IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - Aug 22 & 23, 2016

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Memorandum of Procedure?

1) Evaluation of judgments delivered by a high court judge during the last three years and initiatives undertaken for improvement of judicial administration should be a yardstick of merit for promotion as chief justice of a high court.
2) HC acting Chief Justice term should be limited to 3 months.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • Evaluation of judgements delivered by a high court judge during the last five years and initiatives undertaken for improvement of judicial administration should be a yardstick of merit for promotion as chief justice of a high court.
  • It seeks to introduce performance appraisal as a standard for appointing chief justices of high courts and Supreme Court judges.
  • The Union Law Minister should seek the recommendation of the incumbent CJI for appointment of his successor at least one month prior to his retirement.
  • A notice for vacancies of judges should be put up on the website of the high courts at the beginning of the year for appointments.


2)   UN recently released stamp of which Indian on the Independence Day?

a. M. S. Subbulakshmi
b. Jawaharlal Nehru
c. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
d. Sarojini Naidu
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: M. S. Subbulakshmi

Explanation:

  • The legendary Carnatic vocalist had performed at the world body in October 1966.
  • To honour the legacy of India’s Carnatic music legend M.S. Subbulakshmi, the United Nations will issue a stamp to mark her birth centenary, coinciding with the celebrations of India’s 70th Independence Day.
  • The U.N. Postal Administration will issue the stamp to mark Subbulakshmi’s birth centenary.


3)   New Air Force Aerospace Museum is proposed to be setup in

a. Kerala
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. New Delhi
d. Karnataka
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: New Delhi

Explanation:

  • Delhi will soon have a sprawling new Aerospace Museum close to the international airport focused mainly on Nation’s rich aviation history.
  • New Aerospace Museum is not only meant to preserve the glorious tradition of the IAF but also to create awareness in general public about India’s rich Aerospace heritage.
  • Spread over 43 acres, the new Aerospace Museum would have extensive indoor and outdoor displays including huge aircraft parked and hanging in flying attitude with mural depicting the golden era.
  • A dedicated children’s area would be part of the museum where children could enter cockpits of displayed aircraft and get the feel of flying controls. A video arcade would also be created.
  • As per the plan, the internal displays would have a history section in which all IAF Squadrons’ history would be displayed along with aviation legends, major campaigns and wars fought by the IAF.
  • Along with this history, major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations undertaken by the IAF would also be highlighted.
  • The IAF presently has a museum near the technical area of Air Force Station Palam, which was established in 1967.


4)   Which of the following are correctly matched?

1) Shri Raj Kumar Sharma - Cricket
2) Shri Nagapuri Ramesh - Athletics
3) Shri Mahabir Singh - Wrestling


a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
Dronacharya Awards 2016


S.No.Name of the awardeeDiscipline
1. Shri Nagapuri RameshAthletics
2. Shri Sagar Mal DhayalBoxing
3. Shri Raj Kumar SharmaCricket
4. Shri Bishweshwar NandiGymnastics
5. Shri S. Pradeep KumarSwimming (Lifetime)
6. Shri Mahabir SinghWrestling (Lifetime)


5)   AlphaGo has been developed by

a. Yahoo
b. Deepmind
c. Microsoft
d. NVidia
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Deepmind

Explanation:

  • AlphaGo is a computer program developed by Google DeepMind in London to play the board game Go, which is one of the most complex.
  • It is the first computer program to ever beat a professional player at the game of Go.
  • AlphaGo is powered by neural network AI engines, which allows the program to learn by observing the data from the best Go players and then train itself to get even better.
  • It can train itself to improve which could be applied to other tasks, such as teaching itself to recognize faces by looking at lots of images.
  • AI can also help people look through large databases and perform calculation.
  • In "incomplete information games," it could be used in situations where there are more unknown factors, such as negotiations or cybersecurity.


6)   Which of the following is/are true regarding Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC), Delhi?

1) It is second of its kind training centre.
2) It is for army spouses and wards.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • First of its kind Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC) at Delhi Cantonment has been inaugurated.
  • With the inauguration of the ASTC, the Indian Army now embarks on a new mission by bringing the army spouses and wards into the folds of the skilling landscape.
  • The pilot project to skill the Indian Army spouses and wards with linkages to NSDC will make all those undergoing training eligible for being sponsored under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna scheme.
  • In the initial phase, courses in Information Technology - IT Enabled Services, Beauty & Wellness, Apparel and Handicraft sectors will be conducted by an NSDC affiliated Training Partner.
  • Trainees on successful completion of their respective course will get NSDC certification and the training partner will make due endeavours to ensure that they are suitably placed in various organisations for employment or assisted towards self-employment.
  • This institution will set the foundation for such centres to be opened across the country under the regional commands by way of up-gradation of select existing Vocational Training Centres.


7)   Which of the following has/have received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ranta in 2016?

1) Jitu Rai
2) Lalita Babar
3) P.V. Sindhu


a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 3

Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ranta 2016 has been awarded to -

  • P. V. Sindhu – Badminton
  • Sakhshi Malik – Wrestling
  • Jitu Rai – Shooting
  • Dipa Karmakar – Gymnastics.


8)   Which of the following has/have received Arjuna Award 2016?

1) Shiva Thapa
2) Vinesh Phogat
3) Ajinkya Rahane


a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
Arjuna Award is given for consistently outstanding performance for four years. Arjuna Awards 2016 -

S. No.Name of the awardeeDiscipline
1. Shri Rajat ChauhanArchery
2. Ms. Lalita BabarAthletics
3. Shri Sourav KothariBilliards & Snooker
4. Shri Shiva ThapaBoxing
5. Shri Ajinkya RahaneCricket
6. Shri Subrata PaulFootball
7. Ms. RaniHockey
8. Shri Raghunath V.R.Hockey
9. Shri Gurpreet SinghShooting
10. Ms. Apurvi ChandelaShooting
11. Shri Soumyajit GhoshTable Tennis
12. Ms. VineshWrestling
13. Shri Amit KumarWrestling
14. Shri Sandeep Singh MannPara-Athletics
15. Shri Virender SinghWrestling (Deaf)


9)   Dhyan Chand Award is for

a. Life time contribution to sports development
b. Life time contribution to Hockey
c. Exceptional performance in Hockey
d. Consistent good performance in Hockey for ten years
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Life time contribution to sports development

Explanation:

  • Dronacharya Award for coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events.
  • Dhyan Chand Award for life time contribution to sports development
  • Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is given to the corporate entities (both in private and public sector) and individuals who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.
  • Overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments is given Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
  • Dhyan Chand Award 2015 - Ms. Satti Geetha – Athletics; Shri Sylvanus Dung Dung – Hockey; Shri Rajendra Pralhad Shelke - Rowing.


10)   Fair Remunerative Price is declared for which of the following?

1) Rice and Wheat
2) Tea
3) Sugarcane


a. 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: 3

Explanation:

  • In case of sugarcane, MSP has been assigned a statutory status and as such the announced price is termed as statutory minimum price, rechristened as Fair Remunerative Price (FRP).
  • There is statutory binding on sugar factories to pay the minimum announced price and all those transactions or purchase at prices lower than this are considered illegal.