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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsHague Code of Conduct (HCOC), sometimes seen in news, is related to
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Solution: b)
The International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, also known as the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC), was established on 25 November 2002 as an arrangement to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
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The International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, also known as the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC), was established on 25 November 2002 as an arrangement to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsKunduz, Ghormuz and Ghazni, often seen in news, is located in
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Manufactured sand (M-Sand).
- Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction and is produced from hard granite stone by crushing.
- The size of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is less than 4.75mm.
- One disadvantage of M-sand is that it contains organic and soluble compound which affects the setting time and properties of cement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction. Manufactured sand is produced from hard granite stone by crushing.
The crushed sand is of cubical shape with grounded edges, washed and graded to as a construction material. The size of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is less than 4.75mm.
Advantages of Manufactured Sand (M-Sand)
- It is well graded in the required proportion.
- It does not contain organic and soluble compound that affects the setting time and properties of cement, thus the required strength of concrete can be maintained.
- It does not have the presence of impurities such as clay, dust and silt coatings, increase water requirement as in the case of river sand which impair bond between cement paste and aggregate. Thus, increased quality and durability of concrete.
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Solution: b)
Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction. Manufactured sand is produced from hard granite stone by crushing.
The crushed sand is of cubical shape with grounded edges, washed and graded to as a construction material. The size of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is less than 4.75mm.
Advantages of Manufactured Sand (M-Sand)
- It is well graded in the required proportion.
- It does not contain organic and soluble compound that affects the setting time and properties of cement, thus the required strength of concrete can be maintained.
- It does not have the presence of impurities such as clay, dust and silt coatings, increase water requirement as in the case of river sand which impair bond between cement paste and aggregate. Thus, increased quality and durability of concrete.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsUtkarsh 2022, often seen in the news, is related to
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Solution: d)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board had finalized a three- year roadmap to improve regulation and supervision, among other functions of the central bank. It is a three-year road map for medium term objective to be achieved for improving regulation, supervision of the central bank
Utkarsh 2022 is a medium-term strategy in line with the global central banks’ plan to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory mechanism.
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Solution: d)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board had finalized a three- year roadmap to improve regulation and supervision, among other functions of the central bank. It is a three-year road map for medium term objective to be achieved for improving regulation, supervision of the central bank
Utkarsh 2022 is a medium-term strategy in line with the global central banks’ plan to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory mechanism.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Notifiable Disease.
- A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.
- The onus of notifying any disease and the implementation lies with the state government.
- Any failure to report a notifiable disease is a criminal offence and the state government can take necessary actions against defaulters.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.
The process helps the government keep track and formulate a plan for elimination and control.
The onus of notifying any disease and the implementation lies with the state government.
Any failure to report a notifiable disease is a criminal offence and the state government can take necessary actions against defaulters.
The Centre has notified several diseases such as cholera, diphtheria, encephalitis, leprosy, meningitis, pertussis (whooping cough), plague, tuberculosis, AIDS, hepatitis, measles, yellow fever, malaria dengue, etc.
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Solution: d)
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.
The process helps the government keep track and formulate a plan for elimination and control.
The onus of notifying any disease and the implementation lies with the state government.
Any failure to report a notifiable disease is a criminal offence and the state government can take necessary actions against defaulters.
The Centre has notified several diseases such as cholera, diphtheria, encephalitis, leprosy, meningitis, pertussis (whooping cough), plague, tuberculosis, AIDS, hepatitis, measles, yellow fever, malaria dengue, etc.
