Prelims Power Play 14 July 2024

1. Consider the following statements about the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO):

The INO Project is aimed at building a world-class underground laboratory with a rock cover to conduct basic research on neutrinos.
The project is jointly funded by Dept. of Space and the Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.
A neutrino is a fundamental particle which is exponentially small particle with no electrical charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below:

1 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

2. Global Critical Minerals Outlook is released by

International Energy Agency

International Mineralogical Association (IMA)

World Economic Forum

World Bank

3. What is the purpose of Vibrant Village?

To improve socio-economic condition of particularly tribal Group habitation.

To comprehensively development of border villages to improve the quality of life of people & thereby reversing outmigration.

To build Adarsh Gram’ wherein people have access to various basic services so that the minimum needs of all the sections of society are fully met and disparities are reduced to a minimum.

None

4. Extended producer responsibility often seen in news refers to

a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products along the entire lifecycle, including at the post-consumer stage.

a policy approach that makes exporters responsible for their products along the entire lifecycle, including at the post-consumer stage.

a policy approach that makes importers responsible for their products along the entire lifecycle, including at the post-consumer stage.

a policy approach that makes consumers responsible for their products along the entire lifecycle, including at the post-consumer stage.

5. Consider the following

Statement I: Minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt are known as critical minerals,

Statement II: These minerals are essential for the world’s ongoing efforts to switch to greener and cleaner energy

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct