National & International Information Systems, Networks & Products MCQ Quiz in मल्याळम - Objective Question with Answer for National & International Information Systems, Networks & Products - സൗജന്യ PDF ഡൗൺലോഡ് ചെയ്യുക

The correct answer is "Set up a Consortium for all Libraries".

Key Points

• National Knowledge Commission (NKC)-
  • It was set up in India on June 13, 2005, by the Government of India.
  • Its aim was to prepare a blueprint to make a reform in education, research Institutes, and intellectual property legislation.
• NKC Recommendations-
  • National Knowledge Commission has given various recommendations for libraries some of them are given below:
    • ​A National Mission on Libraries should be set up for a period of three years which should be converted into a permanent Commission.
    • A national census of all libraries should be prepared by undertaking a nationwide survey.
    • A Central Library Fund should be instituted to take care of upgrading existing libraries over a period of 3-5
    • A National Committee on Private Collections should be set up for the identification, documentation, and preservation of the numerous rich private collections available in the country.

The correct answer is Deepak Pental.

Key Points

• The National Mission on Libraries India, an initiative of the Ministry of Culture.
• It was setup under the Chairmanship of Deepak Pental.
• works to modernise and digitally link nearly 9,000 libraries across India to provide readers access to books and information.
• The project costs around 1000 crores.
• Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Mission on Libraries on 2014.
• The scheme consists of four components:
  • Creation of the National Virtual Library of India (NVLI)
  • Setting up of NML Model Libraries
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Survey of Libraries
  • Capacity Building​

The correct answer is "European Translation Center".

Key Points

• "World Index of Scientific Translations" covers translations of scientific and technical interests from non-western languages into Western languages.
• It is published by the European Translation Centre now known as the International Translation Centre.
• It is published Monthly.

Additional Information 

•  European Translation Center- 
  • It was established in 1961 in cooperation with Western European countries, OECD, and the United States.
  • Its aim was to prevent duplication of translation efforts and to exchange translations.
  • It is now renamed in 1975 as the "International Translation Center".
• National Translations Center of UK-
  • It is known as the British Centre for Literary Translation.
  • It was founded in 1989 by the late W.G. Sebald for the support of literary translation in UK.
• Library of Congress-
  • The Library of Congress in the USA is one of the largest R&D libraries in the world.
  • It is the national library of the United States.
  • It was established on April 24, 1800.
• American Library Association-​
  • American Library Association.is a non-profit organization based in the United States.
  • Its objective is to promote library services and librarianship in the United States.
  • It is the oldest and largest library association in the world founded in 1876.
  • It is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

The correct answer is Dehradun.

Key Points

• The Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP) is a regional center established to promote education and training in space science and technology in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It was established in 1995 under an agreement signed by 10 member countries of the region.
• Mission: To build capacity in space science and technology in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Location: Hosted by the Government of India, with facilities provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• Programs: Offers a variety of programs, including postgraduate diplomas, short-term courses, and workshops in various fields of space science and technology.
• Focus Areas: Remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), satellite communications, satellite meteorology, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and space science.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with various international organizations, including the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN-OOSA) and other regional centers.

The Correct answer is Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Key Points

• E-Yantra is a robotics-focused educational outreach initiative from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay.
• Supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), it aims to enhance engineering and robotics education globally.
• The initiative focuses on training engineers to solve local challenges in various fields such as agriculture, disaster response, defense, manufacturing, home automation, smart cities, and service industries using technology.

History

• Prof. Kavi Arya initiated a distance education program at IIT Bombay in 2002, focusing on Embedded Systems.
• The e-Yantra Project was conceived to provide accessible and affordable practical learning tools and robots for remote students.

Mission

• The mission is to nurture engineers capable of solving real-world problems by offering hands-on learning opportunities, especially to those with limited access to labs and mentorship.

e-Yantra Robotics Competition (eYRC)

• The eYRC is the flagship initiative open to engineering and polytechnic students. It consists of two stages over 6-7 months.
• Stage 1 is a Robotics MOOC available to all, where teams are given themes based on real-world problems.
• Successful teams from Stage 1 advance to Stage 2, with the top teams competing in the National Finals at IIT Bombay.
• The competition was expanded internationally in 2020, and winners receive cash prizes.

e-Yantra Innovation Challenge (eYIC)

• The eYIC encourages participants to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems using a common technology stack.

The Correct answer is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.

