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1. Question
Which of the following statemnets about Rohingya people are incorrect?
1. The Rohingya people are stateless, Indo-Austric ethnic group.
2. They are described by the United Nations (UN) as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.
3. Although Rohingya history in the region can be traced back to the 8th century, Myanmar law does recognize the ethnic minority as one of the eight national indigenous races.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose about incorrect statements i.e. 1st and 3rd are incorrect that’s y asnwer is C, the 1st statement is incorrect because it is Indo-Aryan and 3rd statement is incorrect because the Myanmar does not recognize.
• Recently Bangladesh sends 3rd group of Rohingya refugees to islandAbout Rohingya’s
• The Rohingya people are stateless, Indo-Aryan ethnic group who reside in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
• There were an estimated 1 million Rohingya living in Myanmar before the 2016–17 crisis. An estimated 625,000 refugees from Rakhine, Myanmar, had crossed the border into Bangladesh since August 2017. The majority are Muslim while a minority are Hindu.
• They are described by the United Nations (UN) as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.
• The Rohingya population is denied citizenship under the 1982 Myanmar nationality law. They have denied the Rohingya the possibility of acquiring a nationality.
• Although Rohingya history in the region can be traced back to the 8th century, Myanmar law does not recognize the ethnic minority as one of the eight national indigenous races.
• The flow of Rohingya from Myanmar intensified in 2017 and the coast near the Bangladeshi city of Cox’s Bazar was taken over by refugee settlements.
• In June 2015, the Bangladesh government suggested resettling Rohingya refugees on the Bhasan Char island under its Ashrayan Project.About Recent Developments
• The Bangladesh government is moving these refugees to an isolated island known as Bhasan Char which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) from the mainland.
About Bhasan Char
• Bhasan Char (Floating Island) also known as Char Piya or Thengar Char Island, is an island in Hatiya, Bangladesh. It surfaced only 20 years ago and was never inhabited.
• It was formed with Himalayan silt from the mouth of river Meghna in 2006 spanning 40 square kilometres.
• The island, which was once regularly submerged by monsoon rains, now has flood protection embankments, houses, hospitals and mosques built at a cost of more than 112 million dollars by the Bangladesh navy.
• It is underwater from June to September because of the monsoon.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose about incorrect statements i.e. 1st and 3rd are incorrect that’s y asnwer is C, the 1st statement is incorrect because it is Indo-Aryan and 3rd statement is incorrect because the Myanmar does not recognize.
• Recently Bangladesh sends 3rd group of Rohingya refugees to islandAbout Rohingya’s
• The Rohingya people are stateless, Indo-Aryan ethnic group who reside in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
• There were an estimated 1 million Rohingya living in Myanmar before the 2016–17 crisis. An estimated 625,000 refugees from Rakhine, Myanmar, had crossed the border into Bangladesh since August 2017. The majority are Muslim while a minority are Hindu.
• They are described by the United Nations (UN) as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.
• The Rohingya population is denied citizenship under the 1982 Myanmar nationality law. They have denied the Rohingya the possibility of acquiring a nationality.
• Although Rohingya history in the region can be traced back to the 8th century, Myanmar law does not recognize the ethnic minority as one of the eight national indigenous races.
• The flow of Rohingya from Myanmar intensified in 2017 and the coast near the Bangladeshi city of Cox’s Bazar was taken over by refugee settlements.
• In June 2015, the Bangladesh government suggested resettling Rohingya refugees on the Bhasan Char island under its Ashrayan Project.About Recent Developments
• The Bangladesh government is moving these refugees to an isolated island known as Bhasan Char which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) from the mainland.
About Bhasan Char
• Bhasan Char (Floating Island) also known as Char Piya or Thengar Char Island, is an island in Hatiya, Bangladesh. It surfaced only 20 years ago and was never inhabited.
• It was formed with Himalayan silt from the mouth of river Meghna in 2006 spanning 40 square kilometres.
