[Quiz] Daily MCQ - 16, 17 February 2015

1. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? 

[A]Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal- Snapdeal
[B]Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal- Red Bus
[C]Deepinder goyal & Pankaj Chaddah – Zomato
[D]Bhavish Aggarwal & Ankit Bhati – Ola Cab


2. The World Radio Day is observed on which date? 

[A]February 12
[B]February 13
[C]February 14
[D]February 15


3. The three member Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Pramod Asthana is to probe__? 

[A]Bhopal Gas Tragedy
[B]Anti-Sikh riot cases
[C]Ganga river pollution
[D]Illegal Money laundering


4. The “Minsk Peace Summit” seeks to end conflict and establish peace in which country

[A]Yemen
[B]Syria
[C]Ukraine
[D]Iraq


5. Ngangom Bala Devi is associated with which of the following sports? 

[A]Football
[B]Cricket
[C]Hockey
[D]Volleyball


6. Which country is world’s largest producer of Palm oil? 

[A]Malaysia
[B]Indonesia
[C]Philippines
[D]China


7. Which among the following teams has topped the medal tally list in the recently concluded 35th National Games? 

[A]Kerala
[B]Haryana
[C]Services SCB
[D]Punjab


8. To convey the message of cleanness, the “Litter Free Campaign” has been launched by which company? 

[A]Pepsi Co
[B]Parle Products
[C]ITC
[D]MTR


9. Which movie has won the golden bear award at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival

[A]Body
[B]Taxi
[C]45 Years
[D]Aferimi


10. The Great Artesian Basin, one of the largest and deepest underground water reservoirs in the world is located in___? 

[A]Australia
[B]USA
[C]China
[D]Japan

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[The Big Picture] Swine Flu : Assuming epidemic proportions?

Summary:

• The way the Swine flu or H1N1 VIRUS is spreading across India, has become a serious cause for concern. Over 670 people have died so far and 10000 affected. The worst hit states are Rajasthan with 191 deaths, 155 deaths in Gujarat and 90 deaths in Madhya Pradesh so far. Some other states like Delhi, UP, Haryana and Punjab are also affected by the Virus. This year’s toll is the highest since

• 2008 when the virus was found and spread from the US to other parts of the world including India.

• This virus now seems to be assuming pandemic proportions.

• Experts call this one as a seasonal and contagious disease. This is also airborne disease. The intensity is increased in winter and it decreases in summer. Since Northern states had prolonged winter this year, the disease had some greater impacts. When patients come late for treatment it is difficult to treat them. 

• Vulnerable section includes people above 60, children below 5, pregnant women, heavy smokers, diabetic people, People with transplants and people having cardio problems.

• The district hospitals and state medical colleges are prepared to handle such worst diseases. With frontline/ primary health workers providing the support majority of the cases can be treated at home. 

• Middle level health care centres and colleges need institutional support to fight such diseases. With right approach the disease can be prevented.

• Some of the reasons for the spread: (1) Government and media wake up late. (2) Lack of awareness. (3) No campaigns.

• It is also being said that since the disease was known, government should have bothered about creating awareness about the disease. The medicines are costly too. 1 to 2% of H1N1 cases are fatal.

• In Delhi deaths were low since people were aware of the disease and healthcare facilities were also good. Tamil flu medicine is used to treat the disease. It is also being said that population explosion is responsible for 50% of the problems. There also seems to be panic present even among the health workers.

• 0.29% of the GDP is allocated to the health sector in India’s health budget. 

• 30% of the budget is unspent and in current financial year the budget expenditure on Health has also been cut. 

• There is also a notion that infectious diseases are treated only in government hospitals and is a state burden.

• There is a need for private sectors to step in. Apart from budgetary support, institutional strengthening is necessary. 

• Focus should be increased at the state level and district level. Both the public and private sector should come together to help the government and work together.

• Government has to put in adult vaccination program for this disease. Enough isolations wards should be created in hospitals.

