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Consider the following statements regarding National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for higher education is released by the Union Minister of Education.
It ranks only the top 100 educational institutions and universities in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The sixth edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for higher education was released by the Union Minister of Education on September 9 2021.
Since the NIRF ranks only the top 100, an estimated 935 universities, in any case, are bound to remain shut out.
The sixth edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for higher education was released by the Union Minister of Education on September 9 2021.
Since the NIRF ranks only the top 100, an estimated 935 universities, in any case, are bound to remain shut out.
In which of the following situation(s) we can say that monsoon has withdrawn from northwest India?
If there is cessation of rainfall activity over the area for three consecutive days.
An anti-cyclonic wind has formed over the lower troposphere and there is considerable reduction in moisture content.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon withdrawal from northwest India takes place if there is cessation of rainfall activity over the area for continuous five days.
An anti-cyclonic wind has to form over the lower troposphere, and there should also be considerable reduction in moisture content.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon withdrawal from northwest India takes place if there is cessation of rainfall activity over the area for continuous five days.
An anti-cyclonic wind has to form over the lower troposphere, and there should also be considerable reduction in moisture content.
Consider the following statements regarding the recently announced AUKUS Pact.
AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The AUKUS pact will facilitate the transfer of nuclear submarine propulsion and manufacturing technologies among its members.
The member countries have declared AUKUS as a substitute for the Quad.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The AUKUS pact will facilitate the transfer of nuclear submarine propulsion and manufacturing technologies to Australia, the first instance of a non-nuclear nation acquiring such capability.
AUKUS is not a substitute for the Quad. At the same time, it does not erode the Quad’s significance as a platform for consultations and coordination on broader themes of maritime security, free and open trade, health care, critical technologies, supply chains and capacity-building.
The Quad is not a security arrangement though there is a widespread feeling that without stronger security underpinnings it would play a limited role in dealing with the real challenge of China’s militarisation. The Malabar exercise is not a naval alliance, even though the habit of cooperation is geared to facilitate communication and interoperability in times of need.
AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The AUKUS pact will facilitate the transfer of nuclear submarine propulsion and manufacturing technologies to Australia, the first instance of a non-nuclear nation acquiring such capability.
AUKUS is not a substitute for the Quad. At the same time, it does not erode the Quad’s significance as a platform for consultations and coordination on broader themes of maritime security, free and open trade, health care, critical technologies, supply chains and capacity-building.
The Quad is not a security arrangement though there is a widespread feeling that without stronger security underpinnings it would play a limited role in dealing with the real challenge of China’s militarisation. The Malabar exercise is not a naval alliance, even though the habit of cooperation is geared to facilitate communication and interoperability in times of need.
The latest survey on All India Debt & Investment Survey was conducted by
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Solution: a)
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted the latest survey on All India Debt & Investment Survey during the period January – December, 2019 as a part of 77th round of National Sample Survey (NSS).
The main objective of the survey on Debt & Investment was to collect basic quantitative information on the assets and liabilities of the households as on 30.6.2018. Besides, the survey gathered information on the amount of capital expenditure incurred by the households during the Agricultural Year 2018-19 (July-June), under different heads, like residential buildings, farm business and non-farm business.
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted the latest survey on All India Debt & Investment Survey during the period January – December, 2019 as a part of 77th round of National Sample Survey (NSS).
The main objective of the survey on Debt & Investment was to collect basic quantitative information on the assets and liabilities of the households as on 30.6.2018. Besides, the survey gathered information on the amount of capital expenditure incurred by the households during the Agricultural Year 2018-19 (July-June), under different heads, like residential buildings, farm business and non-farm business.