• The island, which was once regularly submerged by monsoon rains, now has flood protection embankments, houses, hospitals and mosques built at a cost of more than 112 million dollars by the Bangladesh navy.
• It is underwater from June to September because of the monsoon. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statements about 5G Technology are correct?
1. 5G will deliver multi-Gbps peak rates, ultra-low latency, massive capacity, and a less uniform user experience.
2. Due to high-speed, high-reliability, low-latency network, 5G networks will act as an enabler for the Industrial revolution 4.0
3. 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will eventually replace, or at least augment 4G LTE connection.CorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statements is incorrect because it is a more uniform user experience.
• Recently Govt. eases 5G path by reducing notice period to 6 months for rolling out new tech by telcosAbout 5G
• 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will eventually replace, or at least augment 4G LTE connection.
• 5G offers exponentially faster download and upload speeds.
• 5G will deliver multi-Gbps peak rates, ultra-low latency, massive capacity, and a more uniform user experience.
• Latency, or the time it takes devices to communicate with wireless networks, will also drastically decrease.
• A government panel report points out that with 5G, the peak network data speeds are expected to be in the range of 2-20 Gigabit per second (Gbps).
• This is in contrast to 4G link speeds in averaging 6-7 Megabit per second (Mbps) in India as compared to 25 Mbps in advanced countries.
• KPMG in its report, released at the Indian Mobile Congress 2019, predicts the cumulative impact of 5G in India at $1 trillion by 2035.
• The 5G steering committee chaired by Stanford University’s Professor Emeritus AJ Paulraj submitted its recommendations to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
• It gave wide-ranging recommendations to drive India’s 5G adoption entailing areas like spectrum policy, regulatory policy, standards and education. Background The committee was set up by Government in September 2017 to suggest a road .Application of 5G
• 5G will help in creating cyber-physical networks which not only interconnect people, but also interconnect and control machines, objects, and devices. It will deliver new levels of performance and efficiency that will empower new user experiences and connect new industries.
• Due to high-speed, high-reliability, low-latency network, 5G networks will act as an enabler for the Industrial Revolution 4.0
5G is expected to form the backbone of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine to machine communications, thereby supporting a much larger range of applications and services, including driverless vehicles, telesurgery and real-time data analytics.
• Industry association GSMA forecasts the number of internet-enabled devices will triple to 25 billion by 2025.
• 5G can also help make transport infrastructure more efficient by making it smart. It will enable vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, making driverless cars, among other things, a reality.
• A government panel on 5G says the technology will extend the use of wireless technologies for the first time across completely new sectors of the economy from industrial to commercial, educational, health care, agricultural, financial and social sectors.
• Also, the primary applications of 5G will be the implementation of a sensor-embedded network that will allow real-time relay of information across fields such as manufacturing, consumer durables and agriculture.
• The panel set up by the Department of Telecommunications in September 2017 to prepare a roadmap for the rollout of 5G noted in its report that 5G services would have a cumulative economic impact of more than $1 trillion by 2035.
• According to a separate report by telecom gear maker Ericsson, 5G-enabled digitalization revenue potential in India will be above $27 billion by 2026.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statements is incorrect because it is a more uniform user experience.
• Recently Govt. eases 5G path by reducing notice period to 6 months for rolling out new tech by telcosAbout 5G
• 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will eventually replace, or at least augment 4G LTE connection.
• 5G offers exponentially faster download and upload speeds.
• 5G will deliver multi-Gbps peak rates, ultra-low latency, massive capacity, and a more uniform user experience.
• Latency, or the time it takes devices to communicate with wireless networks, will also drastically decrease.
• A government panel report points out that with 5G, the peak network data speeds are expected to be in the range of 2-20 Gigabit per second (Gbps).
• This is in contrast to 4G link speeds in averaging 6-7 Megabit per second (Mbps) in India as compared to 25 Mbps in advanced countries.
• KPMG in its report, released at the Indian Mobile Congress 2019, predicts the cumulative impact of 5G in India at $1 trillion by 2035.
