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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Bitcoins’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system.
- It works through the system of federal banks of countries.
- The system involves peer-to-peer transactions without any intermediary.
- Bitcoin works through the use of blockchain technology.
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Statement 1 is correct: Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central bank or single administrator.
Statement 3 is correct: The network is peer-to-peer and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary.
Statement 4 is correct: These transactions are verified by network nodes through the use of cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain.
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Statement 1 is correct: Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central bank or single administrator.
Statement 3 is correct: The network is peer-to-peer and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary.
Statement 4 is correct: These transactions are verified by network nodes through the use of cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsAccording to the recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2017, which of the following state has the highest mangrove forests?
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According to the recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2017, mangrove forests have increased by 181 sqkms.
States showing increase in terms of mangrove cover:
o Maharashtra (82 sqkms),
o Andhra Pradesh (37 sqkms) and
o Gujarat (33 sqkms).
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According to the recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2017, mangrove forests have increased by 181 sqkms.
States showing increase in terms of mangrove cover:
o Maharashtra (82 sqkms),
o Andhra Pradesh (37 sqkms) and
o Gujarat (33 sqkms).
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana-
- It has been launched by Ministry of Rural Development
- Under this scheme, adoption and development of a cluster of villages into self-sustainable will be undertaken.
- In this the local resources and manpower will be utilised which will be further impart value addition in local products and services.
Which of the following is correct?
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Ministry of Science and technology has launched Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana in Uttarakhand.
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Ministry of Science and technology has launched Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana in Uttarakhand.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsThe NITI Aayog today launched the baseline ranking for the Aspirational Districts based on published data of 49 indicators across five developmental areas. Which among of the following developmental areas has been accorded highest weightage?
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The five developmental areas and weights accorded to them are:
Financial Inclusion (5%) and Skill Development (5%) – 10%
Basic Infrastructure – 10%
Agriculture and Water Resources – 20%
Education – 30%
Health and Nutrition – 30%
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The five developmental areas and weights accorded to them are:
Financial Inclusion (5%) and Skill Development (5%) – 10%
Basic Infrastructure – 10%
Agriculture and Water Resources – 20%
Education – 30%
Health and Nutrition – 30%
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWhat is Mission “SAMPARK” ?
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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the National
Strategic Plan 2017-24 aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS by 2030. It was launched on the occasion of World AIDS Day on 1st December.
The National Strategic Plan 2017-24 will pave a roadmap for achieving the
target of 90:90:90 Strategy. Mission SAMPARK was also launched to trace those who are Left to Follow Up and are to be brought under Antiretroviral therapy (ART) services.
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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the National
Strategic Plan 2017-24 aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS by 2030. It was launched on the occasion of World AIDS Day on 1st December.
The National Strategic Plan 2017-24 will pave a roadmap for achieving the
target of 90:90:90 Strategy. Mission SAMPARK was also launched to trace those who are Left to Follow Up and are to be brought under Antiretroviral therapy (ART) services.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following states has the maximum tree cover area as per the India State of Forest Report 2017?
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Maharashtra has 9831 sq. km, Rajasthan has 8,266 sq. km, MP has 8073 sq. km and Gujarat has 8024 sq. km.
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Maharashtra has 9831 sq. km, Rajasthan has 8,266 sq. km, MP has 8073 sq. km and Gujarat has 8024 sq. km.
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