Current Affairs for UPSC: Pariksha Saarathi presents only need to know Current Affairs in Quiz format, for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, BANKS, SSC & Railways
Q.1) What is the aim of the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)?
(a) To increase oil exports
(b) To make India self-reliant in oilseed production
(c) To import more oilseeds
(d) To decrease oilseed prices
Q.2) What is the total proposed expenditure (approx) for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana?
(a) 50 thousand crore rupees
(b) 70 thousand crore rupees
(c) One lakh crore rupees
(d) 30 thousand crore rupees
Q.3) How many corridors does the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II comprise?
(a) Two corridors
(b) Three corridors
(c) Five corridors
(d) Four corridors
Q.4) Which organizations co-hosted the Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India?
(a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and World Bank
(b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Asian Development Bank
(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and United Nations
(d) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and European Union
Q.5) Where did the Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India take place?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kolkata
Q.6) What are the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines focused on?
(a) Improving port security
(b) Adopting green energy and sustainable port operations
(c) Increasing port tariffs
(d) Developing new shipping routes
Answers:
Ans.1(b), The government has also approved the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of 10 thousand 103 crore rupees. This has been done with an aim to make India self-reliant in oilseed production in the next seven years. Briefing media in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the newly approved NMEO-Oilseeds will focus on enhancing the production of key primary oilseed crops such as rapeseed mustard, groundnut, soybean, sunflower, and sesamum.
Ans.2(c), Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to promote sustainable agriculture and the Krishonnati Yojana (KY) to achieve food security for agriculture self-sufficiency. The PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana will be implemented with a total proposed expenditure of over one lakh crore rupees. This includes over 57 thousand crore rupees for PM-RKVY and 44 thousand 246 crore for Krishonnati Yojana.
Ans.3(b), Union Cabinet has approved the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II, comprising three corridors. The total length of the approved lines will be around 119 kilometres with 128 stations. The project completion cost is 63 thousand 246 crore rupees and is planned to be completed by 2027. Once Phase-II is fully operational, Chennai will have a total metro rail network of 173 km.
Ans.4(b), The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Asian Development Bank, concluded today in New Delhi. The event brought together over two hundred delegates to discuss the future of green shipping and port operations.
Ans.5(c), The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Asian Development Bank, concluded today in New Delhi. The event brought together over two hundred delegates to discuss the future of green shipping and port operations.
Ans.6(b), Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and Harit Nauka Green Transition Guidelines, the Ministry is setting a global example in the adoption of green energy, sustainable port operations, and cleaner shipping practices.