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91. Which of the following indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute t

Which of the following indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

  • Undernourishment
  • Child stunting
  • Child mortality

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

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The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. It is calculated based on four component indicators.
The four component indicators used to calculate the Global Hunger Index are:
1. **Undernourishment:** The share of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient.
2. **Child Stunting:** The share of children under the age of five who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition.
3. **Child Wasting:** The share of children under the age of five who have low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition.
4. **Child Mortality:** The mortality rate of children under the age of five (partially reflecting the fatal synergy of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments).
The Global Hunger Index is jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) was previously involved in the publication up to 2018. The question states “used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report”, which refers to the methodology that IFPRI helped develop and used during their involvement. All three indicators listed in the question (Undernourishment, Child stunting, Child mortality) are indeed components of the GHI calculation.

92. Which of the following statements is/are correct? A Bill pending in

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  • A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
  • A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

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Only statement 2 is correct.
A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, but not on its prorogation. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Statement 1 is incorrect because prorogation merely terminates a session of Parliament, and bills pending at the time of prorogation are carried over to the next session. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 107 of the Constitution, which governs the lapse of bills. Bills originating and pending only in Rajya Sabha, or passed by Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha, do not lapse upon dissolution of Lok Sabha. Only bills pending in Lok Sabha or passed by Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha lapse.

93. Which of the following statements is /are correct ? 1. Gravitationa

Which of the following statements is /are correct ?

  • 1. Gravitational Waves were predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916 on the basis of his theory of General Relativity
  • 2. Gravitational waves do also exist in the Newtonian theory of Gravitation
  • 3. Gravitational Waves are to be detected by very sensitive detectors known as Interferometers

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Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
1. Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 as a consequence of his theory of General Relativity. This statement is correct.
2. The Newtonian theory of Gravitation describes gravity as an instantaneous force between masses. It does not predict the existence of gravitational waves which are ripples in spacetime propagating at the speed of light. This statement is incorrect.
3. Gravitational waves are extremely weak and require highly sensitive detectors. Interferometers, such as those used in the LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and Virgo experiments, are the primary instruments used for their detection. This statement is correct.
The first direct detection of gravitational waves was made by the LIGO collaboration in September 2015 (and announced in February 2016), confirming Einstein’s prediction nearly a century later. This detection originated from the merger of two black holes.

94. The largest greenhouse gas leakage in the US history took place in Feb

The largest greenhouse gas leakage in the US history took place in February 2016. The gas was :

[amp_mcq option1=”Carbon dioxide” option2=”Methane” option3=”Chlorofluorocarbon” option4=”Nitrous oxide” correct=”option2″]

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The gas involved in the largest greenhouse gas leakage in the US history in February 2016 was Methane.
This refers to the Aliso Canyon methane leak in Southern California, which was discovered in October 2015 but continued to release methane until February 2016. It was one of the largest natural gas leaks in US history and a significant environmental disaster, releasing a massive amount of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
The leak occurred at a natural gas storage facility owned by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). It highlighted concerns about aging infrastructure and the environmental impact of natural gas storage.

95. Who among the following scientists of Indian origin is / has been the

Who among the following scientists of Indian origin is / has been the President of Royal Society ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ronald Ross” option2=”Har Gobind Khorana” option3=”Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman” option4=”Venkatraman Ramakrishnan” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (also known as Venki Ramakrishnan), an Indian-born British-American structural biologist and Nobel laureate, served as the President of the Royal Society from November 2015 to November 2020.
Ronald Ross (Nobel in Medicine 1902, born in India, worked in India) was elected FRS but was not President. Har Gobind Khorana (Nobel in Medicine 1968, born in India, worked mostly in the US) was not President. C.V. Raman (Nobel in Physics 1930) was elected FRS but was not President.

96. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India, ha

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India, has recently decided to set up India’s first defence industrial park at :

[amp_mcq option1=”Kochi” option2=”Ottappalam” option3=”Mysuru” option4=”Bengaluru” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Ottappalam.
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Government of India, decided to set up India’s first defence industrial park at Ottappalam in Palakkad district, Kerala. This was announced around 2015-2016.
The aim was to boost defence manufacturing capabilities and create a hub for defence-related industries in the state. The park was developed by the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra).

97. Which one of the following was the Theme State in the 30th Surajkund I

Which one of the following was the Theme State in the 30th Surajkund International Craft Mela ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Chhattisgarh” option2=”Kerala” option3=”Telangana” option4=”Bihar” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Telangana.
The 30th Surajkund International Craft Mela was held from 1st to 15th February 2016 in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. The Theme State for the 30th edition was Telangana.
The Surajkund Mela is an annual event that showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms, and cultural fabric of India. Each year, one state is chosen as the ‘Theme State’ to highlight its unique traditions and crafts. China was the Partner Nation for the 30th Mela.

98. Lance Naik Hanmanthappa Koppad, who was buried alive under snow by dea

Lance Naik Hanmanthappa Koppad, who was buried alive under snow by deadly avalanche at Siachen Glacier, who later died in a hospital after he was miraculously rescued by army, was a soldier of :

[amp_mcq option1=”Dogra Regiment” option2=”Madras Regiment” option3=”Rajput Regiment” option4=”Jat Regiment” correct=”option2″]

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Lance Naik Hanmanthappa Koppad was a soldier of the Madras Regiment.
Lance Naik Hanmanthappa Koppad of the 19th Battalion, Madras Regiment, was one of the ten soldiers buried under an avalanche at the Siachen Glacier in February 2016. He was miraculously rescued alive after six days but tragically passed away later in the hospital due to multiple organ failure.
His survival for six days under feet of snow in extreme conditions was widely reported and seen as a testament to his resilience and the dedication of the rescue teams.

99. Who among the following is the winner of the Jnanpith Award for the ye

Who among the following is the winner of the Jnanpith Award for the year 2015 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bhalachandra Nemade” option2=”Raghuveer Chaudhary” option3=”Pratibha Ray” option4=”Girish Karnad” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Raghuveer Chaudhary.
The 51st Jnanpith Award for the year 2015 was conferred upon renowned Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary.
Raghuveer Chaudhary is a celebrated novelist, poet, and critic in Gujarati literature. Bhalachandra Nemade received the 2014 award, Pratibha Ray the 2011 award, and Girish Karnad the 1998 award.

100. Who among the following is the first person outside Indian Navy to bec

Who among the following is the first person outside Indian Navy to become the Director General of Indian Coast Guard ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Krishna Chaudhary” option2=”Rajendra Singh” option3=”Prabhakaran Paleri” option4=”H.C.S. Bisht” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Rajendra Singh.
Rajendra Singh became the first officer from the Indian Coast Guard cadre to head the force when he took charge as Director General in February 2016. Prior to him, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard was always an officer deputed from the Indian Navy.
The Indian Coast Guard was established in 1978. The appointment of an officer from the Coast Guard’s own cadre as its chief marked a significant step in the force’s development and independent identity.
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