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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to G5 SAHEL, consider the following
statements:1. It is a five-nation anti-terror force in the Sahel region of
West Africa.
2. The Sahel Belt forms the transitional zone between the
Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savanna belt to the south.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that al Qaeda and Islamic State have strengthened their foothold across the Sahel region this year. The G5 Sahel task force launched to combat the insurgents has been perennially underfunded. It is a five-nation anti-terror force in the Sahel region of West Africa. G5 Sahel initiative is led by Former colonial power France. France is fighting against jihadists in West Africa with its 4,000-strong regional Barkhane force, but is keen for the countries affected to take on more responsibility. Headquarters is located at Nouakchott, Mauritania.Statement 2 is correct:
The Sahel Belt is a semi-arid tropical savanna ecoregion in Africa, which forms the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savanna belt to the south. The Sahel stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west, eastward through northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, the great bend of the Niger River in Mali, Burkina Faso, southern Niger, north-eastern Nigeria, south-central Chad, and through the nation of Sudan to the Red Sea coast.News: https://www.graphicnews.com/en/pages/39547/Violence_threatens_Sahel_region
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explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that al Qaeda and Islamic State have strengthened their foothold across the Sahel region this year. The G5 Sahel task force launched to combat the insurgents has been perennially underfunded. It is a five-nation anti-terror force in the Sahel region of West Africa. G5 Sahel initiative is led by Former colonial power France. France is fighting against jihadists in West Africa with its 4,000-strong regional Barkhane force, but is keen for the countries affected to take on more responsibility. Headquarters is located at Nouakchott, Mauritania.Statement 2 is correct:
The Sahel Belt is a semi-arid tropical savanna ecoregion in Africa, which forms the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savanna belt to the south. The Sahel stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west, eastward through northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, the great bend of the Niger River in Mali, Burkina Faso, southern Niger, north-eastern Nigeria, south-central Chad, and through the nation of Sudan to the Red Sea coast.News: https://www.graphicnews.com/en/pages/39547/Violence_threatens_Sahel_region
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Mountains Countries
1. Mount Kosciuszko South Africa
2.Mount Blanc France
3. Mount Stanley AustraliaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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explanation
Part of a glacier on a mountain in the Mont Blanc range is at risk of collapse, prompting Italian authorities to close roads and evacuate Alpine hamlets. Rising global temperatures are causing the melting of mountain glaciers and the retreat of polar ice sheets. Mount Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest in Europe west of Russia’s Caucasus peaks. Mont blanc is also known as White Mountain in French.Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest peak.
Mount Stanley part of the Ruwenzori Range on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, in east- central Africa.
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.graphicnews.com/en/pages/39543/Mont_Blanc_glacier_collapse
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explanation
Part of a glacier on a mountain in the Mont Blanc range is at risk of collapse, prompting Italian authorities to close roads and evacuate Alpine hamlets. Rising global temperatures are causing the melting of mountain glaciers and the retreat of polar ice sheets. Mount Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest in Europe west of Russia’s Caucasus peaks. Mont blanc is also known as White Mountain in French.Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest peak.
Mount Stanley part of the Ruwenzori Range on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, in east- central Africa.
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.graphicnews.com/en/pages/39543/Mont_Blanc_glacier_collapse
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. BCG vaccine is used in treating malaria.
2. Curcumin has the potential to enhance the efficacy of the
BCG vaccine.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used for treating tuberculosis (TB). It is effective against disseminated and meningeal TB in young children. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.Injecting curcumin nanoparticles soon after vaccinating with BCG vaccine, produces an appreciable enhancement of the central memory T-cells which helps in long-term protection in children. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Value Addition:
Curcumin
Curcumin is the active ingredient of the dietary spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) and has been consumed for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.It has a wide range of applications such as antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, chemotherapeutic, anti-proliferative, wound healing, antiparasitic, anti-malarial, diabetes, obesity, neurologic, psychiatric disorders and cancer, as well as chronic illnesses affecting the eyes, lungs, etc.
