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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)’
- NISAR will be a Sun Synchronous Orbit observatory jointly developed by NASA and ISRO
- NISAR will be the first satellite mission to use two different radar frequencies to measure changes in our planet’s surface
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days and provide spatially and temporally consistent data for understanding changes in Earth’s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, ground water and natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides. This would be the first dual frequency radar imaging mission in L-Band & S-Band using an advanced Sweep SAR technique to provide L & S band space-borne SAR data with high repeat cycle, high resolution, and larger swath, with capability of full-polar metric and interferometric modes of operation. It carries L and S dual band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which operates with Sweep SAR technique to achieve large swath with high resolution data. Context – NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), got a send-off ceremony at the American space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. NISAR will map the entire globe in 12 days and provide spatially and temporally consistent data for understanding changes in Earth’s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, ground water and natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides. This would be the first dual frequency radar imaging mission in L-Band & S-Band using an advanced Sweep SAR technique to provide L & S band space-borne SAR data with high repeat cycle, high resolution, and larger swath, with capability of full-polar metric and interferometric modes of operation. It carries L and S dual band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which operates with Sweep SAR technique to achieve large swath with high resolution data. Context – NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), got a send-off ceremony at the American space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
India recently announced the setting up of a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC) with
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India and the European Union announced setting up of a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC) that is expected to facilitate exchange of critical technologies relating to an array of domains, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity. The TTC with India is the European Union’s second such technology partnership after the first one with the United States that was firmed up in June 2021.
Context – EU set up Trade & Technology Council with India after similar partnership with U.S.
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India and the European Union announced setting up of a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC) that is expected to facilitate exchange of critical technologies relating to an array of domains, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity. The TTC with India is the European Union’s second such technology partnership after the first one with the United States that was firmed up in June 2021.
Context – EU set up Trade & Technology Council with India after similar partnership with U.S.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Green debt securities’, consider the following statements
- It is defined by The Energy and Resource Institute as one that is issued for the purpose of raising capital to be used for the cause of furthering energy efficiency
- Green debt securities are further divided into three colors namely blue, white and magenta based on their utility
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect SEBI broadly defines a green debt security as one that is issued for the purpose of raising capital to be used for the cause of sustainable development or furthering energy efficiency. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) strengthened the framework for green bonds by introducing the concept of ‘blue’ and ‘yellow’ bonds as new modes of sustainable finance. Blue bonds relate to water management and marine sector, while yellow bonds pertain to solar energy. These are sub-categories of green debt securities. For this, the SEBI amended norms governing the issue and listing of non-convertible securities. There is no magenta bond as such. Context – SEBI introduced blue, yellow bonds to strengthen green financing.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect SEBI broadly defines a green debt security as one that is issued for the purpose of raising capital to be used for the cause of sustainable development or furthering energy efficiency. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) strengthened the framework for green bonds by introducing the concept of ‘blue’ and ‘yellow’ bonds as new modes of sustainable finance. Blue bonds relate to water management and marine sector, while yellow bonds pertain to solar energy. These are sub-categories of green debt securities. For this, the SEBI amended norms governing the issue and listing of non-convertible securities. There is no magenta bond as such. Context – SEBI introduced blue, yellow bonds to strengthen green financing.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Bio-Fertilizers’
- Bio-fertilizers are live microbial products which does not contain any nutrients
- Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative(IFFCO) has developed improved and efficient strains of bio-fertilizers specific to different crops under All India Network Project (AINP)
- The quality standards and names of the bio-fertilizers have been specified under The Fertiliser(Control) Order, 1985
