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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – February 08 2025
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {IS – Issues} Consider the following statements regarding Bombay Prevention of Beggary Act, 1959:
- It was the first law criminalising begging in India and aimed at clearing streets of destitute people.
- The Act allows police to detain beggars, with detention lasting up to 10 years in some cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Both statements are correct
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has introduced a district-wide ban on begging, following a similar move by Indore, implementing stringent actions, including FIRs for receiving and giving alms.
- Census 2011: India has approximately 413,670 beggars, with the highest numbers in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
- Historical-Legal Context:
- Bombay Prevention of Beggary Act, 1959: The first law criminalising begging in India, aimed at clearing streets of destitute people. It allowed the detention of “incurably helpless” beggars in institutions.
- Colonial Roots: Originally derived from laws like the Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943, the Act still allows police to detain beggars, with detention lasting up to 10 years in some cases.
- State Variations: While Delhi decriminalised begging in 2018, many states, such as Maharashtra, continue to uphold the 1959 Act, leading to varied enforcement.
- Supreme Court, 2021: Rejected a petition seeking to remove beggars from public spaces, reinforcing that begging is a social problem, not a criminal issue.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Explanation
Both statements are correct
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has introduced a district-wide ban on begging, following a similar move by Indore, implementing stringent actions, including FIRs for receiving and giving alms.
- Census 2011: India has approximately 413,670 beggars, with the highest numbers in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
- Historical-Legal Context:
- Bombay Prevention of Beggary Act, 1959: The first law criminalising begging in India, aimed at clearing streets of destitute people. It allowed the detention of “incurably helpless” beggars in institutions.
- Colonial Roots: Originally derived from laws like the Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943, the Act still allows police to detain beggars, with detention lasting up to 10 years in some cases.
- State Variations: While Delhi decriminalised begging in 2018, many states, such as Maharashtra, continue to uphold the 1959 Act, leading to varied enforcement.
- Supreme Court, 2021: Rejected a petition seeking to remove beggars from public spaces, reinforcing that begging is a social problem, not a criminal issue.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
Both statements are correct
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has introduced a district-wide ban on begging, following a similar move by Indore, implementing stringent actions, including FIRs for receiving and giving alms.
- Census 2011: India has approximately 413,670 beggars, with the highest numbers in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
- Historical-Legal Context:
- Bombay Prevention of Beggary Act, 1959: The first law criminalising begging in India, aimed at clearing streets of destitute people. It allowed the detention of “incurably helpless” beggars in institutions.
- Colonial Roots: Originally derived from laws like the Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943, the Act still allows police to detain beggars, with detention lasting up to 10 years in some cases.
- State Variations: While Delhi decriminalised begging in 2018, many states, such as Maharashtra, continue to uphold the 1959 Act, leading to varied enforcement.
- Supreme Court, 2021: Rejected a petition seeking to remove beggars from public spaces, reinforcing that begging is a social problem, not a criminal issue.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {IE – Employment} How many of the following are the priorities of Viksit Bharat 2047 as announced by the Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman?
- Zero-poverty
- Hundred per cent good quality school education
- Access to high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare
- Hundred per cent skilled labour with meaningful employment
- Hundred per cent of women in economic activities
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
- Viksit Bharat 2047 is the government’s vision to transform the country into a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047.
- The steps to achieve this vision were outlined in the Union Budget 2025-26, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key priorities aimed at creating opportunities and driving progress in line with the broader strategy of the interim budget.
- Priorities of Viksit Bharat 2047:
- Zero-poverty.
- Hundred per cent good quality school education.
- Access to high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Hundred per cent skilled labour with meaningful employment.
- Seventy per cent of women in economic activities.
- Farmers making our country the ‘food basket of the world’.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
- Viksit Bharat 2047 is the government’s vision to transform the country into a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047.
- The steps to achieve this vision were outlined in the Union Budget 2025-26, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key priorities aimed at creating opportunities and driving progress in line with the broader strategy of the interim budget.