Although curcumin has shown therapeutic efficacy against many human ailments, one of the major problems with curcumin is its poor bioavailability.
One of the promising approaches to increase the bioavailability of curcumin include the use of nanoparticles.
Tikdam- As you have read in newspaper, BCG vaccine is used for treating tuberculosis (TB) not malaria. Thus we can eliminate 1st statement and arrive at correct answer.
Source-https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nanocurcumin-enhances-bcg-vaccine-efficacy/article29477731.ece
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explanation
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used for treating tuberculosis (TB). It is effective against disseminated and meningeal TB in young children. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.Injecting curcumin nanoparticles soon after vaccinating with BCG vaccine, produces an appreciable enhancement of the central memory T-cells which helps in long-term protection in children. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Value Addition:
Curcumin
Curcumin is the active ingredient of the dietary spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) and has been consumed for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.It has a wide range of applications such as antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, chemotherapeutic, anti-proliferative, wound healing, antiparasitic, anti-malarial, diabetes, obesity, neurologic, psychiatric disorders and cancer, as well as chronic illnesses affecting the eyes, lungs, etc.
Although curcumin has shown therapeutic efficacy against many human ailments, one of the major problems with curcumin is its poor bioavailability.
One of the promising approaches to increase the bioavailability of curcumin include the use of nanoparticles.
Tikdam- As you have read in newspaper, BCG vaccine is used for treating tuberculosis (TB) not malaria. Thus we can eliminate 1st statement and arrive at correct answer.
Source-https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nanocurcumin-enhances-bcg-vaccine-efficacy/article29477731.ece
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsQ4. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India allows for
the formation of Autonomous District Councils for administration
of Tribal Areas in which of the following States?1. Meghalaya
2. Assam
3. Mizoram
4. SikkimSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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explanation
Sixth Schedule deals with Article 244(2) and 275(1). It has provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. It provides for the setting up Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) for administration of these tribal areas. Term of the District Councils is for five years from the date of their constitution. It is governed by an Executive Committee. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.Incorrect
explanation
Sixth Schedule deals with Article 244(2) and 275(1). It has provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. It provides for the setting up Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) for administration of these tribal areas. Term of the District Councils is for five years from the date of their constitution. It is governed by an Executive Committee. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsQ5. Under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA), RBI has specified
trigger points in terms of which of the following parameters?1. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR)
2. Net non-performing assets (NPA)
3. Return on Assets (RoA)Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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explanation
PCA Framework are the corrective measures suggested by RBI that should be a taken by commercial banks when its financial condition worsens beyond a level. Objective is to maintain sound financial health of commercial banks. Under it, RBI has specified trigger points in terms of three parameters:1. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR),
2. Net non-performing assets (NPA) and
3. Return on Assets (RoA).If a bank hits the trigger point (like CRAR of 9%, 6%, 3%) then RBI initiates certain structured/mandatory and discretionary actions in respect of that bank. Structured actions are those which are essential to restore the financial health of banks. Discretionary actions are taken by RBI depending upon the profile of each bank. E.g. banks are restricted from certain riskier activities such as expanding the number of branches, increasing the size of their loan book and paying dividend.
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks. It is not applicable to –Co-operative banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Financial Management Institutions (FMIs). Currently, 11 out of 21 Public-sector Banks are under the RBI’s PCA framework. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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explanation
PCA Framework are the corrective measures suggested by RBI that should be a taken by commercial banks when its financial condition worsens beyond a level. Objective is to maintain sound financial health of commercial banks. Under it, RBI has specified trigger points in terms of three parameters:1. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR),
2. Net non-performing assets (NPA) and
3. Return on Assets (RoA).If a bank hits the trigger point (like CRAR of 9%, 6%, 3%) then RBI initiates certain structured/mandatory and discretionary actions in respect of that bank. Structured actions are those which are essential to restore the financial health of banks. Discretionary actions are taken by RBI depending upon the profile of each bank. E.g. banks are restricted from certain riskier activities such as expanding the number of branches, increasing the size of their loan book and paying dividend.
