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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Farzad- B gas field, which is often seen in news, is located in –
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Solution (c)
Farzad- B gas field is located in Persian Gulf in Iran. Recently, Iran gave the Farzad- B Gas Field to petropars, a domestic gas producer. The contract for exploration of the field was signed in 2002 by Indian consortium comprising ONGC Videsh, Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India. The contract expired in 2009 after declaration of commerciality of the field, based on the gas discovery. It has gas reserves of more than 19 trillion cubic feet. ONGC has invested approximately USD 100 million.
Negotiations between the consortium and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to develop the gas field stalled due to secondary sanctions against Iran by the US and the European Union in the early 2010s.
Article Link: Iran to develop Farzad B gas field domestically, dumps India
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Solution (c)
Farzad- B gas field is located in Persian Gulf in Iran. Recently, Iran gave the Farzad- B Gas Field to petropars, a domestic gas producer. The contract for exploration of the field was signed in 2002 by Indian consortium comprising ONGC Videsh, Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India. The contract expired in 2009 after declaration of commerciality of the field, based on the gas discovery. It has gas reserves of more than 19 trillion cubic feet. ONGC has invested approximately USD 100 million.
Negotiations between the consortium and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to develop the gas field stalled due to secondary sanctions against Iran by the US and the European Union in the early 2010s.
Article Link: Iran to develop Farzad B gas field domestically, dumps India
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana:
- It is a central sector scheme.
- The aim of the scheme is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana is a central sector scheme.
The primary objective of PMSSY is to correct the region inbalances in availability of affordable/ reliable tertiary level healthcare in the country in general and to augment facilities for quality medical education in under- served or backward states, in particular.
The two components of scheme are:
- Set up AIIMS like institutions spread across various regions.
- Improve and upgrade all the medical colleges and institutions.
So far setting up of 22 new AIIMS has been approved under the scheme, out of which six AIIMS at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh are fully functional.
Article Link: New AIIMS started under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana are providing advanced COVID Care in States
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Solution (a)
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana is a central sector scheme.
The primary objective of PMSSY is to correct the region inbalances in availability of affordable/ reliable tertiary level healthcare in the country in general and to augment facilities for quality medical education in under- served or backward states, in particular.
The two components of scheme are:
- Set up AIIMS like institutions spread across various regions.
- Improve and upgrade all the medical colleges and institutions.
So far setting up of 22 new AIIMS has been approved under the scheme, out of which six AIIMS at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh are fully functional.
Article Link: New AIIMS started under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana are providing advanced COVID Care in States
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Recently the export of GI certified Gholvad Sapota to UK has been started. GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by which of the following states?
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Solution (b)
In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was today shipped to the United Kingdom.
GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh and the fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste. It is believed that the unique taste is derived from calcium rich soil of Gholvad village.
Sapota is grown in many states- Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka is known to be the highest grower of the fruit, followed by Maharashtra.
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Solution (b)
In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was today shipped to the United Kingdom.
GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh and the fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste. It is believed that the unique taste is derived from calcium rich soil of Gholvad village.
Sapota is grown in many states- Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka is known to be the highest grower of the fruit, followed by Maharashtra.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Electoral Bonds, seen recently in news:
- Bonds are issued in the multiples of Rs. 1000, Rs. 10000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh.
- Only Scheduled Commercial Banks are authorised to issue and encash electoral bonds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1000, Rs. 10000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
Only State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
The bonds are available for purchase by any person (who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India) for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government
Article Link: Electoral bonds worth ₹695 crore sold during recent Assembly polls, highest amount in Kolkata
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Solution (a)
Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1000, Rs. 10000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
Only State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
The bonds are available for purchase by any person (who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India) for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government
Article Link: Electoral bonds worth ₹695 crore sold during recent Assembly polls, highest amount in Kolkata
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Recently, a term ‘tipping point’ was seen news. It is related to:
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Solution (d)
Tipping points are threat holds beyond which certain impacts can no longer be avoided even if temperatures are brought down later. Examples include the loss of Amazon rainforest or loss of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
Recently, according to a new study published in the journal Nature, Antarctica ice sheet could reach a critical tipping point in a few decades. If emissions continue at their current pace, by about 2060 the Antarctic ice sheet will have crossed a critical threshold.
Article Link: Antarctica closing in on a tipping point if emissions aren’t curbed
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Solution (d)
Tipping points are threat holds beyond which certain impacts can no longer be avoided even if temperatures are brought down later. Examples include the loss of Amazon rainforest or loss of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
Recently, according to a new study published in the journal Nature, Antarctica ice sheet could reach a critical tipping point in a few decades. If emissions continue at their current pace, by about 2060 the Antarctic ice sheet will have crossed a critical threshold.
Article Link: Antarctica closing in on a tipping point if emissions aren’t curbed
