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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Bhu-Vision
- Bhu-Vision is an automated soil testing and advisory platform that is backed by artificial intelligence (AI).
- It can test the sample for 12 parameters and send a soil health card to mobile phones in 30 minutes.
- It is jointly developed by Food and Agriculture Organization and Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Bhu-Vision is also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System. · It is an automated soil testing and advisory platform backed by artificial intelligence (AI).
· The 12 parameters tested by the machine include: · The pH value (acidity or alkalinity).
· Electrical conductivity (a measure to test the ability of a substance to conduct an electrical current. In soil testing, EC is used to measure the amount of soluble salts in the soil).
· Organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, nitrogen and zinc.
· It is jointly developed by Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) and KrishiTantra, a start-up. · It is manufactured by HiMedia Laboratories and marketed by BhoomiSeva (HCF Tech Services Pvt Ltd).
Context: Recently Bhu-Vision was officially launched at Institute of Rice Research (ICAR), Hyderabad.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Bhu-Vision is also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System. · It is an automated soil testing and advisory platform backed by artificial intelligence (AI).
· The 12 parameters tested by the machine include: · The pH value (acidity or alkalinity).
· Electrical conductivity (a measure to test the ability of a substance to conduct an electrical current. In soil testing, EC is used to measure the amount of soluble salts in the soil).
· Organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, nitrogen and zinc.
· It is jointly developed by Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) and KrishiTantra, a start-up. · It is manufactured by HiMedia Laboratories and marketed by BhoomiSeva (HCF Tech Services Pvt Ltd).
Context: Recently Bhu-Vision was officially launched at Institute of Rice Research (ICAR), Hyderabad.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is the nodal ministry to implement Samudrayaan Project.
- MATSYA 6000 is a manned submersible vehicle developed under Samudrayaan mission by the National Institute of Ocean Technology to deep ocean mineral exploration.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Samudrayaan Project · It is India’s first manned mission to explore the deep ocean.
· It is designed to study the deep ocean resources and conduct biodiversity assessments as well.
· The mission will not disturb the ecosystem as the submersible is used solely for exploration purposes.
· The project is part of the larger Deep Ocean Mission, which supports the Central Government’s Blue Economy policy.
· The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal ministry to implement this multi-institutional ambitious mission.
What is MATSYA 6000? · It is a manned submersible vehicle developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai.
· It was developed under the Samudrayaan mission to facilitate humans in the deep ocean in exploring mineral resources.
· It is designed with the capability of operating in the deep sea for 12 hours while in case of emergency, it can also operate up to 96 hours with all the necessary measures for human safety.
· Expected to be launched in 2024-25, it would make India only one among six countries (US, Russia, Japan, France, and China) to have piloted a crewed under-sea expedition beyond 5,000 metres
Context: Three-member team to explore depths of the ocean in first manned ocean mission.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Samudrayaan Project · It is India’s first manned mission to explore the deep ocean.
· It is designed to study the deep ocean resources and conduct biodiversity assessments as well.
· The mission will not disturb the ecosystem as the submersible is used solely for exploration purposes.
· The project is part of the larger Deep Ocean Mission, which supports the Central Government’s Blue Economy policy.
· The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal ministry to implement this multi-institutional ambitious mission.
What is MATSYA 6000? · It is a manned submersible vehicle developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai.
· It was developed under the Samudrayaan mission to facilitate humans in the deep ocean in exploring mineral resources.
· It is designed with the capability of operating in the deep sea for 12 hours while in case of emergency, it can also operate up to 96 hours with all the necessary measures for human safety.
· Expected to be launched in 2024-25, it would make India only one among six countries (US, Russia, Japan, France, and China) to have piloted a crewed under-sea expedition beyond 5,000 metres
Context: Three-member team to explore depths of the ocean in first manned ocean mission.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Committee of Privileges
- The functions of the Committee of Privileges are semi-judicial in nature.
- Presiding officer of the house before taking the final decision on defection case may refer the matter to the committee of privileges for inquiry.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · It is a Parliamentary Committee present in both the Houses of the Parliament. · The functions of the Committee of Privileges are semi-judicial in nature.
· It examines the cases of breach of privileges of the House and its members and recommends appropriate action.
· The Lok Sabha committee has 15 members, while the Rajya Sabha committee has 10 members.
