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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following Ministry implements ‘Setu Bharatam’ project which aims to make National Highway railway crossing free?
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Solution (c)
Setu Bharatam scheme
The Setu Bharatam scheme was launched in 2016 for building rail over bridges and underpasses for safe and smooth travel on national highways.
The scheme was launched to make all the National Highways free of railway level crossings to prevent frequent road accidents and loss of lives at level crossings.
The government had identified around 208 places for the construction of rail over-bridges and underpasses and earmarked funds worth almost Rs 10,200 crore for the implementation of the scheme.
This scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Article reference: SC makes queries to govt on felling of trees of a certain species, age
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Solution (c)
Setu Bharatam scheme
The Setu Bharatam scheme was launched in 2016 for building rail over bridges and underpasses for safe and smooth travel on national highways.
The scheme was launched to make all the National Highways free of railway level crossings to prevent frequent road accidents and loss of lives at level crossings.
The government had identified around 208 places for the construction of rail over-bridges and underpasses and earmarked funds worth almost Rs 10,200 crore for the implementation of the scheme.
This scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Article reference: SC makes queries to govt on felling of trees of a certain species, age
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statement about ‘Air Quality Index in India’ –
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards includes 12 pollutants, including Carbon dioxide.
- National Air Quality Index has six category of Air quality.
Form the following options, choose the correct answer:
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
National Air Quality Index (AQI) transforms complex air quality data of eight pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour.
National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched on 17 October 2014 to disseminate information on air quality in an easily understandable form for the general public. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely,
- Particulate Matter (size less than 10 µm) or (PM10),
- Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 µm) or (PM2.5),
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO2),
- Carbon Monoxide (CO),
- Ozone (O3),
- Ammonia (NH3), and
- Lead (Pb)
For which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed. It may be noted that ambient air quality standards are specified separately in India for around 12 pollutants including the 8 that constitute the Air Quality Index (other four are – Nickel, Arsenic, Benzo (a) Pyrene, and Benzene)
AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct National Ambient Air Quality Standards is an index of 12 pollutants which does not include Carbon dioxide. National Air Quality Index has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe. Article reference: PM2.5 air pollution claimed 54,000 lives in Delhi last year: study
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
National Air Quality Index (AQI) transforms complex air quality data of eight pollutants into a single number (index value), nomenclature and colour.
National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched on 17 October 2014 to disseminate information on air quality in an easily understandable form for the general public. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely,
- Particulate Matter (size less than 10 µm) or (PM10),
- Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 µm) or (PM2.5),
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO2),
- Carbon Monoxide (CO),
- Ozone (O3),
- Ammonia (NH3), and
- Lead (Pb)
For which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed. It may be noted that ambient air quality standards are specified separately in India for around 12 pollutants including the 8 that constitute the Air Quality Index (other four are – Nickel, Arsenic, Benzo (a) Pyrene, and Benzene)
AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct National Ambient Air Quality Standards is an index of 12 pollutants which does not include Carbon dioxide. National Air Quality Index has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe. Article reference: PM2.5 air pollution claimed 54,000 lives in Delhi last year: study
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statement regarding Gomati river –
- It originates in state of Uttarakhand.
- It is a tributary of Yamuna River.
Which of the following options is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The Gomti River is a tributary of the River Ganga (meets at saidpur, near Varanasi). It is a monsoon- and groundwater-fed river, which originates from Gomat Taal near Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. It extends 960 kilometres (600 mi) through Uttar Pradesh. A major tributary is the Sai River, which joins the Gomti near Jaunpur. The Markandey Mahadeo temple is at the confluence of the Gomti and the Ganges. Major city on the bank of river is Lucknow.
Article link: CBI files chargesheet in Gomti river front project case
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Solution (d)
The Gomti River is a tributary of the River Ganga (meets at saidpur, near Varanasi). It is a monsoon- and groundwater-fed river, which originates from Gomat Taal near Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. It extends 960 kilometres (600 mi) through Uttar Pradesh. A major tributary is the Sai River, which joins the Gomti near Jaunpur. The Markandey Mahadeo temple is at the confluence of the Gomti and the Ganges. Major city on the bank of river is Lucknow.
Article link: CBI files chargesheet in Gomti river front project case
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statement regarding ‘Quad’ –
- India has 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with all other 3 member of Quad.
- Quad is a formal strategic forum, which is maintained by semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
About QUAD
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (also known as the Quad or Asian NATO) is an informal strategic forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India that is maintained by semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills between member countries.
The forum was initiated as a dialogue in August 2007 by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on “seas of freedom and prosperity”.
Australia left the group in 2008, which led to hibernation of group, which was revived again during the 2017 ASEAN Summits where all four former members re-joined in negotiations.
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India has 2 + 2 ministerial dialogue (cooperation at Defense and Foreign minister level) with japan, Australia and USA. QUAD is an informal group, which does not have any formal agreement or secretariat. Article link: Third Quad ministerial meeting to discuss regional, global issues
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Solution (a)
About QUAD
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (also known as the Quad or Asian NATO) is an informal strategic forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India that is maintained by semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills between member countries.
The forum was initiated as a dialogue in August 2007 by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on “seas of freedom and prosperity”.
Australia left the group in 2008, which led to hibernation of group, which was revived again during the 2017 ASEAN Summits where all four former members re-joined in negotiations.
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India has 2 + 2 ministerial dialogue (cooperation at Defense and Foreign minister level) with japan, Australia and USA. QUAD is an informal group, which does not have any formal agreement or secretariat. Article link: Third Quad ministerial meeting to discuss regional, global issues
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, survived its perilous descent and arrived within its target zone inside –
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Solution (d)
NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere and landed safely on the floor of a vast crater, Jezero Crater.
The six-wheeled rover had survived its perilous descent and arrived within its target zone inside Jezero Crater, site of a long-vanished Martian lake bed.
Article link: NASA’s Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing
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Solution (d)
NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere and landed safely on the floor of a vast crater, Jezero Crater.
The six-wheeled rover had survived its perilous descent and arrived within its target zone inside Jezero Crater, site of a long-vanished Martian lake bed.
Article link: NASA’s Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing
