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Which of the following islands are part of the South China Sea?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Solution (c)
South China Sea
The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean. The South China Sea is a region of tremendous economic and geostrategic importance. One-third of the world’s maritime shipping passes through it, carrying over US$3 trillion in trade each year. Huge oil and natural gas reserves are believed to lie beneath its seabed. It also contains lucrative fisheries, which are crucial for the food security of millions in Southeast Asia.
Senkaku islands are associated with East China Sea dispute.
Article Link: U.S. imposes new sanction on Beijing over South China Sea
Solution (c)
South China Sea
The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean. The South China Sea is a region of tremendous economic and geostrategic importance. One-third of the world’s maritime shipping passes through it, carrying over US$3 trillion in trade each year. Huge oil and natural gas reserves are believed to lie beneath its seabed. It also contains lucrative fisheries, which are crucial for the food security of millions in Southeast Asia.
Senkaku islands are associated with East China Sea dispute.
Article Link: U.S. imposes new sanction on Beijing over South China Sea
Ashok Dalwai Committee is related to-
Solution (c)
Recommendation of Ashok Dalwai Committee’s report:
The Report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) is documented in fourteen volumes. The Committee focuses on seven major sources of growth, operating within and outside the agriculture sector. The priority assigned to each will vary depending on the status of agricultural development in States and Union Territories. These sources are:
Within the agriculture domain
Outside the agriculture domain
Article Link: Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah
Solution (c)
Recommendation of Ashok Dalwai Committee’s report:
The Report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI) is documented in fourteen volumes. The Committee focuses on seven major sources of growth, operating within and outside the agriculture sector. The priority assigned to each will vary depending on the status of agricultural development in States and Union Territories. These sources are:
Within the agriculture domain
Outside the agriculture domain
Article Link: Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah
Consider the following statement with regard to APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority):
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Solution (b)
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
It is an apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for the export promotion of agricultural products. APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985.
Some of the functions of APEDA are as following:
Article Link: APEDA organizes VBSM with FPOs of APDMP and Millet Exporters to promote Millet products
Solution (b)
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
It is an apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for the export promotion of agricultural products. APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985.
Some of the functions of APEDA are as following:
Article Link: APEDA organizes VBSM with FPOs of APDMP and Millet Exporters to promote Millet products
Which of the following statement is/are correct about LCA Tejas?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Solution (a)
LCA TEJAS:
Article Link: Largest indigenous defence procurement deal!
Solution (a)
LCA TEJAS:
Article Link: Largest indigenous defence procurement deal!
‘SAKSHAM’ is a mass awareness campaign launched by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) to spread awareness about-
Solution (d)
Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas today launched a month long campaign, SAKSHAM, highlighting the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints.
‘SAKSHAM’s idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioral change to use fossil fuel intelligently.
Article Link: PCRA launches month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’ to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’
Solution (d)
Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas today launched a month long campaign, SAKSHAM, highlighting the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints.
‘SAKSHAM’s idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioral change to use fossil fuel intelligently.
Article Link: PCRA launches month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’ to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’
