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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsCOMCASA has been in news recently. It relates to cooperation in which field between India-USA?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-us-set-up-first-ever-secure-communication-link-under-comcasa/
Under COMCASA pact, the first-ever secure communication link between the Indian Naval Headquarters and the US Naval Commands was recently set up.
This will give India access to the latest US naval intelligence.
With COMCASA in place, India will not only be able to obtain critical defence technologies from the US but also gain access to critical communication network of the US armed forces and real-time intelligence.
The US has now also activated the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module GPS system in some of the Indian Air Force’s C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-us-set-up-first-ever-secure-communication-link-under-comcasa/
Under COMCASA pact, the first-ever secure communication link between the Indian Naval Headquarters and the US Naval Commands was recently set up.
This will give India access to the latest US naval intelligence.
With COMCASA in place, India will not only be able to obtain critical defence technologies from the US but also gain access to critical communication network of the US armed forces and real-time intelligence.
The US has now also activated the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module GPS system in some of the Indian Air Force’s C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Dhanush Artillery Guns:
1. Dhanush is the upgraded version of the Swedish Bofors gun.
2. Dhanush has been jointly developed by India and Israel.Which of the statements is/are correct?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/army-gets-dhanush-artillery-guns/
Dhanush is the indigenously upgraded version of the Swedish Bofors gun procured in the 1980s.
Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km and has demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialised ammunition.
It is an upgrade of the existing 155m, 39 calibre Bofors FH 77 gun.
It is compatible with all North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) 155 mm ammunition system.
Indigenization to the extent of about 81%, has already been achieved. By the end of 2019, the indigenization level of the gun will go up to 91%.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/army-gets-dhanush-artillery-guns/
Dhanush is the indigenously upgraded version of the Swedish Bofors gun procured in the 1980s.
Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km and has demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialised ammunition.
It is an upgrade of the existing 155m, 39 calibre Bofors FH 77 gun.
It is compatible with all North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) 155 mm ammunition system.
Indigenization to the extent of about 81%, has already been achieved. By the end of 2019, the indigenization level of the gun will go up to 91%. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Foreign Remittances:
1. A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to an individual in his or her home country
2. It competes with international aid as one of the largest financial inflows to developing countries.
3. Private Remittances are calculated under Current Account of Balance of Payment.Correct
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-highest-recipient-of-remittances-in-2018-world-bank/
A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to an individual in his or her home country
Money sent home by migrants competes with international aid as one of the largest financial inflows to developing countries
Workers’ remittances are a significant part of international capital flows, especially with regard to labour-exporting countries
NRI deposits are calculated under Capital Accounts while Private Remittances are calculated under Current Account.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-highest-recipient-of-remittances-in-2018-world-bank/
A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to an individual in his or her home country
Money sent home by migrants competes with international aid as one of the largest financial inflows to developing countries
Workers’ remittances are a significant part of international capital flows, especially with regard to labour-exporting countries
NRI deposits are calculated under Capital Accounts while Private Remittances are calculated under Current Account. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
1. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in order to rank all institutions of higher education in India.
2. Only higher education institutions currently placed in the top 50 of the NIRF) are eligible to apply for the Institute of Eminence tag.Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in order to rank all institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the MHRD and launched by Minister of Human Resource Development on 29 September 2015.
The parameters used for ranking broadly cover teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. From 2017, besides being ranked under specific disciplines, large institutions were also given a common overall rank.
This year as well, educational institutions across the country were ranked in nine categories – overall, universities, engineering, colleges, management, pharmacy, medical, architecture and law.
Only higher education institutions currently placed in the top 500 of global rankings or top 50 of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) are eligible to apply for the eminence tag.
The private Institutions of Eminence can also come up as greenfield ventures provided the sponsoring organisation submits a convincing perspective plan for 15 years.Incorrect
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in order to rank all institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the MHRD and launched by Minister of Human Resource Development on 29 September 2015.
The parameters used for ranking broadly cover teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. From 2017, besides being ranked under specific disciplines, large institutions were also given a common overall rank.
This year as well, educational institutions across the country were ranked in nine categories – overall, universities, engineering, colleges, management, pharmacy, medical, architecture and law.
Only higher education institutions currently placed in the top 500 of global rankings or top 50 of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) are eligible to apply for the eminence tag.
The private Institutions of Eminence can also come up as greenfield ventures provided the sponsoring organisation submits a convincing perspective plan for 15 years. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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UPSC Previous Year Question 2016
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/outcomedocuments/agenda21Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.Incorrect
UPSC Previous Year Question 2016
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/outcomedocuments/agenda21Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Then how Jio University got institute of eminence tag?
Only higher education institutions currently placed in the top 500 of global rankings or top 50 of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) are eligible to apply for the eminence tag.
The private Institutions of Eminence can also come up as greenfield ventures provided the sponsoring organisation submits a convincing perspective plan for 15 years. JIO enters in the segment. The question and your query are of two different context