1st April 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Scheme:

1. AMRUT aims to ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply in urban areas to facilitate urban transformation.
2. The scheme is operated as central sector scheme.
3. One of the primary goals of AMRUT is to provide each household with access to a tap with assured water supply and sewerage connection.
4. Rajasthan was the first state to submit its State Annual Action Plan under AMRUT.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about solar flares:

1. Solar flares are massive explosions on the sun that release significant amounts of electromagnetic radiation across the spectrum.
2. They are less frequent during periods of high solar activity, known as the solar cycle, which occurs approximately every 11 years.
3. Solar flares are categorized into A, B, C, M, and X classes, with X-class flares being the weakest.
4. The ionosphere's ionization can be temporarily increased by high-energy electromagnetic radiation from solar flares, affecting short-wave radio communication.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):

1. FATF is an independent intergovernmental organization established in 1989 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to combat global financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing.
2. The FATF black list, or the 'Call for action,' includes jurisdictions that FATF members are called upon to apply enhanced due diligence measures.
3. As of February 2024, countries like the Democratic Republic of North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar are included in the FATF black list.

How many of the above statements are Incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):

Statement-I: CPCB is an autonomous organization established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Statement-II: CPCB's primary functions include promoting cleanliness of streams and wells, improving air quality, and coordinating the activities of State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

What unique feature does the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission's satellite possess that distinguishes it in Earth observation?