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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rajgir:
1. The first Buddhist Council, immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, was convened at Rajgir.
2. Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World peace pagoda), constructed in Rajgir, is the world’s highest peace pagoda.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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Golden Jubilee of Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir.
Constructed atop the Ratnagiri Hill, Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World peace pagoda) is the world’s highest peace pagoda.
Conceptualized by renowned Buddhist monk Nipponzan Myohoji and built by Japanese monk Fujii Guruji.
Built completely with marble, the stupa comprises four golden statues of Lord Buddha with each representing his life periods of birth, enlightenment, preaching, and death.
There are 7 Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupas in India, other Stupas are Global Vipassana Pagoda Mumbai, Deekshabhoomi Stupa Nagpur and Buddha Smriti Park Stupa Patna.Rajgir:
The first Buddhist Council, immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, was convened at this place which presently is called Rajgir.
It was at the Gridhakuta, the hill of the vultures, where Buddha made Mauryan king Bimbisara convert to Buddhism.
Rajgir is also known as Panchpahari as it is surrounded by five holy hills.
The legend has it that the ancient city Rajagriha existed even before Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It was the ancient capital city of the Magadh rulers until the 5th century BC when Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra (which is now known as Patna).
Lord Mahavira too spent 14 years of his life in Rajgir and nearby areas.https://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1589170
http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=194014Incorrect
Golden Jubilee of Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir.
Constructed atop the Ratnagiri Hill, Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World peace pagoda) is the world’s highest peace pagoda.
Conceptualized by renowned Buddhist monk Nipponzan Myohoji and built by Japanese monk Fujii Guruji.
Built completely with marble, the stupa comprises four golden statues of Lord Buddha with each representing his life periods of birth, enlightenment, preaching, and death.
There are 7 Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupas in India, other Stupas are Global Vipassana Pagoda Mumbai, Deekshabhoomi Stupa Nagpur and Buddha Smriti Park Stupa Patna.Rajgir:
The first Buddhist Council, immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, was convened at this place which presently is called Rajgir.
It was at the Gridhakuta, the hill of the vultures, where Buddha made Mauryan king Bimbisara convert to Buddhism.
Rajgir is also known as Panchpahari as it is surrounded by five holy hills.
The legend has it that the ancient city Rajagriha existed even before Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It was the ancient capital city of the Magadh rulers until the 5th century BC when Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra (which is now known as Patna).
Lord Mahavira too spent 14 years of his life in Rajgir and nearby areas.https://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1589170
http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=194014 -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also called Kartarpur Sahib:
1. The gurdwara in Kartarpur stands on the bank of the Indus, on the Pakistan side.
2. It was in Kartarpur that Guru Nanak assembled a Sikh community and lived until his death.Which of the given statement(s) is are incorrect?
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India signs the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement with Pakistan.
The Agreement lays down a formal framework for the operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The highlights of the Agreement are:
Indian pilgrims of all faiths and persons of Indian origin can use the corridor;
The travel will be Visa-Free;
Pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport;
Persons of Indian Origin need to carry OCI card along with the passport of their country;
The Corridor is open from dawn to dusk. Pilgrims traveling in the morning will have to return on the same day;
The Corridor will be operational throughout the year, except on notified days, to be informed in advance;
Pilgrims will have a choice to visit as individuals or in groups, and also to travel on foot;
India will send the list of pilgrims to Pakistan 10 days ahead of the travel date. Confirmation will be sent to pilgrims 4 days before the travel date;
The Pakistan side has assured India to make sufficient provision for ‘Langar’ and distribution of ‘Prasad’.What is the “Kartarpur Corridor” project?
The corridor – often dubbed as the “Road to Peace” – will connect Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India’s Gurdaspur district.
The shrine and its significance:
The gurdwara in Kartarpur stands on the bank of the Ravi, about 120 km northeast of Lahore.
It was here that Guru Nanak assembled a Sikh community and lived for 18 years until his death in 1539.
The shrine is visible from the Indian side, as Pakistani authorities generally trim the elephant grass that would otherwise obstruct the view.
Indian Sikhs gather in large numbers for darshan from the Indian side, and binoculars are installed at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak.Incorrect
India signs the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement with Pakistan.
The Agreement lays down a formal framework for the operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The highlights of the Agreement are:
Indian pilgrims of all faiths and persons of Indian origin can use the corridor;
The travel will be Visa-Free;
Pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport;
Persons of Indian Origin need to carry OCI card along with the passport of their country;
The Corridor is open from dawn to dusk. Pilgrims traveling in the morning will have to return on the same day;
The Corridor will be operational throughout the year, except on notified days, to be informed in advance;
Pilgrims will have a choice to visit as individuals or in groups, and also to travel on foot;
India will send the list of pilgrims to Pakistan 10 days ahead of the travel date. Confirmation will be sent to pilgrims 4 days before the travel date;
The Pakistan side has assured India to make sufficient provision for ‘Langar’ and distribution of ‘Prasad’.What is the “Kartarpur Corridor” project?
The corridor – often dubbed as the “Road to Peace” – will connect Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India’s Gurdaspur district.
The shrine and its significance:
The gurdwara in Kartarpur stands on the bank of the Ravi, about 120 km northeast of Lahore.
It was here that Guru Nanak assembled a Sikh community and lived for 18 years until his death in 1539.
The shrine is visible from the Indian side, as Pakistani authorities generally trim the elephant grass that would otherwise obstruct the view.
