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Question No. 1

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)?

AIt is the measure of how much nitrogen is absorbed by the soil from fertilizers.

BHigh NUE always results in the highest crop yields.

CLeguminous plants have lower NUE compared to non-leguminous plants.

DIt is the ratio of nitrogen absorbed by the plant to the total nitrogen applied to the soil.

Question No. 2

Which one of the following finds applications of ‘Bioinformatics’?

ADeveloping new synthetic fertilizers.

BAnalyzing genetic sequences to understand disease mechanisms.

CDesigning architectural structures.

DStoring physical samples in biological laboratories.

Question No. 3

With reference to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), consider the following statements:
1.It is a ranking methodology adopted by the Indian government to rank institutions of higher education in India.
2.Skill Development Institutes, Online Universities, and Research Centers are new categories introduced in the NIRF 2024 rankings.
3.International Student Exchange Programs is one of the broad parameters considered in the NIRF rankings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

‘Model Solar Village’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana refers to:

AA village that has completely replaced fossil fuels with solar energy for all its energy needs.

BA village with a fully solar-powered electricity grid supplying power to all households.

CA village where every household has installed a rooftop solar panel for self-consumption.

DA village that has successfully reduced its carbon footprint to zero through solar energy adoption.

Question No. 5

With reference to the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), consider the following statements:
1.The primary purpose of NLEM is to promote the export of Indian pharmaceuticals ensuring that they are available at affordable costs and with assured quality.
2.National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is responsible for capping the prices of medicines listed in the NLEM.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.Bangladesh is the largest South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member country in terms of land area.
2.International trade is one of the areas of cooperation in SAARC.
3.India is the largest economy in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 7

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to enhance the use of solar energy for irrigation and reduce farmers’ dependence on diesel and kerosene.
2.Risk-free income through the sale of surplus solar energy is a benefit of the scheme for farmers.
3.The purpose of the Feeder Level Solarisation (FLS) component of the PM-KUSUM scheme is to install standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps.
4.Installation of new solar pumps is not allowed in dark zones/areas notified by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 4 only

D1, 3 and 4 only

Question No. 8

Which one of the following is the correct order of precedence for the gallantry awards in India?

AMaha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra

BKirti Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Vir Chakra

CVir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra

DKirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Mission, recently launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
1.It is designed to improve Earth observation capabilities.
2.Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload is a part of the EOS-08 satellite.
3.The EOS-08 satellite operates in a Circular Low Earth Orbit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

The primary objective of the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is to:

AIncrease the profitability of banks

BEnsure faster transmission of monetary policy rates to borrowers

CStabilize the cash flow of banks

DProvide a fixed interest rate for borrowers

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Sonalii Saangle says:
August 18, 2024 at 8:05 pm
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August 19, 2024 at 6:22 pm
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