DAILY PRELIMS IN DETAIL (28/05/2020)

*DAILY PRELIMS IN DETAIL*
(28/05/2020)
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Qn.1) With reference to in- flight Wi-fi connectivity consider the following statements

1. In flight Wi-Fi connectivity can only be accessed through  satellite-based services.
2. At present In-flight Wi-Fi connectivity is banned in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

NOTES:
In-flight connectivity systems use two kinds of technologies– terrestrial and satellite internet services.

Once flight mode is activated, the plane’s antenna will link to terrestrial Internet services provided by telecom service providers.
Then, when the aircraft has climbed to 3,000 m, the antenna will switch to satellite-based services.
This way, there will be no break in Internet services to passengers, and cross-interference between terrestrial and satellite networks will be avoided.

IMPORTANCE :
The government has permitted airlines operating in India to provide in-flight WiFi services to passengers.

Previously, the Telecom Commission had given its green signal to in-flight connectivity of Internet and mobile communications on aircraft in Indian airspace in 2018.
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Qn.2) With reference to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushlaya Yojana, consider the following statements

1. It is a youth employment scheme aimed at rural youth of 15 to 35 years of age.
2. It is a placement linked skill development program which allows skilling in a PPP mode and assured placements in regular jobs in an organization not owned by the skilled person.
3. It is managed by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (d) 1, 2 and 3

NOTES:
It is a placement linked skill development program which allows skilling in a PPP mode and assured placements in regular jobs in an organization not owned by the skilled person. DDU-GKY is being undertaken as PPP Project all over the country through Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) registered with the Ministry of Rural Development.

Further, Guidelines of the scheme mandate State Governments to take up skill training projects with Corporate Social Responsibility funding.

DDU-GKY Guidelines provide for setting apart 15% of the funds of the funds at for national level beneficiaries from among minority groups.
Beneficiary Eligibility is:
Rural Youth:15 – 35 Yrs
SC/ST/Women/PVTG/PWD: upto 45 Yrs
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Qn.3) With reference to Sukhna Lake recently seen in the news, consider the following statements

1. It is located in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills.
2. It is a natural lake.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (a) 1 only

NOTES:
The man-made Sukhna Lake was built in 1958 by Le Corbusier, the architect of Chandigarh. Located in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, it was designed to collect runoff water from the Hills. The Lake, which is in the process of being officially notified as a wetland, also has a nearby wildlife sanctuary that is home to sambar, pangolin, wild boars, red jungle fowl, cobras and other species.

IMPORTANCE :
The Punjab and Haryana high court has declared Sukhna Lake a “living entity” or “legal person” with rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.
It also declared all citizens of Chandigarh as loco parentis (in the place of a parent) to save the lake from extinction.
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Qn.4) Which among the following statements is/are true regarding National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)?

1. It is expected to take up both inter-State and intra-State projects.
2. It will make arrangements for generating funds, internally and externally.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (c) Both 1 and 2

NOTES:
The NRLP is formally known as the National Perspective Plan, envisages the transfer of water from water ‘surplus’ basins where there is flooding to water ‘deficit’ basins where there is drought/scarcity, through inter-basin water transfer projects.
It is designed to ease water shortages in western and southern India while mitigating the impacts of recurrent floods in the eastern parts of the Ganga basin.

Functions of NIRA:
It is expected to take up both inter-State and intra-State projects.
It will also make arrangements for generating funds, internally and externally.

IMPORTANCE :
The Central government is working on the establishment of an exclusive body to implement projects for linking rivers- To be called the National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA).
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Qn.5) With reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), consider the following statements

1. It creates awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity.
2. It provides free medicine to all BPL category people.
3. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (c) 1 and 3 only

NOTES:
‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. Of India, to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SCHEME:

Ensure access to quality medicines.
Extend coverage of quality generic medicines so as to reduce the out of pocket expenditure on medicines and thereby redefine the unit cost of treatment per person.
Create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity so that quality is not synonymous with only high price.
A public programme involving Government, PSUs, Private Sector, NGO, Societies, Co-operative Bodies and other Institutions.
Create demand for generic medicines by improving access to better healthcare through low treatment cost and easy availability wherever needed in all therapeutic categories.

IMPORTANCE :
Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020.
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Qn.3) Which among the following statements is/are true regarding Black carbon?

1. It results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass.
2. It is short-lived and remains in the atmosphere only for days to weeks.
3. It absorbs solar energy and warms the atmosphere.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (d) 1, 2 and 3

NOTES:
Black carbon results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass. BC is produced both naturally and by human activities as a result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass. Primary sources include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires.

The fine particles absorb light and about a million times more energy than carbon dioxide.
It is said to be the second largest contributor to climate change after CO2. But unlike CO2, which can stay in the atmosphere for years together, black carbon is short-lived and remains in the atmosphere only for days to weeks before it descends as rain or snow.
Black carbon absorbs solar energy and warms the atmosphere. When it falls to earth with precipitation, it darkens the surface of snow and ice, reducing their albedo (the reflecting power of a surface), warming the snow, and hastening melting.
India is the second largest emitter of black carbon in the world.

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