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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe recently held Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a joint naval exercise between the navies of India and:
Correct
Answer: (d)
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
• It is a joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy.
• It is the 3rd edition of this exercise.
• Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir are participating in this exercise which has harbour professional interactions followed by the operational phase at sea.
• At harbour, crew of both ships will have various professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchange on topics of mutual interest, sports fixtures, and other interactions.
• These interactions are aimed to enhance knowledge base, share best practices and further cooperation on maritime aspects. The exercise aims to strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian and Royal Malaysian Navy.Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
• It is a joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy.
• It is the 3rd edition of this exercise.
• Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir are participating in this exercise which has harbour professional interactions followed by the operational phase at sea.
• At harbour, crew of both ships will have various professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchange on topics of mutual interest, sports fixtures, and other interactions.
• These interactions are aimed to enhance knowledge base, share best practices and further cooperation on maritime aspects. The exercise aims to strengthen bonds and enhance interoperability between the Indian and Royal Malaysian Navy. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) reported its highest-ever daily number of transactions at 4.10 crore recently. In this regard, consider the following statements about NEFT.
1. NEFT is own and operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
2. The minimum transfer value using the NEFT is Rs. 1.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (b)
Only statement 2 is correct.
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT):
• NEFT is a nation-wide electronic centralized payment system owned and operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• It enables transferring funds from the account maintained with any bank to any other bank branch, provided the transaction is attempted between the banks that participate in the NEFT payment system.
• Organisations, companies and individuals can use it to transfer funds from one bank account to another.
• As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the payments made via NEFT are processed and settled in half-hourly batches.
1. Minimum Transfer Value — Rs. 1
2. Maximum transfer value — No limitIncorrect
Answer: (b)
Only statement 2 is correct.
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT):
• NEFT is a nation-wide electronic centralized payment system owned and operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• It enables transferring funds from the account maintained with any bank to any other bank branch, provided the transaction is attempted between the banks that participate in the NEFT payment system.
• Organisations, companies and individuals can use it to transfer funds from one bank account to another.
• As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the payments made via NEFT are processed and settled in half-hourly batches.
1. Minimum Transfer Value — Rs. 1
2. Maximum transfer value — No limit -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Shanan Hydropower Project recently seen in news is built on river:
Correct
Answer: (a)
Shanan Hydropower Project
• Location: It is located on the Uhl River, a tributary of the Beas River, in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
• British-era Lease: The 110-MW Shanan hydel project was leased to Punjab in 1925 by the then ruler of Mandi, Raja Joginder Bahadur, under a 99-year lease agreement.
• Competing Claims: Himachal Pradesh contends that the project should revert to its control upon the expiry of the lease, citing historical and legal grounds for its claim.
• Economic Significance: The project has significant economic implications for both states, contributing to their power generation capacities and regional development.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Shanan Hydropower Project
• Location: It is located on the Uhl River, a tributary of the Beas River, in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
• British-era Lease: The 110-MW Shanan hydel project was leased to Punjab in 1925 by the then ruler of Mandi, Raja Joginder Bahadur, under a 99-year lease agreement.
• Competing Claims: Himachal Pradesh contends that the project should revert to its control upon the expiry of the lease, citing historical and legal grounds for its claim.
• Economic Significance: The project has significant economic implications for both states, contributing to their power generation capacities and regional development. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsRegarding the Nuclear Energy and its use in India, consider the following statements:
1. India’s majority nuclear power plants operate on Thorium-based reactors.
2. Nuclear energy is the second-largest source of electricity in India after Coal,
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
• As of 2024, nuclear power contributes to around 3.11% of India’s total power generation.
• Nuclear power remains the fifth-largest source of electricity in India, following coal, gas, hydroelectricity, and wind power.
• There is ongoing development in thorium-based reactors as part of Stage 3 of its nuclear power program. It is still in developmental phase and not yet achieved.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/status-of-indias-nuclear-programme/Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
• As of 2024, nuclear power contributes to around 3.11% of India’s total power generation.
• Nuclear power remains the fifth-largest source of electricity in India, following coal, gas, hydroelectricity, and wind power.
• There is ongoing development in thorium-based reactors as part of Stage 3 of its nuclear power program. It is still in developmental phase and not yet achieved.
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/status-of-indias-nuclear-programme/ -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe recently unveiled Chakshu Platform is dedicated for-
Correct
Answer: (a)
Chakshu Platform
• Chakshu (meaning eyes), accessible at sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc, empowers citizens to proactively report suspicious communications, as announced by the DoT.
• The government will collaborate with private firms like Truecaller to improve the functionality of the platform.
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is also working on building an app for the ‘Chakshu’ platform.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Chakshu Platform
• Chakshu (meaning eyes), accessible at sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc, empowers citizens to proactively report suspicious communications, as announced by the DoT.
• The government will collaborate with private firms like Truecaller to improve the functionality of the platform.
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is also working on building an app for the ‘Chakshu’ platform.
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