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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) initiative.
- PGII is a collaborative effort by G20 countries to fund infrastructure projects in developing nations.
- It serves as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
- PGII emphasizes charity over loans, benefiting the receiving countries.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
What is the PGII initiative?
- The PGII (Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment) initiative (announced in 2021 during the G7 summit in the UK) is a collaborative effort by G7 countries to fund infrastructure projects in developing nations.
- It serves as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and aims to mobilize funds for critical infrastructure development, focusing on transparency, sustainability, and gender equality.
- PGII emphasizes loans over charity, benefiting both lending and receiving countries.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
What is the PGII initiative?
- The PGII (Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment) initiative (announced in 2021 during the G7 summit in the UK) is a collaborative effort by G7 countries to fund infrastructure projects in developing nations.
- It serves as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and aims to mobilize funds for critical infrastructure development, focusing on transparency, sustainability, and gender equality.
- PGII emphasizes loans over charity, benefiting both lending and receiving countries.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Cotton cultivation in India.
- Cotton requires a minimum of 180 frost-free days.
- India is the largest cotton producer in the world.
- India grows all the four types of cotton species.
- In India more than 50 percent of cotton cropped area is rain-fed.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Which of the following are the Government initiatives for the Cotton sector in India?
- Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme
- Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
- SAMARTH scheme
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Government initiatives for the Cotton sector in India:
- Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
- Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
- SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector)
- Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA)
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles
IncorrectSolution: d)
Government initiatives for the Cotton sector in India:
- Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
- Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
- SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector)
- Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA)
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Which of the following statements is correct regarding PM Daksh Portal?
CorrectSolution: c)
Introduction of the PM Daksh Portal, a digital platform offering registration, skill training options, job listings, and streamlined administrative processes for persons with disabilities.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Introduction of the PM Daksh Portal, a digital platform offering registration, skill training options, job listings, and streamlined administrative processes for persons with disabilities.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established as an autonomous body by the Government of India after India’s independence.
- It has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India.
- Union Minister of Science and Technology is the Ex-officio President of CSIR.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established by the Government of India in 1942 (HQ: New Delhi) as an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India and also among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisations.
Scope: Encompasses various fields including physics, genomics, nanotechnology, mining, aeronautics, and more; Conduct scientific and industrial/applied research of national importance.
President: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio); Vice President: Union Minister of Science and Technology (Ex-officio).
IncorrectSolution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established by the Government of India in 1942 (HQ: New Delhi) as an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India and also among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisations.
Scope: Encompasses various fields including physics, genomics, nanotechnology, mining, aeronautics, and more; Conduct scientific and industrial/applied research of national importance.
President: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio); Vice President: Union Minister of Science and Technology (Ex-officio).
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