Master your Daily Current affairs - 30th Aug
1. What is the primary purpose of the SHe-Box portal launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development?
A) To provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs
B) To register and monitor complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace
C) To offer educational resources for women
D) To promote women's participation in sports
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2. Which types of committees are involved in the processing of complaints on the SHe-Box portal?
A) Disciplinary Committees and Financial Committees
B) Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs)
C) Educational Committees and Health Committees
D) Cultural Committees and Sports Committees
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3. What feature does the SHe-Box portal offer to ensure the safety of complainants?
A) Anonymous financial transactions
B) Publicly accessible complaint details
C) Safe registration of complaints without personal information being publicly accessible
D) Live video streaming of complaint proceedings
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4. What happens during a bonus issue of shares by a company?
A) The company buys back shares from shareholders
B) The company offers free additional shares to existing shareholders
C) The company increases the face value of its shares
D) The company issues bonds to raise capital
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5. How does a bonus issue affect a company's share capital and market capitalization?
A) Share capital increases, but market capitalization remains unchanged
B) Both share capital and market capitalization increase
C) Share capital decreases, but market capitalization increases
D) Both share capital and market capitalization decrease
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6. What is the key difference between a stock split and a bonus issue?
A) A stock split increases the face value of shares, while a bonus issue decreases it
B) A bonus issue gives shareholders free additional shares, while a stock split divides existing shares into multiple shares
C) A stock split reduces the number of outstanding shares, while a bonus issue increases it
D) A bonus issue is taxable, while a stock split is not done
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7. What is Solar Paraboloid Technology primarily used for?
A) Wind energy generation
B) Storing energy in batteries
C) Hydroelectric power generation
D) Concentrating solar power (CSP) to generate electricity and provide direct heat for industrial processes
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8. How do solar paraboloid systems improve efficiency compared to traditional photovoltaic (PV) systems?
A) By using multiple layers of solar cells
B) By focusing sunlight onto a receiver tube to generate heat at higher temperatures
C) By using wind turbines to enhance solar power
D) By storing solar energy in batteries
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9. Which of the following is a key benefit of Solar Paraboloid Technology?
A) It can only operate in direct sunlight
B) It reduces the efficiency of solar energy capture
C) It can operate in low-light conditions and is scalable for various applications
D) It is only suitable for small-scale residential use
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10. What is the primary objective of the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme?
A) To train young athletes for international competitions
B) To empower retired sportspersons with knowledge and skills to enhance their employability
C) To provide financial assistance to retired athletes
D) To offer scholarships for sports education
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11. Which institution will be the lead institute to implement the RESET Programme during its pilot phase?
A) National Institute of Sports
B) Indian Olympic Association
C) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE)
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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12. Who is eligible to apply for courses under the RESET Programme?
A) Athletes who have retired from an active sports career, aged between 20-50 years, and have won international or national medals or participated in recognized competitions
B) Only athletes who have won Olympic gold medals
C) Any sportsperson aged over 50 years
D) Only athletes currently active in their sports career
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13. What does the term 'D-Voter' stand for in the context of Assam?
A) A voter whose political affiliation is unclear
B) A person whose citizenship status is doubtful or under dispute
C) A voter who has registered twice in different constituencies
D) A person who is a confirmed illegal immigrant
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14. What is the primary consequence for individuals marked as 'D-Voters' in Assam?
A) They lose their property rights
B) They are not allowed to vote in elections
C) They are automatically deported
D) They are required to serve in the military
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15. What opportunity is given to individuals classified as 'D-Voters' before a final decision is made regarding their citizenship?
A) They can appeal directly to the Supreme Court
B) They are allowed to participate in elections until a final decision is made
C) They can automatically regain their voting rights after one year
D) They are given a chance to be heard by the Taluk or Sub-district Registrar of Citizenship
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16. What is 'Finternet' as described by the ex-chairman of UIDAI?
A) A global digital currency
B) Multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other, similar to the internet
C) A social media platform for financial professionals
D) A new cryptocurrency launched by central banks
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17. Which of the following would be a key feature of the Finternet?
A) Separate platforms for each type of financial asset
B) High transaction fees
C) A unified ledger bringing multiple financial markets onto a single programmable platform
D) Slow and complex transaction processes
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18. What role would central banks play in the Finternet system?
A) They would be replaced by commercial banks
B) They would remain at the core of the system, ensuring trust in money
C) They would only handle international transactions
D) They would have no role in the Finternet system
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19. What is the primary purpose of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) block mechanism proposed by SEBI for secondary market trading?
A) To increase trading volumes
B) To allow clients to trade based on blocked funds in their bank accounts, without transferring funds upfront
C) To eliminate the need for UPI in market trading
D) To restrict trading to high-net-worth individuals
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20. What is the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) facility primarily used for?
A) Applying for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) or rights issues
B) Trading in cryptocurrencies
C) Blocking funds for fixed deposits
D) Transferring funds to foreign bank accounts
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21. How does the UPI block mechanism provide enhanced protection to the client's funds and securities?
A) By requiring clients to transfer funds upfront to the trading member
B) By blocking funds in the client’s bank account, ensuring funds are only moved when necessary
C) By restricting trading to a select group of investors
D) By lowering the transaction fees associated with trading
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22. What is a key characteristic of piezoelectric polymers that differentiates them from ceramics?
A) They have a higher density
B) They have a higher piezoelectric stress constant, making them better sensors
C) They are less flexible and more brittle
D) They have a lower dielectric breakdown
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23. What is one advantage of piezoelectric polymeric sensors and actuators?
A) They are heavy and difficult to manufacture
B) They have low voltage sensitivity
C) They are light weight, tough, and can be manufactured into complex shapes
D) They have low operating field strength
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24. What type of energy conversion occurs in piezoelectric polymers?
A) Electrical energy into mechanical energy
B) Light energy into electrical energy
C) Thermal energy into electrical energy
D) Mechanical energy into electrical energy
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25. What is the primary aim of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)?
A) To promote sports activities in the Pacific region
B) To push for economic growth, enhance political governance and security, and strengthen regional cooperation in the Pacific region
C) To establish trade agreements with European countries
D) To provide military aid to its member countries
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