QUIZ – 2019: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 December

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December 13,
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1. Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘She Shuttle’, recently seen in news.

1. It is the bus service for women passengers and an exclusive transport system
for the working female professionals.
2. It was inaugurated in New Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: a)

In a move to improve measures for the safety and security of women, the
Rachakonda Police inaugurated the exclusive bus service for women passengers
in Hyderabad.

It is the latest technology-driven security system for all women passengers and an
exclusive transport system for the working female professionals in the area.

‘She Shuttle’ is equipped with a well-monitored surveillance system with CCTV

cameras, a lady security guard and a smartphone application for every passenger
with a panic button.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: a)

In a move to improve measures for the safety and security of women, the
Rachakonda Police inaugurated the exclusive bus service for women passengers
in Hyderabad.

It is the latest technology-driven security system for all women passengers and an
exclusive transport system for the working female professionals in the area.

‘She Shuttle’ is equipped with a well-monitored surveillance system with CCTV

cameras, a lady security guard and a smartphone application for every passenger
with a panic button.

Source

2. Question 2 of 5

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2. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
(PMMY) scheme.

1. The scheme’s objective is to refinance collateral-free loans given by the

lenders to small borrowers.
2. Loans up to 10 lakhs to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises
are provided under the scheme.
3. It has the track record of more than 80% of the borrowers repaying the loan
amount, with NPAs as a percentage of MUDRA loans less than 0.5%.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: b)

RBI Deputy Governor MK Jain has expressed concerns over growing non-
performing assets (NPAs) in Mudra category.

Why the concern?

Non-performing assets ratio or bad loans as a percentage of MUDRA loans

were at 2.68% in 2018-19, up 16 basis points from 2.52% in the previous year.
These loan NPAs were at 2.89% in 2016-17.
Of the 182.60 million MUDRA loans sanctioned, 3.63 million accounts
defaulted as on 31 March.
The PMMY Scheme was launched in April, 2015. The scheme’s objective is to
refinance collateral-free loans given by the lenders to small borrowers.

The scheme, which has a corpus of Rs 20,000 crore, can lend between Rs
50,000 and Rs 10 lakh to small entrepreneurs.
Banks and MFIs can draw refinance under the MUDRA Scheme after
becoming member-lending institutions of MUDRA.
Mudra Loans are available for non-agricultural activities upto Rs. 10 lakh and
activities allied to agriculture such as Dairy, Poultry, Bee Keeping etc, are also
covered.
Mudra’s unique features include a Mudra Card which permits access to
Working Capital through ATMs and Card Machines.
There are three types of loans under PMMY:

1. Shishu (up to Rs.50,000).

2. Kishore (from Rs.50,001 to Rs.5 lakh).
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Source

Incorrect
Solution: b)

RBI Deputy Governor MK Jain has expressed concerns over growing non-
performing assets (NPAs) in Mudra category.

Why the concern?

Non-performing assets ratio or bad loans as a percentage of MUDRA loans

were at 2.68% in 2018-19, up 16 basis points from 2.52% in the previous year.
These loan NPAs were at 2.89% in 2016-17.
Of the 182.60 million MUDRA loans sanctioned, 3.63 million accounts
defaulted as on 31 March.
The PMMY Scheme was launched in April, 2015. The scheme’s objective is to
refinance collateral-free loans given by the lenders to small borrowers.

The scheme, which has a corpus of Rs 20,000 crore, can lend between Rs
50,000 and Rs 10 lakh to small entrepreneurs.
Banks and MFIs can draw refinance under the MUDRA Scheme after
becoming member-lending institutions of MUDRA.
Mudra Loans are available for non-agricultural activities upto Rs. 10 lakh and
activities allied to agriculture such as Dairy, Poultry, Bee Keeping etc, are also
covered.
Mudra’s unique features include a Mudra Card which permits access to
Working Capital through ATMs and Card Machines.
There are three types of loans under PMMY:

1. Shishu (up to Rs.50,000).

2. Kishore (from Rs.50,001 to Rs.5 lakh).
3. Tarun (from Rs.500,001 to Rs.10,00,000).
Source

3. Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Automotive Mission Plan.

