APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 05/11/2024

Topic 1: IIT Guwahati Research Park Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Question 1: With reference to IIT Guwahati’s recent partnerships for sustainable development, consider the following statements:

1. CUBE is a center focused on sustainable infrastructure and urban planning, affiliated with IIT Madras.
2. The partnership aims to create a skill development center specifically for semiconductor technology.
3. The MoUs include the establishment of a 400-bed super-specialty hospital in Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Topic 2: Financial Crisis and Appeal for Aid by Actor Ting Tong

Question 2: Regarding the welfare initiatives for artists in Assam, consider the following statements:

1. The Orunodoi Scheme provides financial assistance specifically designed for artists facing financial hardships.
2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, includes provisions for financial support to disabled individuals in the entertainment industry.
3. The Orunodoi Scheme also aims to support vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, in Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Topic 3: Financial Irregularities at JB Law College, Guwahati

Question 3: Which of the following statements about governance in educational institutions, with reference to the recent incident at JB Law College, Guwahati, is/are correct?

1. Audit reports are essential for maintaining financial transparency and accountability in educational institutions.
2. The code of ethics for educational institutions mandates financial audits only in the case of public funding.
3. Independent oversight committees are crucial for investigating financial misconduct in educational institutions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Topic 4: India’s Re-election as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Question 4: With reference to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:

1. The ISA’s primary goal is to promote solar energy in resource-rich countries.
2. India’s recent re-election as ISA President includes plans to launch a Global Solar Facility for Africa.
3. ISA’s Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre aims to advance solar technology for hydrogen production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Statement 3 is correct. ISA’s Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre aims to support research in using solar energy for green hydrogen production, a renewable fuel.
Thus, the correct answer is D.

Statement 1 is correct. The ISA focuses on promoting solar energy, especially in solar-resource-rich countries, to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

Statement 2 is correct. India’s recent re-election includes initiatives such as the Global Solar Facility for Africa to enhance solar project financing.

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