UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

Question 66 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships is a subordinate office under the
A
Ministry of Shipping
B
Ministry of Tourism
C
Ministry of Culture
D
Ministry of Defence
Question 66 Explanation: 

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) to change its status from Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO). It will bring IALA at par with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO).

The IALA, having headquarters at St. Germainen Laye (France) was established in 1957 under French law. It is governed by a General Assembly having 83 National members, with its Council as the executive body. The IALA council consists of 24 National Members and India is one of the council members represented through the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), Ministry of Shipping. DGLL establishes and maintains Aids to Navigation in general waters along coast of India including A&N and Lakshadweep group of islands, as per Lighthouse Act 1927.

http://www.dgll.nic.in/Content/64_1_Introduction.aspx ;
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171614 ;
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Question 67 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following nations do NOT open out to the Black Sea?
A
Moldova
B
Romania
C
Russia
D
Bulgaria
Question 67 Explanation: 

Moldova is a land-locked country.

General question. The migrant/refugee crisis and Daesh problems have brought West Asia and Europe, into focus. "

Question 68 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pollutants are directly emitted from motor vehicles?
  1. Particulate matter
  2. Un-burnt hydrocarbons
  3. Ozone
  4. Carbon monoxide
  5. Methane
Select the correct code:
A
1, 2, 4, 5
B
1, 2, 4
C
1, 3, 4, 5
D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question 68 Explanation: 

The following pollutants are emitted from motor vehicles:

Particulate matter (PM).

Un-burnt hydrocarbons.

Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Carbon monoxide (CO).

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Sulphur dioxide (SO2).

Methane

While ozone is not emitted directly from automobiles, the unstable compound is formed in the atmosphere through a complex set of chemical reactions involving hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, and sunlight. "

Question 69 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are the parameters for ranking various universities and institutions under "National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)"?
  1. Teaching, Learning and Resources.
  2. Research and Professional Practices.
  3. Outreach and Inclusivity.
  4. Graduation Outcomes.
  5. Perception.
Choose the correct code from below given options:
A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
1, 2, and 5 only
C
2, 3 and 5 only
D
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Question 69 Explanation: 
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. The parameters broadly cover "Teaching, Learning and Resources," "Research and Professional Practices," "Graduation Outcomes," "Outreach and Inclusivity," and "Perception".
Question 70 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In India, the Council of Ministers has:
A
Individual responsibility
B
Legal responsibility
C
Individual and collective responsibility
D
Individual and legal responsibility
Question 70 Explanation: 
Individual and collective responsibility
There are 70 questions to complete.