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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘PM-PRANAM’
- The scheme aims to incentivise states to promote alternative fertilisers and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers
- The scheme will not have a separate budget
- All the subsidy savings will be passed on to the state that saves the money as a grant
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect PM-PRANAM stands for PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth. The scheme aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising state. The scheme will not have a separate budget. It will be financed by the savings of existing fertiliser subsidy under schemes run by the Department of fertilisers. 50% of subsidy savings will be passed on to the state that saves the money as a grant. 70% of this grant can be used to create assets related to the technological adoption of alternate fertilisers and alternate fertiliser production units at the village block, and district levels. The remaining 30% grant money can be used to reward and encourage farmers, panchayats, and other stakeholders involved in fertiliser reduction and awareness generation. Context – The Centre has approved a new scheme PM-PRANAM to incentivise states to promote alternative fertilisers and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect PM-PRANAM stands for PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth. The scheme aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising state. The scheme will not have a separate budget. It will be financed by the savings of existing fertiliser subsidy under schemes run by the Department of fertilisers. 50% of subsidy savings will be passed on to the state that saves the money as a grant. 70% of this grant can be used to create assets related to the technological adoption of alternate fertilisers and alternate fertiliser production units at the village block, and district levels. The remaining 30% grant money can be used to reward and encourage farmers, panchayats, and other stakeholders involved in fertiliser reduction and awareness generation. Context – The Centre has approved a new scheme PM-PRANAM to incentivise states to promote alternative fertilisers and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘UTPRERAK’, a centre of excellence which was launched recently is related to
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Solution (c)
The Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK) is the Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies and seeks to play a catalytic role in improving the energy efficiency of the Indian industry. It is also named as Advanced Industrial Technology Demonstration Centre (AITDC). It has been set up by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power.
Context – The Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi
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Solution (c)
The Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK) is the Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies and seeks to play a catalytic role in improving the energy efficiency of the Indian industry. It is also named as Advanced Industrial Technology Demonstration Centre (AITDC). It has been set up by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power.
Context – The Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Solar Mean Magnetic Field (SMMF)’, consider the following statements
- It refers to the average strength and direction of the magnetic field on the surface of the Sun
- The value of chromospheric SMMF is lower than the photospheric SMMF,
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Solar Mean Magnetic Field is the mean value of the line-of-sight (LOS) component of the solar vector magnetic field averaged over the visible hemisphere as well as its relationship with Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF). The Solar Mean Magnetic Field (SMMF) refers to the average strength and direction of the magnetic field on the surface of the Sun. The value of chromospheric SMMF is lower than the photospheric SMMF, thereby suggesting that the primordial magnetic field inside the sun could be a source of the SMMF. Scientists, in their quest to understand if and how the SMMF at chromospheric heights is related to the SMMF at photospheric heights, have found a very good similarity between the two. Context – Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) through their latest study have given a clearer picture of how the sun’s magnetic field influences the interplanetary magnetic space.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Solar Mean Magnetic Field is the mean value of the line-of-sight (LOS) component of the solar vector magnetic field averaged over the visible hemisphere as well as its relationship with Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF). The Solar Mean Magnetic Field (SMMF) refers to the average strength and direction of the magnetic field on the surface of the Sun. The value of chromospheric SMMF is lower than the photospheric SMMF, thereby suggesting that the primordial magnetic field inside the sun could be a source of the SMMF. Scientists, in their quest to understand if and how the SMMF at chromospheric heights is related to the SMMF at photospheric heights, have found a very good similarity between the two. Context – Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) through their latest study have given a clearer picture of how the sun’s magnetic field influences the interplanetary magnetic space.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’
- It is an executive body working under the Ministry of Labour and Employment
- The administrative board consists of representatives from Government, Employers, and Employees
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory bodythat came into existence under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, of 1952. The EPFO is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The Act and Schemes framed there under are administered by a tripartite Board known as the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund, consisting of representatives of Government (Both Central and State), Employers, and Employees. Context – (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory bodythat came into existence under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, of 1952. The EPFO is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The Act and Schemes framed there under are administered by a tripartite Board known as the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund, consisting of representatives of Government (Both Central and State), Employers, and Employees. Context – (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- India has the second-largest road network in the world after China
- The quantitative density of India’s road network is substantially higher than the United States and China
- State Highways constitute the highest proportion of roads in terms of length
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect India has a network of over 6,215,797 kilometres (3,862,317 mi) of roads as of 1 December 2021. This is the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States. At (1.94 km, 1.21 mi) of roads per square kilometre of land, the quantitative density of India’s road network is equal to that of Hong Kong, and substantially higher than the United States (0.71 km, 0.44 mi), China (0.54 km, 0.34 mi), Brazil (0.23 km, 0.14 mi) and Russia (0.09 km, 0.056 mi) According to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, as of March 2021, India had about 151,019 kilometres (93,839 mi) of national highways and expressways, plus another 186,528 kilometres (115,903 mi) of state highways. However, rural roads and highways constitute 4,535,511 kms or 72.97% of the total length of roads in India. Context – Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said total length of the National Highways in the country increased by about 59% in the last nine years.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect India has a network of over 6,215,797 kilometres (3,862,317 mi) of roads as of 1 December 2021. This is the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States. At (1.94 km, 1.21 mi) of roads per square kilometre of land, the quantitative density of India’s road network is equal to that of Hong Kong, and substantially higher than the United States (0.71 km, 0.44 mi), China (0.54 km, 0.34 mi), Brazil (0.23 km, 0.14 mi) and Russia (0.09 km, 0.056 mi) According to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, as of March 2021, India had about 151,019 kilometres (93,839 mi) of national highways and expressways, plus another 186,528 kilometres (115,903 mi) of state highways. However, rural roads and highways constitute 4,535,511 kms or 72.97% of the total length of roads in India. Context – Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said total length of the National Highways in the country increased by about 59% in the last nine years.
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