Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 19, 2022 [Mock Test]
May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022
1. Consider the following statements:
- 1st IMEX exercise was conducted at Goa in 2022.
- The Bilateral Naval Exercise VARUNA between India and France was initiated in 1993.
- Cold Response 2022 was held at Norway.
- Exercise Vayu Shakti between India and Indonesia was conducted at Jaisalmer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- The maiden edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was conducted at Goa and in Arabian Sea in 2022.
- The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ was conducted in the Arabian Sea in April 2022. The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993.
- ‘Cold Response 2022’ is a major military exercise involving NATO troops and partner countries. It is organised every two years, the naval, air and ground drills are held over vast swaths of Norway, including above the Arctic Circle.
- Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokharan range in Jaisalmer. The IAF conducts Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran range every three years. The last event took place in 2019.
2. Which of the following initiatives have been launched by Ministry of Education (Ministry of HRD)?
- SARTHAQ
- NIPUN
- PRAGATI
- YUKTI 2.0
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:- ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)’ is developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy. It is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school education and was released as part of the celebrations leading to the Amrit Mahotsavon 75 years of India’s independence.
- The Ministry of Education has launched NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) Bharat Scheme. It aims to cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 years.
- The Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched an initiative ‘YUKTI 2.0’ to help systematically assimilate technologies having commercial potential and information related to incubated startups in higher education institutions.
- PRAGATI is Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. PRAGATI is an information and communications technology-based platform for pro-active governance and timely implementation of different rules towards the betterment of society as a whole. This platform was launched in 2015.
3. Which of the following pairs are matched correctly?
- SUJALAM 2.0 – Reuse grey water
- Jal Jeevan Mission – Safe drinking water
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Water conservation
- Atal Bhujal Yojana – Sustainable management of groundwater
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched SUJALAM 2.0 project to reuse grey water, or run-offs from kitchens, bathing and laundry on world water day, 2022.
- Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on August 15, 2019. It is implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti. It aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households and public institutions.
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign. It was launched in March 2021 with the theme “Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls”.
- The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) is a central sector scheme for sustainable management of groundwater with community participation. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme is being funded by the Government of India and the World Bank on 50:50 basis.
