CSE-2020 | Prelims Daily Quiz 82 [Answers]


Quiz 82 – Answers


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Q.1

a) 1 and 2 only

EXPLANATION –

Nobel Award 2019 for chemistry is given for the development of Li-ion Batttery. It was given to M. Stanley Whittingham, John B. Goodenough and Akira Yoshino.

The first commercial viable lithium- ion battery was developed by Akiro Yoshino in 1991.

In a battery, electrons flow from the negative electrode- the anode- to the positive one- the cathode producing electricity.


Q.2

a) 1, 2 and 4 only

EXPLANATION –

The marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) refers to the minimum interest rate of a bank below which it cannot lend, except in some cases allowed by the RBI.

It is an internal benchmark or reference rate for the bank. MCLR actually describes the method by which the minimum interest rate for loans is determined by a bank – on the basis of marginal cost or the additional or incremental cost of arranging one more rupee to the prospective borrower.

The MCLR methodology for fixing interest rates for advances was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from April 1, 2016.

The MCLR was cut by 10 bps from October 10, 2019.


Q.3

a) All of the above.

EXPLANATION –

Government launched the GEMINI device for seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.

GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) satellite system is being utilized by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to transmit the PFZ, OSF and disaster warnings to fishermen.

To receive the messages transmitted through the GAGAN satellites, INCOIS together with AAI developed a low-cost GAGAN system-enabled GEMINI (GAGAN Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information) device.


Q.4

a) Identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.

EXPLANATION –

Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme is being started to identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.

The objective of the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme (PMILP) would be to allow talented students to realize their full potential and contribute to society. In centres of excellence across the country, gifted children will be mentored and nurtured by renowned experts in different areas, so that they can reach their full potential.


 

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