Daily Quiz (12 June 2023) for UPSC Prelims | General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs Questions

TL;DR

The Daily Quiz covers questions on PM Swanidhi Scheme and the Aravali Range, discussing incorrect statements and providing detailed explanations.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 💦 The PM Swanidhi Scheme provides micro-credit facilities to street vendors affected by the pandemic, offering affordable working capital loans and incentives for timely repayments.
• 🧑‍🏭 The Aravali Range acts as a barrier against desertification, maintains fertile land, and influences rainfall in eastern Rajasthan.
• ❤️‍🔥 Brahmos missiles utilize fire and forget systems and can carry regular as well as nuclear warheads, making them extremely difficult to intercept.
• 🥺 The Green Revolution in India, led by M.S. Swaminathan, increased agricultural production through high-yielding variety seeds, mechanization, fertilizers, and irrigation.
• 🇮🇴 Usha Mehta played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle by running the secret Congress radio during the Quit India Movement.
• 👶 Missing children are a grave concern in India, with cases of abduction, child labor, sexual abuse, and forced labor. Government measures and awareness campaigns are being implemented to address the issue.
• 👶 Sensitizing police operations and ensuring proper investigation and supervision are crucial in resolving missing children cases.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the correct statement about the PM Swanidhi Scheme?

The Ministry of Urban Affairs launched the PM Swanidhi Scheme, providing micro-credit facilities to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vendors can avail working capital loans of up to Rs. 10,000, with no collateral security required.

Q: What are the correct impacts of the Aravali Range?

The Aravali Range acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of desertification, maintains fertility in eastern Rajasthan, and causes heavy rainfall in the region. It does not originate all the rivers in Rajasthan.

Q: Which country has placed an order for the purchase of the Brahmos missile?

The correct country is not Indonesia, but another Southeast Asian country (which readers should identify). India plans to export Brahmos missiles to foreign countries, boosting its sales.

Q: Who is known as the father of the Green Revolution in India?

M.S. Swaminathan is known as the father of the Green Revolution in India, contributing to increased agricultural production through high-yielding variety seeds, mechanization, fertilizers, and irrigation.

Q: What was Usha Mehta's role in the Indian Freedom Struggle?

Usha Mehta is well known for running the secret Congress radio during the Quit India Movement, providing critical information and spreading awareness.

Key Insights:

• The PM Swanidhi Scheme provides micro-credit facilities to street vendors affected by the pandemic, offering affordable working capital loans and incentives for timely repayments.
• The Aravali Range acts as a barrier against desertification, maintains fertile land, and influences rainfall in eastern Rajasthan.
• Brahmos missiles utilize fire and forget systems and can carry regular as well as nuclear warheads, making them extremely difficult to intercept.
• The Green Revolution in India, led by M.S. Swaminathan, increased agricultural production through high-yielding variety seeds, mechanization, fertilizers, and irrigation.
• Usha Mehta played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle by running the secret Congress radio during the Quit India Movement.
• Missing children are a grave concern in India, with cases of abduction, child labor, sexual abuse, and forced labor. Government measures and awareness campaigns are being implemented to address the issue.
• Sensitizing police operations and ensuring proper investigation and supervision are crucial in resolving missing children cases.
• Collaboration between orphanages, shelter homes, and anti-human trafficking units can aid in the rescue of missing children.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Daily Quiz highlights incorrect statements about the PM Swanidhi Scheme, clarifying the correct information and providing an overview of the scheme's benefits for street vendors.

• It also covers incorrect statements about the Aravali Range, explaining the correct information about its location, rivers, and impact on rainfall in Rajasthan.

• The quiz includes questions about Bramhos missile, Green Revolution, and Usha Mehta's role in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

• Additionally, the article raises awareness about missing children in India, discussing concerns, government measures, and the way forward.