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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsIndia observes Mahaparinirvan Diwas every year. It marks the death anniversary of
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Solution: c)
On December 6, the country observed Mahaparinirvan Diwas, which marks the death anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
What is Mahaparinirvan?
Parinirvan is one of the major principles and goals of Buddhism. The Sanskrit term (written in Pali as parinibbana) means “nirvana after death”, which refers to the achievement of nirvana after the body dies. As per the Buddhist text, i.e. Mahaparinibbana Sutta, the death of Lord Buddha at the age of 80 is considered as the original Mahaparinirvan.
Why is BR Ambedkar linked to it?
Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, just a few days after completing his last work, The Buddha and His Dhamma.
- Because of his stature and contributions to the eradication of untouchability in India, he was considered to be a Buddhist guru.
- His followers and supporters believe that Ambedkar was as influential, pure and blessed as Lord Buddha. And this is the reason Ambedkar’s death anniversary is referred to as Mahaparinirvan Divas.
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Solution: c)
On December 6, the country observed Mahaparinirvan Diwas, which marks the death anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
What is Mahaparinirvan?
Parinirvan is one of the major principles and goals of Buddhism. The Sanskrit term (written in Pali as parinibbana) means “nirvana after death”, which refers to the achievement of nirvana after the body dies. As per the Buddhist text, i.e. Mahaparinibbana Sutta, the death of Lord Buddha at the age of 80 is considered as the original Mahaparinirvan.
Why is BR Ambedkar linked to it?
Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, just a few days after completing his last work, The Buddha and His Dhamma.
- Because of his stature and contributions to the eradication of untouchability in India, he was considered to be a Buddhist guru.
- His followers and supporters believe that Ambedkar was as influential, pure and blessed as Lord Buddha. And this is the reason Ambedkar’s death anniversary is referred to as Mahaparinirvan Divas.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
- Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was established through an act of Parliament.
- The fund aims to generate public good through the commercialization of technology developed through the partnerships between U.S. and Indian researchers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
- Established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000.
- It is a bilateral organization funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Governments of India, and the U.S. Department of States.
- It promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation through substantive interaction among government, academia and industry.
- The aim of the Fund is to support and foster joint applied R&D to generate public good through the commercialization of technology developed through sustained partnerships between U.S. and Indian researchers and entrepreneurs.
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Solution: b)
Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
- Established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000.
- It is a bilateral organization funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Governments of India, and the U.S. Department of States.
- It promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation through substantive interaction among government, academia and industry.
- The aim of the Fund is to support and foster joint applied R&D to generate public good through the commercialization of technology developed through sustained partnerships between U.S. and Indian researchers and entrepreneurs.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWho among the following are listed as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
- Jarawa
- Koraga
- Sentinelese
- Onge
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Name of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(s) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Shompen.
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Solution: c)
Name of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(s) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Shompen.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the major applications of Zeolites?
- Commercial adsorbents and catalysts
- Commercial water purification and softening
- Oxygen production
- Store solar heat harvested from solar thermal collectors
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.
Zeolites are widely used as ion-exchange beds in domestic and commercial water purification, softening, and other applications.
Zeolite-based oxygen concentrator systems are widely used to produce medical-grade oxygen. The zeolite is used as a molecular sieve to create purified oxygen from air using its ability to trap impurities, in a process involving the adsorption of nitrogen, leaving highly purified oxygen and up to 5% argon.
Zeolites can be used to thermochemically store solar heat harvested from solar thermal collectors.
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Solution: d)
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.
Zeolites are widely used as ion-exchange beds in domestic and commercial water purification, softening, and other applications.
Zeolite-based oxygen concentrator systems are widely used to produce medical-grade oxygen. The zeolite is used as a molecular sieve to create purified oxygen from air using its ability to trap impurities, in a process involving the adsorption of nitrogen, leaving highly purified oxygen and up to 5% argon.
Zeolites can be used to thermochemically store solar heat harvested from solar thermal collectors.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIndia Energy Outlook 2021 report is released by