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks. It is not applicable to –Co-operative banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Financial Management Institutions (FMIs). Currently, 11 out of 21 Public-sector Banks are under the RBI’s PCA framework. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsQ6. Which one of the following is the aim of Union government’s
‘mCessation Programme’, recently seen in news?Correct
explanation
The Centre’s ‘mCessation’ Programme to quit tobacco is a text messaging programme for mobile phone users. A person looking to quit tobacco can give a missed call to 011-22901701 after which, they will be sent a series of messages over several months. In a 2018 report published by the peer-reviewed online journal BMJ Innovations it was reported that the ‘mCessation’ programme in India had seen a 19% quit rate (estimated as not used any tobacco in the past 30 days). Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.Incorrect
explanation
The Centre’s ‘mCessation’ Programme to quit tobacco is a text messaging programme for mobile phone users. A person looking to quit tobacco can give a missed call to 011-22901701 after which, they will be sent a series of messages over several months. In a 2018 report published by the peer-reviewed online journal BMJ Innovations it was reported that the ‘mCessation’ programme in India had seen a 19% quit rate (estimated as not used any tobacco in the past 30 days). Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsQ7. With reference to the Rural Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029),
consider the following statements:1. It has been prepared by NITI Aayog.
2. It focuses on sustaining the sanitation behaviour change that has
been achieved under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI launched the 10 Year Rural Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029). This strategy has been prepared by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders.Statement 2 is correct:
The strategy focuses on sustaining the sanitation behaviour change that has been achieved under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) through capacity strengthening, IEC (Information, education and communication), organic waste management, plastic waste management, grey water management and black water management. It lays down a framework to guide local governments, policy makers, implementers and other relevant stakeholders in their planning for Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, where everyone uses a toilet, and every village has access to solid and liquid waste management.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193469
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explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI launched the 10 Year Rural Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029). This strategy has been prepared by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders.Statement 2 is correct:
The strategy focuses on sustaining the sanitation behaviour change that has been achieved under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) through capacity strengthening, IEC (Information, education and communication), organic waste management, plastic waste management, grey water management and black water management. It lays down a framework to guide local governments, policy makers, implementers and other relevant stakeholders in their planning for Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, where everyone uses a toilet, and every village has access to solid and liquid waste management.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193469
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsQ8. With reference to the Caribbean Community and Common
Market (CARICOM), consider the following statements:1. It is a group of 15 members-states and five associate members in the Caribbean region.
2. They aimed at forming an economic and political community that works together to shape policies for the region and
encourage economic growth and trade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Prime Minister Modi met with the leaders of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. It was the first-ever meeting of PM Modi with CARICOM leaders in a regional format.PM Modi announced a USD 14 million grant for community development projects in the CARICOM and another 150 million Line of Credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects. He also announced the setting up of the Regional Center for Excellence in Information Technology in Georgetown, Guyana and the Regional Vocational Training Center in Belize. It was decided to set up a Joint Task Force to expeditiously look into possible areas of cooperation and identify the way forward.
The grouping has 15 members-states and 5 associate members. Established in 1973. It is an economic and political community that works jointly to shape policies for the region and encourages economic growth and trade. Secretariat is located at Georgetown, Guyana. Hence, both statements are correct.
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explanation
Prime Minister Modi met with the leaders of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. It was the first-ever meeting of PM Modi with CARICOM leaders in a regional format.PM Modi announced a USD 14 million grant for community development projects in the CARICOM and another 150 million Line of Credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects. He also announced the setting up of the Regional Center for Excellence in Information Technology in Georgetown, Guyana and the Regional Vocational Training Center in Belize. It was decided to set up a Joint Task Force to expeditiously look into possible areas of cooperation and identify the way forward.
