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10 PM Quiz: August 21, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsIndia has banned the import of pet coke for use as fuel. In this context, which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
- India is the major importer of pet coke from the Australia.
- India is the world’s biggest consumer of petroleum coke.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: As the world’s largest consumer of pet coke, India imports over half its annual petcoke consumption of about 27 million tonnes, mainly from the United States. Local producers include Indian Oil Corp, Reliance Industries and Bharat Petroleum Corp.
Statement 2 is correct: India is the world’s biggest consumer of petroleum coke, which is a dark solid carbon material that emits 11% more greenhouse gases than coal. Usage of pet coke, a dirtier alternative to coal, in the energy-hungry country has come under scrutiny due to rising pollution levels in major cities.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: As the world’s largest consumer of pet coke, India imports over half its annual petcoke consumption of about 27 million tonnes, mainly from the United States. Local producers include Indian Oil Corp, Reliance Industries and Bharat Petroleum Corp.
Statement 2 is correct: India is the world’s biggest consumer of petroleum coke, which is a dark solid carbon material that emits 11% more greenhouse gases than coal. Usage of pet coke, a dirtier alternative to coal, in the energy-hungry country has come under scrutiny due to rising pollution levels in major cities.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsHelina, recently in news, is related to
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It is indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile. The Missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR) operating in the Lock on Before Launch mode. It is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world. Recently, it was successfully flight tested from Army Helicopter recently.
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It is indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile. The Missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR) operating in the Lock on Before Launch mode. It is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world. Recently, it was successfully flight tested from Army Helicopter recently.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsAs per the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index, 2018, which of the following city topped the list?
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As per Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index, 2018, the top 10 cities to live in the world are:
- Vienna
- Melbourne
- Osaka
- Calgary
- Sydney
- Vancouver
- Tokyo
- Toronto
- Copenhagen
- Adelaide
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As per Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index, 2018, the top 10 cities to live in the world are:
- Vienna
- Melbourne
- Osaka
- Calgary
- Sydney
- Vancouver
- Tokyo
- Toronto
- Copenhagen
- Adelaide
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement in the context of Disaster Management.
1) Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) monitors relief activities for calamities associated with Flood.
2) The financial assistance from NDRF is for providing immediate relief and also include compensation for loss/damage to properties /crops.
Choose the correct statement.
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Statement 1: Is wrong. Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) monitors relief activities for calamities associated with drought, hailstorms, pest attacks and cold wave /frost while rest of the natural calamities are monitored by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Statement 2 is wrong: The financial assistance from NDRF is for providing immediate relief and is not compensation for loss/damage to properties /crops. Further, the provision for disaster preparedness, restoration, reconstruction and mitigation are not a part of NDRF (The DM Act specifies that for such activities a separate fund called Disaster Mitigation Fund has to be constituted).
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Statement 1: Is wrong. Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) monitors relief activities for calamities associated with drought, hailstorms, pest attacks and cold wave /frost while rest of the natural calamities are monitored by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Statement 2 is wrong: The financial assistance from NDRF is for providing immediate relief and is not compensation for loss/damage to properties /crops. Further, the provision for disaster preparedness, restoration, reconstruction and mitigation are not a part of NDRF (The DM Act specifies that for such activities a separate fund called Disaster Mitigation Fund has to be constituted).
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsChoose the correct statement regarding NDRF.
1) Since NDRF is located in the Public account, expenditures from NDRF can be done only on the recommendation of chairmen of Public account committee.
2) CAG does not have an authority to audit the accounts of NDRF.
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Statement 1: Is wrong.The recommendations of the central team are examined and the extent of assistance and expenditures which can be funded from the NDRF is recommended by the National Executive Committee (NEC) constituted under the DM Act.
Statement 2: CAG audits the account of NDRF.
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Statement 1: Is wrong.The recommendations of the central team are examined and the extent of assistance and expenditures which can be funded from the NDRF is recommended by the National Executive Committee (NEC) constituted under the DM Act.
Statement 2: CAG audits the account of NDRF.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following cities have recently launched “Zero Hunger Programme”?
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Three districts – Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in Maharashtra –
initiated India’s ambitious ‘Zero Hunger’ programme through interventions in farm sector on
October 16 (World Food Day).
Though many more districts will eventually be covered under this dedicated farm-based
programme in sync with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger by 2030,
these three would act as a model of an integrated approach to deal with hunger and malnutrition
by adopting suitable agricultural\horticultural practices.
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Three districts – Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and Thane in Maharashtra –
initiated India’s ambitious ‘Zero Hunger’ programme through interventions in farm sector on
October 16 (World Food Day).
Though many more districts will eventually be covered under this dedicated farm-based
programme in sync with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger by 2030,
these three would act as a model of an integrated approach to deal with hunger and malnutrition
by adopting suitable agricultural\horticultural practices.
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