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10 PM Quiz: September 5, 2018
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee?
- It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- It scrutinizes both print media and electronic media to prevent fake news.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) is formed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). So statement 1 is incorrect.
It is the nodal agency to check the practice of paid news in the elections. So statement 2 is incorrect.
It is formed at district and state-level to monitor all political advertisements in relation to candidates. The committee is responsible for certification of advertisements, monitoring of news in print and electronic media and keeping records of all election-related news of candidates in the fray.
For 2019 polls, tech giants Google has partnered with ECI for precertification of advertisements of a political nature, released by either an individual or organisation.
EC’s committee has also partenered with Facebook to develop tools for removing any content pertaining to election matters during the 48hour period when the ‘prohibition protocol’ is in place.
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Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) is formed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). So statement 1 is incorrect.
It is the nodal agency to check the practice of paid news in the elections. So statement 2 is incorrect.
It is formed at district and state-level to monitor all political advertisements in relation to candidates. The committee is responsible for certification of advertisements, monitoring of news in print and electronic media and keeping records of all election-related news of candidates in the fray.
For 2019 polls, tech giants Google has partnered with ECI for precertification of advertisements of a political nature, released by either an individual or organisation.
EC’s committee has also partenered with Facebook to develop tools for removing any content pertaining to election matters during the 48hour period when the ‘prohibition protocol’ is in place.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), consider the following statements:
- It works under the overall control of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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CDSCO works under the overall gamut of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. So statement 1 is correct.
It serves as a national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices. So statement 2 is correct.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization functions under the
Directorate General of Health Services.
Within the CDSCO, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates pharmaceutical and medical devices.
It is responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs, coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations and bring uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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CDSCO works under the overall gamut of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. So statement 1 is correct.
It serves as a national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices. So statement 2 is correct.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization functions under the
Directorate General of Health Services.
Within the CDSCO, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates pharmaceutical and medical devices.
It is responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs, coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations and bring uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsNitrogen, Potassium, Boron, Molybdenum, Iron, Calcium, Sulphur, Manganese, Magnesium, Chlorine, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Phosphorus
Which of the above constitutes Micronutrients needed for plant development in the soil?
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Macronutrients are elements which plants require in relatively large amounts where micronutrients are those which plants require in much smaller amounts. The essential macronutrients: are Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium,Sulfur,Calcium, Magnesium. The essential micronutrients are Chlorine, Iron, Boron, Manganese, Zinc,Copper,Molybdenum,Nickel.
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Macronutrients are elements which plants require in relatively large amounts where micronutrients are those which plants require in much smaller amounts. The essential macronutrients: are Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium,Sulfur,Calcium, Magnesium. The essential micronutrients are Chlorine, Iron, Boron, Manganese, Zinc,Copper,Molybdenum,Nickel.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the greatest significance of the “space elevator” developed by Japan?
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A Japanese Team has developed a ‘space elevator’ and will conduct a first trial this month. It is the world’s first experiment to travel between two mini-satellites in space.
The mini elevator will travel along the cable from a container in one of the satellites.
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A Japanese Team has developed a ‘space elevator’ and will conduct a first trial this month. It is the world’s first experiment to travel between two mini-satellites in space.
The mini elevator will travel along the cable from a container in one of the satellites.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries, taking part in RCEP negotiations, do not have Free Trade Agreement with India?
- Australia
- New Zealand
- China
- Brunei
- Vietnam
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Out of 16 countries that are part of RCEP negotiations, India does not have Free Trade Agreement with three countries – Australia, New Zealand and China.
India has Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN. Brunei and Vietnam are the part of ten ASEAN nations.
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Out of 16 countries that are part of RCEP negotiations, India does not have Free Trade Agreement with three countries – Australia, New Zealand and China.
India has Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN. Brunei and Vietnam are the part of ten ASEAN nations.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the immediate impacts of floods on soil?
- Huge loss of soil productivity.
- Leaching of soil nutrients.
- Salinization of soil.
- Replenishment of flood plains with fertile soil.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Impacts of floods on soil:
- Gradual loss of soil productivity, the immediate loss to soil productivity is not very significant in most cases.
- Leaching of soil occurs when the water seeps inside the soil, it also carries the nutrients of the soil along. It is a gradual phenomenon.
- Salinization of soil takes place when the water laying over the soil is heated and it occurs gradually.
- Flood waters emanating from mountains carries with it loosened alluvial soil, and replenishes the flood plains with fertile soil.
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Impacts of floods on soil:
- Gradual loss of soil productivity, the immediate loss to soil productivity is not very significant in most cases.
- Leaching of soil occurs when the water seeps inside the soil, it also carries the nutrients of the soil along. It is a gradual phenomenon.
- Salinization of soil takes place when the water laying over the soil is heated and it occurs gradually.
- Flood waters emanating from mountains carries with it loosened alluvial soil, and replenishes the flood plains with fertile soil.
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