1. Automotive Mission Plan 2026 is the collective vision of the government of India
and the automotive industry on where the various segments of the automotive
industry need to be by 2026 in terms of size and contribution to the overall Indian
economy.

2. It aims to promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in
the country.
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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

AMP 2026 is the collective vision of the government of India and the automotive
industry on where the various segments of the automotive industry and auto
component industry need to be by 2026 in terms of size and contribution to the
overall Indian economy.

The objective of the Automotive Mission Plan 2026 includes:

1. To propel the Indian Automotive industry to become the engine of the “Make
in India” programme.
2. To make the Indian Automotive Industry a significant contributor to the “Skill
India” programme.
3. Promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in the
country, with an eye on environmental protection and affordability through
both public and personal transport options.
4. To seek increase of net exports of the Indian Automotive industry several
fold.
5. Promote comprehensive and stable policy dispensation for all regulations
impacting the industry.
Incorrect
Solution: c)

AMP 2026 is the collective vision of the government of India and the automotive
industry on where the various segments of the automotive industry and auto
component industry need to be by 2026 in terms of size and contribution to the
overall Indian economy.

The objective of the Automotive Mission Plan 2026 includes:

1. To propel the Indian Automotive industry to become the engine of the “Make
in India” programme.
2. To make the Indian Automotive Industry a significant contributor to the “Skill
India” programme.
3. Promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in the
country, with an eye on environmental protection and affordability through
both public and personal transport options.
4. To seek increase of net exports of the Indian Automotive industry several
fold.
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 5. Promote comprehensive and stable policy dispensation for all regulations
impacting the industry.
4. Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points
Global Food Policy Report is released by

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released Global Food Policy
Report-2019.

The report reviews the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of
2018, and considers challenges and opportunities for 2019.

This year’s Report highlights the urgency of rural revitalization to address a growing
crisis in rural areas.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: c)

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released Global Food Policy
Report-2019.

The report reviews the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of
2018, and considers challenges and opportunities for 2019.

This year’s Report highlights the urgency of rural revitalization to address a growing
crisis in rural areas.

Source

5. Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO).

1. Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) is a moving band of rain clouds that travels

around the globe spanning across the tropical oceans.

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the lifecycle of the MJO gets affected.
3. When the MJO appears in the Indian Ocean during the monsoon months of
June-September, it always decreases rains over India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

The Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO), as it’s called, is a moving band of rain clouds
that travels around the globe spanning 12,000–20,000 km across the tropical
oceans. In its journey, it interacts with surface waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, the
largest pool of warm water in the globe, and due to this the lifecycle of the MJO
gets affected.

The MJO clouds on average are spending only 15 days, instead of 19, over the
Indian Ocean.

Over the west Pacific, it increased by five days (from an average 16 days to 23
days). “It is this change in the residence time of MJO clouds that has altered the
weather patterns across the globe.

When the MJO appears in the Indian Ocean during the monsoon months of June-
September, it can increase rains over India. This year, India was poised to receive
below normal monsoon rainfall in April but ended up with excessive rain partly due
to the MJO.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: c)

The Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO), as it’s called, is a moving band of rain clouds
that travels around the globe spanning 12,000–20,000 km across the tropical
oceans. In its journey, it interacts with surface waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, the
largest pool of warm water in the globe, and due to this the lifecycle of the MJO
gets affected.

The MJO clouds on average are spending only 15 days, instead of 19, over the
Indian Ocean.

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Over the west Pacific, it increased by five days (from an average 16 days to 23
days). “It is this change in the residence time of MJO clouds that has altered the
weather patterns across the globe.

When the MJO appears in the Indian Ocean during the monsoon months of June-
September, it can increase rains over India. This year, India was poised to receive
below normal monsoon rainfall in April but ended up with excessive rain partly due
to the MJO.

Source

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