Source: RajyaSabha TV

[India’s World] Greece on collision course with EU

Summary:
The voters in Greece have handed over the power to a communist leader who leads Syriza party. The new leader has assumed power when Greece is deeply in Debt and in a debt repayment crisis. The Greek bailout expires on February 28th. By that date the political leadership in Greece and European Union have to decide whether to continue the bailout and if so whether Greece would continue to agree to the spending limits imposed by lenders. The New Greek government is committed to anti austerity measures and greater public spending. However that would amount to breaking the contract with the lenders.

Under the Macro Adjustment Programme, Greece had to compulsorily implement the following programs:

1. Fiscal reforms to generate savings, that is, austerity.
2. Structural reforms to enhance competitiveness and growth, such as privatisation of public assets and deregulation of markets including the labour market, that is, labour market flexibility.
3. Financial reforms to enhance financial stability, such as banking regulations, and bank recapitalisation and resolution mechanisms.

The feeling of nationalist pride has resulted in such a change. Experts say that Greek’s policies are now decided in Brussels and not in Athens. It is also being said that this crisis began in 1994 when the EU 15 decided to go further and expand to EU 27. Political unification without economic similarity is a big problem and the EU countries then forgot this. The problem now has been aggravated in Greece because of the 2008 recession. Few other European countries may face similar problems in the near future.

There is also a concern that the public popular measures announced by the new government would push the country into a deeper economic crisis. And this crisis would affect all the European Union member countries. Greek Debt is not a private debt but it is a government debt. If this muddle continues the Greek economy would collapse.

Since its inception, the new government has been asking for debt write-off. But the Eurozone countries are not supporting the country. Greek at this point of time is virtually isolated. If Greece exits Eurozone and European Union it will have major political and economic implications on Europe.

Source: RajyaSabha TV

[The Big Picture] PM’s message on religious tolerance

Summary:

• The atmosphere of religious intolerance which has seen a sharp rise in the last several months has been a serious cause for concern in the country. This has led to a situation where it was even impinging upon the functioning of the parliament as it was witnessed in the last session. Recently, the PM of India told the country that he would act strongly against any communal violence. The PM’s promise to ensure complete freedom of faith and that everyone has undeniable right to retain or adopt any religion of their choice has been welcomed widely. This unequivocal assurance has been looked forward to by the country for sometimes now. This is expected to maintain harmonious environment in the country.

• The Prime Minister said equal respect for all faiths had long been a part of India’s ethos. Swami Vivekananda said we believe not only in universal toleration but we accept all religions as true. The tradition of welcoming, respecting and honouring all faiths is as old as India itself. The PM also said that India is the land of Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi and it was in the DNA of every Indian not to accept violence against any religion. His remark on religious tolerance is also being seen as an assurance to the minorities in general and government’s outreach to Christians in particular in the wake of recent attacks on churches.

• The intolerance in India was even reflected in the international newspapers. Religion is a matter of personal faith. This is a civilizational right. The PM’s move has been welcomed by many. This is a constitutional obligation of any government too. The trust deficit has been filled up. Experts also say that in a diverse country like India such assurance messages from the government are necessary along with actions.

• Some also say that political compulsions have forced the PM to deliver such assurance messages. They also feel that the message which PM delivered seemed largely to be for international audience. The crisis should have been solved by the institutional mechanisms in the country like Police, Judiciary etc.

Source: RajyaSabha TV

अतुल्य भारत के लिए अतुल्य रेल ‪Rail Budget 2015‬

• रेल भाड़े में कोई बढ़ोतरी नहीं।

• एक भारत श्रेष्ठ भारत बनाने के लिए सभी से सहायता की अपेक्षा।

• रेलवे भावी चुनौतियों का सामने करने के लिए तैयार।

• पर्यटकों को आकर्षित करने के लिए गांधी सर्किट को बढ़ावा देने का प्रस्ताव।

• सौर मिशन के तहत रेलवे की सौर ऊर्जा के स्रोत के विस्तार की योजना।

• कौशल विकास के लिए भारतीय रेल अपने स्टेशन तथा प्रशिक्षण केंद्र मुहैया कराएगा।

• जल संरक्षण मिशन के तहत जल संबंधी ऑडिट और वाटर हार्वेस्टिंग सिस्टम का विस्तार।

• 2015-16 में 1,00,011 करोड़ रुपये का योजना बजट ।

• 2015-16 के दौरान पूर्ण रूप से संपन्न विश्वविद्यालय खोलने का प्रावधान।

• रेलवे भूमि का अतिक्रमण रोकने के लिए भूमि रिकॉर्डों का अंकीय मापन शुरू।

• जम्मू-कश्मीर और पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों को रेल से जोड़ने का काम तेज़ होगा।

