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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Green Cracker
- Green crackers are so named because they do not contain harmful chemicals that would cause air pollution.
- In green crackers the commonly used polluting chemicals like aluminium, barium, potassium nitrate and carbon
- It is being developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs
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Green crackers are so named because they do not contain harmful chemicals that would cause air pollution.In green crackers the commonly used polluting chemicals like aluminium, barium, potassium nitrate and carbon have either been removed or sharply reduced to slow down the emissions by 15 to 30%.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) scientists has developed less polluting green firecrackers named as (a) Safe Water Releaser (SWAS) (b) Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR) and (c) Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL).
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Green crackers are so named because they do not contain harmful chemicals that would cause air pollution.In green crackers the commonly used polluting chemicals like aluminium, barium, potassium nitrate and carbon have either been removed or sharply reduced to slow down the emissions by 15 to 30%.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) scientists has developed less polluting green firecrackers named as (a) Safe Water Releaser (SWAS) (b) Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR) and (c) Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL).
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about SWAYATT
- It was launched by the Ministry of Finance
- It is an initiative to promote MSMEs, women and young entrepreneurs through e-transactions on the Government e-Marketplace.
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SWAYATT stands for Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM). It is an initiative to promote MSMEs, women and young entrepreneurs through e-transactions on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This will bring together the key stakeholders within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem to Government e-Marketplace, the national procurement portal.
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SWAYATT stands for Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM). It is an initiative to promote MSMEs, women and young entrepreneurs through e-transactions on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This will bring together the key stakeholders within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem to Government e-Marketplace, the national procurement portal.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- The LCA Tejas is an Indian single-seat, single-jet engine, multi-role light fighter.Its design is highly manoeuvrable, with a tailless, compound delta wing configuration.
- It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Navy
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The LCA Tejas is an Indian single-seat, single-jet engine, multi-role light fighter. Its design is highly manoeuvrable, with a tailless, compound delta wing configuration.
It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters. Later, the LCA was officially named “Tejas”, meaning “Radiant” by the then Prime Minister. It is the smallest and lightest in its class of contemporary supersonic combat aircraft.
It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Navy
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The LCA Tejas is an Indian single-seat, single-jet engine, multi-role light fighter. Its design is highly manoeuvrable, with a tailless, compound delta wing configuration.
It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing MiG-21 fighters. Later, the LCA was officially named “Tejas”, meaning “Radiant” by the then Prime Minister. It is the smallest and lightest in its class of contemporary supersonic combat aircraft.
It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Navy
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement with regards to United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)
- It intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters’ access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
- CCIT is proposed by India in 1996 and adopted by UN in 2016
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The United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters’ access to funds, arms, and safe havens. The CCIT was proposed by India in 1996. Currently, the negotiations are going on and deadlocked mainly because of differences over the definition of terrorism.
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The United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters’ access to funds, arms, and safe havens. The CCIT was proposed by India in 1996. Currently, the negotiations are going on and deadlocked mainly because of differences over the definition of terrorism.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
- Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is an organ of the CDSCO which is responsible for approving and licensing of drugs and medical devices in India.
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is an organ of the CDSCO which is responsible for approving and licensing of drugs and medical devices in India. The DCGI is advised by the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) and the Drug Consultative Committee (DCC). It is divided into zonal offices which do pre-licensing and post-licensing inspections, post-market surveillance, and recalls when needed.
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is an organ of the CDSCO which is responsible for approving and licensing of drugs and medical devices in India. The DCGI is advised by the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) and the Drug Consultative Committee (DCC). It is divided into zonal offices which do pre-licensing and post-licensing inspections, post-market surveillance, and recalls when needed.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- India has ranked 77 out of 199 countries in the 2019 Passport Index.
- Among SAARC nations, India only lags behind Maldives (Rank 51) in terms of passport power.
- The rankings are based on country’s Visa-Free Scores and their ranking on the UNDP human development index.
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India has ranked 67 out of 199 countries in the 2019 Passport Index. In 2015, India had ranked 77. 25 countries offer visa-free entry to Indians, 39 countries offer visa on arrival. Indian tourists still need visas to enter 134 countries
Among SAARC nations, India only lags behind Maldives (Rank 51) in terms of passport power. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The Passport Index has been released by passportindex.org. The rankings are based on country’s Visa-Free Scores and their ranking on the UNDP human development index. The UAE passport has been ranked first, followed by Germany (No. 2), France and USA (No.3)
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India has ranked 67 out of 199 countries in the 2019 Passport Index. In 2015, India had ranked 77. 25 countries offer visa-free entry to Indians, 39 countries offer visa on arrival. Indian tourists still need visas to enter 134 countries
Among SAARC nations, India only lags behind Maldives (Rank 51) in terms of passport power. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The Passport Index has been released by passportindex.org. The rankings are based on country’s Visa-Free Scores and their ranking on the UNDP human development index. The UAE passport has been ranked first, followed by Germany (No. 2), France and USA (No.3)
