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Current Affairs Question - 23 February 2019

National Physical Geography

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Which among the following islands are a part of the Andaman & Nicobar Group?

  1. Hutbay Island
  2. Long Island
  3. Smith Island
  4. Agatti Island

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2, 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3, 4 only

National Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-judicial Bodies

Island Development Agency (IDA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Island Development Agency (IDA):

  1. IDA is headed by the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.
  2. IDA works under the aegis of NITI Aayog.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Renewable Energy

Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Programme’:

  1. Central financial assistance can be provided to government buildings and educational institutions.
  2. It aims to achieve cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from roof top solar projects by 2022.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Programmes & Schemes

KUSUM Scheme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘KUSUM scheme’:

  1. This scheme will lead to decentralisation of the production of solar power.
  2. The program will aid in the de-dieseling of the agricultural sector in India.
  3. Subsidy burden on DISCOMS in the sector of agriculture will be Increased to a large extent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
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