[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 21 August 2023

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are considered the five foremost emerging economies in the world.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/admitting-new-members-to-brics/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• : Statement 1: It decides the repo rates, CRR, SLR etc. It replaced the earlier system of policy rate veto by the RBI governor.
• Statement 2: It consists of six members (RBI Governor, Deputy Gov RBI, One RBI officer and three members nominated by the government), and they hold office for a period of four years.
• Statement 3: The Governor of the RBI is the ex-officio Chairperson of MPC.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/rbis-state-of-the-economy-report/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• National Water Awards – https://nwm.gov.in/nwm-awards
  • Accordingly, the 1st National Water Awards were launched in 2018 by DoWR, RD & GR. The 2nd and 3rd National Water Awards were given for the years 2019 and 2020. The awards were not given in the year 2021 due to CoVID pandemic.
• National Water Mission (NWM) is one of the 8 missions under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The main objective of NWM is “Conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within states through integrated water resources development and management”. NWM has five goals as under: –
  • Comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources.
  • Promotion of citizen and state actions for water conservation, augmentation and preservation.
  • Focused attention to vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas.
  • Increasing water use efficiency by 20%, and
  • Promotion of basin level integrated water resources management.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/jal-sansads/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/offshore-wind-power-projects/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Hepatitis B has a vaccine that is recommended for all infants at birth and for children up to 18 years. It is also recommended that adults in high-risk groups be vaccinated.
• See https://www.hepb.org/prevention-and-diagnosis/vaccination/

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/the-issue-with-turmeric-supplements/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, it is used as a condiment, dye, drug and cosmetic in addition to its use in religious ceremonies.
• India is a leading producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. India produces 80% of turmeric in the world.
• Turmeric has been studied for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its role in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/the-issue-with-turmeric-supplements/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will be launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).
• This initiative is a significant move towards enhancing road safety by elevating the safety standards of motor vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in India.
• The program aims to provide consumers with a tool for comparing the crash safety of different motor vehicles available in the market.
• Manufacturers can voluntarily submit their cars for testing according to Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
• Based on the test results, vehicles will be assigned star ratings for both Adult Occupants (AOP) and Child Occupants (COP) safety.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/bharat-new-car-assessment-programme-bharat-ncap/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: Researchers in India have made significant advancements in the breeding of mustard plants to create varieties with lower levels of glucosinolates, compounds that contribute to the pungency of mustard oil and meal.
• Cas9 (CRISPR associated protein 9) is a protein which plays a vital role in the immunological defense of certain bacteria against DNA viruses, and which is heavily utilized in genetic engineering applications. Its main function is to cut DNA and therefore it can alter a cell’s genome.
• See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cas9

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/gene-edited-mustard/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Hydrogen is the most abundant element on the planet, but rarely in its pure form which is how we need it. It has an energy density almost three times that of diesel. This phenomenon makes it a rich source of energy, but the challenge is to compress or liquify the LH2 (liquid hydrogen); it needs to be kept at a stable minus 253° C (far below the temperature of minus 163° C at which Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is stored; entailing its ‘prior to use exorbitant cost’.
• While hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources is green, it is blue when the carbon generated from the process is captured and stored without dispersing it in the atmosphere. When the carbon is not captured, the generated hydrogen is labelled grey.
• The major challenge in the usage of green hydrogen will be its storage. Given the very low density of hydrogen, it will require large volumes for its storage.
• Alternatively, if one chooses to store it in the liquid form, reducing the storage space requires the maintenance of temperatures as low as minus 253° C. This will entail huge costs.
• The ‘production cost’ of ‘Green hydrogen’ has been considered to be a prime obstacle to the usage of green hydrogen.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/definition-of-green-hydrogen/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Trinidad and Tobago is a country located in the southernmost part of the Caribbean. It comprises two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islands. It is known for its distinctive Creole traditions and cuisines.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/21/trinidad-and-tobago/