- Priorities of Viksit Bharat 2047:
- Zero-poverty.
- Hundred per cent good quality school education.
- Access to high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Hundred per cent skilled labour with meaningful employment.
- Seventy per cent of women in economic activities.
- Farmers making our country the ‘food basket of the world’.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
- Viksit Bharat 2047 is the government’s vision to transform the country into a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047.
- The steps to achieve this vision were outlined in the Union Budget 2025-26, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key priorities aimed at creating opportunities and driving progress in line with the broader strategy of the interim budget.
- Priorities of Viksit Bharat 2047:
- Zero-poverty.
- Hundred per cent good quality school education.
- Access to high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Hundred per cent skilled labour with meaningful employment.
- Seventy per cent of women in economic activities.
- Farmers making our country the ‘food basket of the world’.
Answer: (c) Only four; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {S&T- BioTech} Consider the following statements regarding the Human Genome Project (HGP):
- Human Genome Project was formally launched in 2003.
- It is a privately funded international collaborative scientific research project.
- It aimed at determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
- Human Genome Project was formally launched in 1990 and finally declared complete in 2003.
- Human Genome Project is a publicly funded international collaborative scientific research project.
- The “genome” of any given individual is unique; mapping the “human genome” involves sequencing multiple variations of each gene.
- All our genes together are known as our ‘genome.’ The HGP has revealed that there are probably about 20,500 human genes.
Statement 3 is correct
- It aimed at determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome.
- A base pair (bp) is a unit consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bonds. They form building blocks of the DNA double helix & contribute to the folded structure of both DNA & RNA.
- Objective: Decipher the entire DNA sequence of the human genome, identifying 20,000-25,000 genes.
- Significance: Developed technologies for storing and analyzing genomic data.
- Key Features: HGP identified 3 billion base pairs in human DNA and addressed ethical, legal, and social implications.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
- Human Genome Project was formally launched in 1990 and finally declared complete in 2003.
- Human Genome Project is a publicly funded international collaborative scientific research project.
- The “genome” of any given individual is unique; mapping the “human genome” involves sequencing multiple variations of each gene.
- All our genes together are known as our ‘genome.’ The HGP has revealed that there are probably about 20,500 human genes.
Statement 3 is correct
- It aimed at determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome.
- A base pair (bp) is a unit consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bonds. They form building blocks of the DNA double helix & contribute to the folded structure of both DNA & RNA.
- Objective: Decipher the entire DNA sequence of the human genome, identifying 20,000-25,000 genes.
- Significance: Developed technologies for storing and analyzing genomic data.
- Key Features: HGP identified 3 billion base pairs in human DNA and addressed ethical, legal, and social implications.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
- Human Genome Project was formally launched in 1990 and finally declared complete in 2003.
- Human Genome Project is a publicly funded international collaborative scientific research project.
- The “genome” of any given individual is unique; mapping the “human genome” involves sequencing multiple variations of each gene.
- All our genes together are known as our ‘genome.’ The HGP has revealed that there are probably about 20,500 human genes.
Statement 3 is correct
- It aimed at determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome.
- A base pair (bp) is a unit consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bonds. They form building blocks of the DNA double helix & contribute to the folded structure of both DNA & RNA.
- Objective: Decipher the entire DNA sequence of the human genome, identifying 20,000-25,000 genes.
- Significance: Developed technologies for storing and analyzing genomic data.
- Key Features: HGP identified 3 billion base pairs in human DNA and addressed ethical, legal, and social implications.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {S&T – Nuclear Energy} Recently, the Finance Minister announced amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) in the 2025 Budget. In this context, consider the following statements:
- India was a pioneer in nuclear energy, building its first nuclear plant at Kalpakkam.
- The CLNDA discourages private and foreign investment by making operators liable while allowing lawsuits against suppliers.