The grouping has 15 members-states and 5 associate members. Established in 1973. It is an economic and political community that works jointly to shape policies for the region and encourages economic growth and trade. Secretariat is located at Georgetown, Guyana. Hence, both statements are correct.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsQ9. Consider the following statements:
1. Custom Hiring Centers provide agricultural machinery on a
rental basis to the farmers.
2. They have been established under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
Yojana only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Custom Hiring Centers provide agricultural machinery on a rental basis to the farmers, especially small & marginal farmers who cannot afford to buy the high-value machinery & equipments. Hence, statement 1 is correct.They have been established under the various schemes like Sub –Mission on Agricultural Mechanization, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, inter alia. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
value addition
The Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister has launched two agriculture-related mobile applications.CHC Farm Machinery: It is a multilingual app through which farmers can select and order the required machinery at the rates feasible for them from the Custom Hiring Centers located in the radius of 50 Kms.
The App is already available to custom service providers for registration and uploading with geo-reference, photographs of agricultural machinery custom service centres and photographs of machinery available in it.
Custom Hiring Centers have been established under the various schemes like Sub –Mission on Agricultural
Mechanization, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana etc. to provide Agricultural Machinery on rental basis to the Farmers, especially small & marginal farmers who cannot afford to buy the high value machinery & equipments.Objective: Farmers, especially small and marginal farmers, will have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipments. This will not only increase the income of the farmers, but it will also take mechanization to maximum farm holdings in a short time frame.
source-https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193381
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explanation
Custom Hiring Centers provide agricultural machinery on a rental basis to the farmers, especially small & marginal farmers who cannot afford to buy the high-value machinery & equipments. Hence, statement 1 is correct.They have been established under the various schemes like Sub –Mission on Agricultural Mechanization, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, inter alia. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
value addition
The Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister has launched two agriculture-related mobile applications.CHC Farm Machinery: It is a multilingual app through which farmers can select and order the required machinery at the rates feasible for them from the Custom Hiring Centers located in the radius of 50 Kms.
The App is already available to custom service providers for registration and uploading with geo-reference, photographs of agricultural machinery custom service centres and photographs of machinery available in it.
Custom Hiring Centers have been established under the various schemes like Sub –Mission on Agricultural
Mechanization, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana etc. to provide Agricultural Machinery on rental basis to the Farmers, especially small & marginal farmers who cannot afford to buy the high value machinery & equipments.Objective: Farmers, especially small and marginal farmers, will have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipments. This will not only increase the income of the farmers, but it will also take mechanization to maximum farm holdings in a short time frame.
source-https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193381
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsQ10. With reference to the first Indigenous High Temperature
Fuel Cell System, consider the following statements:1. It has been developed under India’s flagship program named
“New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative
(NMITLI)”.
2. The system has been developed by the DRDO.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
The system has been developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with Indian industries. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.It has been developed under India’s flagship program named “New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI)”. The 5.0 kW fuel cell system generates power in a green manner using methanol / bio-methane, with heat and water as bi-products for further use; amounting to greater than 70% efficiency, which otherwise may not be possible by other energy sources. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The Fuel Cells developed are based on High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) Technology. This development would replace Diesel Generating (DG) sets and help reduce India’s dependence on crude oil. In the field of clean energy, Fuel Cell distributed power generation systems are emerging as promising alternative to grid power. It carries immense national importance in terms of non-grid energy security.
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explanation
The system has been developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with Indian industries. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.It has been developed under India’s flagship program named “New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI)”. The 5.0 kW fuel cell system generates power in a green manner using methanol / bio-methane, with heat and water as bi-products for further use; amounting to greater than 70% efficiency, which otherwise may not be possible by other energy sources. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The Fuel Cells developed are based on High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) Technology. This development would replace Diesel Generating (DG) sets and help reduce India’s dependence on crude oil. In the field of clean energy, Fuel Cell distributed power generation systems are emerging as promising alternative to grid power. It carries immense national importance in terms of non-grid energy security.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsQ11. Which of the following is/are the terms of reference of
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)?1. To analyse any issue, economic or otherwise, referred to it by
the PM.
