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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Ethanol’
- Ethanol is an agricultural by-product obtained from sources such as rice husk or maize
- It aids in more complete combustion, lowers emissions, and improves the fuel’s environmental performance
- All vehicles in India will have E20 (20% ethanol in petrol) compatible material by 2030
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 Ethanol is an agricultural by-product, mainly obtained from the processing of sugar. It can also be obtained from other sources such as rice husk or maize. Since ethanol contains oxygen, it aids in more complete combustion, lowers emissions, and improves the fuel’s environmental performance. In 2022, after a coordinated policy push for five years, India’s blending programme achieved the significant milestone of 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. The government is planning to increase the blending share to 20 per cent (E20) by FY25-26, a target that was brought ahead by five years. Context – It was in news due to hike in international crude oil prices
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Ethanol is an agricultural by-product, mainly obtained from the processing of sugar. It can also be obtained from other sources such as rice husk or maize. Since ethanol contains oxygen, it aids in more complete combustion, lowers emissions, and improves the fuel’s environmental performance. In 2022, after a coordinated policy push for five years, India’s blending programme achieved the significant milestone of 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. The government is planning to increase the blending share to 20 per cent (E20) by FY25-26, a target that was brought ahead by five years. Context – It was in news due to hike in international crude oil prices
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Perovskite’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is recognized as potential inexpensive base materials for high-efficiency commercial photovoltaics
Statement 2 – They can efficiently absorb and emit light across wavelengths ranging from visible to ultra-violet.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Perovskites are a class of materials that share a similar structure and display a myriad of exciting properties like superconductivity, magnetoresistance, etc. Solar cells are currently the most prominent perovskite application, as synthetic perovskites are recognized as potential inexpensive base materials for high-efficiency commercial photovoltaics. They are known for their exceptional optical properties. They can efficiently absorb and emit light across a wide range of wavelengths, from visible to near-infrared. This property has made them a promising candidate for solar cells and light-emitting devices. Context – Scientists recently discovered that a nanoscale “ink” coating could improve stability enough to make next-generation perovskite solar cells suitable for mass production.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Perovskites are a class of materials that share a similar structure and display a myriad of exciting properties like superconductivity, magnetoresistance, etc. Solar cells are currently the most prominent perovskite application, as synthetic perovskites are recognized as potential inexpensive base materials for high-efficiency commercial photovoltaics. They are known for their exceptional optical properties. They can efficiently absorb and emit light across a wide range of wavelengths, from visible to near-infrared. This property has made them a promising candidate for solar cells and light-emitting devices. Context – Scientists recently discovered that a nanoscale “ink” coating could improve stability enough to make next-generation perovskite solar cells suitable for mass production.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards’
- It shall be one of the highest recognitions in the field of science, technology, and innovation in India
- All the scientists working in India except those working for the Government shall be eligible for the awards
- The award will be provided at par status with other National Awards
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar shall be one of the highest recognitions in the field of science, technology, and innovation in India. The objective of the award is to recognize the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists, and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology and technology led innovation. Scientists/ technologists/innovators working in government, private sector organizations or any individual working outside any organization, who have made distinguished contributions in terms of path-breaking research or innovation or discovery in any field of science, technology, or technology- led innovation shall be eligible for the awards. People of Indian Origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting the Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards. All Awards will have a Sanad & a medal It will be awarded providing at par status with other National Awards. Context – The Government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of science, technology, and innovation known as “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar”
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar shall be one of the highest recognitions in the field of science, technology, and innovation in India. The objective of the award is to recognize the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists, and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology and technology led innovation. Scientists/ technologists/innovators working in government, private sector organizations or any individual working outside any organization, who have made distinguished contributions in terms of path-breaking research or innovation or discovery in any field of science, technology, or technology- led innovation shall be eligible for the awards. People of Indian Origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting the Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards. All Awards will have a Sanad & a medal It will be awarded providing at par status with other National Awards. Context – The Government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of science, technology, and innovation known as “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar”
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Pterygotrigla intermedica’ a species recently seen in news are
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Solution (d)
‘Pterygotrigla intermedica’ commonly known as gurnards or sea-robins and belongs to the family Triglidae. The specimens of this fish were found to be very distinct from other gurnad species in various aspects,such as snout length, shape of the internuchal space, and size of the cleithral spine. It is the fourth species of Pterygotrigla genus reported in India so far, and there are a total of 178 species of the Triglidae family worldwide.
Context – The scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of vibrant orange-colored deep-water marine fish from Digha Mohana in West Bengal
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Solution (d)
‘Pterygotrigla intermedica’ commonly known as gurnards or sea-robins and belongs to the family Triglidae. The specimens of this fish were found to be very distinct from other gurnad species in various aspects,such as snout length, shape of the internuchal space, and size of the cleithral spine. It is the fourth species of Pterygotrigla genus reported in India so far, and there are a total of 178 species of the Triglidae family worldwide.
Context – The scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of vibrant orange-colored deep-water marine fish from Digha Mohana in West Bengal
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Asia Pacific Forum’
- Institutions that partially comply with the Paris Principles are granted associate membership
- It addresses some of the most serious environmental challenges in Asia Pacific region
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect To be admitted as a full member, a National Human Rights Institution must fully comply with the minimum international standards set out in the Paris Principles. National Human Rights Institutions that partially comply with the Paris Principles are granted associate membership. Asia Pacific Forum was founded in 1996. It has created a strong and united platform that brings together National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from all corners of the Asia Pacific. It addresses some of the most serious human rights challenges in Asia Pacific region. It has 17 full members and eight associate members. India has been a full time member since 1996. Context – The President of India inaugurated Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect To be admitted as a full member, a National Human Rights Institution must fully comply with the minimum international standards set out in the Paris Principles. National Human Rights Institutions that partially comply with the Paris Principles are granted associate membership. Asia Pacific Forum was founded in 1996. It has created a strong and united platform that brings together National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from all corners of the Asia Pacific. It addresses some of the most serious human rights challenges in Asia Pacific region. It has 17 full members and eight associate members. India has been a full time member since 1996. Context – The President of India inaugurated Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi.
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