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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Light from distant objects is compressed by the expansion of our universe, which drives the radiation from the visible to infrared region.
James Webb Telescope is the biggest infrared telescope ever built and collects more photons than the Hubble Telescope.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Light from distant objects is stretched out by the expansion of our Universe, driving the radiation from the visible range into the infrared.
JWST is the biggest infrared telescope ever built. With a 6.5-meter primary mirror, the JWST infrared telescope collects more photons than Hubble.
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Light from distant objects is stretched out by the expansion of our Universe, driving the radiation from the visible range into the infrared.
JWST is the biggest infrared telescope ever built. With a 6.5-meter primary mirror, the JWST infrared telescope collects more photons than Hubble.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
For forest land beyond two hectares, approval for diverting land must be given by the Central government through the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC).
The FAC approval means the users of the land should provide compensatory land for afforestation as well as pay the net present value.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans b)
For forest land beyond five hectares, approval for diverting land must be given by the Central government through the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC).
The FAC approval means the users of the land should provide compensatory land for afforestation as well as pay the net present value.
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For forest land beyond five hectares, approval for diverting land must be given by the Central government through the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC).
The FAC approval means the users of the land should provide compensatory land for afforestation as well as pay the net present value.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India.
FDI is regulated through Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
For an investment into a listed company, to be qualified as FDI, it should be 10% or more of the post issue paid-up equity capital.
In India, FDI is not allowed into unlisted companies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans b)
Primarily, foreign investment is regulated through the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 as amended from time to time.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the investment through capital instruments by a person resident outside India (a) in an unlisted Indian company; or (b) in 10 percent or more of the post issue paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis of a listed Indian company.
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Primarily, foreign investment is regulated through the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 as amended from time to time.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the investment through capital instruments by a person resident outside India (a) in an unlisted Indian company; or (b) in 10 percent or more of the post issue paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis of a listed Indian company.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Criminal Court.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community like genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
It is governed by Rome Statute.
India is a state party to ICC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans b)
The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
India is a non-state party and non-signatory.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
India is a non-state party and non-signatory.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of these Central Asian nations border Caspian Sea?
Kazakhstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Select the correct answer code:
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Ans b)
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Li-Fi Technology.
Li-Fi is a wireless technology that makes use of High frequency radio waves to transmit data at terabits per second speeds.
Li-Fi can work underwater, where Wi-Fi fails completely.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans b)
Li-Fi, or light fidelity is a wireless technology that makes use of visible light in place of radio waves to transmit data at terabits per second speeds—more than 100 times the speed of Wi-Fi.
Li-Fi can also easily work underwater, unlike Wi-Fi.
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Li-Fi, or light fidelity is a wireless technology that makes use of visible light in place of radio waves to transmit data at terabits per second speeds—more than 100 times the speed of Wi-Fi.
Li-Fi can also easily work underwater, unlike Wi-Fi.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
A floating solar plant will have a pontoon, a mooring structure to prevent panels from moving freely in the water.
The first floating photovoltaic system was built in South Korea.
The world’s largest floating solar energy project has been constructed on the Omkareshwar dam in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh and is operational.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans a)
A network of floating solar panels or photovoltaics/floatovoltaics is mounted on a structure that is made to float on the surface of a water body, which could be a reservoir, lake, irrigation canal, or pond.
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A network of floating solar panels or photovoltaics/floatovoltaics is mounted on a structure that is made to float on the surface of a water body, which could be a reservoir, lake, irrigation canal, or pond.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
With reference to economy, consider the following statements:
A soft landing is a cyclical slowdown in economic growth that avoids recession of a country.
Reverse Currency War occurs between two trading partners are deliberately pursuing policies to strengthen the values of their currencies.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Ans c)
A soft landing refers to a moderate economic slowdown following a period of growth.
Reverse currency war is when in a global competition where countries are all trying to strengthen their currencies.
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Ans c)
A soft landing refers to a moderate economic slowdown following a period of growth.
Reverse currency war is when in a global competition where countries are all trying to strengthen their currencies.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
With reference to extended fund facility, consider the following statements:
The EFF was established to provide assistance to countries experiencing serious payment imbalances.
The EEF can be availed when there is structural impediments or slow growth and an inherently weak balance-of-payments position.
EFFs generally are formulated on a precautionary basis in anticipation of a future balance of payments problem.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans a)
The EFF was established to provide assistance to countries experiencing serious payment imbalances because of structural impediments or slow growth and an inherently weak balance-of-payments position.
EFFs generally are not formulated on a precautionary basis in anticipation of a future balance of payments problem.
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The EFF was established to provide assistance to countries experiencing serious payment imbalances because of structural impediments or slow growth and an inherently weak balance-of-payments position.
EFFs generally are not formulated on a precautionary basis in anticipation of a future balance of payments problem.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Sports Code:
1. It was introduced by the Central government and aimed to achieve good governance practices of sports at the national level.
2. The sports code does not interfere with the autonomy of the national sports bodies.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans c)
The Sports Code, or National Sports Development Code of India to be precise, was introduced in 2011 by the Central government, which wanted good governance practices in the management of sports at the national level without interfering with the autonomy of the national sports bodies.
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The Sports Code, or National Sports Development Code of India to be precise, was introduced in 2011 by the Central government, which wanted good governance practices in the management of sports at the national level without interfering with the autonomy of the national sports bodies.
