10 August : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option C - A person who has a fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion

Explanation:

• According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, a "refugee" is defined as a person who has a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, and who is unable or unwilling to return to their home country.
• This definition excludes those fleeing economic hardship, natural disasters, or seeking temporary asylum due to political instability, which are not covered by the Convention.

Answer:  Option B - Tuberculosis

Explanation:

• India is rolling out the BPaL regimen, which includes bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid, for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
• This regimen is designed to combat severe forms of tuberculosis that do not respond to standard treatments.
• It represents a significant advancement in the fight against drug-resistant TB, aiming to improve outcomes for patients with these challenging forms of the disease.

Answer:  Option B - Article 67

Explanation:

• The procedure for the removal of the Vice-President of India is provided under Article 67(B) of the Indian Constitution.
• This article outlines that the Vice-President can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha with a simple majority.
• The resolution must be preceded by a notice of at least fourteen days.

Answer:  Option D -  The Railway Board

Explanation:

• The Railway Board was established by the Railway Board Act of 1905 following the separation of railways from the Public Works Department.
• As the apex governing body of the Indian Railways, the Railway Board operates under the Ministry of Railways.
• It is responsible for overseeing and managing the Indian Railways' operations and policies, ensuring efficient rail transport and infrastructure development across the country.

Answer:  Option A - The scheme focuses on the development of biofuels.

Explanation:

• The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana is primarily related to the development of biofuels technology.
• It aims to support the establishment of Second Generation (2G) bioethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass, enhancing renewable energy sources.
• This scheme is distinct from initiatives focused on tribal woman empowerment, minor forest produce, or wind energy technology, which cater to different areas of development and sustainability.