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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), consider the following statements:
- IMEC is a transcontinental infrastructure initiative aimed at connecting India with Europe through the Middle East.
- The corridor is an initiative under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
- Regional instability in West Asia can impact the timely implementation of IMEC.
- IMEC is positioned as a strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer:
- 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: IMEC aims to connect India with Europe via the Middle East, enhancing trade and connectivity.
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: IMEC is not related to the SCO; it was proposed as part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) led by the G20 nations, especially during India’s G20 presidency.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Instability in West Asia (Middle East) can disrupt infrastructure projects like IMEC.
- Statement 4 – Correct: IMEC is viewed as a geopolitical alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
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Answer:
- 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: IMEC aims to connect India with Europe via the Middle East, enhancing trade and connectivity.
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: IMEC is not related to the SCO; it was proposed as part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) led by the G20 nations, especially during India’s G20 presidency.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Instability in West Asia (Middle East) can disrupt infrastructure projects like IMEC.
- Statement 4 – Correct: IMEC is viewed as a geopolitical alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), consider the following statements:
- The scheme offers concessional import duty on fully built electric cars subject to investment and localization commitments by the manufacturer.
- It mandates a phased increase in domestic value addition (DVA) over a five-year period.
- The scheme caps the number of completely built EV units that can be imported annually by each manufacturer.
- It requires foreign companies to establish joint ventures with Indian firms as a precondition for participation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer:
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: SPMEPCI offers a 15% concessional import duty on fully built electric vehicles (CBUs) if companies invest a minimum ₹4,150 crore over 3 years.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The scheme requires 25% DVA in 3 years and 50% in 5 years, to ensure progressive localization.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The import of fully built EVs is capped at 8,000 units per manufacturer per year under this scheme.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect: There is no mandate for joint ventures or compulsory technology transfer, which has been cited as a key policy shortfall.
Incorrect
Answer:
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: SPMEPCI offers a 15% concessional import duty on fully built electric vehicles (CBUs) if companies invest a minimum ₹4,150 crore over 3 years.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The scheme requires 25% DVA in 3 years and 50% in 5 years, to ensure progressive localization.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The import of fully built EVs is capped at 8,000 units per manufacturer per year under this scheme.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect: There is no mandate for joint ventures or compulsory technology transfer, which has been cited as a key policy shortfall.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India, consider the following statements:
- The Ministry of Power mandates that all new solar projects must include co-located energy storage with a minimum of two hours’ storage capacity.
- Energy Storage Obligations (ESO) require that at least 85% of the stored energy must be sourced from renewable sources.
- Tariffs for utility-scale BESS projects in India have increased due to higher lithium-ion battery prices.
- The BESS sector is supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to accelerate deployment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer:
- 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: New solar power projects are mandated to include co-located energy storage with at least two hours of capacity.
- Statement 2 – Correct: ESO guidelines specify that at least 85% of the stored energy must come from renewable sources.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Tariffs have declined (from ₹1.08 million/MW/month to ₹221,000/MW/month), largely due to falling battery prices.
Statement 4 – Correct: The government supports BESS deployment through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to make projects financially viable.
Incorrect
Answer:
- 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: New solar power projects are mandated to include co-located energy storage with at least two hours of capacity.
- Statement 2 – Correct: ESO guidelines specify that at least 85% of the stored energy must come from renewable sources.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Tariffs have declined (from ₹1.08 million/MW/month to ₹221,000/MW/month), largely due to falling battery prices.
Statement 4 – Correct: The government supports BESS deployment through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to make projects financially viable.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Exposomics, consider the following statements:
- It focuses solely on chemical pollutants and their impact on health.
- It captures both external and internal environmental exposures across the human life span.
- It uses data-driven methods and high-throughput tools to discover unknown risk factors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:- Statement 1 is incorrect. Exposomics does not focus solely on chemical pollutants; it also includes physical, biological, behavioral, and internal factors.
- Statement 2 is correct. It captures exposures throughout an individual’s entire life span.
Statement 3 is correct. It is a discovery-driven field, using high-throughput tools like omics and wearable sensors.
Incorrect
Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:- Statement 1 is incorrect. Exposomics does not focus solely on chemical pollutants; it also includes physical, biological, behavioral, and internal factors.
- Statement 2 is correct. It captures exposures throughout an individual’s entire life span.
Statement 3 is correct. It is a discovery-driven field, using high-throughput tools like omics and wearable sensors.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention:
- It is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
- It came into force in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
- Only freshwater wetlands are eligible for designation under Ramsar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation: The Ramsar Convention is for the conservation of all types of wetlands (freshwater, marine, brackish). Statement 3 is incorrect.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation: The Ramsar Convention is for the conservation of all types of wetlands (freshwater, marine, brackish). Statement 3 is incorrect.
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