Industry & Infrastructure

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. Tl. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. Til. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct ? 1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I 2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework. 3. Statement I contradicts statement II by focusing only on traditional : infrastructure instead of modern innovation. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct ? 1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS). 2. It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy. 3. National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?

ich of the following statement, ft Mowdfunding islare correct? mS about gg j, Crowdfunding jis Solicitation of fi d (small amount) from multiple divest 5 through a web-based Platform or Social : networking site for 4 specific Project, 1 2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able ts ee funds at lower cost 2 of capital wit] ‘out undergoi: if procedures; Being rigorous Select the answer using the code Biven below : 3

Consider statements on the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report: RBI mandates all listed companies to submit it; and BRSR disclosures are largely non-financial.

Consider statements on India joining the Minerals Security Partnership, India being resource-rich in all 30 critical minerals, and the 2023 MMDR amendment empowering the Centre for certain critical minerals.

Consider statements that circular economy reduces greenhouse-gas emissions, reduces raw-material use, and reduces production waste.

Consider statements on cement-sector CO2 emissions, silica-bearing clay mixed with limestone, and limestone conversion to lime during clinker production.

How many activities—crude-oil production; refining/storage/distribution; marketing/sale of petroleum products; natural-gas production—are regulated by PNGRB?

Consider statements on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, rooftop solar and household support.

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements: 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities. 2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?

Consider the following: 1. Battery storage 2. Biomass generators 3. Fuel cells 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units. How many of the above are considered ‘distributed Energy Resources’?

Consider the following statements : Statement-! : India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-11 : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements : Statement-! : Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InviTs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statement-11 : InviTs are recognized as borrowers under the 'Securitization and Recon- struction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements : . 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fud cell to run vehicles. How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to India : 1. According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between (' 15 crore and ('25 crore. 2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?

Consider the following heavy industries : 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refmeries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decru:bonizing how many of the above industries?

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/ Lignite blocks. 3. It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to solar water pumps consider the following statements: 1. Solar can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps. 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following Statements: 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory Board set up by the Govt. of India. 2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas. 3. Appeals against the decisions PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity. Which of the Statements given above are correct?

With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a ‘Minor Mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country 2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of m minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government. 3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis. 3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self sufficient in coal production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units. 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the India Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It has a corpus of Rs 4,00,000 crore at present. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration

1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin

1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps

In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, which one of the following is given the highest weight?

In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

What is/ are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth of manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones 2. Providing the benefit of ‘single window clearance’ 3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**

In India the overall Index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eighth Core Industries have combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries? 1. Cement 2. Fertilizers 3. Natural Gas 4. Refinery products 5. Textiles **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**

Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1. It is a major classification of crude oil 2. Its is sourced from North Sea. 3. It does not contain sulphur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?