The Green Credit Programme (GCP), launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, aims to incentivize environmentally positive actions. Which of the following is NOT a component of the GCP as per its initial framework?
A Water conservation and watershed management
B Waste management and circular economy
C Afforestation and tree plantation
D Carbon sequestration through industrial processes
Answer: D
The initial framework of the Green Credit Programme focuses on nature-based solutions and community participation. While industrial processes can contribute to carbon sequestration, the GCP's direct incentives are geared towards actions like water conservation, waste management, afforestation, and air pollution reduction.
52.
The Agni-V missile, developed by DRDO, is a crucial component of India's strategic deterrence. What is its primary operational capability?
A Air defense
B Anti-ship warfare
C Nuclear weapons delivery
D Close-quarter combat
Answer: C
The Agni-V is a nuclear-capable missile, designed to deliver nuclear warheads over long distances, thereby forming a critical part of India's credible minimum deterrence strategy.
53.
Which of the following advanced capabilities has been successfully demonstrated with the Agni-V missile, enhancing its strategic deterrence?
A Anti-satellite capability
B Hypersonic glide vehicle
C Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology
D Stealth technology
Answer: C
India successfully conducted 'Mission Divyastra' in March 2024, demonstrating the Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology with the Agni-V missile. This allows a single missile to deliver multiple warheads to different targets.
54.
The Agni-V missile, recently test-fired by India, is primarily classified as which type of missile based on its range?
A Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
B Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
C Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
D Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Answer: D
The Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, capable of reaching targets across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe.
55.
What is the significance of launching 'OceanSat-4' for India's maritime sector?
A It will primarily aid in naval defense and surveillance.
B It will help in improving fishing forecasts and managing marine ecosystems.
C It is intended for communication services to remote islands.
D It will be used for charting new shipping routes.
Answer: B
OceanSat-4's data on ocean color and temperature is crucial for identifying potential fishing grounds, understanding algal blooms, and monitoring the health of marine ecosystems, thereby supporting sustainable use of marine resources.
56.
The 'OceanSat-4' satellite is equipped with advanced payloads for which specific type of marine monitoring?
A Deep-sea exploration and submarine tracking.
B Coastal erosion and shoreline mapping.
C Ocean color and sea surface temperature analysis.
D Marine biodiversity assessment using sonar technology.
Answer: C
OceanSat-4 carries sophisticated sensors, including a Multi-spectral Camera and a Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer, to analyze ocean color and sea surface temperature, which are vital for fisheries, climate studies, and disaster management.
57.
ISRO recently launched the 'OceanSat-4' satellite. What is the primary mission objective of this satellite?
A To study the Earth's atmosphere and climate change.
B To enhance marine resource monitoring and oceanographic studies.
C To provide global internet connectivity.
D To conduct astronomical observations of distant galaxies.
Answer: B
OceanSat-4 is designed to provide crucial data for monitoring ocean color, sea surface temperature, and other oceanographic parameters, aiding in better management of marine resources and understanding ocean dynamics.
58.
What is the primary objective behind the establishment of the 'Param Shakti' AI supercomputer in India?
A To reduce reliance on foreign supercomputing facilities for academic research.
B To exclusively support the Indian defense sector's computational needs.
C To enhance India's capabilities in space exploration missions.
D To provide high-performance computing resources for national security purposes only.
Answer: A
The establishment of Param Shakti aims to provide Indian researchers with indigenous high-performance computing capabilities, thereby reducing dependence on external resources and fostering innovation.
59.
The 'Param Shakti' AI supercomputer is designed to boost research in which of the following areas?
A Only weather forecasting and climate modeling
B Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
C Nuclear physics and particle accelerators
D Biotechnology and genetic engineering only
Answer: B
Param Shakti is a versatile supercomputing platform intended to accelerate research in AI, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, and other computationally intensive scientific domains.
60.
India recently unveiled its advanced AI supercomputer named 'Param Shakti'. Which institution is primarily associated with the development and deployment of this supercomputer?
A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
D Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Answer: C
Param Shakti is a state-of-the-art AI supercomputing facility developed by C-DAC, aimed at accelerating research and development in various scientific fields.
