16 DECEMBER 2024

16 DECEMBER 2024

1. Which of the following statements are true about Jalvahak Scheme?
1. The Jalvahak Scheme is aimed at boosting road transportation for cargo movement.
2. The scheme offers up to a 35% reimbursement on operating expenses for cargo transport.
3. Regular cargo services are scheduled from Haldia on National Waterways 1 and 2.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) All of the above
2.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The IAO in Hanle, Ladakh, is the ideal site for space-based quantum communication.
2. Mount Abu in Rajasthan is identified as the best location for quantum communication.
3. Quantum Key Distribution uses traditional cryptographic methods for communication.
4. The IAO’s cold and dry environment is ideal for quantum signal transmission.
A) 1 and 3
B) 1 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 and 4
3.Which of the following statements are true about the Hyperloop project at IIT Madras?
1. The project is led by the Avishkar Hyperloop team at IIT Madras.
2. The Hyperloop technology was first introduced by IIT Madras in 2012.
3. The test track completed at IIT Madras is 410 meters long.
4. The Hyperloop technology can reach speeds of up to 1,100 km/h.
A) 1, 3, 4
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 3
D) 1, 3
4.Which of the following statements are true?
1. Britain is the 12th country to join the CPTPP.
2. The CPTPP was originally called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but was renamed after the US withdrew.
3. The UK’s membership in the CPTPP will reduce its annual trade value by £2.5 billion.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 2
5.Which of the following statements are true?
A) COP29 approved standards for carbon markets, but they are not designed to reduce emissions.
B) Carbon markets allow the buying and selling of carbon credits, which represent a specific amount of CO2 emissions.
C) Carbon credits are not traded in carbon markets.
D) The carbon credit system has been ineffective in reducing carbon emissions globally.