Daily Quiz – 17th Feb 2024 By adminFebruary 20, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 17th Feb 2024 Daily Quiz - 17th Feb 2024 1 / 5 Regarding National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), consider the following statements:It is an autonomous institute under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.It is mandated to work on good governance, policy reforms, training and capacity building of civil servants of India as well as of other developing countries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Both statements are correct National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India. Its head offi ce is at New Delhi and its registered offi ce at Mussoorie.NCGG was constituted in February, 2014 by upgrading National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR), the arm of LBSNAA-the IAS Training Academy at Mussoorie.To promote Good Governance by:Conducting training at both National and International level.Carrying out studies on issues relating to Governance.Organizing consultations, workshops to promote improved Governance.Undertaking Initiatives for citizen centric Governance Both statements are correct National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India. Its head offi ce is at New Delhi and its registered offi ce at Mussoorie.NCGG was constituted in February, 2014 by upgrading National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR), the arm of LBSNAA-the IAS Training Academy at Mussoorie.To promote Good Governance by:Conducting training at both National and International level.Carrying out studies on issues relating to Governance.Organizing consultations, workshops to promote improved Governance.Undertaking Initiatives for citizen centric Governance 2 / 5 ‘SPRINT Challenge’, sometimes recently seen in the news, is associated to which of the following? An initiative to give boost to usage of indigenous technology in Indian Navy. A triennial exercise aimed at showcasing the capability of the Indian Air Force to conduct full spectrum operations A counter-terrorist operation of Indian Army involving Belgian Malinois. A tri-service initiative of India Navy, India Army and Indian Air Force to make India self-reliant and a global leader in space arena. Option (a) is correct: ‘SPRINT Challenge’ is aimed at giving a boost to the usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy.SPRINT ChallengeIn a bid to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, NIIO, in conjunction with the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), aims to induct at least 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy.This collaborative project is named SPRINT {Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), NIIO and Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC)}.SPRINT Challenges aim to boost the usage of indigenous technology in Indian Navy.In a signifi cant boost to the Indian Navy’s (IN) capabilities, the Navy will get autonomous armed Swarm boats from Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd.The contract was signed under the SPRINT programme, which is “a scheme to promote niche defence technologies by Indian domestic companies”. Option (a) is correct: ‘SPRINT Challenge’ is aimed at giving a boost to the usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy.SPRINT ChallengeIn a bid to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, NIIO, in conjunction with the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), aims to induct at least 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy.This collaborative project is named SPRINT {Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), NIIO and Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC)}.SPRINT Challenges aim to boost the usage of indigenous technology in Indian Navy.In a signifi cant boost to the Indian Navy’s (IN) capabilities, the Navy will get autonomous armed Swarm boats from Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd.The contract was signed under the SPRINT programme, which is “a scheme to promote niche defence technologies by Indian domestic companies”. 3 / 5 Consider the following statements regarding Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP):It is water-soluble and ultimately leaves acid effect on soils because it contains ammonia.DAP is used as an alternative to Urea.Paddy cultivation is highly dependent on DAP used by farmers.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: It is a very popular fertilizer because of its excellent physical properties and nutrient content. It is free fl owing, dust-free and does not normally give any storage problem. DAP is almost water-soluble and ultimately leaves acid effect on soils because of ammonia (NH4) it contains.Statement 2 is incorrect: DAP gives the best combination with urea fertilizer. Since phosphorus is immobile in soil, its source (DAP) should be placed at a distance where plant roots can easily reach.Statement 3 is incorrect: DAP is mostly used for maize, cereals and millet production rather than rice.Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)Chemical formula: DAP (NH4)2HPO4: Fertilizer grade DAP Contains 18% Nitrogen and 46% Phosphorus (P2O5).It is a very popular fertilizer because of its excellent physical properties and nutrient content. It is free-fl owing, dust-free and does not normally give any storage problems.DAP is almost water-soluble and ultimately leaves an acid effect on soils because of the ammonia (NH4) it contains.DAP on incorporation into soil reacts with water and gets converted into HPO4 and NH4.Ammonium (NH4) follows the same routes as in the case of urea. Phosphorus in DAP is present in the best available form (HPO4).Depending upon the soil reaction (pH), phosphorus exists in 3 forms which can be absorbed by plant roots.These are HPO4, H2PO4 and PO4. Phosphorus, which is immobile in the soil, is not subjected to leaching losses.The easing of global prices has boosted fertiliser availability and cut the subsidy bill. However, asymmetry in the pricing structure has led to a worsening nutrient imbalance due to the over-application of urea and DAP. Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: It is a very popular fertilizer because of its excellent physical properties and nutrient content. It is free fl owing, dust-free and does not normally give any storage problem. DAP is almost water-soluble and ultimately leaves acid effect on soils because of ammonia (NH4) it contains.Statement 2 is incorrect: DAP gives the best combination with urea fertilizer. Since phosphorus is immobile in soil, its source (DAP) should be placed at a distance where plant roots can easily reach.Statement 3 is incorrect: DAP is mostly used for maize, cereals and millet production rather than rice.Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)Chemical formula: DAP (NH4)2HPO4: Fertilizer grade DAP Contains 18% Nitrogen and 46% Phosphorus (P2O5).It is a very popular fertilizer because of its excellent physical properties and nutrient content. It is free-fl owing, dust-free and does not normally give any storage problems.DAP is almost water-soluble and ultimately leaves an acid effect on soils because of the ammonia (NH4) it contains.DAP on incorporation into soil reacts with water and gets converted into HPO4 and NH4.Ammonium (NH4) follows the same routes as in the case of urea. Phosphorus in DAP is present in the best available form (HPO4).Depending upon the soil reaction (pH), phosphorus exists in 3 forms which can be absorbed by plant roots.These are HPO4, H2PO4 and PO4. Phosphorus, which is immobile in the soil, is not subjected to leaching losses.The easing of global prices has boosted fertiliser availability and cut the subsidy bill. However, asymmetry in the pricing structure has led to a worsening nutrient imbalance due to the over-application of urea and DAP. 4 / 5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust” NH3 CH4 H2O H2O2 A fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy (energy stored in molecular bonds) into electrical energy.It uses Hydrogen gas (H2) and Oxygen gas (O2) as fuel and the products of the reaction in the cell are water (H2O), electricity, and heat.This is a big improvement over internal combustion engines, coal-burning power plants, and nuclear power plants, all of which produce harmful byproducts. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. A fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy (energy stored in molecular bonds) into electrical energy.It uses Hydrogen gas (H2) and Oxygen gas (O2) as fuel and the products of the reaction in the cell are water (H2O), electricity, and heat.This is a big improvement over internal combustion engines, coal-burning power plants, and nuclear power plants, all of which produce harmful byproducts. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. 5 / 5 What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India? India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase. India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened. India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India. The significance of the Chabahar Port Project can be studied as under: The Chabahar Port Project will boost diplomatic, military, and trade ties with Iran. It will provide better connectivity to Afghanistan and will be the gateway to the International North-South Transport Corridor. The significance of the Chabahar Port Project can be studied as under: The Chabahar Port Project will boost diplomatic, military, and trade ties with Iran. It will provide better connectivity to Afghanistan and will be the gateway to the International North-South Transport Corridor. Your score isThe average score is 40% 0% Restart quiz
