February hot current affairs quiz-IX
February 2021 Current Affairs Quiz UPSC-IX
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. MeghRaj, technically called GI Cloud is a new project launched by the Government of India to harness the benefits of Cloud Computing.
2. The GI Cloud facility would ensure optimum utilization of the infrastructure and speed up the development and deployment of eGovernance applications.
3. Ministry of Science & Technology is providing National Cloud services under the initiative MeghRaj.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ans.c
Why in news?
Ministry of Shipping has revamped its website recently and the new website is based on open source technology and is deployed on NIC cloud Meghraj.What is Meghraj Cloud?
In order to utilise and harness the benefits of Cloud Computing, Government of India has embarked upon an ambitious initiative – “GI Cloud” which has been named as “MeghRaj”.
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is providing National Cloud services under the initiative MeghRaj.Incorrect
ans.c
Why in news?
Ministry of Shipping has revamped its website recently and the new website is based on open source technology and is deployed on NIC cloud Meghraj.What is Meghraj Cloud?
In order to utilise and harness the benefits of Cloud Computing, Government of India has embarked upon an ambitious initiative – “GI Cloud” which has been named as “MeghRaj”.
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is providing National Cloud services under the initiative MeghRaj. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q. Consider the following statements about ‘Seismic Hazard Analysis Information System (SHAISYS)’:
1. SHAISYS Is a web-based interactive application tool.
2. It is being developed in CWC under Dam Safety Organisation (DSO).
3. It is capable to estimate the seismic hazard at any point in the Indian region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ans.d
Seismic Hazard Analysis Information System (SHAISYS)- It is a web based interactive application tool being developed in CWC under Dam Safety Organisation (DSO) to estimate the seismic hazard at any point in Indian region.
- The SHAISYS shall be capable of estimating seismic hazard using the deterministic as well as probabilistic approach.
- This application based tool is being developed in two phases.
- The first phase shall cover its utility for peninsular India for which the MoU has been signed with IIT, Roorkee as an initiative under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) to further develop their capacity building under institutional strengthening. IIT Roorkee has completed the study/software and the same is under testing in CWC.
- In the second phase, the MoU has been signed for the rest of India. This work is under initial stages of data collection, fixation of consultants and other such preliminary activities. CWPRS is under the initial stages for the study.
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Seismic Hazard Analysis Information System (SHAISYS)- It is a web based interactive application tool being developed in CWC under Dam Safety Organisation (DSO) to estimate the seismic hazard at any point in Indian region.
- The SHAISYS shall be capable of estimating seismic hazard using the deterministic as well as probabilistic approach.
- This application based tool is being developed in two phases.
- The first phase shall cover its utility for peninsular India for which the MoU has been signed with IIT, Roorkee as an initiative under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) to further develop their capacity building under institutional strengthening. IIT Roorkee has completed the study/software and the same is under testing in CWC.
- In the second phase, the MoU has been signed for the rest of India. This work is under initial stages of data collection, fixation of consultants and other such preliminary activities. CWPRS is under the initial stages for the study.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q. Consider the following statements about ‘Types of Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (PCM)’:
1. Kwashiorkor – It is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency.
2. Marasmus – It is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltration.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ans.d
Types of Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (PCM)- Kwashiorkor (protein malnutrition predominant): It is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltration. It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, which distinguishes it from marasmus.
- Marasmus (deficiency in calorie intake): It is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children.
- Marasmic kwashiorkor (marked protein deficiency and marked calorie insufficiency signs present, sometimes referred to as the most severe form of malnutrition): It is caused by acute or chronic protein deficiency and chronic energy deficit and is characterized by edema, wasting, stunting, and mild hepatomegaly.
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Types of Protein-Calorie Malnutrition (PCM)- Kwashiorkor (protein malnutrition predominant): It is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltration. It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, which distinguishes it from marasmus.
- Marasmus (deficiency in calorie intake): It is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children.
- Marasmic kwashiorkor (marked protein deficiency and marked calorie insufficiency signs present, sometimes referred to as the most severe form of malnutrition): It is caused by acute or chronic protein deficiency and chronic energy deficit and is characterized by edema, wasting, stunting, and mild hepatomegaly.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q. Consider the following statements about ‘About the Grand Anicut/Kallanai Dam’:
1. The dam was constructed by King Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty.
2. The dam is located on the River Amaravathi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ans.a
Why in news?
Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the extension and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System
The dam was constructed by King Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty in between the 100 BC- 100 century AD.
The dam is located on the River Kaveri, approximately 20km from the city of Tiruchirapalli.Incorrect
ans.a
Why in news?
Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the extension and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System
The dam was constructed by King Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty in between the 100 BC- 100 century AD.
The dam is located on the River Kaveri, approximately 20km from the city of Tiruchirapalli. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
2. Atal New India Challenge (ANIC) program is a national initiative to increase the competitiveness of Indian startups and MSMEs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ans.c
Why in news?
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission & Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation kick-start the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Towards this end, AIM has rolled out a holistic set of programs supporting innovation across various stages of the innovation lifecycle catering to various stakeholders.
About Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst, solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.
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ans.c
Why in news?
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission & Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation kick-start the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Towards this end, AIM has rolled out a holistic set of programs supporting innovation across various stages of the innovation lifecycle catering to various stakeholders.
About Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst, solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.
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