29 April 2014
Today’s Questions
1. With reference to Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements
- ISRO Navigation Centre (INC) at Byalalu, is the nerve center of the IRNSS Ground Segment.
- All of its seven Satellites will be placed in the Geostationary Equatorial orbit
- The navigation software for IRNSS is being developed with the help of Russian space agency
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. All
2. Consider the following statements with reference to Pratihara Empire which was in news recently
- The Pratihara Empire started to decline in the early 10th century after it had to face several invasions by the south Indian Rashtrakuta dynasty
- Recently terracotta coin moulds for casting coins of King MihiraBhoja, the mightly ruler of the Pratihara dynasty of Kannauj, were excavated near Kannauj
- It is said that the discovery of the mint belonging to the Pratihara period is the first of its kind ever found in the country.
- The greatest development of Gurjar Pratihara style of temple building took place at Khajuraho.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 3 and 4 Only
d. 1,3 and 4 Only
3. With reference to Siachen Glacier, consider the following statements
- The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Zanskar range in the Himalaya Mountains
- Operation Meghdoot was the code-name for the Indian Armed Forces operation to capture the Siachen Glacier in the disputed Kashmir region
- Melting water from this glacier form Nubra river, a tributary of Jhelum river
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 2 Only
d. None
4. With reference to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project, consider the following statements
- The corridor which runs through five states is being implemented by India with Japanese assistance
- The ambitious project is funded through only public mode without private participation
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
5. Consider the following statements with reference to the Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme
- The BRGF Programme is designed to redress regional imbalances in development.
- The Development Grants under the BRGF are sent directly to Panchayat Raj institutions to implement schemes decided by them in decentralized way
- This programme has been discontinued from 12th plan period
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All
Sources: PIB Features and Releases (March)
1.
Solution: c)
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=103102
2.
Solution: c)
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-27171105
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth_bear
3.
Solution: a)
http://www.mptgoa.com/history.php
4.
Solution: c)
HAL received the “Most Efficient Navratna 2013” award at the fifth Dalai Street Investment Journal Awards night held in New Delhi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindustan_Aeronautics_Limited#Fighter_aircraft
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Medium_Combat_Aircraft
5.
Solution: a)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27156185
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldman_Environmental_Prize