• The 5G steering committee chaired by Stanford University’s Professor Emeritus AJ Paulraj submitted its recommendations to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
• It gave wide-ranging recommendations to drive India’s 5G adoption entailing areas like spectrum policy, regulatory policy, standards and education. Background The committee was set up by Government in September 2017 to suggest a road .Application of 5G
• 5G will help in creating cyber-physical networks which not only interconnect people, but also interconnect and control machines, objects, and devices. It will deliver new levels of performance and efficiency that will empower new user experiences and connect new industries.
• Due to high-speed, high-reliability, low-latency network, 5G networks will act as an enabler for the Industrial Revolution 4.0
5G is expected to form the backbone of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine to machine communications, thereby supporting a much larger range of applications and services, including driverless vehicles, telesurgery and real-time data analytics.
• Industry association GSMA forecasts the number of internet-enabled devices will triple to 25 billion by 2025.
• 5G can also help make transport infrastructure more efficient by making it smart. It will enable vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, making driverless cars, among other things, a reality.
• A government panel on 5G says the technology will extend the use of wireless technologies for the first time across completely new sectors of the economy from industrial to commercial, educational, health care, agricultural, financial and social sectors.
• Also, the primary applications of 5G will be the implementation of a sensor-embedded network that will allow real-time relay of information across fields such as manufacturing, consumer durables and agriculture.
• The panel set up by the Department of Telecommunications in September 2017 to prepare a roadmap for the rollout of 5G noted in its report that 5G services would have a cumulative economic impact of more than $1 trillion by 2035.
• According to a separate report by telecom gear maker Ericsson, 5G-enabled digitalization revenue potential in India will be above $27 billion by 2026. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the folloiwng states recently launched jail tourism initiative?
CorrectAns;- b) Maharashtra
Explanation;-
• The Prison Department of Maharashtra launched its jail tourism initiative starting from the 150-year-old Yerawada Central Prison in Pune.
• Many of the prisons in Maharashtra housed leaders of the independence struggle and countless freedom fighters.
• Yerawada Central Prison is the largest jail in Maharashtra and one of the largest maximum security prisons in the country.
• In Maharashtra, there are 16 functioning prisons that were built in the 19th century, the oldest being Byculla District Prison in Mumbai which started in 1840.
• Along with the Yerawada Prison Thane, Nashik, Dhule, and Ratnagiri jails —will be added to jail tourism initiative in subsequent phases.
• Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned at Yerawada jail three times. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Pandit Motilal Nehru, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sarojini Naidu, and Subhas Chandra Bose were also imprisoned.About Poona Pact
• The cell where Mahatma Gandhi was lodged is called the Gandhi Yard, which is also the place where the historic Poona Pact between Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was signed.
• The Poona Pact was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar on behalf of depressed classes and upper caste Hindu leaders on the reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in the legislature of British India.
• It was signed by Ambedkar on behalf of the depressed classes and by Madan Mohan Malviya on behalf of the upper caste Hindus and Gandhi as a means to end the fast undertaken by Gandhiji.
• Gandhiji was fasting in jail as a protest against the decision made by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to give separate electorates to depressed classes for the election of members of provincial legislative assemblies.About The Communal Award
• The Communal Award was made by the British prime minister after Round Table Conference (1930–32) and extended the separate electorate to depressed Classes (now known as the Scheduled Caste) and other minorities.
• The separate electorate was introduced in [Indian council Act 1909] for Muslims and extended to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans by Government of India Act 1919.
• The Award favored the minorities over the Hindus causing disappointment and eliciting anger from Gandhi.
• The Award was controversial as it was believed by some to have been brought in by the British to create social divide among the Hindus.
• Gandhi feared that it would disintegrate Hindu society.IncorrectAns;- b) Maharashtra
Explanation;-
• The Prison Department of Maharashtra launched its jail tourism initiative starting from the 150-year-old Yerawada Central Prison in Pune.
