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1 DAILY QUIZ AUGUST-2018 ICT All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced for Commercial or any other purpose without the prior permission of IES GS Page 1

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3 Q1 The Electric Propulsion System is a: a. The use of electrical power to accelerate a propellant b. The use of chemical properties to accelerate a propellant c. The use of electrical power and chemical properties to accelerate a propellant d. None of the above Q2 NITI Aayog has launched Move Hack. What is move hack? a. a global mobility hackathon to crowdsource solutions b. An indian hackathon to find sanitation solutions c. A hackathon to mobilise student innovations d. All of the above Q3Public Financial Management System (PFMS) is 1. It is a web based payment cum accounting network 2. It is operated jointly by the RBI and Indian Banks Association Select the correct code A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1&2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Q4 Which of the following helps in minimum government and maximum governance? A. Bio metric attendance system B. Self-certification C. Online public grievance redressal mechanisms D. All of above Q5 An initiative which enables citizens from across the world to share their views on key issues directly with the PM is, A. PRAGATI B. Mygov C. Man ki baat D. Govloop Q6 The Health Ministry has set up National Resource Centre for EHR(Electronic Health Records) Standards (NRCeS). It aims to 1. Aims for providing assistance in using EHR standards effectively in healthcare Information Technology (IT) applications 2. Create digital health record of all citizens Select the correct code A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1&2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Page 3

4 Q7 Which of the following are the satellite launches planned in coming months by ISRO: A. Third generation Cartosat series satellite for very high resolution mapping B. Third generation ResourceSat series of satellite C. Satellite for monitoring chlorophyll fluorescence and radiation environment D. All of the above Q8 With reference to Project SWAYAM, consider the below statements: 1. It will provide one integrated platform and portal for online courses. 2. To ensure that the every student in our country has access to the best quality higher education at the affordable cost Q9 With reference to PARIVESH, consider the below statements: 1. It is a single window hub for Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ clearances. 2. It envisages capturing the essence of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. 3. It offers a framework to generate economic growth and strengthens Sustainable Development through e- Governance. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above Q10 Consider the following statements with respect to small satellite launch vehicle(sslv): 1. It is capable of adapting to different launch situations and requirements 2. The SSLV is being developed by ISRO a. 1 only b. 2 only c. All of the above d. None of above Q11 With reference to The Parker Solar Probe, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first mission to the sun launched by Space X 2. It aims to trace how energy and heat move through the solar corona 3. the mission will be the first spacecraft to touch the Sun. a. 1 and 2 Page 4

5 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above Q12 Consider the below statements with reference to DARPAN: 1. The project aimed at realizing financial inclusion of unbanked rural and urban population. 2. To provide a low power technology solution to each branch postmaster to improve service delivery. 3. It offers core banking services a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. All of the above Q13 With reference to Digital Screens launched by ministry of railways consider the following statements: 1. It aims to spread awareness among public about the cleanliness initiative of Indian Railways 2. It aims to spread awareness among public about the heritage of Indian Railways Q14. Consider the following statements with respect to Bharat Net: 1. It aims to provide network infrastructure with affordable broadband connectivity 2. BharatNet has replaced National Optical Fibre Network Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT? Q15 With reference to face recognition features of UIDAI, consider the below statements: 1. It is aimed at curbing the possibility of fingerprint spoofing or cloning 2. To ensure the security around the issuance and activation of mobile SIMs Choose the correct answer code: Page 5

6 Q16 With reference to Swayam learning portal, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution 2. The leaning portal is indigenously developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT? Q17 Consider the following statements with respect to Data localisation: 1. It is an the act of storing data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a specific country where the data was generated. 2. It will safeguard India s national security by storing the data locally. Q18. Consider the following statements with respect to National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes: 1. It is related with e-court 2. It shall address delays in processes. Q19.The Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite being launched by: a. Indian Space Research Organisation b. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration c. The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities d. The European Space Agency Q20. The Mahila E-Haat are: a. A direct online marketing platform supporting women entrepreneurs b. A web portal for safeguarding distressed women c. A online platform for girl Education d. None of the above Page 6

7 Q21 With reference to The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018, consider the below statements: 1. The Bill provides for regulation of use of DNA technology for establishing the identity of certain persons. 2. The Bill provides for the establishment of a Centralized National DNA Data bank for all states 3. The Bill provides for the establishment of a DNA Regulatory Board a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3 Q22 Consider the following statements with respect to DigiLocker: 1. It enables Indian citizens to store certain official documents on the cloud. 2. The service being operated by the Government of India Q23 Consider the following statements with respect to Gaganyaan: 1. It is India s first Indian human mission will be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) 2. It will be launched in GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle Q24 The Smart India Hackathon being held at: a. Higher education institutions b. Ministry of IT c. All panchayats d. Is a Nationwide initiative Page 7

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