Science and Technology MCQ Set 35
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MCQ Set: 35
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Question No: 171
Where has an S-band doppler weather radar been commissioned in Kerala?
- Palluruthy
- Alapuzza
- Kurumpaddy
- Kozhikode
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
An indigenously developed S-band doppler weather radar (DWR) of India Meteorological Department (IMD) was commissioned at Palluruthy in West Kochi, Kerala.
It has been manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) based on the indigenous technology provided by ISRO.
It joins the latest in a chain of 27 such advanced radars already installed in various parts of the country.
The S-band DWR is capable of predicting weather events such as storms and cyclones, other severe weather conditions occurring in 500-km radius from Kochi with increased accuracy.
Doppler weather radar is an observational tool for monitoring and predicting severe weather events such as hailstorms, thunder storms, cyclones and tornados.
It uses the Doppler effect by bouncing a microwave signal off a desired target to produce velocity data. This data helps in analyzing object’s motion by altered the frequency of the returned signal.
It mainly gives information about wind velocity and also about precipitation.
DWR can provide area specific rain and storm warnings which are beneficial for disaster management and emergency response, aviation and related services.
It can be used for wind speed measurements during cyclones and thunderstorms which is not possible in conventional weather radar.
Thus, it helps in providing improved warning and better weather forecasts.
Doppler effect is an increase (or decrease) in the frequency of sound, light, or other waves as the source and observer move towards (or away from) each other.
Question No: 172
Which of the following is/are true about the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination?
- It provides sector wise elimination targets based on endemicity of malaria
- Targets for elimination of malaria are provided for the next 5 years
- Early detection of malaria is covered under the plan
- All of the above
Answer and Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2017-22).
The Strategic Plan gives year wise elimination targets in various parts of the country depending upon the endemicity of malaria in the next 5 years.
The government would like to eliminate malaria by 2027 and urged the states for active cooperation.
National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) outlined India’s commitment for eliminating malaria by 2030.
The launch of the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2017-22) which gives strategies is working towards the ultimate goal of elimination of malaria by 2030.
National Strategic Plan is for five years.
Since the past three years focus is on Long Lasting Impregnated Nets (LLINs) with more 14 million nets disbursed and 25 million nets are to be distributed.
Salient Features
The strategies involve strengthening malaria surveillance,
Also part of the plan is establishing a mechanism for early detection and prevention of outbreaks of malaria, promoting the prevention of malaria.
This is through the use of Long Lasting Impregnated Nets (LLINs), effective indoor residual spray and augmenting the manpower and capacities for effective implementation for the next five years. Inter sectoral coordination is the key.
Around one child dies of malaria every two minutes and the burden is the heaviest in the African region. India has the third highest malaria burden in the world.
Question No: 173
Where is the International Rice Research Institute, South Asia Regional Centre set to be established?
- Varanasi
- Lucknow
- Allahabad
- Muzzafarpur
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC).
This is at campus of National Seed Research and Training Centre (NSRTC) in Varanasi.
Under the proposal, a Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA) will be set up in Varanasi.
This will include a modern and sophisticated laboratory with capacity to determine quality and status of heavy metals in grain and straw.
The Centre will also undertake capacity building exercises for stakeholders across the rice value chain.
This Centre will be the first international Centre in the eastern India and it will play a major role in harnessing and sustaining rice production in the region.
It is expected to be a boon for food production and skill development in the eastern India and similar ecologies in other South Asian and African countries.
For setting up of the Centre, A Memorandum of Agreement, will be signed between DAC&FW and IRRI, Philippines.
The Department of DAC&FW will provide physical space for laboratories, offices, training classes, etc. with associated infrastructure and land at NSRTC, Varanasi.
The Centre will be commissioned within six months.
Benefits from ISARC
The Centre will help in utilizing the rich biodiversity of India to develop special rice varieties.
This will help India to achieve higher per hectare yields and improved nutritional contents.
