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10 PM Quiz: March 14, 2018
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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following countries share land border with Syria?
- Iraq
- Israel
- Palestine
- Jordan
- Turkey
- Iran
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Syria is located in the Middle East, Syria has a 2,363.00 km border with Iraq (599 km), Israel (83 km), Jordan (379 km), Lebanon (403 km) and Turkey (899 km).
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Syria is located in the Middle East, Syria has a 2,363.00 km border with Iraq (599 km), Israel (83 km), Jordan (379 km), Lebanon (403 km) and Turkey (899 km).
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The approval of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for any experimental field trial of genetically engineered (GE) organisms or products.
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both the statements are correct.
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). As per Rules, 1989, it is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
The committee is also responsible for appraisal of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
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Both the statements are correct.
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). As per Rules, 1989, it is responsible for appraisal of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle.
The committee is also responsible for appraisal of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about BG-III cotton, recently in the news?
- It is an herbicide-tolerant GM crop.
- It has been developed by US-based multinational seed giant Monsanto.
- Its one of the prominent advantage is the capability of eliminate super weed which will reduce the cultivation costs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Herbicide-Tolerant (HT) Cotton also known as BG-III cotton is innovation in Bt Cotton as it takes care of weeds problem at much lower cost as compared to physical labour required for weeding. It contains Round-up Ready and Round-up Flex (RRF) gene. The RRF herbicide-tolerant trait was developed and commercialised by US-based multinational seed giant Monsanto.
Statement 3 is incorrect. As per the opinion of experts on Genetic Engineering, the herbicide-resistant gene could spread through pollen into the biodiversity system leading to transformation of weeds into super weeds on a large-scale. It would not only threaten the growth and yields of all crops in future, but also could increase cultivation costs and lead to health hazards.
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Herbicide-Tolerant (HT) Cotton also known as BG-III cotton is innovation in Bt Cotton as it takes care of weeds problem at much lower cost as compared to physical labour required for weeding. It contains Round-up Ready and Round-up Flex (RRF) gene. The RRF herbicide-tolerant trait was developed and commercialised by US-based multinational seed giant Monsanto.
Statement 3 is incorrect. As per the opinion of experts on Genetic Engineering, the herbicide-resistant gene could spread through pollen into the biodiversity system leading to transformation of weeds into super weeds on a large-scale. It would not only threaten the growth and yields of all crops in future, but also could increase cultivation costs and lead to health hazards.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘C-17 Globemaster’, that was in the news recently?
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The C-17 is US-manufactured transport aircraft commonly used to perform strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world along with medical evacuation and airdrop duties.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) for first time flawlessly landed its largest transport US-manufactured aircraft, C-17 Globemaster at strategic Tuting Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh, which is close to Chinese border. After the trial landing, C17 carried out operations mission and airlifted 18 tons of load.
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The C-17 is US-manufactured transport aircraft commonly used to perform strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world along with medical evacuation and airdrop duties.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) for first time flawlessly landed its largest transport US-manufactured aircraft, C-17 Globemaster at strategic Tuting Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh, which is close to Chinese border. After the trial landing, C17 carried out operations mission and airlifted 18 tons of load.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), consider the following statements:
- It is India’s largest Non-governmental organization associated with Intellectual Property Rights.
- It undertakes IPR awareness campaign across the country in schools,colleges/universities and the industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. CIPAM is a professional body under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Its mandate is to effectively implement National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy adopted in May 2016 with slogan – “Creative India; Innovative India”. It has undertaken several measures to strengthen IP ecosystem in the country.
Statement 2 is correct. CIPAM assists in simplifying and streamlining of IP processes, apart from undertaking steps for furthering IPR awareness, commercialization and enforcement. It undertakes IPR awareness campaign across the country in schools, colleges/universities and the industry.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. CIPAM is a professional body under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Its mandate is to effectively implement National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy adopted in May 2016 with slogan – “Creative India; Innovative India”. It has undertaken several measures to strengthen IP ecosystem in the country.
Statement 2 is correct. CIPAM assists in simplifying and streamlining of IP processes, apart from undertaking steps for furthering IPR awareness, commercialization and enforcement. It undertakes IPR awareness campaign across the country in schools, colleges/universities and the industry.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 points‘2017 Kochon Prize’ has been given to which one of the following?
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The 2017 Kochon Prize was awarded to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for building a tradition of excellence in TB research and development. “The 2017 Kochon Prize is specifically about contributions to TB research.
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The 2017 Kochon Prize was awarded to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for building a tradition of excellence in TB research and development. “The 2017 Kochon Prize is specifically about contributions to TB research.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
The South Asia Economic Summit (SAES)
- held in 2017 was the tenth such Summit
- was started along with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in 1985
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The 10th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was held at Kathmandu from 14th November, 2017. The theme of three day summit is “Deepening Economic Integration for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in South Asia”.
Statement 2 is incorrect. South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was started in 2008. It is a regional platform for discussing and analyzing economic and development issues and challenges faced by South Asian countries and advancing the cause of regional integration and cooperation.
The objective of this platform is to bring together leading academics, practitioners of public policy, members of business community, parliament, media and other stakeholders to discuss regional approach to issues of mutual concern.
Over the years this event has become the ‘South Asian Davos’ following the example of World Economic Forum.
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Statement 1 is correct. The 10th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was held at Kathmandu from 14th November, 2017. The theme of three day summit is “Deepening Economic Integration for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in South Asia”.
Statement 2 is incorrect. South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was started in 2008. It is a regional platform for discussing and analyzing economic and development issues and challenges faced by South Asian countries and advancing the cause of regional integration and cooperation.
The objective of this platform is to bring together leading academics, practitioners of public policy, members of business community, parliament, media and other stakeholders to discuss regional approach to issues of mutual concern.
Over the years this event has become the ‘South Asian Davos’ following the example of World Economic Forum.
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