- The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 restricts nuclear power to the government, limiting innovation and private participation.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
- Finance Minister announced amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) in the 2025 Budget, aiming to boost India’s nuclear energy prospects.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct
- Current Issues in India’s Nuclear Energy Sector:
- Complex Liability Framework: The CLNDA discourages private and foreign investment by making operators liable while allowing lawsuits against suppliers.
- Government Monopoly: The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 restricts nuclear power to the government, limiting innovation and private participation.
- Funding Constraints: The DAE depends solely on government funding, slowing expansion and technological advancements.
- Limited Private Sector Role: Strict regulations and liability risks deter private-sector involvement, affecting nuclear energy growth.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Historical Background and Decline:
- India was a pioneer in nuclear energy, building its first nuclear plant in 1969 at Tarapur.
- Initially, India had an optimistic goal of generating 10,000 MW by 2000, but its nuclear power capacity is now only 8,200 MW, far behind countries like China (58,000 MW) and South Korea (32,000 MW).
- Global sanctions, especially after the 1974 nuclear test, slowed India’s progress.
- India’s nuclear program has been hindered by lack of foreign collaboration post-1970, following NPT.
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): International treaty that limits the spread of nuclear weapons & nuclear tech. India’s nuclear energy progress slowed due to its non-signatory status to the NPT.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Hard
Incorrect
Explanation
- Finance Minister announced amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) in the 2025 Budget, aiming to boost India’s nuclear energy prospects.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct
- Current Issues in India’s Nuclear Energy Sector:
- Complex Liability Framework: The CLNDA discourages private and foreign investment by making operators liable while allowing lawsuits against suppliers.
- Government Monopoly: The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 restricts nuclear power to the government, limiting innovation and private participation.
- Funding Constraints: The DAE depends solely on government funding, slowing expansion and technological advancements.
- Limited Private Sector Role: Strict regulations and liability risks deter private-sector involvement, affecting nuclear energy growth.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Historical Background and Decline:
- India was a pioneer in nuclear energy, building its first nuclear plant in 1969 at Tarapur.
- Initially, India had an optimistic goal of generating 10,000 MW by 2000, but its nuclear power capacity is now only 8,200 MW, far behind countries like China (58,000 MW) and South Korea (32,000 MW).
- Global sanctions, especially after the 1974 nuclear test, slowed India’s progress.
- India’s nuclear program has been hindered by lack of foreign collaboration post-1970, following NPT.
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): International treaty that limits the spread of nuclear weapons & nuclear tech. India’s nuclear energy progress slowed due to its non-signatory status to the NPT.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
- Finance Minister announced amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) in the 2025 Budget, aiming to boost India’s nuclear energy prospects.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct
- Current Issues in India’s Nuclear Energy Sector:
- Complex Liability Framework: The CLNDA discourages private and foreign investment by making operators liable while allowing lawsuits against suppliers.
- Government Monopoly: The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 restricts nuclear power to the government, limiting innovation and private participation.
- Funding Constraints: The DAE depends solely on government funding, slowing expansion and technological advancements.
- Limited Private Sector Role: Strict regulations and liability risks deter private-sector involvement, affecting nuclear energy growth.
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Historical Background and Decline:
- India was a pioneer in nuclear energy, building its first nuclear plant in 1969 at Tarapur.
- Initially, India had an optimistic goal of generating 10,000 MW by 2000, but its nuclear power capacity is now only 8,200 MW, far behind countries like China (58,000 MW) and South Korea (32,000 MW).
- Global sanctions, especially after the 1974 nuclear test, slowed India’s progress.
- India’s nuclear program has been hindered by lack of foreign collaboration post-1970, following NPT.
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): International treaty that limits the spread of nuclear weapons & nuclear tech. India’s nuclear energy progress slowed due to its non-signatory status to the NPT.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {MoA – Initiatives} Consider the following statements regarding the PM-KISAN scheme:
- Eligible farmer families receive ₹10,000 annually under the scheme, distributed in three instalments.
- The identification of eligible beneficiaries is the responsibility of the State and Union Territory governments.
