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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Steel slag is commonly used in which of the following applications?
Road construction
Production of rock wool
Soil improvement
Fertiliser
Production of cement
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
Recently, in the First International Conference on Steel Slag Road jointly organised by CSIR-CRRI and PHDCCI at New-Delhi, the Guidelines was released for Utilisation and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.
About Steel Slag:
Steel slag is a byproduct generated during the steel-making process, specifically in the production of iron and steel.
Formation: Steel slag forms when impurities in the molten steel are oxidized and separated from the molten metal. It can include elements like silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Composition: The composition of steel slag varies depending on the process and type of steel production. It generally consists of lime (CaO), silica (SiO2), alumina (Al2O3), and magnesia (MgO) in varying proportions.
Applications: Road base course material, Raw material for rock wool, Calcium silicate fertiliser, Fine aggregate for concrete, Soil improvement, raw material for cement etc. hence, option D is correct.
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Ans: D
Exp:
Recently, in the First International Conference on Steel Slag Road jointly organised by CSIR-CRRI and PHDCCI at New-Delhi, the Guidelines was released for Utilisation and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.
About Steel Slag:
Steel slag is a byproduct generated during the steel-making process, specifically in the production of iron and steel.
Formation: Steel slag forms when impurities in the molten steel are oxidized and separated from the molten metal. It can include elements like silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Composition: The composition of steel slag varies depending on the process and type of steel production. It generally consists of lime (CaO), silica (SiO2), alumina (Al2O3), and magnesia (MgO) in varying proportions.
Applications: Road base course material, Raw material for rock wool, Calcium silicate fertiliser, Fine aggregate for concrete, Soil improvement, raw material for cement etc. hence, option D is correct.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries are the members of BRICS?
Egypt
Turkey
Iran
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Argentina
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
BRICS is attracting Southeast Asian countries, with Thailand and Malaysia being the latest to express their interest in joining the bloc.
About BRICS:
Formation of BRICS: The acronym was first introduced in 2001 by Jim O’Neill, to denote the group of fastest-growing economies that would dominate the world economy by 2050.
Members: : It consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Hence, option D is correct.
Last year, 5 new members joined BRICS viz. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Effective from 1 jan 2024.
Argentina has decided to withdraw from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations.
The first BRIC Summit was held in 2009 in Russia.
BRICS countries are united by their shared economic potential and their desire to play a more prominent role in the global economy.
They are united by their common challenges, such as poverty, inequality and climate change.
Goal: To highlight the issues of the global South and to challenge the Western hegemony in the global system.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
BRICS is attracting Southeast Asian countries, with Thailand and Malaysia being the latest to express their interest in joining the bloc.
About BRICS:
Formation of BRICS: The acronym was first introduced in 2001 by Jim O’Neill, to denote the group of fastest-growing economies that would dominate the world economy by 2050.
Members: : It consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Hence, option D is correct.
Last year, 5 new members joined BRICS viz. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Effective from 1 jan 2024.
Argentina has decided to withdraw from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations.
The first BRIC Summit was held in 2009 in Russia.
BRICS countries are united by their shared economic potential and their desire to play a more prominent role in the global economy.
They are united by their common challenges, such as poverty, inequality and climate change.
Goal: To highlight the issues of the global South and to challenge the Western hegemony in the global system.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries are founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
China
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Recently, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
About SCO:
SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
Its creation was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Hence, option A is correct.
It was preceded by the Shanghai Five mechanism.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter was signed during the St. Petersburg SCO Heads of State meeting in June 2002, and entered into force on 19 September 2003.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s official languages are Russian and Chinese.
SCO Member Countries:
SCO comprises nine member states, namely the Republic of India, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Republic of Belarus, and the Republic of Mongolia are the observer states in SCO.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization has six dialogue partners, viz, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Republic of Turkey, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Recently, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
About SCO:
SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
Its creation was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Hence, option A is correct.
It was preceded by the Shanghai Five mechanism.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter was signed during the St. Petersburg SCO Heads of State meeting in June 2002, and entered into force on 19 September 2003.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s official languages are Russian and Chinese.
SCO Member Countries:
SCO comprises nine member states, namely the Republic of India, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Republic of Belarus, and the Republic of Mongolia are the observer states in SCO.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization has six dialogue partners, viz, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Republic of Turkey, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the objectives of the Aspirational Districts Programme?
