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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Wi-Fi Calling in India:
1. It is a technology that enables a smartphone user to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network
2. It is launched by Airtel Network in Mumbai
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: Wi-Fi Calling is a technology that enables a smartphone user to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network rather than a cellular radio connection. It is aimed especially for areas where cellular networks are not strong. Bharti Airtel has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) in Delhi NCR. It is a first for India.
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Explanation: Wi-Fi Calling is a technology that enables a smartphone user to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network rather than a cellular radio connection. It is aimed especially for areas where cellular networks are not strong. Bharti Airtel has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) in Delhi NCR. It is a first for India.
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2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements with respect to Atal Bhujal Yojana:
1. It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local level
2. It is a central sponsored scheme
3. It is funded by Asian Development Bank
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme was announced in the 2016-17, Union Budget. It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local level. The funding pattern of the scheme is 50:50 between the Government of India and the World Bank.
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Explanation: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme was announced in the 2016-17, Union Budget. It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local level. The funding pattern of the scheme is 50:50 between the Government of India and the World Bank.
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3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsRecently President of India extended Inner Line Permit (ILP) extended to which of the following state?
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Explanation: The Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime has been extended to Manipur. It is a legal travel certificate provided by the Government of India to Indian citizen. It is required to travel into a protected area for a limited time. The aim of the ILP is to regulate movement to certain areas located near the international border of India. ILP was under Bengal Frontier Provision Act, 1873. At present, the ILP is implemented in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The respective state governments issue ILPs
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Explanation: The Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime has been extended to Manipur. It is a legal travel certificate provided by the Government of India to Indian citizen. It is required to travel into a protected area for a limited time. The aim of the ILP is to regulate movement to certain areas located near the international border of India. ILP was under Bengal Frontier Provision Act, 1873. At present, the ILP is implemented in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The respective state governments issue ILPs
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1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich Company has planned to launch a new weather forecasting system known as GRAF – the Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System?
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Explanation: IBM has planned to launch a new weather forecasting system known as IBM GRAF – the Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System. GRAF can generate forecasts at a resolution of 3 kilometres as compared to 12-kilometre models used by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Current global weather models are updated every 6 to 12 hours. IBM’s system will forecast and update hourly.
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Explanation: IBM has planned to launch a new weather forecasting system known as IBM GRAF – the Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System. GRAF can generate forecasts at a resolution of 3 kilometres as compared to 12-kilometre models used by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Current global weather models are updated every 6 to 12 hours. IBM’s system will forecast and update hourly.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairs“Avartansheel Kheti” is recently in news related to which of the following?
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Explanation: Recently, several farmers across the country have started adopting pioneering method of sustainable farming called Avartansheel Kheti. Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj who was a proponent of harmonious coexistence. The Avartansheel Kheti which is translated as Periodic proportionate farming involves dividing the land into zones for cereal crops, vegetables, fruiting trees and animal husbandry. The farming technique insists that farmers should produce food for themselves first and what remains after consumption should be sold in the market.
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Explanation: Recently, several farmers across the country have started adopting pioneering method of sustainable farming called Avartansheel Kheti. Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj who was a proponent of harmonious coexistence. The Avartansheel Kheti which is translated as Periodic proportionate farming involves dividing the land into zones for cereal crops, vegetables, fruiting trees and animal husbandry. The farming technique insists that farmers should produce food for themselves first and what remains after consumption should be sold in the market.
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