Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams (10 September 2020)

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 10 September 2020

Q1. Consider the following statement-

1. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country.
2. It will be implemented during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories.

Select the correct option-

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 1 and 2 Both
d. None

Q2. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE

A. A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 100 days.
B. Gross NPAs reduced from ₹8.96 lakh crore in March-2018 to ₹6.78 lakh crore in March- 2020

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both
4. None of the above

Q3. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE

A. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is a Government of India ministry. It is responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society, including scheduled castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), the disabled, the elderly, and the victims of drug abuse.
B. The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers.

OPTION

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both
4. None of the above

Q4. Consider the following statement regarding Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

1. It is a flagship initiative set up by the Ministry of skill development.
2. Atal Tinkering Labs and Mentor India Campaign are the only two initiatives under AIM.

Select the correct option-

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. None

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Question 1: (C)

Explanation : Not required.

Question 2: (2)

Explanation : A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days.

Question 3: (3)

Explanation : Not required.

Question 4: (D)

Explanation : The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country.

There are six major initiatives under AIM:

  • Atal Tinkering Labs - Creating problem-solving mindset across schools in India.
  • Atal Incubation Centers - Fostering world class start-ups and adding a new dimension to the incubator model.
  • Atal New India Challenges - Fostering product innovations and aligning them to the needs of various sectors/ministries.
  • Mentor India Campaign - A national Mentor network in collaboration with public sector, corporates and institutions, to support all the initiatives of the mission.
  • Atal Community Innovation Center - To stimulate community centric innovation and ideas in the unserved /underserved regions of the country including Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
  • ARISE (Atal Research & Innovation for Small Enterprises) - To stimulate innovation and research in the MSME industry.