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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
- He was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly in 1946.
- He became president of Indian National Congress following the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, son of Mahadev Sahai, was born in Siwan, Bihar on December 3, 1884.
Statement 1 is correct. In September 1946 Prasad was sworn in as minister for food and agriculture in the interim government preceding full independence. From 1946 to 1949 he presided over the Indian Constituent Assembly and helped to shape the constitution.
He was unanimously elected president in 1950 and, after the first general election (1952), was chosen by an overwhelming majority of the new electoral college; in 1957 he was elected to a third term.
Statement 2 is correct. Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the Congress presidentship after not getting much support within the party in 1939. Dr Rajendra Prasad became the INC President following the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose.
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, son of Mahadev Sahai, was born in Siwan, Bihar on December 3, 1884.
Statement 1 is correct. In September 1946 Prasad was sworn in as minister for food and agriculture in the interim government preceding full independence. From 1946 to 1949 he presided over the Indian Constituent Assembly and helped to shape the constitution.
He was unanimously elected president in 1950 and, after the first general election (1952), was chosen by an overwhelming majority of the new electoral college; in 1957 he was elected to a third term.
Statement 2 is correct. Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the Congress presidentship after not getting much support within the party in 1939. Dr Rajendra Prasad became the INC President following the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Technical Textiles:
- These are textile products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic characteristics.
- India is the largest global producer of technical textiles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic characteristics.
Technical Textiles products are divided into 12 broad categories (Agrotech, Buildtech, Clothtech, Geotech, Hometech, Indutech, Mobiltech, Meditech, Protech, Sportstech, Oekotech, Packtech) depending upon their application areas.
Statement 2 is incorrect. United States of America is the world’s largest producer and consumer of technical textiles having 23% share followed by Western Europe having 22 % share, China having 13% and Japan having 7% share.
India shares nearly 6% of world market size of 250 Billion USD. However, the annual average growth of the segment is 12%, as compared to 4% world average growth.
# Ministry of Textiles has invited proposals for constitution of a dedicated Export Promotion Council (EPC) for Technical Textiles.
# The National Technical Textiles Mission has a four year implementation period from FY 2020-21 to 2023-24. Constitution of an Export Promotion Council for Technical Textiles is part of one of the components of the National Technical Textiles Mission.
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Statement 1 is correct. Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic characteristics.
Technical Textiles products are divided into 12 broad categories (Agrotech, Buildtech, Clothtech, Geotech, Hometech, Indutech, Mobiltech, Meditech, Protech, Sportstech, Oekotech, Packtech) depending upon their application areas.
Statement 2 is incorrect. United States of America is the world’s largest producer and consumer of technical textiles having 23% share followed by Western Europe having 22 % share, China having 13% and Japan having 7% share.
India shares nearly 6% of world market size of 250 Billion USD. However, the annual average growth of the segment is 12%, as compared to 4% world average growth.
# Ministry of Textiles has invited proposals for constitution of a dedicated Export Promotion Council (EPC) for Technical Textiles.
# The National Technical Textiles Mission has a four year implementation period from FY 2020-21 to 2023-24. Constitution of an Export Promotion Council for Technical Textiles is part of one of the components of the National Technical Textiles Mission.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are part of the Accessible India Campaign?
- Accessibility to schools, medical facilities, and workplaces
- Transportation System Accessibility
- Information and Communication Eco-System Accessibility
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) launched Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) as a nation-wide Campaign for achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). It has the following three important components:
— Built Environment Accessibility: Measures should be undertaken to eliminate obstacles and barriers to indoor and outdoor facilities including schools, medical facilities, and workplaces. These would include not only buildings, but also footpaths, curb cuts, and obstacles that block the flow of pedestrian traffic.
— Transportation System Accessibility: Transportation is a vital component for independent living, and like others in society, PwDs rely on transportation facilities to move from one place to another. The term transportation covers a number of areas including air travel, buses, taxis, and trains.
— Information and Communication Eco-System Accessibility: Access to information creates opportunities for everyone in society. People use information in many forms to make decisions about their daily lives. This can range from actions such as being able to read price tags, to physically enter a hall, to participate in an event, to read a pamphlet with healthcare information, to understand a train timetable, or to view webpages.