- Institutional landholders and income tax-paying individuals are not eligible for the scheme.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- PM-KISAN Yojana provides minimum income support to farmers.
- Eligible farmer families receive Rs.6000 annually, distributed in three equal instalments every four months.
- The scheme was initially meant for SMFs having landholding up to 2 hectares, but the scope was extended to cover all landholding farmers regardless of the land size.
Statement 2 is correct
- The identification of beneficiaries is the responsibility of the State and Union Territory governments.
- These governments determine which farmer families qualify for the scheme.
- Funding:
- PM KISAN is a central sector scheme with all the funding coming from GOI.
- Initially, a reserve of Rs.75000 crore per year was allocated for this initiative, with direct transfers to beneficiaries‘ bank accounts via DBT.
Statement 3 is correct
- All farmers are eligible for monetary assistance under the scheme. The following categories of beneficiaries do not qualify for the PM KISAN yojana:
- Institutional landholders
- Present and former holders of constitutional posts
- Former and present ministers/state ministers
- Present and former members of Rajya Sabha/State Legislative Assemblies/Lok Sabha/State Legislative Councils
- Former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations
- Present and former Chairpersons of District Panchayats
- All retired or serving State/Central Government officers, State or Central PSEs, and regular Local Bodies employees.
- Every retired/superannuated pensioner having a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or higher (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Group D/Class IV employees of the above category)
- Every individual who has paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Professionals like engineers, architects, lawyers, doctors, and chartered accountants registered with professional bodies carry out their profession by undertaking practices.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- PM-KISAN Yojana provides minimum income support to farmers.
- Eligible farmer families receive Rs.6000 annually, distributed in three equal instalments every four months.
- The scheme was initially meant for SMFs having landholding up to 2 hectares, but the scope was extended to cover all landholding farmers regardless of the land size.
Statement 2 is correct
- The identification of beneficiaries is the responsibility of the State and Union Territory governments.
- These governments determine which farmer families qualify for the scheme.
- Funding:
- PM KISAN is a central sector scheme with all the funding coming from GOI.
- Initially, a reserve of Rs.75000 crore per year was allocated for this initiative, with direct transfers to beneficiaries‘ bank accounts via DBT.
Statement 3 is correct
- All farmers are eligible for monetary assistance under the scheme. The following categories of beneficiaries do not qualify for the PM KISAN yojana:
- Institutional landholders
- Present and former holders of constitutional posts
- Former and present ministers/state ministers
- Present and former members of Rajya Sabha/State Legislative Assemblies/Lok Sabha/State Legislative Councils
- Former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations
- Present and former Chairpersons of District Panchayats
- All retired or serving State/Central Government officers, State or Central PSEs, and regular Local Bodies employees.
- Every retired/superannuated pensioner having a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or higher (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Group D/Class IV employees of the above category)
- Every individual who has paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Professionals like engineers, architects, lawyers, doctors, and chartered accountants registered with professional bodies carry out their profession by undertaking practices.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- PM-KISAN Yojana provides minimum income support to farmers.
- Eligible farmer families receive Rs.6000 annually, distributed in three equal instalments every four months.
- The scheme was initially meant for SMFs having landholding up to 2 hectares, but the scope was extended to cover all landholding farmers regardless of the land size.
Statement 2 is correct
- The identification of beneficiaries is the responsibility of the State and Union Territory governments.
- These governments determine which farmer families qualify for the scheme.
- Funding:
- PM KISAN is a central sector scheme with all the funding coming from GOI.
- Initially, a reserve of Rs.75000 crore per year was allocated for this initiative, with direct transfers to beneficiaries‘ bank accounts via DBT.
Statement 3 is correct
- All farmers are eligible for monetary assistance under the scheme. The following categories of beneficiaries do not qualify for the PM KISAN yojana:
- Institutional landholders
- Present and former holders of constitutional posts
- Former and present ministers/state ministers
- Present and former members of Rajya Sabha/State Legislative Assemblies/Lok Sabha/State Legislative Councils
- Former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations
- Present and former Chairpersons of District Panchayats
- All retired or serving State/Central Government officers, State or Central PSEs, and regular Local Bodies employees.
