Under the Global Sulfur Cap, the use of sulfur used in ships' fuel will be cut (mass by mass). Bunker oil used in ships is obtained from the residue left after the distillation of crude oil. It contains a large amount of sulfur. IMO has decided to further cut sulfur oxide emissions from January 2020, keeping in view the environmental impact and climate change. Guidelines were issued by the {The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Convention} to control sulfur oxide emissions from ships. India is a signatory to this convention. Where the whole world is facing pollution. At the same time, there is a possibility of a reduction in this through initiatives like Global Sulfur Cape. Let's Test Your knowledge About Global Sulfur Cap 2020 Trivia Quiz.
1. Under the Global Sulfur Cap, what percentage of m / m will be reduced in the use of sulfur used in ship fuel?
A. 1.50% m/m
B. 0.50% m/m
C. 0.10% m/m
D. 5.50% m/m
2. Directorate General of Shipping notified various stakeholders for compliance of Global Sulfur Cap on which month in 2020?
A. 26 January 2020
B. 1 January 2020
C. 2 October 2020
D. 15 August 2020
3. Which gas is produced by the burning of Bunker oil which used in ship fuel?
A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Chlorofluorocarbon
C. Nitrous oxide
D. All of the above
4. In which year were guidelines issued by the MARPOL Convention to control the emission of sulfur oxide from ships?
A. In 2000
B. In 2005
C. In 2010
D. In 2015
5. Which is the meaning of IMO in disseminating?
A. International Morning Organisation
B. International Maintime Organisation
C. International Maritime Organisation
D. International Midtime Organisation
6. Which is the meaning {MARPOL 73/78} in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships?
A. 1973 to 1978
B. 1973 modified by Protocol of 1978
C. 1978 modified 1973
D. None of these
7. Which one of the following are annexes of MARPOL?
A. Annex l
B. Annex II
C. Annex III
D. All of the above
8. The marine sector will have to reduce sulfur emissions by over _________% by switching to lower sulfur fuels.
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
9. Which is the meaning of 'Annex l' in MARPOL technical annexes?
A. Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form
B. Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
C. Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
D. Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships
10. Which is the effect of Sulphur dioxide on health?
A. Respiratory system
B. Particularly lung function
C. Irritate the eyes
D. All of the above
11. The global 0.50% sulphur cap will enter into force in 2020, and more than _______________ ships will be affected by the regulation.
A. 70,0 ships
B. 70,00 ships
C. 70,000 ships
D. 80,000 ships
12. Which Diesel has Low Sulfur?
A. Ultra-low sulfur diesel
B. Low sulfur diesel
C. Both of above
D. None of these
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