11. Ministry of Power launched the ‘Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)’ along with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Steel
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Renewable Energy]
Notes:
The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly launched ‘Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)’ to identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously for deployment within and outside India.
The Mission aims to facilitate indigenous research, development and demonstration of the latest and emerging technologies in the power sector.
12. With respect to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, consider the following statements:
- It is a non-statutory body established in 2001.
- It functions under the Ministry of Power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a statutory body set up under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency assists the government in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles with the primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- It functions under Ministry of Power.
13. Which Union Ministry along with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment implements the NAMASTE scheme?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
NAMASTE is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) as a joint initiative of the MoSJE and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
NAMASTE stands for National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem). This year’s Union Budget has allotted Rs 100 crore to the scheme. Finance Minister announced that the government is looking to enable 100% mechanical de-sludging of septic tanks and sewers in all cities and towns.
14. A High-Powered Committee has been constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide which state or UT shall maintain its own culture, language, and employment ?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Assam
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has created a 17-member High Powered Committee to consider ways to preserve Ladakh’s unique culture, language, and employment. The committee will discuss measures to protect these aspects of Ladakh’s society.
15. Union Ministry of Power signed MoU with which organisation to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BHEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations.
Specific tasks will be formulated between DRDO and respective project developer, under this agreement.
16. Power Ministry launched a plan to develop power transmission system for integration of 500 GW of green energy by which year?
[A] 2024
[B] 2027
[C] 2030
[D] 2040
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Correct Answer: C [2030]
Notes:
Centre has launched a plan to develop the power transmission system for integration of 500 GW of green energy by 2030.
The union ministry of power constituted a high-level committee under chairperson of Central Electricity Authority with representatives from SECI, Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, among others for planning the transmission system required for having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based installed capacity by 2030.
17. Consider the following:
- Census exercise is carried out under the Census Act of 1948.
- Socio-Economic and Caste Census exercise falls under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- National Population Register is a database of all Indian citizens.
- National Sample Survey is carried out by the National Sample Survey Organization
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 4]
Notes:
The Census is the official population count in India, conducted under the Census Act of 1948 by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) assesses the socio-economic status of households, coordinated by the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development. The National Population Register (NPR) is a database of usual residents in India, managed by the Registrar General and ex-Officio Census Commissioner. The National Sample Survey (NSS) is a household sample survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization, which merged with the Central Statistics Office to form the National Statistical Office (NSO).
18. Consider the following statements on categorization of coal thermal power plant units by the Ministry of Environmental, Forest and Climate Change:- Category A- Within 10 km radius of the National Capital Region (NCR) or cities having million-plus population.
- Category B- Within 10 km radius of critically polluted areas or non-attainment cities.
- Category C- Remaining plants.
Which of the categories given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) established a task force on April 16, 2021, to categorize 596 coal thermal power plants into three groups: Category A (within 10 km of the National Capital Region or cities with over a million people, compliance by 2022), Category B (within 10 km of critically polluted areas or non-attainment cities, compliance by 2023), and Category C (remaining plants, compliance by 2024). Independent power plants are categorized by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) with state pollution control boards (SPCBs), while captive thermal power plants are categorized by SPCBs in consultation with the CEA.
19. Consider the following portals in news:- Samarth is an automation engine for universities.
- PARIVESH has been developed by the Ministry of Culture.
- AarogyaPath aims to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies.
- URISE seeks a unified empowerment of the students of engineering, polytechnic, vocational and skill trainees.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] Only 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Samarth is a robust, secure, and scalable process automation engine for universities, centralizing exam fee collection. PARIVESH is an integrated environmental management system developed for online and transparent environmental clearances. AarogyaPath is a national healthcare supply chain portal providing real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies. URISE is a collaborative initiative in Uttar Pradesh aimed at empowering students in engineering, polytechnic, vocational, and skill training.
20. Which of the following pairs of portals and their respective ministries is/are matched correctly?- PRAAPTI – Ministry of Power
- PRAKASH – Ministry of Railway
- PRABANDH – Ministry of Education
- PRADAN – Indian Space Science Data Centre
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 3 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Praapti portal, launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Power, enhances transparency in generator invoicing. The Prakash portal, developed by NTPC, facilitates coordination among the Ministries of Railways, Power, and Coal for tracking coal availability. The Prabandh portal, under the Ministry of Education, supports the Samagra Shiksha program. The Pradan portal, hosted by the Indian Space Science Data Centre, serves as ISRO’s main data repository.