2. To address issues of macroeconomic importance.
3. To attend to any other task as maybe desired by PM from time
to time.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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explanation
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body to give advice on economic and related issues to the Government of India, specifically to the PM.Terms of reference:
1. To analyse any issue, economic or otherwise, referred to it by the PM.
2. To address issues of macroeconomic importance. This could be either suo-motu or on reference from the PM or anyone else;
3. To attend to any other task as maybe desired by PM from time to time.Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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explanation
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body to give advice on economic and related issues to the Government of India, specifically to the PM.Terms of reference:
1. To analyse any issue, economic or otherwise, referred to it by the PM.
2. To address issues of macroeconomic importance. This could be either suo-motu or on reference from the PM or anyone else;
3. To attend to any other task as maybe desired by PM from time to time.Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsQ12. With reference to the Leadership Group for Industry
Transition, consider the following statements:1. It is a global public-private effort to ensure heavy industries
and mobility companies can find a workable pathway to deliver
on the Paris Agreement.
2. It will be mainly supported by the Greenpeace International.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
A new leadership group was announced at the UN Climate Action Summit to help guide the world’s heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries toward the low-carbon economy. This new Leadership Group for Industry Transition is a global public-private effort to ensure heavy industries and mobility companies can find a workable pathway to deliver on the Paris Agreement. Hence statement 1 is correct.This initiative was announced by India and Sweden together with Argentina, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea and the UK, as well as a group of companies including Dalmia Cement, DSM, Heathrow Airport, Mahindra Group etc.
This initiative will be supported by the World Economic Forum, the Energy Transitions Commission, Mission Innovation, Stockholm Environment Institute, and the European Climate Foundation among many others. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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explanation
A new leadership group was announced at the UN Climate Action Summit to help guide the world’s heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries toward the low-carbon economy. This new Leadership Group for Industry Transition is a global public-private effort to ensure heavy industries and mobility companies can find a workable pathway to deliver on the Paris Agreement. Hence statement 1 is correct.This initiative was announced by India and Sweden together with Argentina, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea and the UK, as well as a group of companies including Dalmia Cement, DSM, Heathrow Airport, Mahindra Group etc.
This initiative will be supported by the World Economic Forum, the Energy Transitions Commission, Mission Innovation, Stockholm Environment Institute, and the European Climate Foundation among many others. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsQ13. With reference to the National Service Scheme (NSS),
consider the following statements:1. It was launched with an objective to develop the personality
and character of the student youth through voluntary community
service.
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with expenditure being
shared between the Centre and the States.
3. NSS volunteers play an important role in spreading awareness
about government initiatives such as Swatch Bharat Mission
activities and yoga programmes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
It was launched in 1969. It’s objective is to develop the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service.Statement 3 is correct:
NSS volunteers play an important role in spreading awareness about government initiatives such as Swatch Bharat Mission activities and yoga programmes.Statement 2 is incorrect:
In 2016, the scheme was restructured into a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government. Earlier it was a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with expenditure being shared between the Centre and the States.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193378
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explanation
Statement 1 is correct:
It was launched in 1969. It’s objective is to develop the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service.Statement 3 is correct:
NSS volunteers play an important role in spreading awareness about government initiatives such as Swatch Bharat Mission activities and yoga programmes.Statement 2 is incorrect:
In 2016, the scheme was restructured into a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government. Earlier it was a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with expenditure being shared between the Centre and the States.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193378
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsQ14. With reference to Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current
(AMOC), consider the following statements:1. It is a large system of ocean currents operating in the Atlantic,
which circulates the waters between the north and the south.
