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Consider the following statements regarding ‘New Frontiers Programme’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The programme will organize webinars, discussions, and contemplation meetings on various aspects of Renewable Energy. A brainstorming session will be conducted involving the MNRE, MOP, MOEFCC, Indian Railways, Principal Secretaries from leading renewable energy States, Public Sector Enterprises (BEE, NTPC, SECI, PGCIL, etc.), Industry and other stakeholders (CEA, CERC, SERC, etc.) to understand key issues in respect of achieving the net zero goal and pathways for energy transition. | The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is conducting a program on Renewable Energy namely “New Frontiers” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798426
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The programme will organize webinars, discussions, and contemplation meetings on various aspects of Renewable Energy. A brainstorming session will be conducted involving the MNRE, MOP, MOEFCC, Indian Railways, Principal Secretaries from leading renewable energy States, Public Sector Enterprises (BEE, NTPC, SECI, PGCIL, etc.), Industry and other stakeholders (CEA, CERC, SERC, etc.) to understand key issues in respect of achieving the net zero goal and pathways for energy transition. | The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is conducting a program on Renewable Energy namely “New Frontiers” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798426
‘World Sustainable Development Summit’ is conducted by
Solution(b)
World Sustainable Development Summit is The Energy and Research Institute (TERI)’s annual flagship event. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’. The Summit will discuss a wide range of issues including climate change, sustainable production, energy transitions, global commons and resource security.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798439
Solution(b)
World Sustainable Development Summit is The Energy and Research Institute (TERI)’s annual flagship event. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’. The Summit will discuss a wide range of issues including climate change, sustainable production, energy transitions, global commons and resource security.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798439
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| When a bill is reserved for consideration of the President by the Governor, President has to go with the advice of Council of ministers represented by the Home Ministry | A state legislation is examined on three grounds- repugnancy with central laws, deviation from national or central policy, and legal and constitutional validity | Lynching is not defined as a crime under Indian Penal Code(IPC) |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-mob-lynching-bills-passed-by-4-assemblies-at-various-levels-of-non-implementation/article65052872.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| When a bill is reserved for consideration of the President by the Governor, President has to go with the advice of Council of ministers represented by the Home Ministry | A state legislation is examined on three grounds- repugnancy with central laws, deviation from national or central policy, and legal and constitutional validity | Lynching is not defined as a crime under Indian Penal Code(IPC) |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-mob-lynching-bills-passed-by-4-assemblies-at-various-levels-of-non-implementation/article65052872.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Statistics Office’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
| PLFS is conducted in rural households annually and on a quarterly basis for the urban households. | The activity status determined on the basis of the reference period of the last 365 days preceding the date of survey, it is known as the usual activity status of the person | National Statistics Office(NSO) comes under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/price-to-pay-inflation-national-statistical-office-cpi-mpc-rbi-7775592/
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
| PLFS is conducted in rural households annually and on a quarterly basis for the urban households. | The activity status determined on the basis of the reference period of the last 365 days preceding the date of survey, it is known as the usual activity status of the person | National Statistics Office(NSO) comes under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/price-to-pay-inflation-national-statistical-office-cpi-mpc-rbi-7775592/
Consider the following statements regarding High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| HEPA filters are designed to arrest very fine particles effectively, but they do not filter out gasses and odor molecules. Circumstances requiring filtration of volatile organic compounds, chemical vapors, or cigarette, pet or flatulence odors call for the use of an activated carbon (charcoal) or other type of filter instead of or in addition to a HEPA filter | Indoor ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds and ultrafine particles are emitted by non HEPA filters such as electronic air purifiers using ionizers and similar non-HEPA technology. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/oped-by-madhukar-pai-and-subramanian-on-the-importance-of-ventilation-and-air-purifiers-to-keep-off-covid/article65052559.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| HEPA filters are designed to arrest very fine particles effectively, but they do not filter out gasses and odor molecules. Circumstances requiring filtration of volatile organic compounds, chemical vapors, or cigarette, pet or flatulence odors call for the use of an activated carbon (charcoal) or other type of filter instead of or in addition to a HEPA filter | Indoor ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds and ultrafine particles are emitted by non HEPA filters such as electronic air purifiers using ionizers and similar non-HEPA technology. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/oped-by-madhukar-pai-and-subramanian-on-the-importance-of-ventilation-and-air-purifiers-to-keep-off-covid/article65052559.ece
