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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative
- It is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme
- It encourages a spirit of self-reliance and propel people towards sustainable growth and prosperity.
- For this initiative local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct It is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity. It encourages a spirit of self-reliance and propel people towards sustainable growth and prosperity. As a part of this initiative, local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand. Aakanksha is an umbrella brand, which could be supplemented into multiple sub-brands that have the potential to create an international market.
In order to encourage these products, a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme under the brand name Aakanksha has been established on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
The partners will also provide technical and operational support for the facilitation of e-commerce onboarding, establishing linkages, financial/digital literacy, documentation/certification, and skill enhancement, among others.
Context: NITI Aayog recently launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct It is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity. It encourages a spirit of self-reliance and propel people towards sustainable growth and prosperity. As a part of this initiative, local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand. Aakanksha is an umbrella brand, which could be supplemented into multiple sub-brands that have the potential to create an international market.
In order to encourage these products, a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme under the brand name Aakanksha has been established on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
The partners will also provide technical and operational support for the facilitation of e-commerce onboarding, establishing linkages, financial/digital literacy, documentation/certification, and skill enhancement, among others.
Context: NITI Aayog recently launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024
- This is a fund limited scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 2000 crore for the period of 4 months.
- The nodal ministry for the implementation of the scheme is Minstry of Heavy Industries.
Choose the incorrect statement:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It aims to further accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles in the country. · This is a fund limited scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 500 crores for the period of 4 months, w.e.f. 1st April 2024 till 31st July 2024.
· It is for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and three-wheeler (e-3W) to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country.
· With greater emphasis on providing affordable and environmentally friendly public transportation options for the masses, scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes. · Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.
· To encourage advance technologies, the benefits of incentives, will be extended to only those vehicles which are fitted with advanced battery.
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries
Context: Recently, the union Ministry of Heavy Industries announces Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It aims to further accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles in the country. · This is a fund limited scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 500 crores for the period of 4 months, w.e.f. 1st April 2024 till 31st July 2024.
· It is for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and three-wheeler (e-3W) to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country.
· With greater emphasis on providing affordable and environmentally friendly public transportation options for the masses, scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes. · Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.
· To encourage advance technologies, the benefits of incentives, will be extended to only those vehicles which are fitted with advanced battery.
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries
Context: Recently, the union Ministry of Heavy Industries announces Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Methane Tracker
- It is an annual report released by the United Nations Environment Programme and World Economic Forum
- The 2024 report states that world needs to slash methane emissions by 75% by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Choose the correct statement:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). · It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions from the energy sector and incorporates new scientific studies, measurement campaigns, and information collected from satellites.
Highlights of Global Methane Tracker 2024 · Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes (Mt). This is a small rise compared to 2022.
· Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 million tons of methane emissions came from just 10 countries, The United States leads in methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and is “closely followed” by Russia. China, on the other hand, leads in emissions from coal operations.
· The world needs to slash methane emissions from fossil fuels by 75 percent by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
· The IEA estimated that this goal would require about $170 billion in spending. This is less than 5 percent of the income generated by the fossil fuel industry in 2023.
Context: Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes (Mt), according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). · It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions from the energy sector and incorporates new scientific studies, measurement campaigns, and information collected from satellites.
Highlights of Global Methane Tracker 2024 · Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes (Mt). This is a small rise compared to 2022.
· Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 million tons of methane emissions came from just 10 countries, The United States leads in methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and is “closely followed” by Russia. China, on the other hand, leads in emissions from coal operations.
· The world needs to slash methane emissions from fossil fuels by 75 percent by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
· The IEA estimated that this goal would require about $170 billion in spending. This is less than 5 percent of the income generated by the fossil fuel industry in 2023.
Context: Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes (Mt), according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Pushpak
- Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle.
Choose the correct statement:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The reusable launch vehicle promises to revolutionise the sector by slashing launch costs by nearly 80%, thereby making space exploration more accessible and sustainable. · The winged RLV prototype serves as a versatile test platform, facilitating the evaluation of hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, and powered cruise capabilities.
· The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. · It incorporates several major elements such as the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to conduct the second landing test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle, Pushpak.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The reusable launch vehicle promises to revolutionise the sector by slashing launch costs by nearly 80%, thereby making space exploration more accessible and sustainable. · The winged RLV prototype serves as a versatile test platform, facilitating the evaluation of hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, and powered cruise capabilities.
· The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. · It incorporates several major elements such as the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to conduct the second landing test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle, Pushpak.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
PM-SURAJ Portal, sometimes in news is related to?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · PM-SURAJ – Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan. · It is aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society.
· Provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, eliminating middlemen and commissions.
· The portal will help empower people deprived of opportunities.
· It will provide information about various government schemes at one place.
· The portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · PM-SURAJ – Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan. · It is aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society.
· Provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, eliminating middlemen and commissions.
· The portal will help empower people deprived of opportunities.
· It will provide information about various government schemes at one place.
· The portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Context: It was in news.
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