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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Green Tug Transition Program’
Statement 1 – It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in all the Indian Ports
Statement 2 – The new tugs will be battery-electric, with provisions for adopting other emerging green technologies such as hybrid, methanol and green hydrogen
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Green Tug Transition Program was launched on May 22, 2023, is a key initiative under the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’. It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in Indian Major Ports and replace them with green tugs powered by cleaner and more sustainable alternative fuels. Green Hybrid Tugs’ will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems. These Green hybrid tugs will subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen). Phase 1 of the GTTP will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until December 31, 2027. During this phase, four Major Ports — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority will procure or charter at least two green tugs each. Context – The Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP).
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Green Tug Transition Program was launched on May 22, 2023, is a key initiative under the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’. It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in Indian Major Ports and replace them with green tugs powered by cleaner and more sustainable alternative fuels. Green Hybrid Tugs’ will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems. These Green hybrid tugs will subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen). Phase 1 of the GTTP will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until December 31, 2027. During this phase, four Major Ports — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority will procure or charter at least two green tugs each. Context – The Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘National Film Awards’
- It aims at encouraging the production of films of social relevance and also to increase appreciation of different cultures and communities across India.
- The National Film Awards are given in three sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Cinematography in Cinema.
- These awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Film Awards were established in 1954, when the awards were given for the films of the year 1953. It aims at encouraging the production of films of aesthetic & technical excellence and social relevance and also to increase appreciation of different cultures and communities across India. The National Film Awards are given in three sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing in Cinema. These awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Directorate of Film Festivals was set up under this Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 1973. Context – The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The National Film Awards were established in 1954, when the awards were given for the films of the year 1953. It aims at encouraging the production of films of aesthetic & technical excellence and social relevance and also to increase appreciation of different cultures and communities across India. The National Film Awards are given in three sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing in Cinema. These awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Directorate of Film Festivals was set up under this Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 1973. Context – The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Aarogya Maitri Health Cube’
- It is the world’s first portable hospital.
- It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital. The ‘Aarogya Maitri Cube Cage’ includes three frames, each accommodating 12 mini-cubes. The cage can fit in 36 mini-cubes, including almost everything that can be packed for survival for a period of 48 hours for 100 survivors. The design allows joining two cages–master cube one and master cube two, including 72 cubes in total–with damage control capabilities for 200 survivors. It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), It contains medical equipment and supplies such as a mini-ICU, an operation theatre, a cooking station, food, water, a power generator, blood test equipment, power generator, an X-ray machine, and more. Context – The Indian Army and Air Force recently conducted a first-of-its-kind paradrop of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube, the indigenously-made world’s first portable hospital, at 15,000 feet elevation.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital. The ‘Aarogya Maitri Cube Cage’ includes three frames, each accommodating 12 mini-cubes. The cage can fit in 36 mini-cubes, including almost everything that can be packed for survival for a period of 48 hours for 100 survivors. The design allows joining two cages–master cube one and master cube two, including 72 cubes in total–with damage control capabilities for 200 survivors. It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), It contains medical equipment and supplies such as a mini-ICU, an operation theatre, a cooking station, food, water, a power generator, blood test equipment, power generator, an X-ray machine, and more. Context – The Indian Army and Air Force recently conducted a first-of-its-kind paradrop of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube, the indigenously-made world’s first portable hospital, at 15,000 feet elevation.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Bhavishya Software’, consider the following statements
- It is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
- It is launched to auto register all newly joining employees and to disburse pension payments when they retire
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Bhavishya Software is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare. It was made mandatory for all central civil Ministries and Departments w.e.f 01.01.2017. It was launched to address the problems of delay & clerical errors in processing the pension cases, as well as financial loss and harassment to the pensioners. It is integrated with payroll package and would auto fill of basic data of the retiring employees and provide the necessary MIS to the various departments as well as to the DOPPW the number of employees due to retire in the next 15 months. Context – Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Bhavishya Software is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare. It was made mandatory for all central civil Ministries and Departments w.e.f 01.01.2017. It was launched to address the problems of delay & clerical errors in processing the pension cases, as well as financial loss and harassment to the pensioners. It is integrated with payroll package and would auto fill of basic data of the retiring employees and provide the necessary MIS to the various departments as well as to the DOPPW the number of employees due to retire in the next 15 months. Context – Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)’ works under which Ministry
Correct
Solution (c)
Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is an Inter-Service Organisation functioning under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. This organisation is more than a hundred years old and is responsible for second-party Quality Assurance (QA) of all defence stores and equipment, both imported as well as indigenous, for the Army, Navy (excluding Naval Armaments), and common user items for the Air Force procured from Private Sector, Public Sector Undertakings, and Ordnance Factories.
Context – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA).
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Solution (c)
Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is an Inter-Service Organisation functioning under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. This organisation is more than a hundred years old and is responsible for second-party Quality Assurance (QA) of all defence stores and equipment, both imported as well as indigenous, for the Army, Navy (excluding Naval Armaments), and common user items for the Air Force procured from Private Sector, Public Sector Undertakings, and Ordnance Factories.
Context – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA).
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