Daily MCQs 29 September

Q 1. Which of the following government initiative is related to Tourism?

1. Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2. Iconic Tourist Sites

3. Amrut Scheme

4. Dekho Apna Desh Initiative

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3 only

Answer: (c)

World Tourism Day is celebrated yearly on the 27th September around the world, and this year it was held in Bali, Indonesia. The purpose of this day is to increase awareness and motivate people to travel.

Option (c) is correct: India’s tourism sector ranked 6th in its contribution to World Gross Domestic Production (GDP) contributing USD 178.0 billion in World Travel and Tourism Council’s report in 2021. These are some governments Initiatives Related to Tourism:

• Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Swadesh Darshan, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched in 2014 -15 for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country. This scheme is envisioned to synergize with other schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India, etc. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for infrastructure development of circuits.

• Iconic Tourist Sites: The government will develop 17 “Iconic Tourist Sites” in the country as world-class tourist destinations which in turn would serve as a model for other tourist sites.

• Dekho Apna Desh Initiative: On April 14, 2020, the Ministry of Tourism launched “Dekho Apna Desh”. It is a webinar that caters in-depth information about tourist destinations in the country. It also provides details about the culture and heritage of India.

The purpose of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is:

• To ensure that every household has access to a tap with the assured supply of water and a sewerage connection. 

• To increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks).

• To reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling).

This Initiative is not related to Tourism.

Q 2.  Which of the following statement is/are correct about Rabies Virus?

1. It is caused by a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is present in the saliva of a rabid animal.

2. Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% vaccine-preventable.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c)

World Rabies Day is observed every year on the 28th September to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide.

Statement 1 is correct: Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease. It is caused by a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is present in the saliva of a rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, etc). It is invariably transmitted following a bite of an infected animal that leads to the deposition of the saliva and the virus in the wound.

Statement 2 is correct: Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% vaccine-preventable. The death invariably occurs in four days to two weeks due to cardio-respiratory failure. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. The incubation period varies from 2–3 months but may vary from 1 week to 1 year, or rarely even more.

Q 3. With reference to Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), consider the following statements:

1. CMF is Commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, who also serves as Commander US Naval Forces Central Command and US Navy Fifth Fleet.

2. It is a multinational maritime partnership  with India as a member.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a)

Recently, INS Sunayna arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles to participate in the annual training exercise Operation Southern Readiness of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). 

Statement 1 is correct: The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is a multinational maritime partnership, which exists to uphold the Rules-Based International Order (RBIO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas and promoting security, stability, and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes. CMF is Commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, who also serves as Commander US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and US Navy Fifth Fleet. All four commands are co-located at US Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

Statement 2 is not correct: India is not a member of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). At the India-US 2+2 dialogue held in April (2022), India announced that it would join the CMF as an Associate Partner.

Q 4.  Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) is released by:

(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment.

(b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

(c) Niti Aayog

(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: (a)

Option (a) is correct: Recently, the Fourth Round (January-March, 2022) of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), part of the All India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES), was released by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Report on the quarterly employment survey being a demand-side survey along with the supply side survey i.e. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) will bridge the data gaps on employment in the country. Key highlights of the 4th Quarterly Employment Survey Report are as follows:

• An estimated total of 3.18 crore workers was engaged in 5.31 lakh establishments during the 4th round, compared to a total of 3.14 crores in the third quarter.
  

• The manufacturing sector accounts for the largest percentage (38.5%) of the total number of workers, followed by the Education sector with 21.7%, the IT/BPO sector with 12%, and the Health sector 10.6%.
• Looking at the size of the establishments (number of workers), an estimated 80% of the establishments engaged 10 to 99 workers. This figure increases to 88 % if we restrict ourselves to establishments with 10 or more workers. About 12 % of the establishments reported less than 10 workers.

Q 5. With reference to Reaction Control System (RCS), consider the following statements:

1. It is responsible for attitude control and steering by the use of thrusters in the Air Defense System.

2. It can provide small amounts of thrust in any desired direction or combination of directions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c)

Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful test flights of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile from a ground-based portable launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. VSHORADS missile incorporates many novel technologies including a miniaturized Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics, which have been successfully proven during the tests.

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: A Reaction Control System (RCS) is responsible for attitude control and steering by the use of thrusters. The RCS system is capable of providing small amounts of thrust in any desired direction or combination of directions. An RCS is also capable of providing torque to allow control of rotation (pitch, yaw, and roll).