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161. The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in India is related to :

The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in India is related to :

[amp_mcq option1=”Education” option2=”Global warming” option3=”Energy efficiency” option4=”Bharat Nirman” correct=”option3″]

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The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme is a market-based mechanism aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in large energy-consuming industries in India. It is a key component of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
The PAT scheme targets Designated Consumers (DCs) in specific energy-intensive sectors, setting energy reduction targets for them. Achieving these targets earns them Energy Saving Certificates (ESCs) which can be traded.
The scheme is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. While contributing indirectly to mitigating global warming by reducing energy consumption, its direct focus and mechanism are centred on improving energy efficiency across various industrial sectors.

162. What was the name given to the Indian Air Force’s first ever day-night

What was the name given to the Indian Air Force’s first ever day-night full combat and fire demonstration conducted recently at the Pokhran range ?

[amp_mcq option1=”INDRA” option2=”Exercise Malabar” option3=”Yudh Abhyas” option4=”Iron Fist” correct=”option4″]

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In March 2014, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a large-scale, comprehensive day-night combat and fire power demonstration at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan. This exercise, which showcased the IAF’s operational capabilities across the spectrum of its assets, was codenamed ‘Iron Fist’.
The question asks for the name of a specific, significant military exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force at the Pokhran range in 2014.
‘Iron Fist’ involved a wide array of IAF aircraft, including Sukhoi-30s, Mirages, Jaguars, MiG-21s, MiG-29s, C-130J Super Hercules, Mi-17s, Mi-35s, and weapon systems, demonstrating precision bombing, air-to-air refuelling, and various combat maneuvers in a simulated battle environment.

163. Which one among the following books is not written by Bharat Ratna Pro

Which one among the following books is not written by Bharat Ratna Prof. CNR Rao?

[amp_mcq option1=”Climbing the limit ladder—A life in Chemistry” option2=”Nano crystals: Synthesis, Properties & Applications” option3=”Wings of Fire” option4=”Superconductivity Today” correct=”option3″]

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“Wings of Fire” is the autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and a distinguished scientist. Prof. CNR Rao was a renowned chemist. While Prof. Rao has written many scientific books and his own autobiography titled “Climbing the Limit Ladder: A Life in Chemistry”, “Wings of Fire” is not his work.
The question asks to identify the book among the options that was not written by the specified personality, Prof. CNR Rao.
Prof. C.N.R. Rao (1934-2024) was a celebrated Indian chemist who made significant contributions to solid-state and materials chemistry. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) was an aerospace scientist and served as the 11th President of India. His autobiography “Wings of Fire” (co-authored with Arun Tiwari) is widely popular.

164. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (Social activist)
A. Aruna Roy
B. Kalpanatai Salunkhe
C. Akhil Gogoi
D. Pratibha Shinde

List II (Activity/ Organisation)
1. Lok Sangharsh Morcha
2. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana
3. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti
4. Paani Panchayat
Code:

[amp_mcq option1=”A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1″ option2=”A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4″ option3=”A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2″ option4=”A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4″ correct=”option1″]

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Aruna Roy is a prominent social activist known for her work with the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana (MKSS) in Rajasthan, advocating for the right to information and rural labour rights. Kalpanatai Salunkhe is associated with the Paani Panchayat movement, a model for equitable distribution of water resources. Akhil Gogoi is a well-known activist in Assam and the leader of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which champions farmers’ rights and land issues. Pratibha Shinde is a social activist known for her work on farmers’ rights and is associated with the Lok Sangharsh Morcha.
This question requires matching prominent Indian social activists with the organizations or movements they are associated with.
These activists represent various streams of social movements in India, focusing on issues like transparency and accountability in governance (RTI), equitable resource management (water), and rights of farmers and marginalized communities.

165. On the New Year day of 2014, New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson made a

On the New Year day of 2014, New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson made a world record of fastest:

[amp_mcq option1=”Test century” option2=”Test fifty” option3=”ODI century” option4=”ODI fifty” correct=”option3″]

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On January 1, 2014, New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson set a new world record for the fastest century in One Day International (ODI) cricket. He reached his century in just 36 balls against West Indies at Queenstown.
The question is about a specific sports record set by a New Zealand cricketer in early 2014.
Corey Anderson’s record broke the previous mark of 37 balls set by Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi in 1996. Anderson’s record stood for just over a year before it was broken by South Africa’s AB de Villiers, who scored a century in 31 balls against West Indies in January 2015.

