UPSC Quiz - 2019 : IASbaba’s Daily Current

Affairs Quiz [Day 134]

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)’

1. It is set up under the Ministry of AYUSH
2. The primary mandate of NMPB is to develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organization and implementation of support policies for overall growth of medicinal plants sector at the Central, State and International level

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Ayush-64 – Malaria
2. Ayush-82 - Type –II Diabetes
3. Ayush SG - Rheumatoid arthritis

Select the correct code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR)’

1. It ensure speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region by increasing the flow of budgetary financing for new infrastructure projects
2. The annual allocation to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under NLCPR scheme is determined through the normal budgetary process of the Government of India

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘GOBARdhan scheme’

1. It is aimed at keeping villages clean while increasing the income of farmers and cattle owners by promoting local entrepreneurs to convert cattle dung, and other organic resources, to biogas and organic manure.
2. It is launched by Ministry of Rural Development

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Swajal’

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
2. It is a demand driven and community centred program to provide sustainable access to drinking water to people in rural areas.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2