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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Ammonia, consider the following statements:
1. It is produced using the Haber-Bosch process, where hydrogen and nitrogen are combined.
2. It is utilized in industrial applications such as plastics, explosives, and synthetic fibers, fertilizers and for purification of water supplies.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(c) Both 1 and 2
The Haber-Bosch process is the primary industrial method for producing ammonia by combining nitrogen and hydrogen. (Statement 1 is correct)
Significance The Haber-Bosch process made ammonia fertilizer widely available, leading to a rapid increase in agricultural yields and a population boom. However, the process is energy intensive and responsible for about 2% of the world’s total energy consumption and 1.8% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
Ammonia is also used as a refrigerant gas, for purification of water supplies, and in the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes and other chemicals. It is found in many household and industrial-strength cleaning solutions. (Statement 2 is correct)
Around 70% of ammonia is used for fertilizers
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(c) Both 1 and 2
The Haber-Bosch process is the primary industrial method for producing ammonia by combining nitrogen and hydrogen. (Statement 1 is correct)
Significance The Haber-Bosch process made ammonia fertilizer widely available, leading to a rapid increase in agricultural yields and a population boom. However, the process is energy intensive and responsible for about 2% of the world’s total energy consumption and 1.8% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
Ammonia is also used as a refrigerant gas, for purification of water supplies, and in the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes and other chemicals. It is found in many household and industrial-strength cleaning solutions. (Statement 2 is correct)
Around 70% of ammonia is used for fertilizers
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition (SIGHT) programme, consider the following:
1. SIGHT is a sub component under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
2. It aims at providing electrolyzer manufacturing incentives to produce Green Hydrogen.
3. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would be the implementing agency.
4. SECI is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(d) All four
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued scheme guidelines for implementation of strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition (SIGHT) programme. (Statement 1 is correct)
It is a sub component under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Aim of the programme:
Component I: It aims at providing electrolyzer manufacturing incentives with a total outlay of INR 4440 crore
Component II: It focuses on green hydrogen production with financial outlay of INR 13050 crore. (Statement 2 is correct)
Implementing agency: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would be the implementing agency responsible for the scheme’s execution. (Statement 3 is correct)
SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) and it is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. (Statement 4 is correct)
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(d) All four
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued scheme guidelines for implementation of strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition (SIGHT) programme. (Statement 1 is correct)
It is a sub component under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Aim of the programme:
Component I: It aims at providing electrolyzer manufacturing incentives with a total outlay of INR 4440 crore
Component II: It focuses on green hydrogen production with financial outlay of INR 13050 crore. (Statement 2 is correct)
Implementing agency: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would be the implementing agency responsible for the scheme’s execution. (Statement 3 is correct)
SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) and it is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. (Statement 4 is correct)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), consider the following pairs:
Creative field City/s included in UCCN
1. Music – Jaipur, Chennai, Varanasi
2. Film – Mumbai
3. Gastronomy – Delhi
4. Crafts and Folk Art – Gwalior and Srinagar
How many of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
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(a) Only one
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004. To promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Almost 300 cities around the world currently make up this network.
UNESCO designates the creative cities in seven fields: craft, folk art, media arts, film design, gastronomy, literature, and music.
Every year, UNESCO seeks applications from various cities across the globe to put them under its UCCN project.
1. Kozhikode is a permanent venue for the annual Kerala Literature Festival
2. Gwalior has a rich and diverse musical heritage encompassing classical Hindustani music, folk music, and devotional music.
3. Srinagar and Jaipur: in the field of crafts and folk arts (1st and 4th pairs are incorrectly matched)
4. Mumbai: Film category (2nd pair is correctly matched)
5. Chennai and Varanasi: Music category
6. Hyderabad: Gastronomy category. (3rd pair is incorrectly matched)
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(a) Only one
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004. To promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Almost 300 cities around the world currently make up this network.
UNESCO designates the creative cities in seven fields: craft, folk art, media arts, film design, gastronomy, literature, and music.
Every year, UNESCO seeks applications from various cities across the globe to put them under its UCCN project.
1. Kozhikode is a permanent venue for the annual Kerala Literature Festival
2. Gwalior has a rich and diverse musical heritage encompassing classical Hindustani music, folk music, and devotional music.
3. Srinagar and Jaipur: in the field of crafts and folk arts (1st and 4th pairs are incorrectly matched)
4. Mumbai: Film category (2nd pair is correctly matched)
5. Chennai and Varanasi: Music category
6. Hyderabad: Gastronomy category. (3rd pair is incorrectly matched)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The caracal, recently highlighted in the news due to its endangered status, belongs to which species?
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(c) Wild cat
The caracal, a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, and parts of Asia, including India, faces extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, and illegal trade. In India, it’s called Siya gosh, meaning ‘black ear’. Known for its distinctive long ears and hunting prowess, the caracal primarily preys on small mammals and birds. Despite being listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, conservation efforts are crucial to safeguard its population.
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(c) Wild cat
The caracal, a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, and parts of Asia, including India, faces extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, and illegal trade. In India, it’s called Siya gosh, meaning ‘black ear’. Known for its distinctive long ears and hunting prowess, the caracal primarily preys on small mammals and birds. Despite being listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, conservation efforts are crucial to safeguard its population.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Funan Techno Canal project, recently seen in the news, is associated with which country?
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(b) Cambodia
The Funan Techo Canal is central to Cambodia’s aspirations to become a major logistics and economic hub in the Mekong sub-region and a key driver of the country’s economic growth.
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(b) Cambodia
The Funan Techo Canal is central to Cambodia’s aspirations to become a major logistics and economic hub in the Mekong sub-region and a key driver of the country’s economic growth.