[PSSSB SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT, 2024]

6. Which Indian state was the first to have a woman Chief Minister?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Uttar Pradesh

Solution:

Sucheta Kripalani became the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state when she assumed office in Uttar Pradesh in 1963.

[PSSSB SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT, 2024]

7. 'Kaziranga National park' is situated in which state





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Assam

Solution:

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also a biodiversity hotspot, home to a variety of flora and fauna.

[PSSSB JE, 2024]

8. What is India’s rank in the recently released Global Innovation Index, 2023 (GII) by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

40th

Solution:

India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) has shown consistent improvement over the past decade. In 2023, India secured the 40th position among 132 economies, as reported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This upward trend continued in 2024, with India advancing to the 39th position out of 133 economies.

[PSSSB JE, 2024]

9. Which of the following pollutants is not part of the eight pollutants monitored as major parameters in Air Quality Index (AQI)?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Solution:

The Air Quality Index (AQI) monitors eight major pollutants: PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), ammonia (NH₃), and lead (Pb). Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not included in the AQI because it is a greenhouse gas and not a direct indicator of air quality affecting immediate human health.

[PSSSB JE, 2024]

10. The maximum limit for subscription for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for an individual person and HUF respectively are 





Answer & Solution

Answer:

4 kg, 4 kg

Solution:

The maximum subscription limit for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) is 4 kg per individual and 4 kg for Hindu Undivided Families (HUF) per financial year. However, for trusts and similar entities, the limit is higher at 20 kg. These limits are specified to prevent excessive holding and ensure fair access.