· Presiding officer of the house before taking the final decision on defection case may refer the matter to the committee of privileges for inquiry.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · It is a Parliamentary Committee present in both the Houses of the Parliament. · The functions of the Committee of Privileges are semi-judicial in nature.
· It examines the cases of breach of privileges of the House and its members and recommends appropriate action.
· The Lok Sabha committee has 15 members, while the Rajya Sabha committee has 10 members.
· Presiding officer of the house before taking the final decision on defection case may refer the matter to the committee of privileges for inquiry.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statemnets about Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a plan that envisions the re-development of railway stations.
- It aims to integrate the railway stations with urban areas, improve connectivity and provide facilities for specially-abled individuals.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Re-development – The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a plan that envisions the re-development of railway stations. · It aims to improve the infrastructure of selected railway stations on a continuous basis.
· The identified stations include 87 in Gujarat, 83 in Rajasthan, 80 in Madhya Pradesh and 34 in Haryana.
· Integrate stations – The scheme also aims to integrate the railway stations with urban areas, improve connectivity and provide facilities for specially-abled individuals.
· Master Plan – The scheme aims at preparing a master plan for the stations and the work on the master plan will be completed in phases.
· Lounges – The scheme hopes to enhance the information system for passengers and also provide executive lounges.
· Amenities – The plan will improve amenities such as a waiting hall, toilets, cleanliness, free Wi-Fi and local product vending machines in the stations under the ‘one station one product’ scheme.
· The platforms will also be revamped under the scheme.
Context: PM laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations spread across the country.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Re-development – The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a plan that envisions the re-development of railway stations. · It aims to improve the infrastructure of selected railway stations on a continuous basis.
· The identified stations include 87 in Gujarat, 83 in Rajasthan, 80 in Madhya Pradesh and 34 in Haryana.
· Integrate stations – The scheme also aims to integrate the railway stations with urban areas, improve connectivity and provide facilities for specially-abled individuals.
· Master Plan – The scheme aims at preparing a master plan for the stations and the work on the master plan will be completed in phases.
· Lounges – The scheme hopes to enhance the information system for passengers and also provide executive lounges.
· Amenities – The plan will improve amenities such as a waiting hall, toilets, cleanliness, free Wi-Fi and local product vending machines in the stations under the ‘one station one product’ scheme.
· The platforms will also be revamped under the scheme.
Context: PM laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations spread across the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
NIDHI Program, recently seen in news is an initiative of which of the following ministry?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · National Initiative For Developing And Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an end-to-end plan for startups to double the number of incubators and startups in the duration of five years. · The NIDHI Program, initiated by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in 2016, aims to foster innovation and startup culture in India.
Objectives
· Promote S&T-based entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem across the country
· Nurture start-ups through scouting, supporting, and scaling innovations
Components
· NIDHI-Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR): Inspires graduating students to pursue entrepreneurship through fellowships
· NIDHI-Promotion and Acceleration of Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs (PRAYAS): Supports innovators and startups from Idea to Prototype stage
· NIDHI-Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator (iTBI): Expands incubation programs to various geographies and genders
· NIDHI-Technology Business Incubator (TBI): Supports and nurtures knowledge-driven innovative start-ups
· NIDHI-Seed Support Program (SSP): Provides early-stage funding to promising start-ups
· NIDHI-Center of Excellence (CoE): Creates a world-class facility to help startups go global
· NIDHI-Accelerator: Accelerates startups through focused interventions
Context: It was news.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · National Initiative For Developing And Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is an end-to-end plan for startups to double the number of incubators and startups in the duration of five years. · The NIDHI Program, initiated by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in 2016, aims to foster innovation and startup culture in India.
Objectives
· Promote S&T-based entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem across the country
· Nurture start-ups through scouting, supporting, and scaling innovations
Components
· NIDHI-Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR): Inspires graduating students to pursue entrepreneurship through fellowships
· NIDHI-Promotion and Acceleration of Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs (PRAYAS): Supports innovators and startups from Idea to Prototype stage
· NIDHI-Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator (iTBI): Expands incubation programs to various geographies and genders
· NIDHI-Technology Business Incubator (TBI): Supports and nurtures knowledge-driven innovative start-ups
· NIDHI-Seed Support Program (SSP): Provides early-stage funding to promising start-ups
· NIDHI-Center of Excellence (CoE): Creates a world-class facility to help startups go global
· NIDHI-Accelerator: Accelerates startups through focused interventions
Context: It was news.
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