Key Points

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi:
  • ​Founded in 1950, the Council was established by Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad for strengthening the ties of cultural cooperation and exchange between India and other countries.
  • The publishing activity of the Council is very high with publications in English, Hindi, in some foreign languages covering various subjects that include culture, arts, history, philosophy, and literature. 
  • The personal collection of books and manuscripts bequeathed by Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the Founder, and President of the Council, forms the core of the ICCR Library.
  • ICCR offers Library Fellowships annually to facilitate research in various languages or cultural fields by Indian scholars under 35 years of age. 
• ​Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi:
  • ​Established in 1972, by the Government of India as an autonomous body, the ICHR aims to promote and support historical research in the country.
  • The Council has two Regional Centres:
    • ICHR North-Eastern Regional Centre, Guwahati
    • ICHR Southern Regional Centre, Bengaluru
• Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi:
  • ​The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, established in 1985, is visualised as a centre encompassing the study and experience of all the arts.
  • The Centre comprises 5 divisions:
    • Kala Nidhi – collects primary and secondary materials on the Humanities
    • Kala Kosa – concerned with research and publication activities of IGNCA.
    • JanpadaSampada – complements Kala Kosa with regard to eco-cultural, socioeconomic context, lifestyle studies, multimedia presentation and events, etc.
    • Kala Dashan – deals with exhibitions, lectures, and conferences in areas of art and culture.
    • Sutra Dhara- Administrative Division and International Dialogue Unit.
•  Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE):
  • ​Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune, is one of the oldest research and training institutes in Economics in the country.
  • It was established in 1930 by the Servants of India Society, founded by the late Shri Gopal Krishna Gokhale

The Correct answer is 1977:

Key PointsNote: There is some discrepancy in the question. NICNET was established in 1987 and NIC was established in 1977. However, this is an official PYP so we cannot change the options.

• NICNET:
  • ​National Informatics Centre Network is a  satellite-based National Informatic Network.
  • It was established by NIC and started functioning in 1987.
  • It is sponsored by GOI.
  • The network consists of:
    • The master earth station is located at CGO Complex, New Delhi. It comprises a 13-meter antenna, a network control center, and a packet switch.
    • The micro earth station connects remotely located district computers with the State computer, which, in turn, are connected to the regional headquarters.
    • Geosynchronous Satellite.NICNET is currently using the INTELSAT-V satellite which mainly functions as a relay station between the master earth station and the micro earth station.
  • The various facilities and services of NICNET include:
    • Gateway to the Internet by providing Internet connectivity
    • Electronic mail service
    • USENET bulletin board service
    • Telnet facility to login to remote host
    • File transfer protocol facility
    • Research and Education Network of NIC (RENNIC) service to research, education, and medical institutions.
    • General Information Services terminal(GISTNIC) for common public

Additional Information EXISTING DATA NETWORKS IN INDIA

The correct answer is FAO.

Key Points

• In 1970, FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) established an International Information System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS).
• It involved bringing out an AGRI-INDEX.
• It started International Agricultural Libraries Network.
• In January 1975 AGRIS became fully operative and brought out the first issue of AGRINDEX.
• 135 countries including India are participating in this venture.

Additional InformationUNO

• The UN (United Nations Organisation) was founded in 1945.
• It is committed to maintaining international peace and security and developing friendly relations among nations.
• It promotes social progress, better living standards, and human rights.
• The UN is headquartered in New York City.

ILO

• International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency.
• It is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labor standards.
• Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations.
• The ILO has 187 member states.

The correct answer is "Education and Research Network".

Additional Information

•  Education and Research Network (ERNET)-
  • ​The ERNET was initiated in 1986 - 1987 by the Department of Electronics (DoE) to provide computer communication for the academic and research community in India.
  • It is a joint project of the DoE, Govt. of India, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
  • It is India's first network setup for fostering educational and research activities in the premier institutions and research laboratories.
  • The main objective of the ERNET Project was to provide Internet access to software developers, students, research scholars, and academicians at the premier research institutions.
  • It involves the participation of eight educational and research institutions in the country serving as Nodal Centres for the ERNET Project in the country. They are-
    • The five IITs - Mumbai, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Chennai, New Delhi,
    • The Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
    • The National Centre for Software Technology (NCST), Mumbai
    • Department of Electronics (DoE), New Delhi 

The correct answer is "Delhi".

Additional Information

•  DELNET-​
  • It stands for Developing Library Network.​​
  • Earlier it was known as Delhi Library Network.
  • It was started in the year 1988.
  • It was initially supported by NISSAT, Department of Science and Industrial Research, Government of India.
  • It is currently being promoted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Department of Information Technology, Government of India.
  • Its prime objective is to promote resource sharing among the libraries through the development of a network of libraries.
  • Its head office is located in New Delhi.