Improve living standards and ensure inclusive growth.
Localize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Promote industrialization in aspirational districts.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
NITI Aayog is launching ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’, a 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024, to undertake a sustained effort to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks across the country.
Aspirational Districts Programme:
The Aspirational Districts Programme is an initiative of the Indian government to improve the living standards of people in under-developed districts. Underdeveloped districts are renamed as Aspirational districts, which are affected by poor socio-economic indicators.
Launched in 2018, the scheme aims to transform districts that have showed relatively lesser progress in key social areas, compared to other districts.
Objectives of Aspirational Districts Programme
To identify strength of each district, identifying easily achieving targets for immediate improvement and measuring progress by ranking districts on a monthly basis.
Statement 1 is correct: Improve the living standards of the citizens living in aspirational districts and ensuring inclusive growth for all through the motto “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Vishwas”.
Statement 2 is correct: To localise SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), ensuring the progress of the nation at the ground level.
To make aspirational districts compete with the best district within their state, and subsequently aspire to become one of the best in the country by following the spirit of competitive & cooperative federalism.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Promoting industrialization in aspirational districts is not explicitly stated as one of its primary objectives.
Selection of Districts Under Aspirational Districts Programme
Districts are selected under the programme through their score in Composite Index, which is calculated using data from core sectors of poverty, health & nutrition, education and basic infrastructure.
Authority: The NITI Aayog is responsible for steering the programme with support from Central Ministries and the State Governments.
Out of the 115 districts identified from 28 states, the NITI Aayog will monitor in 30 districts, various central ministries oversee 50 districts while the Ministry of Home Affairs will be focusing on 35 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
NITI Aayog is launching ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’, a 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024, to undertake a sustained effort to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks across the country.
Aspirational Districts Programme:
The Aspirational Districts Programme is an initiative of the Indian government to improve the living standards of people in under-developed districts. Underdeveloped districts are renamed as Aspirational districts, which are affected by poor socio-economic indicators.
Launched in 2018, the scheme aims to transform districts that have showed relatively lesser progress in key social areas, compared to other districts.
Objectives of Aspirational Districts Programme
To identify strength of each district, identifying easily achieving targets for immediate improvement and measuring progress by ranking districts on a monthly basis.
Statement 1 is correct: Improve the living standards of the citizens living in aspirational districts and ensuring inclusive growth for all through the motto “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Vishwas”.
Statement 2 is correct: To localise SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), ensuring the progress of the nation at the ground level.
To make aspirational districts compete with the best district within their state, and subsequently aspire to become one of the best in the country by following the spirit of competitive & cooperative federalism.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Promoting industrialization in aspirational districts is not explicitly stated as one of its primary objectives.
Selection of Districts Under Aspirational Districts Programme
Districts are selected under the programme through their score in Composite Index, which is calculated using data from core sectors of poverty, health & nutrition, education and basic infrastructure.
Authority: The NITI Aayog is responsible for steering the programme with support from Central Ministries and the State Governments.
Out of the 115 districts identified from 28 states, the NITI Aayog will monitor in 30 districts, various central ministries oversee 50 districts while the Ministry of Home Affairs will be focusing on 35 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT:
This was a joint military exercise between India and Thailand.
The 16th edition of the exercise commenced at Umroi, Meghalaya.
The aim of Exercise is to enhance joint military capability to counter-insurgency operations.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
About Exercise:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Participants: India and Mongolia
Statement 2 is correct: The 16th edition commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)
The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024.
Indian Contingent: Comprised of 45 personnel from a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS and other arms and services.
Mongolian Contingent: Represented by personnel from the 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion of the Mongolian Army.
Statement 3 is correct: Aim and Focus: Enhance joint military capability for counter-insurgency operations.
Scenario: Sub Conventional (Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate).
Terrain: Semi-urban and mountainous.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
About Exercise:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Participants: India and Mongolia
Statement 2 is correct: The 16th edition commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)
The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024.
Indian Contingent: Comprised of 45 personnel from a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS and other arms and services.
Mongolian Contingent: Represented by personnel from the 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion of the Mongolian Army.
Statement 3 is correct: Aim and Focus: Enhance joint military capability for counter-insurgency operations.
Scenario: Sub Conventional (Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate).
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