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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’
- The mission aims to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives
- Ministry of Science and Technology will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Mission
- A distinct financial incentive mechanism targeting domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen will be provided under the Mission
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The mission aims to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. Other benefits are decarbonisation of industrial, mobility and energy sectors; reduction in dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock; development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities; creation of employment opportunities; and development of cutting-edge technologies. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Mission. Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT), two distinct financial incentive mechanisms – targeting domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen – will be provided under the Mission. The Mission will also support pilot projects in emerging end-use sectors and production pathways. Context – Cabinet approved National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The mission aims to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. Other benefits are decarbonisation of industrial, mobility and energy sectors; reduction in dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock; development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities; creation of employment opportunities; and development of cutting-edge technologies. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Mission. Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT), two distinct financial incentive mechanisms – targeting domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen – will be provided under the Mission. The Mission will also support pilot projects in emerging end-use sectors and production pathways. Context – Cabinet approved National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Black Carbon Aerosols’, consider the following statements
- Black carbon deposition on snow reduces the albedo of surfaces and increases light absorption
- Black carbon decreases the number of cloud condensation nuclei in the atmosphere
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Black carbon aerosols are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and are characterised by strong light absorption. Black carbon deposition in snow reduces the albedo of surfaces — a measure of how much of Sun’s radiations are reflected — which may accelerate the melting of glaciers and snow cover, thus changing the hydrological process and water resources in the region. Black carbon also increases the number of cloud condensation nuclei in the atmosphere. These changes in meteorological conditions caused by black carbon aerosols make more water vapour form precipitation in South Asia, and the northward transport to the Tibetan Plateau was weakened. Context – According to a study, South Asian black carbon aerosols increase glacial mass loss over Tibetan plateau
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Black carbon aerosols are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and are characterised by strong light absorption. Black carbon deposition in snow reduces the albedo of surfaces — a measure of how much of Sun’s radiations are reflected — which may accelerate the melting of glaciers and snow cover, thus changing the hydrological process and water resources in the region. Black carbon also increases the number of cloud condensation nuclei in the atmosphere. These changes in meteorological conditions caused by black carbon aerosols make more water vapour form precipitation in South Asia, and the northward transport to the Tibetan Plateau was weakened. Context – According to a study, South Asian black carbon aerosols increase glacial mass loss over Tibetan plateau
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Virovore’ an organism in news is best known for
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The organisms which eat viruses are called virovore. It has been identified as an actual species of protist that feasts on viruses. These virus-eating species of protists which are their kingdom on the tree of life and are not an animal, plants, or fungi are now classified as Virovores. These organisms can sustain themselves with viruses, consuming many and growing in size.
Context – The organism was recently discovered.
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The organisms which eat viruses are called virovore. It has been identified as an actual species of protist that feasts on viruses. These virus-eating species of protists which are their kingdom on the tree of life and are not an animal, plants, or fungi are now classified as Virovores. These organisms can sustain themselves with viruses, consuming many and growing in size.
Context – The organism was recently discovered.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme’
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which provides financial support for the infrastructure development of All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD)
- A major priority area of the scheme is the development of high-quality content for both domestic and international audience
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a Central Sector Scheme which provides financial support for the infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati i.e. All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). This scheme will enable the public broadcaster to undertake a major upgradation of its facilities with better infrastructure which will widen its reach, including in the LWE, border and strategic areas and provide high-quality content to the viewers. A major priority area of the scheme is the development of high-quality content for both domestic and international audiences and ensuring the availability of diverse content to the viewers by upgradation of the capacity of the DTH platform to accommodate more channels. Context – Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Central Sector ‘Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)’ Scheme
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a Central Sector Scheme which provides financial support for the infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati i.e. All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). This scheme will enable the public broadcaster to undertake a major upgradation of its facilities with better infrastructure which will widen its reach, including in the LWE, border and strategic areas and provide high-quality content to the viewers. A major priority area of the scheme is the development of high-quality content for both domestic and international audiences and ensuring the availability of diverse content to the viewers by upgradation of the capacity of the DTH platform to accommodate more channels. Context – Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Central Sector ‘Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)’ Scheme
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Corporate Tax’
- Corporate Tax is a direct tax levied at a certain rate according to the Income Tax Act of 1961
- Corporate tax collections has always been higher than Income Tax collections since the last decade
- Corporation tax is applicable only to private companies registered in India under the Companies Act 1956.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Corporation tax is a direct tax placed on a company’s net income or profit from its operations. According to the requirements of the Income Tax Act of 1961, this tax is levied at a certain rate. Corporate tax collections were higher than Income tax collections in the last decade until 2020-21 when Income tax collections surpassed corporate tax collections in 12 years. Corporation tax is payable by both public and private companies registered in India under the Companies Act 1956. Context – Corporate tax collections exceeded 3 per cent of the GDP after a gap of two years in 2021-22
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Corporation tax is a direct tax placed on a company’s net income or profit from its operations. According to the requirements of the Income Tax Act of 1961, this tax is levied at a certain rate. Corporate tax collections were higher than Income tax collections in the last decade until 2020-21 when Income tax collections surpassed corporate tax collections in 12 years. Corporation tax is payable by both public and private companies registered in India under the Companies Act 1956. Context – Corporate tax collections exceeded 3 per cent of the GDP after a gap of two years in 2021-22
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