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1.
Which of the following is a key criterion for receiving the INSA Medal for Scientific Achievement?
A The candidate must be a foreign national.
B The contributions must be primarily in the field of social sciences.
C The work should have been carried out in India.
D The award is given to individuals below 30 years of age.
2.
The INSA Medal for Scientific Achievement is awarded to scientists who have made significant contributions. What is the frequency of this award?
A Annually
B Biennially (Once in two years)
C Triennially (Once in three years)
D Once in five years
3.
The INSA Medal for Scientific Achievement is a prestigious award given by the Indian National Science Academy. For what kind of contributions is this medal typically awarded?
A For outstanding contributions in a specific field of science over a period of time.
B For administrative excellence in scientific institutions.
C For popularizing science among the masses.
D For contributions to science education at the school level.
4.
The INSA Young Scientist Awards are typically given for outstanding work done in India. What is the primary objective behind instituting these awards?
A To promote research in humanities
B To recognize and encourage young scientists with potential
C To fund international collaborations
D To award established scientists for lifetime achievement
5.
Which organization confers the INSA Young Scientist Awards annually to encourage scientific talent in India?
A Department of Science and Technology (DST)
B Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
C Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
D Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)
6.
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Scientist Awards recognize outstanding young scientists in India. What is the age limit for eligibility for this award?
A Below 30 years
B Below 35 years
C Below 40 years
D Below 45 years
7.
Which international convention deals with the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships, including plastic waste?
A Basel Convention
B Stockholm Convention
C MARPOL Convention
D Rotterdam Convention
8.
What does 'EPR' stand for in the context of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?
A Environmental Protection Responsibility
B Extended Producer Responsibility
C Efficient Plastic Recycling
D Essential Plastic Recovery
9.
From which date did the ban on identified single-use plastic (SUP) items come into effect in India?
A January 1, 2022
B July 1, 2022
C October 2, 2022
D December 31, 2022
10.
What is the target production capacity of the National Green Hydrogen Mission by 2030?
A 1 Million Metric Tonne per annum
B 5 Million Metric Tonne per annum
C 10 Million Metric Tonne per annum
D 20 Million Metric Tonne per annum