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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement is correct about the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)?
- It is a Non-governmental organization.
- It is the recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, 2017.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development is awarded to Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development is awarded to Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs)?
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra(s) aim to impart vocational training to the practicing farmers, school dropouts and field level extension functionaries.
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra(s) conduct on-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Krishi Vigyan Kendra(s) are located in every state. The first KVK, on a pilot basis was established in 1974 at Puducherry under the administrative control of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
At present there are 668 KVKs, out of which 458 are under Central Agricultural University (CAU) and State Agricultural Universities (SAU), 55 under ICAR Institutes, 35 under State Governments, 100 under NGOs, and remaining 17 under other educational institutions.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a project of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Krishi Vigyan Kendra(s) are located in every state. The first KVK, on a pilot basis was established in 1974 at Puducherry under the administrative control of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
At present there are 668 KVKs, out of which 458 are under Central Agricultural University (CAU) and State Agricultural Universities (SAU), 55 under ICAR Institutes, 35 under State Governments, 100 under NGOs, and remaining 17 under other educational institutions.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsRecently, India has signed an arrangement of sharing data from earth observation satellites. The agreement will allow India to receive data from the observation satellites, called
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India has joined Europe’s mega global arrangement of sharing data from earth observation satellites, called Copernicus.
The agreement aims to strengthen and stimulate cooperation on earth observation and mutual access to data from EU’s Sentinel series of satellites and from Indian earth observation satellites. The data sharing will provide mutual benefits, in particular in pursuit of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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India has joined Europe’s mega global arrangement of sharing data from earth observation satellites, called Copernicus.
The agreement aims to strengthen and stimulate cooperation on earth observation and mutual access to data from EU’s Sentinel series of satellites and from Indian earth observation satellites. The data sharing will provide mutual benefits, in particular in pursuit of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following schemes have been challenged by the United States of America at WTO?
- The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
- The Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme
- The Special Economic Zones scheme
- The Niryat Bandhu scheme
- The Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme
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The list schemes of the Government of India which was challenged by the United States of America at WTO includes the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme; Export Oriented Units Scheme and sector-specific schemes, including Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme; Special Economic Zones; Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme; and a duty free imports for exporters programme.
The list does not include the Niryat Bandhu scheme.
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The list schemes of the Government of India which was challenged by the United States of America at WTO includes the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme; Export Oriented Units Scheme and sector-specific schemes, including Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme; Special Economic Zones; Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme; and a duty free imports for exporters programme.
The list does not include the Niryat Bandhu scheme.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsThe concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from:
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The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from the English common law.
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The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from the English common law.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsKBK region’, recently in the news is located in which of the following state?
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‘Kalahandi Balangir Koraput’ Region is located in Odisha.
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‘Kalahandi Balangir Koraput’ Region is located in Odisha.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsThe Krishi Karman awards are given to Best performer States primarily for
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Krishi Karman awards are given to Best performer States for raising country’s food grain production. Krishi Karman Awards comprises of three awards for total food grain production and four awards for production of rice, wheat, coarse cereals and pulses – the crops that constitute the food grain.
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Krishi Karman awards are given to Best performer States for raising country’s food grain production. Krishi Karman Awards comprises of three awards for total food grain production and four awards for production of rice, wheat, coarse cereals and pulses – the crops that constitute the food grain.
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