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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘GOBARdhan Scheme’
Statement 1 – It adopts a whole-of-government approach and aims to convert waste into wealth thereby promoting a circular economy
Statement 2 – The scheme aims to generate wealth and energy by converting cattle dung, agricultural residue, and other organic waste into Biogas, CBG and bio-fertlizers
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan, is a crucial umbrella initiative of the Government of India. It adopts a whole-of-government approach and aims to convert waste into wealth, thereby promoting a circular economy. The government launched the Gobardhan scheme in 2018 as a national priority project under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen-Phase II program. It aims to generate wealth and energy by converting cattle dung, agricultural residue, and other organic waste into Biogas, CBG and bio-fertilizers. Context – Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan recently
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan, is a crucial umbrella initiative of the Government of India. It adopts a whole-of-government approach and aims to convert waste into wealth, thereby promoting a circular economy. The government launched the Gobardhan scheme in 2018 as a national priority project under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen-Phase II program. It aims to generate wealth and energy by converting cattle dung, agricultural residue, and other organic waste into Biogas, CBG and bio-fertilizers. Context – Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan recently
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Electricity Plan’
- It has been notified by The Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
- The share of renewable based energy of the total installed capacity of will exceed conventional energy by 2026-27
- The average emission factor is expected to reduce over the next ten years
How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct As per section 3(4) of the Electricity Act, 2003, Central Electricity Authority has been mandated to prepare a National Electricity Plan (NEP) in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in five years. Based on generation planning studies carried out under the purview of preparation of National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-27, the likely Installed Capacity for the year 2026-27 is 609,591 MW comprising of 273,038 MW of Conventional capacity (Coal-235,133MW, Gas–24,824MW, Nuclear-13,080MW) and 336,553 MW of Renewable based Capacity (Large Hydro-52,446 MW, Solar-185,566 MW Wind-72,895 MW, Small Hydro-5,200 MW, Biomass-13,000MW, Pump Storage Plants (PSP projects) -7446MW) along with BESS capacity (Battery Energy Storage System) of 8,680MW/34,720 MWh. The average emission factor is expected to reduce to 0.548 kg CO2/kWhnet in the year 2026-27 and to 0.430 kg CO2/kWhnet by the end of 2031-32. Context – Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct As per section 3(4) of the Electricity Act, 2003, Central Electricity Authority has been mandated to prepare a National Electricity Plan (NEP) in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in five years. Based on generation planning studies carried out under the purview of preparation of National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-27, the likely Installed Capacity for the year 2026-27 is 609,591 MW comprising of 273,038 MW of Conventional capacity (Coal-235,133MW, Gas–24,824MW, Nuclear-13,080MW) and 336,553 MW of Renewable based Capacity (Large Hydro-52,446 MW, Solar-185,566 MW Wind-72,895 MW, Small Hydro-5,200 MW, Biomass-13,000MW, Pump Storage Plants (PSP projects) -7446MW) along with BESS capacity (Battery Energy Storage System) of 8,680MW/34,720 MWh. The average emission factor is expected to reduce to 0.548 kg CO2/kWhnet in the year 2026-27 and to 0.430 kg CO2/kWhnet by the end of 2031-32. Context – Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Yakshagana’, consider the following statements
- It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music during the period of the Bhakti movement
- It is a traditional theatre form of Karnataka
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement. Its stories are drawn from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other epics from both Hindu and Jain and other ancient Indic traditions. Yakshagana is a traditional theatre, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form Context – It is curtains down on the six-month-long daily performances by professional Yakshagana troupes in Karnataka.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement. Its stories are drawn from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other epics from both Hindu and Jain and other ancient Indic traditions. Yakshagana is a traditional theatre, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form Context – It is curtains down on the six-month-long daily performances by professional Yakshagana troupes in Karnataka.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘National Startup Awards 2023’, consider the following statements
- It is given by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- The winners and finalists will be provided with handholding support across focus areas such as mentorship, investor connect and procurement support among others
- Any startup incubated in the last five years is eligible to apply for the award
How many statement(s) given above is/are correct
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect It is given by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under The Ministry of Commerce and Industry A cash prize of INR 10 lakhs will be awarded to one winning startup in each of the categories by DPIIT. Every edition of the National Startup Awards provides the winners and finalists with curated handholding support, which is across focus areas such as mentorship, investor connect, corporate connect, government pilot and procurement support among others. The startups will also be given priority for participation in various national and international startup events where DPIIT is participating. The startup should be a DPIIT recognized startup. The entity must submit its certificate of recognition. The entity must submit the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or Certificate of Registration from the Registrar of Firms of respective state. The entity must have a hardware or software product or a process solution that is present in the market. Context – The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023.
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Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect It is given by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under The Ministry of Commerce and Industry A cash prize of INR 10 lakhs will be awarded to one winning startup in each of the categories by DPIIT. Every edition of the National Startup Awards provides the winners and finalists with curated handholding support, which is across focus areas such as mentorship, investor connect, corporate connect, government pilot and procurement support among others. The startups will also be given priority for participation in various national and international startup events where DPIIT is participating. The startup should be a DPIIT recognized startup. The entity must submit its certificate of recognition. The entity must submit the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or Certificate of Registration from the Registrar of Firms of respective state. The entity must have a hardware or software product or a process solution that is present in the market. Context – The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding ‘Higgs Boson’ is incorrect
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Solution (b)
- It is one of the 17 elementary particles that make up the Standard Model of particle physics, which is scientists’ best theory about the behaviors of the universe’s most basic building blocks. Higgs boson plays such a fundamental role in subatomic physics that it is sometimes referred to as the “God particle
- The Higgs boson has a mass of 125 billion electron volts — meaning it is 130 times more massive than a proton , according to CERN.
- The Higgs Boson is the only elementary particle with no spin.
- It is a “force carrier” particle that comes into play when particles interact with each other, with a boson exchanged during this interaction.
Context – Scientists at CERN found the first evidence of the rare process by which the Higgs boson decays into a Z boson and a photon.
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Solution (b)
- It is one of the 17 elementary particles that make up the Standard Model of particle physics, which is scientists’ best theory about the behaviors of the universe’s most basic building blocks. Higgs boson plays such a fundamental role in subatomic physics that it is sometimes referred to as the “God particle
- The Higgs boson has a mass of 125 billion electron volts — meaning it is 130 times more massive than a proton , according to CERN.
- The Higgs Boson is the only elementary particle with no spin.
- It is a “force carrier” particle that comes into play when particles interact with each other, with a boson exchanged during this interaction.
Context – Scientists at CERN found the first evidence of the rare process by which the Higgs boson decays into a Z boson and a photon.
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