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The Deepening and Optimization of Inner Harbour Facilities project shall also facilitate
A
De-congestion of the Port
B
Reduce Sea freight making coal imports cheaper
C
Boost the industrial economy in the hinterland of the port leading to creation of job opportunities
D
All of these
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Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the project 'Deepening and Optimization of Inner Harbour Facilities including Development of Western Dock on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode to handle cape size vessels at Paradip Port'. The project shall also facilitate (i) de-congestion of the Port, (ii) reduce Sea freight making coal imports cheaper, and (iii) boost the industrial economy in the hinterland of the port leading to creation of job opportunities.
2
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)?
A
The IOSCO is the international organization that brings together the world's securities regulators, covering more than 95% of the world’s securities markets, and is the global standard setter for the securities sector.
B
It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer: The IOSCO is the international organization that brings together the world's securities regulators, covering more than 95% of the world’s securities markets, and is the global standard setter for the securities sector.
Explanation:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has become an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The IOSCO is the international organization that brings together the world's securities regulators, covering more than 95% of the world’s securities markets, and is the global standard setter for the securities sector. IOSCO works closely with the G20 and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in setting up the standards for strengthening the securities markets.
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3
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Lightning?
A
Lightning strikes have caused 1,771 deaths between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020, according to a report prepared by Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council on lightning incidents in India.
B
Odisha had 11.20 lakh plus lightning strikes, the highest in the country.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
Lightning strikes have caused 1,771 deaths between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020, according to a report published on December 31 on lightning incidents in India. Odisha had 11.20 lakh plus lightning strikes—the highest in the country—with only 200 casualties. During Cyclone Fani, the state saw more than one lakh intense lightning strikes on May 3 and May 4 in 2019.
4
North East’s first-ever specialised "Ginger" Processing Plant is located in which state?
A
Sikkim
B
Meghalaya
C
Assam
D
Nagaland
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Explanation:
North-East’s first-ever specialised ginger processing plant at Ri-Bhoui district in Meghalaya is being revived and likely to become functional in the beginning of 2021. The only Ginger Processing Plant of North East India was established around the year 2004 but has remained non-functional for many years.
5
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Meteorological Centre Leh?
A
Located at a height of 3500 m, Meteorological Centre Leh will be the highest meteorological centre in India.
B
It will provide forecast for important tourist places like Nubra and Changthang.
C
Both A & B
D
None of the above
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Explanation:
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated India's highest Meteorological Centre in Leh. After Itanagar Centre in Arunachal Pradesh, Leh Met centre at 3500 meters highest from mean sea level is the highest in the Himalayan region. It will provide forecast for important tourist places like Nubra, Changthang, Pangong Lake, Zanskar, Kargil, Drass, Dha-Baima (Aryan valley), Khalsi among others.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad’?
A
It is India’s first Test bed for Autonomous Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and Aerial).
B
It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer:It is India’s first Test bed for Autonomous Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and Aerial).
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) got a new technology innovation hub on autonomous navigation (TiHAN) for unmanned aerial vehicles and remotely operated vehicles following a funding of Rs 135 crore from the department of science and technology, government of India. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has sanctioned Rs. 135 crores to IIT Hyderabad under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) to set up a Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems (UAVs, RoVs, etc.).
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI)?
A
It is a public–private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunisation in poor countries.
B
GAVI has observer status at the World Health Assembly.
C
Both A & B
D
None of the above
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Explanation:
Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member on the GAVI Board, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. GAVI, officially Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is a public–private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunisation in poor countries. GAVI has observer status at the World Health Assembly. It was founded in 2000 and is located at Geneva, Switzerland.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia (INSACOG)?
A
The overall aim of the Consortium is to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network.
B
INSACOG will have a high level Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee which will provide guidance and oversight to the consortium specially for policy matters and it will have a Scientific Advisory Group for scientific and technical guidance.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The overall aim of the Consortium is to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network. This vital research consortium will also assist in developing potential vaccines in the future. INSACOG will have a high level Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee which will provide guidance and oversight to the consortium specially for policy matters and it will have a Scientific Advisory Group for scientific and technical guidance.
9
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Data on Police Organizations by Bureau of Police Research & Development?
A
The number of police personnel put on protection duty in 2018 and 2019 for ministers, MPs, MLAs, judges, bureaucrats, etc., outnumbered their sanctioned strength for the job by around 35 per cent.
B
Odisha had the maximum of 3,142 people under police protection in 2019, followed by Punjab (2,594), Bihar (2,347) and Jammu and Kashmir (1,184).
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer: The number of police personnel put on protection duty in 2018 and 2019 for ministers, MPs, MLAs, judges, bureaucrats, etc., outnumbered their sanctioned strength for the job by around 35 per cent.
Explanation:
The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) released Data on Police Organizations as on 01.01.2020 online. The number of people getting police protection across India stood at 19,467 in 2019 and 21,300 in 2018 - a reduction of 1,833 (or 8.7 per cent). The number of police personnel sanctioned for the protection duties in Delhi was 7,144 in 2018 and 7,294 in 2019 while the deployment numbers stood at 7,144 and 8,182, respectively, it showed.
10
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the report Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN)?
A
It was prepared by Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) in New Delhi.
B
The aim of the Action Report is to create a sense of Scientific Social Responsibility and to lay down imperatives for future of technology in India.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The Minister of Science& Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan released the report Action Agenda for an Atma Nirbhar Bharat (AAAN) prepared by Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) in New Delhi. The aim of the Action Report is to create a sense of Scientific Social Responsibility and to lay down imperatives for future of technology in India.