• Many of the prisons in Maharashtra housed leaders of the independence struggle and countless freedom fighters.
• Yerawada Central Prison is the largest jail in Maharashtra and one of the largest maximum security prisons in the country.
• In Maharashtra, there are 16 functioning prisons that were built in the 19th century, the oldest being Byculla District Prison in Mumbai which started in 1840.
• Along with the Yerawada Prison Thane, Nashik, Dhule, and Ratnagiri jails —will be added to jail tourism initiative in subsequent phases.
• Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned at Yerawada jail three times. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Pandit Motilal Nehru, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sarojini Naidu, and Subhas Chandra Bose were also imprisoned.About Poona Pact
• The cell where Mahatma Gandhi was lodged is called the Gandhi Yard, which is also the place where the historic Poona Pact between Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was signed.
• The Poona Pact was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar on behalf of depressed classes and upper caste Hindu leaders on the reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in the legislature of British India.
• It was signed by Ambedkar on behalf of the depressed classes and by Madan Mohan Malviya on behalf of the upper caste Hindus and Gandhi as a means to end the fast undertaken by Gandhiji.
• Gandhiji was fasting in jail as a protest against the decision made by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to give separate electorates to depressed classes for the election of members of provincial legislative assemblies.About The Communal Award
• The Communal Award was made by the British prime minister after Round Table Conference (1930–32) and extended the separate electorate to depressed Classes (now known as the Scheduled Caste) and other minorities.
• The separate electorate was introduced in [Indian council Act 1909] for Muslims and extended to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans by Government of India Act 1919.
• The Award favored the minorities over the Hindus causing disappointment and eliciting anger from Gandhi.
• The Award was controversial as it was believed by some to have been brought in by the British to create social divide among the Hindus.
• Gandhi feared that it would disintegrate Hindu society. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Sundarbans are correct?
1. It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh.
2. It is on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra only.
3. The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.CorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it includes meghana river.
• Recently Sunderbans home to 428 species of birds, records ZSIAbout Sunderbans
• It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.
• The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes.
• It constitutes over 60% of the country’s total mangrove forest area.
• Indian Sundarbans was recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention in January 2019 and also a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species and is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the Estuarine Crocodile, Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Monitor Lizard, Gangetic Dolphin and Olive Ridley Turtles.
• The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.
• For its preservation, Discovery India and World Wide Fund (WWF) India partnered with the Government of West Bengal and local communities in the Sundarbans in 2019.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 1 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because it includes meghana river.
• Recently Sunderbans home to 428 species of birds, records ZSIAbout Sunderbans
• It is a vast contiguous mangrove forest ecosystem in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal spread over India and Bangladesh on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.
• The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes.
• It constitutes over 60% of the country’s total mangrove forest area.
• Indian Sundarbans was recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention in January 2019 and also a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species and is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the Estuarine Crocodile, Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Monitor Lizard, Gangetic Dolphin and Olive Ridley Turtles.
• The Sunderbans Delta is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.
• For its preservation, Discovery India and World Wide Fund (WWF) India partnered with the Government of West Bengal and local communities in the Sundarbans in 2019. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following statements are incorrect about International Energy Agency (IEA)?
1. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy.
2. Recently India signed a ‘strategic partnership framework’ after this india became full memebr of IEA
3. It is headquartered in Geneva SwitzerlandCorrectAns;- c) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statements the 2nd and 3rd are incorrect.
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because still India is Associate Country and 3rd statement is incorrect because its headquarters is in Paris.
• Recently India inks pact with IEA to bolster its energy securityAbout International Energy Agency
• The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy.
• It was established in the wake of 1973 (set up in 1974) oil crisis after the OPEC cartel had shocked the world with a steep increase in oil prices.
• It is headquartered in Paris, France.
• The World Energy Outlook Report is released by IEA annually.
• India became an associate member of the International Energy Agency in 2017.