• ' विदेशी रेल प्रौद्योगिकी सहयोग योजना ' शुरू करने का प्रस्ताव।

• NIFT और NID के साथ मिलकर भारतीय रेल को सुन्दर बनाया जाएगा।

• रेलवे की पुरानी योजनाओं को तीव्र गति से पूरा करने की जरूरत।

• पूरी तरह से मशीनों से एकीकृत रेलपथ अनुरक्षण की संभावना का पता लगाने का प्रस्ताव।

• IIT-BHU में मालवीय जी के नाम से रेल तकनीक पर रिसर्च केंद्र बनाया जाएगा।

• जून 2015 तक पांच वर्षीय समवेत संरक्षा योजना तैयार करने का प्रस्ताव।

• भारतीय रेल को तेज़ बनाया जाएगा, 9 नए हाई स्पीड कॉरिडोर बनाये जाएंगे।

• ऊपरी बर्थ पर चढ़ने के लिए सुविधाजनक सीढ़ियों की व्यवस्था करने का प्रस्ताव।

• 400 रेलवे स्टेशन पर Wi-Fi सेवा उपलब्ध करवाई जायेगी।

• नई लाइन के लिए सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की कंपनी के साथ संयुक्त उद्यम स्थापित करने का प्रस्ताव।

• "कायाकल्प" के नाम से भारतीय रेल की तकनीकी आधुनिकरण किया जाएगा।

• चुनिंदा मार्गों पर गाड़ी सुरक्षा चेतावनी प्रणाली और गाड़ी टक्कर बचाव प्रणाली लगाने का प्रस्ताव।

• आईआरसीटीसी के माध्यम से कॉनसियाज सेवा शुरू करने का प्रस्ताव।

• शीघ्र निर्णय लेने के लिए मंडल औऱ क्षेत्रीय कार्यालयों को अधिकार संपन्न बनाने का प्रस्ताव।

• वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के लिए निचली बर्थों में कोटा बढ़ाने का प्रस्ताव।

• डिजिटल इंडिया के तहत बी कोटि के स्टेशनों पर वाई-फाई की सुविधा मुहैया कराने का प्रस्ताव।

• मोबाइल फोन चार्ज करने की सुविधा साधारण श्रेणी में प्रदान की जाएगी।

• स्टेशनों की आधारभूत सुविधाओं का आधुनिकीकरण करने के लिए निजी क्षेत्र के साथ भागीदारी करेंगे।

• सुरक्षा से संबंधित शिकायतों के लिए टोल फ्री नं 182।

• बहुभाषी ई-टिकटिंग पोर्टल पर कार्य करने का प्रस्ताव।

• स्मार्टफोन पर अनारक्षित टिकट को जारी करने का प्रावधान।

• केंद्रीय रूप से नियंत्रित रेलवे डिस्प्ले नेटवर्क को अगले 2 सालों में 2 हजार से ज्यादा स्टेशनों पर लगाने की संभावना।

• अनारक्षित टिकट्स को खरीदना सरल होगा, स्मार्ट फोन के द्वारा भी खरीदा जा सकेगा ।

• वाटर वेंडिंग मशीनों का स्टेशनों पर विस्तार करने का प्रस्ताव।

• किसानों के लाभ के लिए 'नश्य पदार्थ कार्गो सेंटर ' आजादपुर मंडी में खोला जा रहा है।

• प्राइवेट फ्रेट टर्मिनलों में निवेश योजना की नीति की समीक्षा का प्रस्ताव।

• औटोमैटिक फ्रेट रिबेट स्कीम को अखिल भारतीय स्तर पर शुरू करने का प्रस्ताव।

• पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों और जम्मू-कश्मीर से बेहतर रेल कनेक्टिविटी।