- Every retired/superannuated pensioner having a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or higher (excluding Multi-Tasking Staff/Group D/Class IV employees of the above category)
- Every individual who has paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Professionals like engineers, architects, lawyers, doctors, and chartered accountants registered with professional bodies carry out their profession by undertaking practices.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {S&T – BioTech} Recently, India advanced biomedical research by inaugurating its first Ferret Research Facility, launching GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and signing a technology transfer agreement. In this context, consider the following statements:
- GARBH-INi-DRISHTI aims to improve maternal and child health by developing predictive tools for preterm births.
- GARBH-INi serves as a comprehensive data dashboard, housing clinical data, biospecimens, and images from over 12,000 women and children.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect
- India advanced biomedical research by inaugurating its first Ferret Research Facility, launching GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and signing a technology transfer agreement.
- THSTI partnered with Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. to transfer Lactobacillus crispatus.
- Lactobacillus crispatus is a synthetic microbial consortium isolated from women’s reproductive tracts; Has potential use in nutraceutical products to promote health through microbiome interventions.
- Ferret Research Facility at THSTI:
- Purpose: Dedicated to research on vaccines, therapeutics, and emerging infectious diseases.
- Location: Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana.
- Significance: Enhances India’s pandemic preparedness, supports vaccine development, and boosts global research collaboration.
- Role of THSTI in Biotech Ecosystem:
- Mission: THSTI bridges laboratory research and clinical application in health science.
- Contribution: Develops high-impact research, fostering innovation in biotechnological solutions for national health challenges.
- GARBH-INi Program and DRISHTI Data Repository:
- GARBH-INi aims to improve maternal and child health by developing predictive tools for preterm births.
- GARBH-INi-DRISHTI serves as a comprehensive data dashboard, housing clinical data, biospecimens, and images from over 12,000 women and children.
- One of South Asia’s largest maternal health databases.
- Provides research guidance for approved users, fostering collaboration, thus empowering global researchers to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
Incorrect
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect
- India advanced biomedical research by inaugurating its first Ferret Research Facility, launching GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and signing a technology transfer agreement.
- THSTI partnered with Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. to transfer Lactobacillus crispatus.
- Lactobacillus crispatus is a synthetic microbial consortium isolated from women’s reproductive tracts; Has potential use in nutraceutical products to promote health through microbiome interventions.
- Ferret Research Facility at THSTI:
- Purpose: Dedicated to research on vaccines, therapeutics, and emerging infectious diseases.
- Location: Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana.
- Significance: Enhances India’s pandemic preparedness, supports vaccine development, and boosts global research collaboration.
- Role of THSTI in Biotech Ecosystem:
- Mission: THSTI bridges laboratory research and clinical application in health science.
- Contribution: Develops high-impact research, fostering innovation in biotechnological solutions for national health challenges.
- GARBH-INi Program and DRISHTI Data Repository:
- GARBH-INi aims to improve maternal and child health by developing predictive tools for preterm births.
- GARBH-INi-DRISHTI serves as a comprehensive data dashboard, housing clinical data, biospecimens, and images from over 12,000 women and children.
- One of South Asia’s largest maternal health databases.
- Provides research guidance for approved users, fostering collaboration, thus empowering global researchers to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect
- India advanced biomedical research by inaugurating its first Ferret Research Facility, launching GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and signing a technology transfer agreement.
- THSTI partnered with Sundyota Numandis Probioceuticals Pvt. Ltd. to transfer Lactobacillus crispatus.
- Lactobacillus crispatus is a synthetic microbial consortium isolated from women’s reproductive tracts; Has potential use in nutraceutical products to promote health through microbiome interventions.
- Ferret Research Facility at THSTI:
- Purpose: Dedicated to research on vaccines, therapeutics, and emerging infectious diseases.
