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What percentage of Indian districts are prone to severe heat waves?

• 20%

• 50%

• 70%

• 84%

Which states were identified as the top heatwave hotspots from 2013 to 2022?

• Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

• Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh

• Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tripura

• Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa

What is the main recommendation of the report "Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate"?

• Relocate people from vulnerable areas

• Invest in air conditioning for all households

• Adopt detailed risk assessments and establish climate-risk observatories

• Ban all outdoor activities during heat waves

What is the concessional interest rate on short-term agricultural loans under the scheme?

• 4%

• 7%

• 10%

• 1.5%

What is the effective interest rate for farmers who repay their loans on time?

• 1.5%

• 3%

• 4%

• 7%

Which of the following activities is NOT eligible for interest subvention under the scheme?

• Crop loans

• Animal husbandry

• Construction of houses

• Fisheries

What does EOS stand for?

• Earth Observation Satellite

• Environmental Observation System

Which payload on EOS-08 will be used for ocean surface wind analysis?

• Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR)

• Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R)

• SiC UV Dosimeter

• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

Which launch vehicle will be used for the EOS-08 mission?

• PSLV

• GSLV

• SSLV

• RLV

What is the main objective of the proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

• To increase the Prime Minister's powers during disasters

• To enhance operational efficiencies in disaster response

• To declare all disasters as national emergencies

• To reduce funding for disaster management