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#1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Aravalli Hills:
#2. Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA):
#3. Consider the following statements with respect to Janaushadhi centres:
#4. Which of the following are correct about the satellites of PSLV-C51?
Current affairs quiz today – 02nd March 2021.
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#1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Aravalli Hills:
1. It is a fold mountain.
2. The mountain range spans across Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan.
3. Dhosi Hill, an extinct volcano, is a part of the Aravalli range.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
ANS: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
- The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient mountains, is the oldest range of fold mountains.
- The mountain range spans across Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan.
- Dhosi Hill, an extinct volcano, is a part of the Aravalli range.
#2. Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA):
1. It is a central sector scheme.
2. It aims to provide strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
ANS: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2013.
- It aims to provide strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions.
- The central funding (in the ratio of 60:40 for general category states, 90:10 for special category states and 100% for union territories) is based on norms and is outcome dependent.
- Funds flow from the central ministry through the state governments/union territories to the State Higher Education Councils before reaching the identified institutions.
- It is a scheme under the Ministry of Education (formerly HRD).
#3. Consider the following statements with respect to Janaushadhi centres:
1. These centres are run by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
2. At these centres, generic medicines are sold at 50% to 90% lesser prices as compared to the market prices of branded medicines.
3. The centres are run as a part of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
ANS: (A) 1 only
Explanation:
- Janaushadhi centres are run as part of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
- These centres are run by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs in India (BPPI).
- In these centres, generic medicines are sold at 50% to 90% lesser prices as compared to the market prices of branded medicines.
#4. Which of the following are correct about the satellites of PSLV-C51?
1. Amazonia 1 has been placed in a geo-synchronous polar orbit.
2. UNITYsat satellites have been deployed to provide radio relay services.
3. SDSAT is a nano satellite.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
ANS: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- Recently, the 53rd flight of PSLV-C51 marked the first dedicated mission for New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Amazonia 1 belongs to the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), was injected into its precise orbit of 758 km in a sun-synchronous polar orbit successfully. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- UNITYsat satellites have been deployed to provide radio relay services. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Satish Dhawan Satellite (SDSAT) is a nano satellite intended to study the radiation levels/space weather and demonstrate long range communication technologies. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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