2. It is characterized by a northward flow of colder, deep waters
that are part of the thermohaline circulation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is a large system of ocean currents operating In the Atlantic, which circulates the waters between the north and the south. It is characterized by a northward flow of warm, salty water in the upper layers of the Atlantic, and a southward flow of colder, deep waters that are part of the thermohaline circulation. As warm water flows northwards in the Atlantic, it cools, while evaporation increases its salt content. Low temperature and a high salt content raise the density of the water, causing it to sink deep into the ocean. The cold, dense water deep below slowly spreads southward. Eventually, it gets pulled back to the surface and warms again, and the circulation is complete. AMOC ensures the oceans are continually mixed, and heat and energy are distributed around Earth.For the last 15 years, however, scientists have been worried by signs that AMOC may be slowing, which could have drastic consequences on global climate. Now a new study suggests that AMOC is getting help from the Indian Ocean. As a result of climate change, the Indian Ocean warms faster and faster, generating additional precipitation. This draws more air from other parts of the world to the Indian Ocean, including the Atlantic, causing a series of cascading effects that is providing AMOC a “jump start”. Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/is-indian-ocean-helping-atlantic-currents-6018986/
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explanation
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is a large system of ocean currents operating In the Atlantic, which circulates the waters between the north and the south. It is characterized by a northward flow of warm, salty water in the upper layers of the Atlantic, and a southward flow of colder, deep waters that are part of the thermohaline circulation. As warm water flows northwards in the Atlantic, it cools, while evaporation increases its salt content. Low temperature and a high salt content raise the density of the water, causing it to sink deep into the ocean. The cold, dense water deep below slowly spreads southward. Eventually, it gets pulled back to the surface and warms again, and the circulation is complete. AMOC ensures the oceans are continually mixed, and heat and energy are distributed around Earth.For the last 15 years, however, scientists have been worried by signs that AMOC may be slowing, which could have drastic consequences on global climate. Now a new study suggests that AMOC is getting help from the Indian Ocean. As a result of climate change, the Indian Ocean warms faster and faster, generating additional precipitation. This draws more air from other parts of the world to the Indian Ocean, including the Atlantic, causing a series of cascading effects that is providing AMOC a “jump start”. Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/is-indian-ocean-helping-atlantic-currents-6018986/
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsQ15. With reference to Liquid funds, consider the following
statements:1. It belongs to the debt category of mutual funds.
2. It shall hold at least 50% of their net assets in liquid assets.
3. They invest both in very short-term and long term market
instruments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made it mandatory for Liquid funds to hold at least 20% of its net assets in liquid assets while mandating an exit load on investors that exit within seven days of making an investment. Liquid funds belong to the debt category of mutual funds. They invest in very short-term market instruments like treasury bills, government securities and call money. They are getting popular with retail investors due to their higher than savings bank account returns and easy liquidity. Hence, statement 1 is correct and 3 is incorrect.Liquid funds shall hold at least 20% of their net assets in liquid assets. For this purpose, liquid assets shall include cash, government securities, T-bills and repo on government securities. In case the exposure in such liquid assets falls below 20% of net assets of the scheme, the fund house will first have to meet the 20% norm before making any further investments. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
It also barred liquid funds and overnight funds from parking money, pending deployment, in short-term deposits of scheduled commercial banks and also debt securities having structured obligations and/or credit enhancements. Debt securities with government guarantee have been excluded from such restriction. The new norms, which will be effective from April 1, 2020, is an attempt to strengthen the risk management framework for liquid funds.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/sebi-tightens-norms-for-liquid-funds/article29478224.ece
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explanation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made it mandatory for Liquid funds to hold at least 20% of its net assets in liquid assets while mandating an exit load on investors that exit within seven days of making an investment. Liquid funds belong to the debt category of mutual funds. They invest in very short-term market instruments like treasury bills, government securities and call money. They are getting popular with retail investors due to their higher than savings bank account returns and easy liquidity. Hence, statement 1 is correct and 3 is incorrect.Liquid funds shall hold at least 20% of their net assets in liquid assets. For this purpose, liquid assets shall include cash, government securities, T-bills and repo on government securities. In case the exposure in such liquid assets falls below 20% of net assets of the scheme, the fund house will first have to meet the 20% norm before making any further investments. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
It also barred liquid funds and overnight funds from parking money, pending deployment, in short-term deposits of scheduled commercial banks and also debt securities having structured obligations and/or credit enhancements. Debt securities with government guarantee have been excluded from such restriction. The new norms, which will be effective from April 1, 2020, is an attempt to strengthen the risk management framework for liquid funds.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/sebi-tightens-norms-for-liquid-funds/article29478224.ece
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsWith reference to PACEsetter fund programme, consider
the following statements:1. It was constituted by France in 2015 at the COP 21, United
Nations Climate Change Conference.
