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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a:
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Solution (d)
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not for profit Organization under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 working since 2003 for spreading the internet technology to the citizens of India through the following activities:
i) Internet Exchanges through which the internet data is exchanged amongst Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Data Centres and Content Delivery Network (CDNs).
ii) .IN Registry, managing and operation of .IN country code domain and .BHARAT IDN (Internatyionalised Domain Name) domain for India.
iii) Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN), managing and operating Internet protocol (IPv4/IPv6).
Article Link: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrates its 18th Foundation Day
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Solution (d)
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not for profit Organization under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 working since 2003 for spreading the internet technology to the citizens of India through the following activities:
i) Internet Exchanges through which the internet data is exchanged amongst Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Data Centres and Content Delivery Network (CDNs).
ii) .IN Registry, managing and operation of .IN country code domain and .BHARAT IDN (Internatyionalised Domain Name) domain for India.
iii) Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN), managing and operating Internet protocol (IPv4/IPv6).
Article Link: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrates its 18th Foundation Day
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Biotech-KISAN scheme:
- The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the farmers by giving benefit of Rs. 6000 per annum per family payable in three equal instalments.
- This scheme provides for Mahila biotech-KISAN fellowship programme to train and educate the farm practices to women farmers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Biotech-KISAN is a scientist-farmer partnership scheme developed for agriculture innovation through participatory research. The main objective of the Bio-KISAN scheme is to link science laboratories directly with the farmers in the state in order to create innovative technologies and applied at the farm level.
Biotech-Kisan is being implemented in 15 agro-climatic regions of India in a phased manner with the following objectives:
- To link science and technology to the farm by understanding the problem of the small and marginal farmer and provide a solution to them.
- To work together in close conjunction of scientists and farmers to improve the conditions of small and marginal farmers.
- To enhance agriculture productivity through scientific intervention and evolving best farming practices throughout the country.
- Biotech-KISAN serves to support the women farmers/ entrepreneur in their small enterprises, making her a grass root innovator.
- Mahila Biotech-KISAN fellowships programmes are included under this scheme to train and educate the farm practices for women farmers.
Article Link: Govt. to link innovative agriculture technologies to farms to help farmers in Northeast region
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Solution (b)
Biotech-KISAN is a scientist-farmer partnership scheme developed for agriculture innovation through participatory research. The main objective of the Bio-KISAN scheme is to link science laboratories directly with the farmers in the state in order to create innovative technologies and applied at the farm level.
Biotech-Kisan is being implemented in 15 agro-climatic regions of India in a phased manner with the following objectives:
- To link science and technology to the farm by understanding the problem of the small and marginal farmer and provide a solution to them.
- To work together in close conjunction of scientists and farmers to improve the conditions of small and marginal farmers.
- To enhance agriculture productivity through scientific intervention and evolving best farming practices throughout the country.
- Biotech-KISAN serves to support the women farmers/ entrepreneur in their small enterprises, making her a grass root innovator.
- Mahila Biotech-KISAN fellowships programmes are included under this scheme to train and educate the farm practices for women farmers.
Article Link: Govt. to link innovative agriculture technologies to farms to help farmers in Northeast region
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW):
- It is the minimum wage below which no state government can fix the minimum wage.
- It is a statutory measure which is binding upon the States.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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solution (a)
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) is the minimum wage below which no state government can fix the minimum wage.
This is a non-statutory measure to ensure upward revision of minimum wages in different states. As this is not binding upon States some States have minimum wages lower than NFLMW.
The central government introduced the NFLMW in 1996.
Recently, the Labour and Employment Ministry constituted an expert group to be chaired by Ajit Mishra, Director, Institute of Economic Growth, to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of minimum wages and national floor for minimum wages.
Article Link: Govt sets up expert panel to fix minimum pay, national floor wage
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solution (a)
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) is the minimum wage below which no state government can fix the minimum wage.
This is a non-statutory measure to ensure upward revision of minimum wages in different states. As this is not binding upon States some States have minimum wages lower than NFLMW.
The central government introduced the NFLMW in 1996.
Recently, the Labour and Employment Ministry constituted an expert group to be chaired by Ajit Mishra, Director, Institute of Economic Growth, to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of minimum wages and national floor for minimum wages.
Article Link: Govt sets up expert panel to fix minimum pay, national floor wage
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Summer Solstice, consider the following statements:
- During Summer Solstice, the Sun shines overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Summer Solstice is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the summer season and takes place in the northern hemisphere when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer.
Summer Solstice signals the start of the summer season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere.
In a year, two such events take place: Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice. At this time, the Earth is at a point where its tilt is at the greatest angle to the plane of its orbit. This results in one hemisphere receiving more sunlight and a longer day than the other.
At the time of Summer Solstice, Earth’s North Pole is tipped directly towards the Sun more than any other time of the year. Also the South Pole is away from the Sun. As a result of this, sunlight falls for longer periods on regions located in the northern hemisphere and for fewer hours on places south of the Equator.
Article Link: Summer Solstice 2021
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Solution (b)
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the summer season and takes place in the northern hemisphere when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer.
Summer Solstice signals the start of the summer season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere.
In a year, two such events take place: Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice. At this time, the Earth is at a point where its tilt is at the greatest angle to the plane of its orbit. This results in one hemisphere receiving more sunlight and a longer day than the other.
At the time of Summer Solstice, Earth’s North Pole is tipped directly towards the Sun more than any other time of the year. Also the South Pole is away from the Sun. As a result of this, sunlight falls for longer periods on regions located in the northern hemisphere and for fewer hours on places south of the Equator.
Article Link: Summer Solstice 2021
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is the main objective of NISHTHA programme:
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Solution (c)
NISHTHA (National Initiative on School Teachers Head Holistic Advancement) is an intiative of the Ministry of Education.
NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for “Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training”. It aims to build competencies among all the teachers and school principals at the elementary stage.
The functionaries (at the state, district, block, cluster level) are trained in an integrated manner on learning outcomes, school based assessment, learner – centred pedagogy, new initiatives in education, addressing diverse needs of children through multiple pedagogies, etc.
Article Link: Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NCERT come together on a joint mission for NISHTHA
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Solution (c)
NISHTHA (National Initiative on School Teachers Head Holistic Advancement) is an intiative of the Ministry of Education.
NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for “Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training”. It aims to build competencies among all the teachers and school principals at the elementary stage.
The functionaries (at the state, district, block, cluster level) are trained in an integrated manner on learning outcomes, school based assessment, learner – centred pedagogy, new initiatives in education, addressing diverse needs of children through multiple pedagogies, etc.
Article Link: Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NCERT come together on a joint mission for NISHTHA
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