• Mexico officially became the International Energy Agency’s 30th member country in February 2018, and its first member in Latin America.
• The IEA acts as a policy adviser to its member states, but also works with non-member countries, especially China, India, and Russia.
IncorrectAns;- c) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statements the 2nd and 3rd are incorrect.
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because still India is Associate Country and 3rd statement is incorrect because its headquarters is in Paris.
• Recently India inks pact with IEA to bolster its energy securityAbout International Energy Agency
• The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy.
• It was established in the wake of 1973 (set up in 1974) oil crisis after the OPEC cartel had shocked the world with a steep increase in oil prices.
• It is headquartered in Paris, France.
• The World Energy Outlook Report is released by IEA annually.
• India became an associate member of the International Energy Agency in 2017.
• Mexico officially became the International Energy Agency’s 30th member country in February 2018, and its first member in Latin America.
• The IEA acts as a policy adviser to its member states, but also works with non-member countries, especially China, India, and Russia. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following statements about Green Hydrogen are correct?
1. The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through pyrolysis.
2. It is a universal, light and low reactive fuel.
3. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water.CorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd statement are incorrect because it is through electrolysis not pyrolysis tahts y 1st statement is incorrect, the 2nd statement is incorrect because it is highly reactive fuel.
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century.Green Hydrogen Advantages
• Hydrogen is a 100 % sustainable source: Green hydrogen does not emit polluting gases in its combustion or production processes.
• Green Hydrogen is a gas and thus would be easily stored. It can be subsequently used for other purposes just following its production.
• It can be easily transformed into electricity or synthetic gas which can then be used for domestic, commercial, industrial purposes.
• Green hydrogen can be mixed with the natural gas, up to a maximum of 20 %. It can also be transported through the same pipes and in the same infrastructure.Green Hydrogen Disadvantages
• Renewable sources, which would be used to generate green hydrogen through electrolysis, are extremely expensive currently taking the cost of the whole production to sky heights.
• The production of green hydrogen requires more energy than other fuels.
• Green hydrogen is an extremely volatile and flammable element. It needs extensive safety measures to prevent leakage and explosions.Green Hydrogen Importance
• Hydrogen is being used across the United States, Russia, China, France and Germany. Countries like Japan desire to become a hydrogen economy in future.
• Green hydrogen can in future be used for
1. Electricity and drinking water generation, energy storage, transportation etc.
2. Green hydrogen can be used to provide water to the crew members in space stations.
3. Energy storage- Compressed hydrogen tanks can store the energy longer and are easier to handle than lithium-ion batteries as they are lighter.
4. Transport and mobility- Hydrogen can be used in heavy transport, aviation and maritime transport.
IncorrectAns;- d) Only 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 2nd statement are incorrect because it is through electrolysis not pyrolysis tahts y 1st statement is incorrect, the 2nd statement is incorrect because it is highly reactive fuel.
About Green Hydrogen
• The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light and highly reactive fuel. Using this method, electrical current is used to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. In case the electricity is produced through renewable sources of energy, the hydrogen would be green hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Also, the global demand for hydrogen as a fuel has become thrice of what it was in 1975. It is also the only source of energy that only emits water vapour and leaves no residue in the air.
• Hydrogen has been used to fuel cars, airships and spaceships since the beginning of the 19th century.Green Hydrogen Advantages
• Hydrogen is a 100 % sustainable source: Green hydrogen does not emit polluting gases in its combustion or production processes.
• Green Hydrogen is a gas and thus would be easily stored. It can be subsequently used for other purposes just following its production.
• It can be easily transformed into electricity or synthetic gas which can then be used for domestic, commercial, industrial purposes.
• Green hydrogen can be mixed with the natural gas, up to a maximum of 20 %. It can also be transported through the same pipes and in the same infrastructure.Green Hydrogen Disadvantages
• Renewable sources, which would be used to generate green hydrogen through electrolysis, are extremely expensive currently taking the cost of the whole production to sky heights.
