Consider the following statements regarding the Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme:1.The scheme is backed by a financial incentive of Rs 37,500-crore and is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.2.Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which serves as a raw material for urea and synthetic natural gas production.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 5 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 5 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to syngas produced via coal gasification, consider the following statements:1.It is primarily composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide.2.It cannot be used as an intermediate for producing methanol or ammonia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed norms for renewable energy projects:1.India proposed draft norms requiring mandatory energy storage integration for all new government-tendered solar and onshore wind projects starting July 2027.2.Grid-forming inverters rely entirely on external grid signals to establish grid voltage and frequency reference.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in high-renewable energy grids?
Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):1.CAQM is a statutory body established under the CAQM Act, 2021, replacing the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA).2.The commission functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of satellite-based farm fire detection, what is 'Ground Truthing'?
Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):1.UNEP publishes flagship climate assessments including the Emissions Gap Report and Overshoot risk reports.2.UNEP operates primarily as a specialized financial institution of the World Bank Group.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does 'Temperature Overshoot' refer to in climate science discourse?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA):1.NFRA is a statutory body established under Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013.2.It functions as an advisory wing under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of Audit Quality Assurance?
Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-05 mission launched by ISRO:1.The satellite was successfully launched aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket.2.EOS-05 is placed in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO), making it identical to traditional earth observation satellites.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What characterizes a Geosynchronous Orbit?
Consider the following statements regarding the Corporate Mitra Course:1.The course is commenced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs with its first batch registering over 2,800 learners.2.The program is managed exclusively by the Ministry of Culture without any institutional or technological partnerships.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of professional training programs like the Corporate Mitra Course, what is a 'Paraprofessional'?