2. Its objective is to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate
the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products,
systems, and business models.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
It was constituted by India and the USA in 2015. It is a joint fund to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products, systems, and business models. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.The Fund’s main purpose is to improve the viability of off-grid renewable energy businesses that sell small scale (under 1 megawatt) clean energy systems to individuals and communities without access to grid connected power or with limited/intermittent access (less than 8 hours per day). Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
explanation
It was constituted by India and the USA in 2015. It is a joint fund to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products, systems, and business models. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.The Fund’s main purpose is to improve the viability of off-grid renewable energy businesses that sell small scale (under 1 megawatt) clean energy systems to individuals and communities without access to grid connected power or with limited/intermittent access (less than 8 hours per day). Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Controlled Human Infection Model
(CHIM), consider the following statements:1. Under CHIM volunteers who take part in trials will be infected,
under expert supervision, with infectious viruses or bacteria.
2. Recently Department of Biotechnology (DBT) developed new
influenza vaccine using a Controlled Human Infection Model
(CHIM).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Under Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM), volunteers who take part in trials will be infected, under expert supervision, with infectious viruses or bacteria. A CHIM approach will speed up the process whereby scientists can quantify whether potential vaccine candidates can be effective in people and identify the factors that determine why some vaccinated people fall sick and others do not. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The risk in such trials is that intentionally infecting healthy people with an active virus and causing them to be sick is against medical ethics. It also involves putting human lives in danger. Such studies, which are being employed in vaccine development in the United States, the United Kingdom and Kenya, are being considered in India.
Rather than influenza trials, India would likely develop CHIM protocols to study bacterial or enteric viruses (residing in the intestine) such as cholera or typhoid. If successful, these would serve to create back-ups to the existing cholera and typhoid vaccines. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
explanation
Under Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM), volunteers who take part in trials will be infected, under expert supervision, with infectious viruses or bacteria. A CHIM approach will speed up the process whereby scientists can quantify whether potential vaccine candidates can be effective in people and identify the factors that determine why some vaccinated people fall sick and others do not. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The risk in such trials is that intentionally infecting healthy people with an active virus and causing them to be sick is against medical ethics. It also involves putting human lives in danger. Such studies, which are being employed in vaccine development in the United States, the United Kingdom and Kenya, are being considered in India.
Rather than influenza trials, India would likely develop CHIM protocols to study bacterial or enteric viruses (residing in the intestine) such as cholera or typhoid. If successful, these would serve to create back-ups to the existing cholera and typhoid vaccines. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsFacilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak is an
initiative of:Correct
explanation
Union Human Resource Development Minister launched several initiatives of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) including Facilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak. Under the initiative of Facilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak, the topmost institutions will mentor other institutions, so that they can improve their rankings and follow best practices of the mentor institute. The teachers (Margdarshak) will also be guiding other institutions for their betterment.Margadarshan:
Under this scheme, institutions having good accreditation record / highly performing institutions are supposed to mentor relatively newer 10 – 12 potential institutions.
