Weekly PIB Quiz

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered artefacts and found evidence of valuable treasures of rulers of different time periods of India. Regarding the same, match the following
List 1
1). Binjore
2). Rukministhan
3). Suabarei
4). Vangchhia

List 2
a. Rajasthan
b. Bihar
c. Bhubaneswar
d. Mizoram

Consider the following statements about Indian Leather Development Programme:
1). It combines six sub schemes.
2). Under one of the schemes, named Leather Technology, Innovation & Environmental Issues, assistance is provided for up-gradation/installation of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) @ 33% of the project cost.
3). Under Establishment of Institutional Facilities, two new branches are established of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), with assistance of Rs. 100 crore for each branch, in the States of Punjab and Haryana.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Under Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP);
1). Projects are conceived in such a manner that the skill base of the women in agriculture is enhanced to enable them to pursue their livelihoods on a sustainable basis.
2). To empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity, as also create and sustain agriculture based livelihoods of rural women.
3). Implemented by Ministry of Women and Child development
Select the correct code:

Recently in news, we have heard a new initiative of GoI as “GIFTMILK”. Consider the following regarding it and choose the correct statement:
1). NDDB is implementing National Dairy Plan phase-1(NDP-1), a central sector scheme of Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India to increase milk production in the country.
2). The supply of milk / milk product would be facilitated through dairy cooperatives only
3). “Giftmilk” initiative started in 3 schools -2 in Delhi & 1 in Telangana.

Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016;
1). Bill aims to amend 68 sections out of 223 sections of present bill, whereas Chapters 11 has been deleted and a Chapter 10 is being replaced with new provisions to simplify third party insurance claims and settlement process.
2). The important provisions include increase in compensation for Hit & Run cases from Rs.25000 to Rs.2 lakhs.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?

A new Section 357A has been inserted in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 vide the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008. It was regarding:

PM recently launched “Mission Bhagiratha”. Which of the following is correct regarding it?
1). Objective is to provide safe drinking water to all.
2). It was launched at Medak District of Uttarakhand.
3). The Mission includes important development projects like Thermal Power station, Fertilizer Plant, Railway line and University of Health Sciences.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1). Coir Udyami Yojana is formerly known as REMOT Scheme.
2). The pattern of assistance is 40% as Govt. Subsidy, 55% as loan from Banks and 5% as beneficiary contribution.
3). It is under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Select the incorrect code:
1). EEFP and EEAPP are innovative programs by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture company of four Power Sector PSUs.
2). Under one of the programme, 50 watt fans are provided by EESL at Rs. 1,150 per unit on upfront payment, or at total of Rs.1,200, if taken on EMI
3). Second program has been launched by EESL to replace the old and inefficient pump sets of farmers @50% cost.

Which of the following statements are correct for the “Green Port Initiative?”
1). ‘Project Green Ports’ will have two verticals - one is ‘Green Ports Initiatives’ related to environmental issues and second is ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’.
2). The Government proposes to implement utility-scale Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant projects at various major and minor ports across the country.
3). Nodal ministry is going to be Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
4). The funds for establishment of solar power projects are arranged by the major ports from their own resources and no funds have been released from the Ministry.

To promote AYUSH systems of medicine across the globe, the Ministry has set up Academic Chairs in which of the following countries?
1). Australia
2). Hungary
3). Trinidad & Tobago
4). South Korea
5). China
6). South Africa

Choose the incorrect option from the following:
1). Maternity benefit to woman covered under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
2). Recently Maternity leave has been increased from 12 weeks to 26 weeks up to two surviving children.
3). It also aims at providing maternity benefit of 12 weeks to Commissioning mother (in case of surrogate child) and Adopting mother (in case of adoption)

Consider the following:
1). International Meeting on Counter Terrorism was held at Beijing in Aug, 2016.
2). The Theme was “Countering Cross-Border movement of Terrorism”.
3). It aims at strengthening the international cooperation network in addressing the growing threat of cross-border movement of terrorism from the aspects of actor, information and also financing
Select the correct code:

Recently in news, a new portal of GoI “SWAYAM” is:
1). For providing online learning courses offered by the best teachers.
2). The courses offered in this portal will cover 6th Class to Graduation levels.
3). These courses would be available throughout the country.
4). In order to benefit the areas without internet access, the content provided under SWAYAM would also be telecast through the free-to-air Direct-To-Home TV channels that are going to be launched.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following about MAA is correct?
1). It’s a flagship programme to ensure adequate awareness is generated among masses, especially mothers, on the benefits of breastfeeding.
2). Its main component is strengthening inter personal communication through ASHA.
3). Programme will be monitored by UNESCO.