• The production of green hydrogen requires more energy than other fuels.
• Green hydrogen is an extremely volatile and flammable element. It needs extensive safety measures to prevent leakage and explosions.Green Hydrogen Importance
• Hydrogen is being used across the United States, Russia, China, France and Germany. Countries like Japan desire to become a hydrogen economy in future.
• Green hydrogen can in future be used for
1. Electricity and drinking water generation, energy storage, transportation etc.
2. Green hydrogen can be used to provide water to the crew members in space stations.
3. Energy storage- Compressed hydrogen tanks can store the energy longer and are easier to handle than lithium-ion batteries as they are lighter.
4. Transport and mobility- Hydrogen can be used in heavy transport, aviation and maritime transport. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Recently in the news Kadamakudy islands present in which of the following states?
CorrectAns;- a) Kerala
Explanation;-
About Kadamakudy islands
• Kadamakkudy Islands is an island suburb of the city of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated around 8 km north of the city centre.
• Kadamakudy Islands is a cluster of fourteen islands: Valiya Kadamakudy (the main island), Murikkal, Palyam Thuruth, Pizhala, Cheriya Kadamakudy, Pulikkapuram, Moolampilly, Puthussery, Chariyam Thuruth, Chennur, Kothad, Korambadam, Kandanad and Karikkad Thuruthu.
• Kadamakkudy islands have 9 Catholic Churches.
IncorrectAns;- a) Kerala
Explanation;-
About Kadamakudy islands
• Kadamakkudy Islands is an island suburb of the city of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated around 8 km north of the city centre.
• Kadamakudy Islands is a cluster of fourteen islands: Valiya Kadamakudy (the main island), Murikkal, Palyam Thuruth, Pizhala, Cheriya Kadamakudy, Pulikkapuram, Moolampilly, Puthussery, Chariyam Thuruth, Chennur, Kothad, Korambadam, Kandanad and Karikkad Thuruthu.
• Kadamakkudy islands have 9 Catholic Churches. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the folllowing statements about Nanofibers are correct?
1. Nanofibers are fibers with diameters in the nanometer range.
2. Nanofibers can be generated from different polymers and hence have different physical properties and application potentials.CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are correct about Nanofibers.
• Recently Best from science journals: Nanofibers stronger than steelAbout Nanofibers
• Nanofibers are fibers with diameters in the nanometer range. Nanofibers can be generated from different polymers and hence have different physical properties and application potentials.
• Examples of natural polymers include collagen, cellulose, silk fibroin, keratin, gelatin and polysaccharides such as chitosan and alginate.
• There exist many different methods to make nanofibers, including drawing, electrospinning, self-assembly, template synthesis, and thermal-induced phase separation.
• Electrospinning is the most commonly used method to generate nanofibers because of the straightforward setup, the ability to mass-produce continuous nanofibers from various polymers, and the capability to generate ultrathin fibers with controllable diameters, compositions, and orientations.
IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are correct about Nanofibers.
• Recently Best from science journals: Nanofibers stronger than steelAbout Nanofibers
• Nanofibers are fibers with diameters in the nanometer range. Nanofibers can be generated from different polymers and hence have different physical properties and application potentials.
• Examples of natural polymers include collagen, cellulose, silk fibroin, keratin, gelatin and polysaccharides such as chitosan and alginate.
• There exist many different methods to make nanofibers, including drawing, electrospinning, self-assembly, template synthesis, and thermal-induced phase separation.
• Electrospinning is the most commonly used method to generate nanofibers because of the straightforward setup, the ability to mass-produce continuous nanofibers from various polymers, and the capability to generate ultrathin fibers with controllable diameters, compositions, and orientations. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
“2021: The Year Of The Great Reset” was the theme of which of the following organizations?
