Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
a) Amphibious warfare ship b) Nuclear-powered submarine c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier C INS Astradharini is an indigenously designed and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel built by Shoft Shipyard for the Indian Navy. She was commissioned to Navy Service on 6 October 2015 at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. […]
What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?(2016) a) Electric plane tested by NASA b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan c) Space observatory launched by China d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO A The GL-10 Greased Lightning is a hybrid diesel-electric tiltwing aircraft.of NASA
Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) often in the news is
Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is(2016) a) a division of World Health Organization b) a non-governmental international organization c) an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union d) a specialized agency of the United Nations BMédecins Sans Frontières, sometimes rendered in English as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian medical […]
SWAYAM an initiative of the Government of India aims at
SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at(2016) a) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas b) providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs c) promoting the education and health of adolescent girls d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free D SWAYAM is an Information Technology […]
India’s first National Investment and Manufacturing Zone was proposed to be set up in
Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in(2016) a) Andhra Pradesh b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Uttar Pradesh A It is an integral part of the recently approved National Manufacturing Policy of DIPP. The National Manufacturing Policy is a policy solution for a number of challenges discussed in […]
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept?
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept?(2015) a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others b) Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time […]
Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to(2016)
Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to(2016) a) immunization of children and pregnant women b) construction of smart cities across the country c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space d) New Educational Policy A Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the government of India. It was launched […]
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to(2016)
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to(2016) a)a range of enzymes used in genome editing b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism c) the description of the mechanism of gene expression d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in […]
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2016) a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 B Globally Important Agricultural […]
With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statement is/are correct?
With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statement is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2016) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 C Stand up India scheme promotes entrepreneurship among SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs, and facilitates at least […]