- Location: Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana.
- Significance: Enhances India’s pandemic preparedness, supports vaccine development, and boosts global research collaboration.
- Role of THSTI in Biotech Ecosystem:
- Mission: THSTI bridges laboratory research and clinical application in health science.
- Contribution: Develops high-impact research, fostering innovation in biotechnological solutions for national health challenges.
- GARBH-INi Program and DRISHTI Data Repository:
- GARBH-INi aims to improve maternal and child health by developing predictive tools for preterm births.
- GARBH-INi-DRISHTI serves as a comprehensive data dashboard, housing clinical data, biospecimens, and images from over 12,000 women and children.
- One of South Asia’s largest maternal health databases.
- Provides research guidance for approved users, fostering collaboration, thus empowering global researchers to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Q7. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following:
- Sugarcane and molasses
- Rice
- Maize
How many of the above are currently used for ethanol production in India?
Correct
Explanation
All Options are correct
- Ethanol is a renewable biofuel derived from sugarcane, grains, and other biomass.
- Blended with petrol to reduce crude oil dependency, lower emissions, and enhance energy security.
- Sources of Ethanol Production:
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
- 400 crore litres expected from sugar-based ethanol in 2024-25.
- Sugar production is estimated at 315 lakh tonnes, with 40 lakh tonnes allocated for ethanol.
- Non-fuel ethanol comes from C Heavy molasses, which does not affect sugar production.
- Rice and FCI Stocks:
- Government reduced FCI rice price for distilleries from ₹28/kg to ₹22.5/kg.
- 110 crore litres of ethanol will be produced from FCI rice this ethanol year.
- Maize Contribution:
- Maize is projected to provide 350-400 crore litres of ethanol.
- Until 2020, ethanol from maize was negligible; expansion of grain-based distilleries has increased output.
- Sugar distilleries are adopting dual-feed systems to produce ethanol from maize in the off-season.
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
All Options are correct
- Ethanol is a renewable biofuel derived from sugarcane, grains, and other biomass.
- Blended with petrol to reduce crude oil dependency, lower emissions, and enhance energy security.
- Sources of Ethanol Production:
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
- 400 crore litres expected from sugar-based ethanol in 2024-25.
- Sugar production is estimated at 315 lakh tonnes, with 40 lakh tonnes allocated for ethanol.
- Non-fuel ethanol comes from C Heavy molasses, which does not affect sugar production.
- Rice and FCI Stocks:
- Government reduced FCI rice price for distilleries from ₹28/kg to ₹22.5/kg.
- 110 crore litres of ethanol will be produced from FCI rice this ethanol year.
- Maize Contribution:
- Maize is projected to provide 350-400 crore litres of ethanol.
- Until 2020, ethanol from maize was negligible; expansion of grain-based distilleries has increased output.
- Sugar distilleries are adopting dual-feed systems to produce ethanol from maize in the off-season.
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
All Options are correct
- Ethanol is a renewable biofuel derived from sugarcane, grains, and other biomass.
- Blended with petrol to reduce crude oil dependency, lower emissions, and enhance energy security.
- Sources of Ethanol Production:
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
- 400 crore litres expected from sugar-based ethanol in 2024-25.
- Sugar production is estimated at 315 lakh tonnes, with 40 lakh tonnes allocated for ethanol.
- Non-fuel ethanol comes from C Heavy molasses, which does not affect sugar production.
- Rice and FCI Stocks:
- Government reduced FCI rice price for distilleries from ₹28/kg to ₹22.5/kg.
- 110 crore litres of ethanol will be produced from FCI rice this ethanol year.
- Maize Contribution:
- Maize is projected to provide 350-400 crore litres of ethanol.
- Until 2020, ethanol from maize was negligible; expansion of grain-based distilleries has increased output.
- Sugar distilleries are adopting dual-feed systems to produce ethanol from maize in the off-season.
- Sugarcane and Molasses:
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Easy
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