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Bio-fertilizers are live microbial products which does not contain any nutrients. The micro-organisms present in the bio-fertilizer ensure availability of nutrients from non-available form present within soil and air to available form which plants can uptake. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed improved and efficient strains of bio-fertilizers specific to different crops and soil types under All India Network Project (AINP) on Soil Biodiversity-Bio-fertilizers and informed that Bio-fertilizers can improve crop yields by 10-25% and supplement costly chemical fertilizers (N, P) by nearly 20-25% in most of the cases when used along with chemical fertilizers without any reduction in production. 11 bio-fertilizers namely; Rhizobium, Azotobactor, Azospirillum, Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria, Mycorrhizal Bio-fertilisers, Potassium Mobilizing Bio-fertilizers (KMB) Zinc Solubilizing Biofertilizers (ZSB) Acetobactor, Carrier Based Consortia, Liquid Consortia , and Phosphate Solubilising Fungus have been notified and included into the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. The quality standards of these bio-fertilizers have been specified under the FCO, 1985. Context – Information regarding bio-fertilizers was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a written reply in Lok Sabha
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Bio-fertilizers are live microbial products which does not contain any nutrients. The micro-organisms present in the bio-fertilizer ensure availability of nutrients from non-available form present within soil and air to available form which plants can uptake. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed improved and efficient strains of bio-fertilizers specific to different crops and soil types under All India Network Project (AINP) on Soil Biodiversity-Bio-fertilizers and informed that Bio-fertilizers can improve crop yields by 10-25% and supplement costly chemical fertilizers (N, P) by nearly 20-25% in most of the cases when used along with chemical fertilizers without any reduction in production. 11 bio-fertilizers namely; Rhizobium, Azotobactor, Azospirillum, Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria, Mycorrhizal Bio-fertilisers, Potassium Mobilizing Bio-fertilizers (KMB) Zinc Solubilizing Biofertilizers (ZSB) Acetobactor, Carrier Based Consortia, Liquid Consortia , and Phosphate Solubilising Fungus have been notified and included into the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. The quality standards of these bio-fertilizers have been specified under the FCO, 1985. Context – Information regarding bio-fertilizers was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in a written reply in Lok Sabha
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’
- It is a blueprint prepared by The Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways to ensure coordinated and accelerated growth of India’s maritime sector in the next decade
- A Riverine Development Find (RDF) will be set up under this vision document to extend low-cost funding to finance inland vessels
- MIV 2030 envisions an overall investment of INR 30,00,000-35,00,000 Cr across ports, shipping, and inland waterways categories.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Maritime Vision India 2030 has been prepared by the Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways. The document is a blueprint to accelerate the growth of maritime sector over the next decade. It was released by The Prime Minister at the Maritime India Summit in November 2020 A Riverine Development Find (RDF) will extend low-cost funding to finance inland vessels and for extending the coverage of the tonnage tax scheme to inland vessels. Further, The MVI 2030 will create the Waterways Connectivity Transport Grid, a project that will develop connectivity with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. MIV 2030 envisions an overall investment of INR 3,00,000-3,50,000 Cr across ports, shipping, and inland waterways categories. This vision roadmap is estimated to help unlock INR 20,000+ Cr worth of potential annual revenue for Indian Ports. Further, it is expected to create an additional -20,00,000+ jobs (direct and non-direct) in the Indian maritime sector. Context – Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 estimates investments of Rs. 1,00,000–1,25,000 crore for capacity augmentation and development of world-class infrastructure at Indian Ports
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Maritime Vision India 2030 has been prepared by the Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways. The document is a blueprint to accelerate the growth of maritime sector over the next decade. It was released by The Prime Minister at the Maritime India Summit in November 2020 A Riverine Development Find (RDF) will extend low-cost funding to finance inland vessels and for extending the coverage of the tonnage tax scheme to inland vessels. Further, The MVI 2030 will create the Waterways Connectivity Transport Grid, a project that will develop connectivity with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. MIV 2030 envisions an overall investment of INR 3,00,000-3,50,000 Cr across ports, shipping, and inland waterways categories. This vision roadmap is estimated to help unlock INR 20,000+ Cr worth of potential annual revenue for Indian Ports. Further, it is expected to create an additional -20,00,000+ jobs (direct and non-direct) in the Indian maritime sector. Context – Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 estimates investments of Rs. 1,00,000–1,25,000 crore for capacity augmentation and development of world-class infrastructure at Indian Ports
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