IASbabas Daily Quiz

September 1, 2016

Q.1) Asali Tarakki is associated with which of the following?

a) Swachh Bharat Mission

b) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
c) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
d) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Q.1) Solution (a)

Asalai Tarakki (Real development) is aimed at sanitising 6 cities of the National capital
Region.

Around 450 young have been selected to spread awareness on Swacch Bharat Mission.

In News - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/asli-tarakki-new-
awareness-campaign-on-swachh-bharat-to-be-launched/articleshow/53928680.cms

Q.2) Which of the following statements about National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
is/are correct?

1. It is attached to Ministry of Home Affairs

2. Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS) is being implemented by
NCRB
3. Vahan Samnavay, a motor vehicle coordination e-service is developed by NCRB

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above

Q.2) Solution (d)

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA).

Vision: To empower Indian Police with Information Technology to enable them to

effectively enforce the law and improve public service delivery.
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The MHA has entrusted NCRB with a renewed mandate for the Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network & Systems (CCTNS) Project.

In its endeavor of Public Service Delivery the Bureau has released its Motor Vehicle
Coordination e-service, named Vahan Samanvay. This is an excellent citizen centric
interface for verification of the status of a motor vehicle (stolen or not) before negotiating
for a pre-owned vehicle or recovery status of a stolen vehicle. This also facilitates law
enforcement agencies and RTOs while checking the credentials of any vehicle.

In News - http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ncrb-report-2015-six-
indian-cities-most-unsafe-for-women-3005926/

Q.3) Panglong Agreement is concerned with which of the following countries?

a) North Korea and South Korea

b) Burma (now Myanmar)
c) Vietnam
d) Cambodia

Q.3) Solution (b)

The Panglong Agreement was reached in Panglong, Southern Shan State, between the
Burmese government under Aung San and the Shan, Kachin, and Chin peoples on 12
February 1947.

The agreement accepted "Full autonomy in internal administration for the Frontier Areas" in
principle and envisioned the creation of a Kachin State by the Constituent Assembly. It
continued the financial relations established between the Shan states and the Burmese
federal government, and envisioned similar arrangements for the Kachin Hills and the Chin
Hills.

In News - http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/myanmar-holds-historic-peace-
talks-with-ethnic-groups/article9054231.ece

Q.4) Which among the following are a part of core industries?

1. Fertilizers
2. Refinery Products
3. Natural Gas
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4. Iron
5. Cement
6. Electricity

Choose the correct code:

a) 1,2,4,5 and 6
b) 1,2,3,4 and 6
c) 1,2,3,5 and 6
d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Q.4) Solution (c)

There are eight core sector industries - Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products,
Fertilizers, Steel (Note: No Iron or Iron ore), Cement and Electricity.

In News - http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/core-sector-growth-slows-to-32-in-
july/article9056378.ece

Q.5) This city hosts the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Identify the city.

a) New York
b) Paris
c) Brussels
d) London

Q.5) Solution (c)

In News: Recent terrorist attacks - https://www.theguardian.com/world/brussels-attacks