CorrectAns;- c) World Economic Forum
Explanation;-
• In June 2020 the theme of the January 2021 51st World Economic Forum Annual Meeting was announced as “The Great Reset”, connecting both in person and online global leaders in Davos with a multi-stakeholder network in 400 cities around the world.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that no institution or individual alone can address the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges of our complex, interdependent world. The pandemic has accelerated systemic changes that were apparent before its inception.
• The fault lines that emerged in 2020 now appear as critical crossroads in 2021.
• The time to rebuild trust and to make crucial choices is fast approaching as the need to reset priorities and the urgency to reform systems grow stronger around the world.
• The WEF summit, often referred to as the congregation of the rich and powerful, is an annual event held at the ski resort of Davos in Switzerland, which sees the participation of world leaders, politicians, economists and business leaders.
• The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in this challenging new context.
• It is essential for leaders from all walks of life to work together virtually for a more inclusive, cohesive and sustainable future as soon as possible in 2021.IncorrectAns;- c) World Economic Forum
Explanation;-
• In June 2020 the theme of the January 2021 51st World Economic Forum Annual Meeting was announced as “The Great Reset”, connecting both in person and online global leaders in Davos with a multi-stakeholder network in 400 cities around the world.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that no institution or individual alone can address the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges of our complex, interdependent world. The pandemic has accelerated systemic changes that were apparent before its inception.
• The fault lines that emerged in 2020 now appear as critical crossroads in 2021.
• The time to rebuild trust and to make crucial choices is fast approaching as the need to reset priorities and the urgency to reform systems grow stronger around the world.
• The WEF summit, often referred to as the congregation of the rich and powerful, is an annual event held at the ski resort of Davos in Switzerland, which sees the participation of world leaders, politicians, economists and business leaders.
• The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in this challenging new context.
• It is essential for leaders from all walks of life to work together virtually for a more inclusive, cohesive and sustainable future as soon as possible in 2021. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the statements are correct about MGNREGS?
1. The scheme was introduced as a social measure that guarantees “the right to work”.
2. The key tenet of this social measure and labour law is that the local government will have to legally provide at least 200 days of wage
employment in rural India to enhance their quality of life.CorrectExplanation;-
• The 2nd statemenmt is incorrect because it is 100 days not 200.
About MGNREGA
• Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act 2005, is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work’.
• This act was passed in September 2005 under the UPA government of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
• The key tenet of this social measure and labour law is that the local government will have to legally provide at least 100 days of wage employment in rural India to enhance their quality of life.Key objectives
• Generation of paid rural employment of not less than 100 days for each worker who volunteers for unskilled labour.
• Proactively ensuring social inclusion by strengthening livelihood base of rural poor.
• Creation of durable assets in rural areas such as wells, ponds, roads and canals.
• Reduce urban migration from rural areas.
• Create rural infrastructure by using untapped rural labour.The following are the eligibility criteria for receiving the benefits under MGNREGA scheme:-
• Must be Citizen of India to seek NREGA benefits.
• Job seeker has completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
• The applicant must be part of a local household (i.e. application must be made with local Gram Panchayat).
• Applicant must volunteer for unskilled labour.IncorrectExplanation;-
• The 2nd statemenmt is incorrect because it is 100 days not 200.
About MGNREGA
• Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act 2005, is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work’.
• This act was passed in September 2005 under the UPA government of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
• The key tenet of this social measure and labour law is that the local government will have to legally provide at least 100 days of wage employment in rural India to enhance their quality of life.Key objectives
• Generation of paid rural employment of not less than 100 days for each worker who volunteers for unskilled labour.
• Proactively ensuring social inclusion by strengthening livelihood base of rural poor.
• Creation of durable assets in rural areas such as wells, ponds, roads and canals.
• Reduce urban migration from rural areas.
• Create rural infrastructure by using untapped rural labour.The following are the eligibility criteria for receiving the benefits under MGNREGA scheme:-
• Must be Citizen of India to seek NREGA benefits.
• Job seeker has completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
• The applicant must be part of a local household (i.e. application must be made with local Gram Panchayat).
• Applicant must volunteer for unskilled labour.
