European Countries

Q. The satellite GSAT-31 belongs to ________.

1. French Guiana
2. Russia
3. India
4. China

Q.

Consider the following statements about Surya Jyoti:

a) It is a scheme of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

b) It aims to provide a solar energy mechanism to ensure a better life for the urban poor, lacking access to grid-connected electricity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. How many countries backed International Solar alliance?

1. 120
2. 130
3. 150
4. 140

Q. Assertion [A]: India and Germany launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Reason [R]: The primary objective of the ISA is to increase the use of solar energy.

Read the above given statements carefully and select the option that is true.

1. A is true but R is false.
2. Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
4. A is false but R is true.

Q. The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and which European nation in 2015?

1. Denmark
2. France
3. Germany
4. Switzerland

Q. Countries between the and the receive sunlight throughout the year.

Note: The blanks are to be filled in alphabetical order.

1. North Pole
2. Tropic of Cancer
3. South Pole
4. Tropic of Capricorn

Q.

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur has the largest _______

1. candle clock.

2. sand clock

3. sundial

Q. From where was GSAT-31 launched?

1. French Guiana
2. Russia
3. China
4. India

Q. The International Solar Alliance was signed between India and which European nation in 2015?

1. Germany
2. Switzerland
3. Denmark
4. France

Q. 'X' is an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It was conceived as a coalition of solar-resource-rich countries to address their special energy needs. 'X's' aim is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar-resource-rich countries to help achieve the common goal of increasing the use and quality of solar energy in meeting energy needs of prospective member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner. Identify 'X'.

1. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
2. International Energy Agency (IEA)
3. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
4. International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
1. All countries between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn can join International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2. It will function from the National Institute of Solar Energy in India, Gurgaon.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q. When was the agreement for Rafale jets signed between India and France?

1. 2014
2. 2018
3. 2016
4. 2020

Q. How many countries present in the tropical belt backed the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

1. 191
2. 65
3. 120
4. 20

Q. Which cities are being transformed into smart cities with a joint collaboration between India and France?

1. Nagpur
2. Chandigarh
3. Amaravati
4. Puducherry

Q. Which cities are being transformed into smart cities with a joint collaboration between India and France?

1. Nagpur
2. Chandigarh
3. Amaravati
4. Puducherry

Q. Match the following with the years in which they were launched/ signed.

1. 2018
2. 2015
3. 2019

Q. 'X' is an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It was conceived as a coalition of solar-resource-rich countries to address their special energy needs. 'X's' aim is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar-resource-rich countries to help achieve the common goal of increasing the use and quality of solar energy in meeting energy needs of prospective member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner. Identify 'X'.

1. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
2. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
3. International Solar Alliance (ISA)
4. International Energy Agency (IEA)

Q. Which European country has invested heavily in the technology domain of India?

1. Spain
2. Poland
3. Armenia
4. Germany

Q. Which cities are being transformed into smart cities with a joint collaboration between India and France?

1. Nagpur
2. Chandigarh
3. Amaravati
4. Puducherry