[Mission 2022] Insta– QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 22 April 2022

Solution: d)

The chief factors cited by the IMF for lowering India’s growth trajectory include higher oil prices, inflation that would exacerbate weak domestic demand, and the likelihood of a drag on net exports.

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Solution: c)

National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, is the largest network of science centres/museums in the world functioning under a single administrative control.

It is primarily engaged in spreading the culture of science in the society especially among students with a motto of ‘Communicating Science to Empower People’ through its network of Science Centres spread across India. NCSM is the implementing agency for the Science City Scheme for developing new science centres in the country of national, regional and district level.

Solution: d)

In contrast to humans and other animals, plants can produce glucose through a process known as photosynthesis. The green parts of plants use sunlight, water, and the gas carbon dioxide from the air to produce glucose and oxygen.

Solution: a)

Ethanol:

• Ethanol is basically alcohol of 99%-plus purity, which can be used for blending with petrol.
• Ethanol, an anhydrous ethyl alcohol having chemical formula of C2H5OH, can be produced from sugarcane, maize, wheat, etcwhich are having high starch content.
• In India, ethanol is mainly produced from sugarcane molasses by fermentation process.
• It allows the engine to more completely combust the fuel, resulting in fewer emissions and thereby reducing the occurrence of environmental pollution.
• Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme Implemented by the Ministry or Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Benefits of ethanol blending:

• Reduction in import dependency.
• Support to agricultural sector.
• Environmental friendly fuel.
• Additional income to farmers.

Solution: c)

Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MRLS) at forward position near the China border to counter any threat arising across on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can engage area targets up to 38km at mean sea level. At these altitudes, the ranges are enhanced significantly which further augments the deep strike capability of the weapon system.

The Pinaka weapon system is indigenous multi rocket launcher system designed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and it is a state of art, completely autonomous weapon system, which can engage targets up to 38 kilometres at mean sea level and at higher altitudes, the ranges get significantly enhanced, which subsequently enhance our deep strike capability.

The Smerch system is the longest-range conventional rocket system in Indian army inventory having a maximum range of 90 KM.