the following is NOT true about India’s milk model?
1). The role of compound cattle feed in animal nutrition to help support the increase in milk production becomes significant
2). Feeding balanced ration can help the milch animals produce milk commensurate with their genetic potential
3). In the absence of adequate quantity of quality green fodder, concentrate feeds provide bulk of essential nutrients in the diet of dairy animals.

Consider these statements:
1). Advanced Area Defence (AAD) is the missile capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km.
2). It is developed by DRDO with assistance from ISRO.
3). Advanced Area Defence is an endo-atmospheric missile.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following fields have been covered under The National Biotechnology Development Strategy-2015-2020?
1). Healthcare
2). Food and Nutrition
3). Clean Energy
4). Education

Consider the following and select the correct statement(s):
1). The First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum Meeting was jointly organized by the Government of India, the SAARC Secretariat and FAO through CCS National Institute of Animal Health.
2). The objective of this first forum meeting was primarily to operationalize a sustainable and functioning veterinary epidemiology network among the seven SAARC Member States.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding draft CGST Bill and the draft IGST Bill:
1). A taxpayer has to file one single return state-wise to report all his supplies, whether made within or outside the State.
2). A business entity with an annual turnover of upto Rs. 20 lakhs would not be required to take registration in the GST regime.
3). The annual turnover threshold in the Special Category States for not taking registration is Rs. 50 lakhs

Consider the following features related to a new policy HELP:
1). Single, uniform license for extraction and exploration for all types of hydrocarbon prospects.
2). Open acreage licensing (OAL) with full marketing freedom and free pricing for crude oil but regulated pricing for natural gas.
3). No oil cess and Zero royalty rates for deep water & ultra-deep water blocks
4). Custom duty exemption.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT true about National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG)?
1). To sensitize corporate leaders on the importance of good corporate governance, self- regulation and directorial responsibilities- statutory, social and environmental
2). To stimulate and to facilitate exchange of experiences and ideas between corporate leaders, policy makers, regulators, law enforcing agencies, non-government organizations and voluntary agencies with a view to developing a framework for corporate governance reforms in the context of liberalization and globalization

Which of the following new interventions under Family Planning are correctly matched with their related objectives?
1). Mission Parivar Vikas- increasing the access to contraceptives and family planning services in the high fertility districts
2). Prerna Strategy- invites private sector gynecologists and vasectomy surgeons to conduct sterilization operations in Public Private Partnership mode
3). Santushti Strategy- helping to push up the age of marriage of girls and delay in first child and spacing in second child birth in the interest of health of young mothers and infants.

Consider the following statements:
1). National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) defines the roles and responsibilities of various stake holders including Central Ministries/ Departments, State Governments, UT Administrations, District Authorities and local self-Governments.
2). As a matter of policy, the Government of India does not issue any appeal for foreign assistance in the wake of a disaster.
3). Primary responsibility of disaster management rests with the Centre.
Choose the correct option:

Which of the following is/are correct about Nai Manzil scheme?
1). The Nai Manzil scheme is an educational and livelihood initiative, which can be availed of by the school drop-outs belonging to notified minority communities.
2). It is supported by the World Bank and UNICEF.
3). It also includes Muslim students studying in madarsas.
4). It comes under the Ministry of Human Resources.

Consider these about TIES:
1). Focus of the scheme is on addressing the needs of the exporters.
2). Border Haats, Land customs stations, quality testing and certification labs, cold chains, trade promotion centres, dry ports, SEZs and ports/airports cargo terminuses are covered in this scheme.
3). The Central Government funding will be in the form of grant-in-aid, normally not more than the equity being put in by the implementing agency or 50% of the total equity in the project.
Which of the above is/are true?

Which of the following is NOT correct about mechanism to procure bumper crops?
1). The Central Government extends price support for procurement of wheat and paddy through Food Corporation of India (FCI) and State Agencies at Minimum Support Price (MSP)
2). Procurement at MSP is close ended
3). Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is for procurement of agricultural and horticultural commodities which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the Price Support Scheme (PSS)

What is BIRAC?
1). It stands for The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
2). It is a non-profit Public Sector Enterprise under the aegis of Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
3). The Theme of the Foundation Day is “BIRAC@8: Impacting the Biotech Ecosystem” for BIRAC has completed 8 years of establishment.
Choose the correct answer:

Which of the following is/are true about International Day of Forests?
1). It is celebrated on March 21 every year.
2). The theme of this year’s celebration was Forests & Energy
3). This theme has been chosen by the United Nations.
4). This year’s campaign theme highlights the vital energy inherent in India’s forests, including the various cultural, ecological & livelihood benefits