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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) launched Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) as a nation-wide Campaign for achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). It has the following three important components:
— Built Environment Accessibility: Measures should be undertaken to eliminate obstacles and barriers to indoor and outdoor facilities including schools, medical facilities, and workplaces. These would include not only buildings, but also footpaths, curb cuts, and obstacles that block the flow of pedestrian traffic.
— Transportation System Accessibility: Transportation is a vital component for independent living, and like others in society, PwDs rely on transportation facilities to move from one place to another. The term transportation covers a number of areas including air travel, buses, taxis, and trains.
— Information and Communication Eco-System Accessibility: Access to information creates opportunities for everyone in society. People use information in many forms to make decisions about their daily lives. This can range from actions such as being able to read price tags, to physically enter a hall, to participate in an event, to read a pamphlet with healthcare information, to understand a train timetable, or to view webpages.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
- The National Biofuel Policy (NBP) 2018 has a target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol and 5% of bio-diesel by 2030.
- A drop in fuel is one that can be utilized in vehicles without any modifications in the conventional engine systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The goal of the National Biofuel Policy (NBP) 2018 is to enable availability of biofuels in the market thereby increasing its blending percentage. An indicative target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel is proposed by 2030. This goal is to be achieved by:
-reinforcing ongoing ethanol/biodiesel supplies through increasing domestic production
-setting up Second Generation (2G) bio refineries
-development of new feedstock for biofuels
-creating suitable environment for biofuels and its integration with the main fuels.
Statement 2 is correct. A drop-in fuel is a synthetic and completely interchangeable substitute for conventional petroleum-derived hydrocarbons (gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel), meaning it does not require adaptation of the engine, fuel system or the fuel distribution network.
The NBP 2018 defines drop-in fuels as any liquid fuel produced from Biomass, agri-residues, wastes such as Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW), Plastic wastes, Industrial wastes etc. which meets the Indian standards for MS, HSD and Jet fuel, in pure or blended form, for its subsequent utilization in vehicles without any modifications in the engine systems and can utilize existing petroleum distribution system.
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Statement 1 is correct. The goal of the National Biofuel Policy (NBP) 2018 is to enable availability of biofuels in the market thereby increasing its blending percentage. An indicative target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel is proposed by 2030. This goal is to be achieved by:
-reinforcing ongoing ethanol/biodiesel supplies through increasing domestic production
-setting up Second Generation (2G) bio refineries
-development of new feedstock for biofuels
-creating suitable environment for biofuels and its integration with the main fuels.
Statement 2 is correct. A drop-in fuel is a synthetic and completely interchangeable substitute for conventional petroleum-derived hydrocarbons (gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel), meaning it does not require adaptation of the engine, fuel system or the fuel distribution network.
The NBP 2018 defines drop-in fuels as any liquid fuel produced from Biomass, agri-residues, wastes such as Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW), Plastic wastes, Industrial wastes etc. which meets the Indian standards for MS, HSD and Jet fuel, in pure or blended form, for its subsequent utilization in vehicles without any modifications in the engine systems and can utilize existing petroleum distribution system.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Right to Freedom of Religion:
- All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.
- State can make law for throwing open of Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and sections of Hindus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 25(1) provides that subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 25(2) states that nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law—
–regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
— providing for social welfare and reform or the throwing open of Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and sections of Hindus.
The reference to Hindus is construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jaina or Buddhist religion.
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 25(1) provides that subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 25(2) states that nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law—
–regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
— providing for social welfare and reform or the throwing open of Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and sections of Hindus.
The reference to Hindus is construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jaina or Buddhist religion.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the SCO Young Scientist Conclave:
- The first edition of the conclave was hosted by India.
- Its objectives included to increase collaboration in combating COVID-19 and emerging pandemics through research and innovation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. As a follow of the fifth session of Heads of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States, at which the huge talent pool of young scientists has been recognized as a potential tool to foster innovative research among the SCO nations, the first SCO-Young Scientists Conclave is being held in India in 2020, as an integral part of SCO Young Scientists Forum (SCO YSF).
Statement 2 is correct. The following thematic areas are chosen to promote collaborative work in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) among Member States:
–Agriculture and food processing
–Sustainable energy and energy storage
–Biotechnology and bio-engineering
–Combating COVID-19 and emerging pandemics through research and innovation
–Environmental protection and natural resource management
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Statement 1 is correct. As a follow of the fifth session of Heads of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States, at which the huge talent pool of young scientists has been recognized as a potential tool to foster innovative research among the SCO nations, the first SCO-Young Scientists Conclave is being held in India in 2020, as an integral part of SCO Young Scientists Forum (SCO YSF).
