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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Human Rights Day 2019:
1. Human Rights Day marks the day on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted
2. The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: The UDHR urges member nations to promote a number of human, civil, economic and social rights. It is not legally binding. The Declaration has served as the foundation for two binding UN human rights covenants: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights.
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Explanation: The UDHR urges member nations to promote a number of human, civil, economic and social rights. It is not legally binding. The Declaration has served as the foundation for two binding UN human rights covenants: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights.
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2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to International Solar Alliance (ISA):
1. The ISA has set a target of 5 TW of solar energy by 2030
2. The ISA is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 7
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: ISA was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015 at UNFCCC CoP 21 Paris, France. It is headquartered at the National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, and Haryana, India. The ISA is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 7. SDG 7 calls to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The ISA has set a target of 1 TW of solar energy by 2030, which would require $1 trillion to achieve.
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Explanation: ISA was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015 at UNFCCC CoP 21 Paris, France. It is headquartered at the National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, and Haryana, India. The ISA is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 7. SDG 7 calls to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The ISA has set a target of 1 TW of solar energy by 2030, which would require $1 trillion to achieve.
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3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Human Development Index 2019:
1. HDI was compiled by United Nations
2. Norway ranked first in HDI 2019
3. India improved its ranking from 130 to 129
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. India ranked 129 out of 189 countries in 2019. HDI value was 0.647. India had ranked 130 in 2018. Among India’s neighbors, Sri Lanka ranked 71, China ranked 85. Bhutan Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan were ranked lower than India.
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Explanation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. India ranked 129 out of 189 countries in 2019. HDI value was 0.647. India had ranked 130 in 2018. Among India’s neighbors, Sri Lanka ranked 71, China ranked 85. Bhutan Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan were ranked lower than India.
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4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to RISAT-2BR1:
1. It is a Radar imaging earth observation satellite
2. It will be launched by PSLV-C47
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: PSLV-C48, which is the 50th mission of PSLV, will launch RISAT-2BR1 from the First Launch Pad (FLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch is tentatively scheduled at 1525 Hrs IST on December 11, 2019, subject to weather conditions. RISAT-2BR1, a Radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg, will be placed into an orbit of 576 km at an inclination of 37 degree. PSLV-C48 will also carry 9 customer satellites of Israel(1), Italy(1), Japan(1) and USA(6) as co-passengers. These international customer satellites are being launched under a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). PSLV-C48 is the 2nd flight of PSLV in ‘QL’ configuration (with 4 strap-on motors). This will be the 75th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 37th launch from the First Launch pad.
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Explanation: PSLV-C48, which is the 50th mission of PSLV, will launch RISAT-2BR1 from the First Launch Pad (FLP) of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launch is tentatively scheduled at 1525 Hrs IST on December 11, 2019, subject to weather conditions. RISAT-2BR1, a Radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg, will be placed into an orbit of 576 km at an inclination of 37 degree. PSLV-C48 will also carry 9 customer satellites of Israel(1), Italy(1), Japan(1) and USA(6) as co-passengers. These international customer satellites are being launched under a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). PSLV-C48 is the 2nd flight of PSLV in ‘QL’ configuration (with 4 strap-on motors). This will be the 75th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota and 37th launch from the First Launch pad.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to National Energy Conservation Day:
1. It is celebrated on December 14th since 1991
2. EESL, under ministry of power spearheads the day celebration
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: National energy Conservation week will be held from December 14th to December 20th, 2019. The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14 since 1991. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the celebrations.
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Explanation: National energy Conservation week will be held from December 14th to December 20th, 2019. The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14 since 1991. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the celebrations.