India’s food and nutritional security issues will also be addressed.
The Centre will support in adopting value chain based production system in the country.
This will reduce wastage, add value and generate higher income for the farmers.
The farmers in Eastern India will benefit in particular, besides those in South Asian and African countries.
Management of ISARC
ISARC will operate under the governance of the IRRI Board of Trustees who will appoint an appropriate IRRI staff member as Director.
A Coordination Committee will be headed by Director General, IRRI as Chair and Secretary, Government of India, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DACFW) as Co-Chair.
The other members of Coordination Committee are Deputy Director General (Crop Sciences), ICAR; Director, NSRTC; IRRI representative in India, representative of Government of UP and representatives of Governments of Nepal & Bangladesh and Private Sector.
Question No: 174
Which of the following is/are true about the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination?
- It provides sector wise elimination targets based on endemicity of malaria
- Targets for elimination of malaria are provided for the next 5 years
- Early detection of malaria is covered under the plan
- All of the above
Answer and Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2017-22).
The Strategic Plan gives year wise elimination targets in various parts of the country depending upon the endemicity of malaria in the next 5 years.
The government would like to eliminate malaria by 2027 and urged the states for active cooperation.
National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) outlined India’s commitment for eliminating malaria by 2030.
The launch of the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2017-22) which gives strategies is working towards the ultimate goal of elimination of malaria by 2030.
National Strategic Plan is for five years.
Since the past three years focus is on Long Lasting Impregnated Nets (LLINs) with more 14 million nets disbursed and 25 million nets are to be distributed.
Salient Features
The strategies involve strengthening malaria surveillance,
Also part of the plan is establishing a mechanism for early detection and prevention of outbreaks of malaria, promoting the prevention of malaria.
This is through the use of Long Lasting Impregnated Nets (LLINs), effective indoor residual spray and augmenting the manpower and capacities for effective implementation for the next five years. Inter sectoral coordination is the key.
Around one child dies of malaria every two minutes and the burden is the heaviest in the African region. India has the third highest malaria burden in the world.
Question No: 175
Where is the International Rice Research Institute, South Asia Regional Centre set to be established?
- Varanasi
- Lucknow
- Allahabad
- Muzzafarpur
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC).
This is at campus of National Seed Research and Training Centre (NSRTC) in Varanasi.
Under the proposal, a Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA) will be set up in Varanasi.
This will include a modern and sophisticated laboratory with capacity to determine quality and status of heavy metals in grain and straw.
The Centre will also undertake capacity building exercises for stakeholders across the rice value chain.
This Centre will be the first international Centre in the eastern India and it will play a major role in harnessing and sustaining rice production in the region.
It is expected to be a boon for food production and skill development in the eastern India and similar ecologies in other South Asian and African countries.
For setting up of the Centre, A Memorandum of Agreement, will be signed between DAC&FW and IRRI, Philippines.
The Department of DAC&FW will provide physical space for laboratories, offices, training classes, etc. with associated infrastructure and land at NSRTC, Varanasi.
The Centre will be commissioned within six months.
Benefits from ISARC
The Centre will help in utilizing the rich biodiversity of India to develop special rice varieties.
This will help India to achieve higher per hectare yields and improved nutritional contents.
India’s food and nutritional security issues will also be addressed.
The Centre will support in adopting value chain based production system in the country.
This will reduce wastage, add value and generate higher income for the farmers.
The farmers in Eastern India will benefit in particular, besides those in South Asian and African countries.
Management of ISARC
ISARC will operate under the governance of the IRRI Board of Trustees who will appoint an appropriate IRRI staff member as Director.
A Coordination Committee will be headed by Director General, IRRI as Chair and Secretary, Government of India, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DACFW) as Co-Chair.
The other members of Coordination Committee are Deputy Director General (Crop Sciences), ICAR; Director, NSRTC; IRRI representative in India, representative of Government of UP and representatives of Governments of Nepal & Bangladesh and Private Sector.