These institutions are also provided funding upto Rs. 50 lakhs per institution over a period of three years in instalments for carrying out various activities like trainings, workshops, conferences and travel.Margdarshak:
Under this scheme, mentor teachers or Margdarshaks who are either serving or superannuated but willing and motivated with good knowledge of accreditation and who can devote adequate time to make required visits to these Institutions are identified.
These Margdarshaks will regularly visit to the mentee institutions, stay on their campus and guide them for their improvement in quality so that institutions are able to get accreditation by NBA.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193276
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explanation
Union Human Resource Development Minister launched several initiatives of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) including Facilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak. Under the initiative of Facilitation through Margadarshan and Margadarshak, the topmost institutions will mentor other institutions, so that they can improve their rankings and follow best practices of the mentor institute. The teachers (Margdarshak) will also be guiding other institutions for their betterment.Margadarshan:
Under this scheme, institutions having good accreditation record / highly performing institutions are supposed to mentor relatively newer 10 – 12 potential institutions.
These institutions are also provided funding upto Rs. 50 lakhs per institution over a period of three years in instalments for carrying out various activities like trainings, workshops, conferences and travel.Margdarshak:
Under this scheme, mentor teachers or Margdarshaks who are either serving or superannuated but willing and motivated with good knowledge of accreditation and who can devote adequate time to make required visits to these Institutions are identified.
These Margdarshaks will regularly visit to the mentee institutions, stay on their campus and guide them for their improvement in quality so that institutions are able to get accreditation by NBA.News: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193276
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
(PMMVY), consider the following statements:1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing
Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
(PMMVY).
2. Under the ‘Scheme’, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
(PW&LM) receive a cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three installments
on fulfilling the respective conditionality.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing one crore beneficiaries. The total amount disbursed to the beneficiaries under the scheme has crossed Rs. 4,000 crores. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Implementation of the scheme started with effect from 01.01.2017. PMMVY is a direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme under which cash benefits are provided to pregnant women in their bank account directly to meet enhanced nutritional needs and partially compensate for wage loss.Statement 2 is correct:
Under the ‘Scheme’, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) receive a cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three installments on fulfilling the respective conditionality, viz. early registration of pregnancy, ante-natal check-up and registration of the birth of the child and completion of first cycle of vaccination for the first living child of the family. The eligible beneficiaries also receive cash incentive under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). Thus, on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000.Incorrect
explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing one crore beneficiaries. The total amount disbursed to the beneficiaries under the scheme has crossed Rs. 4,000 crores. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Implementation of the scheme started with effect from 01.01.2017. PMMVY is a direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme under which cash benefits are provided to pregnant women in their bank account directly to meet enhanced nutritional needs and partially compensate for wage loss.Statement 2 is correct:
Under the ‘Scheme’, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) receive a cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three installments on fulfilling the respective conditionality, viz. early registration of pregnancy, ante-natal check-up and registration of the birth of the child and completion of first cycle of vaccination for the first living child of the family. The eligible beneficiaries also receive cash incentive under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). Thus, on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following rights has been declared as part of
Article 21?1. Right to access internet
2. Right to shelter
3. Right to reputation
4. Right to freedom from noise pollutionSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
explanation
Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens. It has declared the following rights as part of Article 21: Right to shelter, Right to reputation, Right to freedom from noise pollution, Right to sleep Right against bonded labour, Right against custodial harassment, Right to emergency medical aid etc.The Kerala High Court held that the right to have access to the Internet is part of the fundamental right to education as well as the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Human Rights Council of the United Nations has found that the right of access to Internet is a fundamental freedom and a tool to ensure right to education. Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
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explanation
Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens. It has declared the following rights as part of Article 21: Right to shelter, Right to reputation, Right to freedom from noise pollution, Right to sleep Right against bonded labour, Right against custodial harassment, Right to emergency medical aid etc.The Kerala High Court held that the right to have access to the Internet is part of the fundamental right to education as well as the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Human Rights Council of the United Nations has found that the right of access to Internet is a fundamental freedom and a tool to ensure right to education. Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
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