166. Which of the following factors affects an individual’s demand for a co

Which of the following factors affects an individual’s demand for a commodity?
1. Price of the commodity
2. Income of the consumer
3. Prices of related goods
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1, 2 and 3″ option4=”1 only” correct=”option3″]

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An individual’s demand for a commodity is influenced by several factors. The price of the commodity itself affects the quantity demanded (movement along the curve). The income of the consumer affects purchasing power and preferences, shifting the demand curve (e.g., for normal and inferior goods). The prices of related goods, such as substitutes and complements, also affect demand, shifting the demand curve (e.g., if the price of a substitute rises, demand for the original commodity increases). Therefore, all three factors listed affect an individual’s demand.
This question tests fundamental concepts in economics regarding the determinants of individual demand.
The relationship between demand and these factors is typically represented by the demand function. Other factors that can influence individual demand include consumer tastes and preferences, expectations about future prices and income, and demographics. Market demand is the sum of individual demands.

167. January 2014 referendum held in Egypt was on:

January 2014 referendum held in Egypt was on:

[amp_mcq option1=”Accepting or rejecting a draft constitution” option2=”Choosing between democracy and Islamic rule” option3=”Choosing between direct and indirect election of the President” option4=”Choosing between two-party and multi-party democracy” correct=”option1″]

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Following the removal of President Mohammed Morsi in July 2013, a new draft constitution was prepared in Egypt. A referendum was held on this draft constitution on January 14 and 15, 2014. The referendum sought public approval for the proposed constitution.
The question asks about a significant political event, specifically a referendum, that occurred in Egypt in January 2014.
The 2014 constitution replaced the 2012 constitution that was adopted during President Morsi’s tenure. The referendum resulted in a significant ‘Yes’ vote, leading to the adoption of the new constitution, which paved the way for presidential and parliamentary elections later that year.

168. Between the 15th August 1947 when India became free and the 26th Janua

Between the 15th August 1947 when India became free and the 26th January 1950 when she declared herself a democratic sovereign republic, the Government of India functioned under the provisions of:

[amp_mcq option1=”The Government of India Act 1935″ option2=”The Indian Independence Act 1947″ option3=”The Indian (Provisional Constitution) Order 1947″ option4=”None of the above” correct=”option1″]

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Upon gaining independence on August 15, 1947, India did not immediately adopt its new constitution. The Indian Independence Act, 1947, stipulated that until the new constitution was framed and came into effect, the Government of India would be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935, with necessary adaptations. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into force on January 26, 1950. Thus, the 1935 Act served as the transitional constitutional framework.
The question tests knowledge of the legal framework governing India during the interim period between achieving independence and the commencement of its own constitution.
The Government of India Act, 1935, was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament. It introduced provincial autonomy and laid the groundwork for a federal structure, elements of which were later incorporated into the Constitution of India. The Indian Independence Act, 1947, formally ended British rule and granted sovereignty to India and Pakistan, enabling them to adopt their own constitutions.

169. The Ex-Officio Members of the National Human Rights Commission of Indi

The Ex-Officio Members of the National Human Rights Commission of India include:

[amp_mcq option1=”Chairpersons of National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women” option2=”Chairpersons of National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes only” option3=”Chairpersons of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women only” option4=”Chairpersons of National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights” correct=”option4″]

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As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, the Chairpersons of the National Commission for Minorities, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, and the National Commission for Women are ex-officio members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Subsequently, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was also added as an ex-officio member. Therefore, option D lists all of them.
The question asks about the composition of the National Human Rights Commission of India, specifically its ex-officio members.
The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act. Its primary functions include investigating human rights violations and making recommendations to the government. Apart from the Chairperson and full-time members, it includes chairpersons of certain national commissions as ex-officio members to ensure coordination and broader representation.

170. India has made a Polio Vaccination Certificate mandatory for Indian Vi

India has made a Polio Vaccination Certificate mandatory for Indian Visa applicants from :

[amp_mcq option1=”Bangladesh” option2=”China” option3=”Indonesia” option4=”Pakistan” correct=”option4″]

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In early 2014, India made it mandatory for all visa applicants from Pakistan to produce a polio vaccination certificate. This measure was taken to prevent the importation of polio, as Pakistan was one of the few countries where polio was still endemic.
This question relates to international health regulations and specific bilateral requirements imposed by India concerning public health, particularly polio eradication efforts.
India was officially declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2014. Measures like mandatory vaccination certificates for travellers from polio-endemic countries were part of India’s strategy to maintain its polio-free status. Similar requirements were also applicable to travellers from other endemic countries like Afghanistan and Nigeria at that time.
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