Statement 2 is correct. The following thematic areas are chosen to promote collaborative work in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) among Member States:
–Agriculture and food processing
–Sustainable energy and energy storage
–Biotechnology and bio-engineering
–Combating COVID-19 and emerging pandemics through research and innovation
–Environmental protection and natural resource management
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
- Iran is bordered by Caspian Sea in north and Persian Gulf in south.
- Chabahar port is on Gulf of Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Iran is situated in south-western Asia and borders Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, as well as the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkey and Iraq to the west, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south and Pakistan and Afghanistan to the east.
Statement 2 is correct. Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. The Trilateral Transit Agreement (Chabahar Agreement) was signed by the three transport ministers of India, Iran and Afghanistan in 2016.
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Statement 1 is correct. Iran is situated in south-western Asia and borders Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, as well as the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkey and Iraq to the west, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south and Pakistan and Afghanistan to the east.
Statement 2 is correct. Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. The Trilateral Transit Agreement (Chabahar Agreement) was signed by the three transport ministers of India, Iran and Afghanistan in 2016.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhere is Arecibo Observatory located?
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The Arecibo Observatory, also known as the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), is an observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico owned by the US National Science Foundation (NSF).
The telescope was built in the early 1960s, with the intention of studying the ionised upper part of Earth’s atmosphere, the ionosphere.
Recently the telescope’s 900-ton instrument platform collapsed onto a reflector dish some 450ft (137m) below.
It came just weeks after officials announced that the telescope would be dismantled amid safety fears, following damage to its support system.
The Arecibo Observatory telescope was one of the largest in the world.
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The Arecibo Observatory, also known as the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), is an observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico owned by the US National Science Foundation (NSF).
The telescope was built in the early 1960s, with the intention of studying the ionised upper part of Earth’s atmosphere, the ionosphere.
Recently the telescope’s 900-ton instrument platform collapsed onto a reflector dish some 450ft (137m) below.
It came just weeks after officials announced that the telescope would be dismantled amid safety fears, following damage to its support system.
The Arecibo Observatory telescope was one of the largest in the world.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Municipal Bonds:
- It is an equity instrument issued by local governing bodies across the world.
- Lucknow Municipal Corporation has become the first urban local body in India to issue Municipal Bonds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or associated bodies in India. These local governmental bodies utilize the funds raised through these bonds to finance projects for socio-economic development through building bridges, schools, hospitals, providing proper amenities to households, etc.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The INR 200 crore municipal bonds issue of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) was listed at Bombay Stock Exchange recently.
With this, Lucknow has become the 9th city in the country to have raised municipal bonds, which has been incentivized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India under the mission AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation).
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, in 1998, was the first to make a public offering. Since then, other local bodies in the cities of Nashik, Nagpur, Ludhiana, and Madurai, have also accessed the capital markets through municipal bonds.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or associated bodies in India. These local governmental bodies utilize the funds raised through these bonds to finance projects for socio-economic development through building bridges, schools, hospitals, providing proper amenities to households, etc.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The INR 200 crore municipal bonds issue of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) was listed at Bombay Stock Exchange recently.
With this, Lucknow has become the 9th city in the country to have raised municipal bonds, which has been incentivized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India under the mission AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation).
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, in 1998, was the first to make a public offering. Since then, other local bodies in the cities of Nashik, Nagpur, Ludhiana, and Madurai, have also accessed the capital markets through municipal bonds.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are type(s) of Intellectual Property?
- Industrial Designs
- Music
- Geographical Indications
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
Types of intellectual property:
Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.
Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent owner with the right to decide how – or whether – the invention can be used by others.
Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises.
Industrial design constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. A design may consist of three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an article, or of two-dimensional features, such as patterns, lines or color.
Geographical indications and appellations of origin are signs used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin. Most commonly, a geographical indication includes the name of the place of origin of the goods.
Trade secrets are IP rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed.
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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
Types of intellectual property:
Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.
Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent owner with the right to decide how – or whether – the invention can be used by others.
Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises.
Industrial design constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. A design may consist of three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an article, or of two-dimensional features, such as patterns, lines or color.
Geographical indications and appellations of origin are signs used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin. Most commonly, a geographical indication includes the name of the place of origin of the goods.
Trade secrets are IP rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed.
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