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41.
In which specific event did the Indian sprinter break the world record?
A 100m Sprint
B 200m Sprint
C 400m Hurdles
D Long Jump
42.
Which Indian sprinter set a new world record at the recent Global Athletics Championship?
A Hima Das
B Neeraj Chopra
C Amlan Borgohain
D Dutee Chand
43.
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.
44.
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
45.
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.
46.
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
47.
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)
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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
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