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31.
The INSA Young Scientist Awards are typically given for outstanding work done in India. What is the primary objective behind instituting these awards?
A To promote research in humanities
B To recognize and encourage young scientists with potential
C To fund international collaborations
D To award established scientists for lifetime achievement
32.
Which organization confers the INSA Young Scientist Awards annually to encourage scientific talent in India?
A Department of Science and Technology (DST)
B Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
C Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
D Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)
33.
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Scientist Awards recognize outstanding young scientists in India. What is the age limit for eligibility for this award?
A Below 30 years
B Below 35 years
C Below 40 years
D Below 45 years
34.
Which international convention deals with the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships, including plastic waste?
A Basel Convention
B Stockholm Convention
C MARPOL Convention
D Rotterdam Convention
35.
What does 'EPR' stand for in the context of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?
A Environmental Protection Responsibility
B Extended Producer Responsibility
C Efficient Plastic Recycling
D Essential Plastic Recovery
36.
From which date did the ban on identified single-use plastic (SUP) items come into effect in India?
A January 1, 2022
B July 1, 2022
C October 2, 2022
D December 31, 2022
37.
What is the target production capacity of the National Green Hydrogen Mission by 2030?
A 1 Million Metric Tonne per annum
B 5 Million Metric Tonne per annum
C 10 Million Metric Tonne per annum
D 20 Million Metric Tonne per annum
38.
The PM-KUSUM scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is primarily aimed at:
A Solarization of agricultural pumps
B Promoting electric vehicles in rural areas
C Setting up offshore wind farms
D Developing smart grids in cities
39.
Under the 'Panchamrit' targets announced at COP26, India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by which year?
A 2030
B 2047
C 2050
D 2070
40.
In which year did India launch 'Project Tiger' to promote the conservation of its national animal?
A 1970
B 1973
C 1981
D 1992