Indian Sikhs gather in large numbers for darshan from the Indian side, and binoculars are installed at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsRecently, guidelines were released for the evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India. These guidelines are developed by DBT, ICMR and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Consider the following statements regarding Nanopharmaceuticals:
1. Nanopharmaceuticals are a new class of therapeutic-containing nanomaterials that often have unique nano properties due to their small size.
2. Nanopharmaceuticals can decrease drug half-life by reducing immunogenicity and diminishing drug metabolism.
3. Nanopharmaceuticals have the ability to extend the economic life of proprietary drugs.Chose the correct statements from the codes given below.
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Guidelines Released for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India. Guidelines are developed by DBT, ICMR and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Developed in line with the provisions of Schedule Y of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 as well as Second Schedule of the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 with specific requirements for nanopharmaceuticals.
Significance:
These guidelines mark one of the most important steps for delineating quality, safety and efficacy assessment of the novel nanoformulations.
The guidelines will pave the way for significant benefits through such cutting edge technology and contribute to the mission on “Affordable Health Care for All”.
Private investments would also be attracted since these guidelines would strengthen the regulatory system.What are Nanopharmaceuticals?
They are a relatively new class of therapeutic-containing nanomaterials that often have unique ” nano properties” (physicochemical properties) due to their small size (compared with their bulk-phase counterparts) a high surface-to-volume ratio and the possibility of modulating their properties.
Nanopharmaceuticals present novel reformulation opportunities for active agents (e.g., single-molecule drugs, proteins, nucleic acids, etc.) that were previously insoluble or could not be targeted to a specific site of the body where they were needed.
Nanopharmaceuticals can also increase drug half-life by reducing immunogenicity and diminishing drug metabolism.
With these advantages, nanopharmaceuticals have the ability to extend the economic life of proprietary drugs, thereby creating additional revenue streams.Incorrect
Guidelines Released for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India. Guidelines are developed by DBT, ICMR and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Developed in line with the provisions of Schedule Y of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 as well as Second Schedule of the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 with specific requirements for nanopharmaceuticals.
Significance:
These guidelines mark one of the most important steps for delineating quality, safety and efficacy assessment of the novel nanoformulations.
The guidelines will pave the way for significant benefits through such cutting edge technology and contribute to the mission on “Affordable Health Care for All”.
Private investments would also be attracted since these guidelines would strengthen the regulatory system.What are Nanopharmaceuticals?
They are a relatively new class of therapeutic-containing nanomaterials that often have unique ” nano properties” (physicochemical properties) due to their small size (compared with their bulk-phase counterparts) a high surface-to-volume ratio and the possibility of modulating their properties.
Nanopharmaceuticals present novel reformulation opportunities for active agents (e.g., single-molecule drugs, proteins, nucleic acids, etc.) that were previously insoluble or could not be targeted to a specific site of the body where they were needed.
Nanopharmaceuticals can also increase drug half-life by reducing immunogenicity and diminishing drug metabolism.
With these advantages, nanopharmaceuticals have the ability to extend the economic life of proprietary drugs, thereby creating additional revenue streams. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the East Antarctic Marine Protected Area:
1. East Antarctic Marine Protected Area is one of the six existing marine protected areas (MPAs), created by Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
2. East Antarctic Marine Protected Area was proposed by India and Russia.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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A push by Australia and France to create a massive ocean sanctuary in east Antarctica, East Antarctic Marine Protected Area, is in doubt as nations meet in Hobart to discuss the plans, with China and Russia opposing.
East Antarctic Marine Protected Area was proposed by Australia and the European Union.
The area would conserve examples of biodiversity in the high latitudes of the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean.
The area contains distinctive deep water flora and fauna and supports important ecosystem roles, such as feeding areas for marine mammals, penguins and other seabirds.
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) already has two existing marine protected areas (MPAs), one on the South Orkney Islands southern shelf (established in 2009), and the other in the Ross Sea region (established in 2016).
Incorrect
A push by Australia and France to create a massive ocean sanctuary in east Antarctica, East Antarctic Marine Protected Area, is in doubt as nations meet in Hobart to discuss the plans, with China and Russia opposing.
East Antarctic Marine Protected Area was proposed by Australia and the European Union.
The area would conserve examples of biodiversity in the high latitudes of the Indian sector of the Southern Ocean.
The area contains distinctive deep water flora and fauna and supports important ecosystem roles, such as feeding areas for marine mammals, penguins and other seabirds.
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) already has two existing marine protected areas (MPAs), one on the South Orkney Islands southern shelf (established in 2009), and the other in the Ross Sea region (established in 2016). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn India, the steel production industry requires the import of:
Correct
2015 UPSC Prelims
Saltpeter (Potassium nitrate) is not used in the production of steel. It is instead used in fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks. It is one of the major constituents of gunpowder (black powder) and has been used since the Middle Ages as a food preservative.
India definitely imports coking coal. So, the answer is C. It requires 0.8 tonnes of coking coal to produce one tonne of steel. The government had recently imposed a 2.5 percent duty on coking coal import.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_nitrate
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-10/news/51300920_1_steel-industry-key-steel-making-input-basic-customs-dutyIncorrect
2015 UPSC Prelims
Saltpeter (Potassium nitrate) is not used in the production of steel. It is instead used in fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks. It is one of the major constituents of gunpowder (black powder) and has been used since the Middle Ages as a food preservative.
India definitely imports coking coal. So, the answer is C. It requires 0.8 tonnes of coking coal to produce one tonne of steel. The government had recently imposed a 2.5 percent duty on coking coal import.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_nitrate
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-10/news/51300920_1_steel-industry-key-steel-making-input-basic-customs-duty
