The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council- TIFAC) has launched two new technology initiatives - a job portal named Saksham and the Seaweed Mission for commercial cultivation and processing of seaweed. TIFAC was formed as an autonomous body under the 'Department of Science and Technology'. It serves to assess the state-of-the-art technology in India and set the direction for future technological development in important socio-economic sectors. Artificial Intelligence has been used. It also has the facility to analyze the skill training of the workers. Let's know more about Saksham Portal And Seaweed Mission.
1. When was TIFAC formed as an autonomous body?
A. February 1955
B. February 1966
C. February 1977
D. February 1988
2. The SAKSHAM portal was developed by the __________ to empower women on campuses.
A. UGC
B. Niti Aayog
C. PMO office
D. Home ministry
3. Saksham Portal provides a common platform for:
A. Labor force forum
B. Labor skills
C. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
D. All of the above
4. One million blue-collar jobs will be created through which portal?
A. SAKSHAM
B. Udyog
C. Medium Enterprises
D. None of these
5. Global production of seaweed is how many million tons?
A. 12 million tons
B. 22 million tons
C. 32 million tons
D. 42 million tons
6. The global production of seaweed is valued at around:
A. US$ 10 billion
B. US$ 11 billion
C. US$ 12 billion
D. US$ 15 billion
7. Which country is the largest producer of seaweed?
A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Japan
8. India produces _____________ percent.
A. 0.1–0.2 %
B. 0.01–0.02 %
C. 0.04–0.08 %
D. 0.11–0.12 %
9. What percentage of Indonesia contributes to seaweed production?
A. 20 %
B. 25 %
C. 28 %
D. 30 %
10. This mission includes which of the following activities?
A. Establishment of model farm over an area of one hectare
B. Setting up of seaweed nursery for seed supply
C. Establish processing technologies
D. All of the above
11. Seaweeds form underwater forests, known as:
A. Mangrove forest
B. Kelp Forest
C. Joint forest
D. Local forest
12. Which of the following is Seaweed species?
A. Gracilaria edulis
B. Gracilaria crassa
C. Gracilaria varucosa
D. All of the above-mentioned
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