19th March 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): 1. It functions under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. 2. The organisation originally started as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) in 1946. Which of the above given statement is correct?

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): The IIP is computed and published by the Reserve Bank of India on a yearly basis. It measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products, using 2011-2012 as the base year. The IIP covers three broad categories: mining, manufacturing, and services. Eight Core Industries constitute nearly 40.27% of the weight of items included in the IIP. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme: Statement-I: KIRTI is a nationwide scheme aimed exclusively at college students to promote higher education through sports. Statement-II: The programme employs artificial intelligence and data analytics to predict the sporting potential of aspiring athletes, ensuring a transparent selection process. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Which of the following statements accurately describes Mexico’s geographical location?

Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies: Statement-I: CCS technologies are primarily focused on the direct removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere rather than from emission sources. Statement-II: Among the CCS techniques, oxyfuel combustion is noted for its efficiency by burning fossil fuel with nearly pure oxygen, resulting in the production of CO2 and water vapor which can then be separated. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?