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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsVaruna 19.1, which is a joint naval exercise, is conducted between India and ___?
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The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast.
The bilateral naval exercise initiated in 1983 form a vital part of the Indo-French strategic partnership.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise exemplifies the strong relations between the two nations, in line with the Joint Strategic Vision of India-French Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
The exercise aims at developing interoperability between the two navies and fostering mutual cooperation by learning from each other’s best practices to conduct joint operations.
The exercise underscores the shared interests and commitment of both nations in promoting maritime security.Incorrect
The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast.
The bilateral naval exercise initiated in 1983 form a vital part of the Indo-French strategic partnership.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise exemplifies the strong relations between the two nations, in line with the Joint Strategic Vision of India-French Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
The exercise aims at developing interoperability between the two navies and fostering mutual cooperation by learning from each other’s best practices to conduct joint operations.
The exercise underscores the shared interests and commitment of both nations in promoting maritime security. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT):
1. International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) Manesar is a division of NATRIP Implementation Society (NATIS) under the Department of Heavy Industries, India.
2. ICAT provides services for testing, validation, design and homologation of only heavy and commercial categories of vehicles.Which one of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://www.natrip.in/index.php/2013-06-29-11-35-28/icat-manesar
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) Manesar is a division of NATRIP Implementation Society (NATIS) under the Department of Heavy Industries, India.Functions:
It provides services for testing, validation, design and homologation of all categories of vehicles.
It assists the automotive industry in adopting cutting edge technologies in vehicle evaluation and component development to ensure reliability, durability and compliance to the current and future regulations.National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP):
The Project aims at creating core global competencies in Automotive sector in India and facilitate seamless integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world as also to position the country prominently on the global automotive map.Incorrect
https://www.natrip.in/index.php/2013-06-29-11-35-28/icat-manesar
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) Manesar is a division of NATRIP Implementation Society (NATIS) under the Department of Heavy Industries, India.Functions:
It provides services for testing, validation, design and homologation of all categories of vehicles.
It assists the automotive industry in adopting cutting edge technologies in vehicle evaluation and component development to ensure reliability, durability and compliance to the current and future regulations.National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP):
The Project aims at creating core global competencies in Automotive sector in India and facilitate seamless integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world as also to position the country prominently on the global automotive map. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Sanctions Committee of the UN Nations Security Council was in news recently. Consider the following statements regarding the committee:
1. The Sanctions Committee of the UN Nations Security Council was established under Resolution 1267, which imposed limited sanctions on the Taliban.
2. Asset Freeze, Travel Ban and Arms Embargo of designated individuals and entities happens when the committee designates someone as a global terrorist
3. The sanctions committee also oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures and reports annually to the Security Council on the implementation of these measures.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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The United Nations Security Council has designated JeM Chief, Masood Azhar as a global terroristafter China lifted its technical hold on his listing under the UNSC 1267 sanctions committee.
The JeM itself was sanctioned by the 1267 Committee in 2001.
The Sanctions Committee of the UN Nations Security Council was established under Resolution 1267 in 1999, which imposed limited sanctions on the Taliban.
Over time, the sanctions regime has evolved to include a lot of measures against designated individuals and entities.
The sanctions committee also oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures and reports annually to the Security Council on the implementation of these measures.
What happens when the committee designates someone as a global terrorist?
Asset freeze: All member states of the United Nations are required to freeze without delay the funds and other financial assets or economic resources of designated individuals and entities.
Travel ban: All member states are required to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories by designated individuals.
Arms embargo: All member states are required to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale and transfer from their territories or by their nationals outside their territories, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and related materiel of all types, spare parts, and technical advice, assistance, or training related to military activities, to designated individuals and entities.Incorrect
The United Nations Security Council has designated JeM Chief, Masood Azhar as a global terroristafter China lifted its technical hold on his listing under the UNSC 1267 sanctions committee.
The JeM itself was sanctioned by the 1267 Committee in 2001.
The Sanctions Committee of the UN Nations Security Council was established under Resolution 1267 in 1999, which imposed limited sanctions on the Taliban.
Over time, the sanctions regime has evolved to include a lot of measures against designated individuals and entities.
The sanctions committee also oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures and reports annually to the Security Council on the implementation of these measures.
What happens when the committee designates someone as a global terrorist?
Asset freeze: All member states of the United Nations are required to freeze without delay the funds and other financial assets or economic resources of designated individuals and entities.
Travel ban: All member states are required to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories by designated individuals.
Arms embargo: All member states are required to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale and transfer from their territories or by their nationals outside their territories, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and related materiel of all types, spare parts, and technical advice, assistance, or training related to military activities, to designated individuals and entities. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIndian archaeologists recently unearthed a rare life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana which is related to Ikshavaku dynasty. Consider the following statements regarding Ikshavaku dynasty:
1. As per Puranic literature, it was founded by King Ikshvaku and is also known as Suryavansha.
2. Important personalities belonging to this dynasty includes Lord Rama, Twenty-two out of twenty-four Jain Tirthankara, and according to Buddhist texts, Prince Siddhartha also belonged to this dynasty.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a rare life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana.
It is the biggest stucco sculpture found so far in India. It is about 1.73 metres in height and 35 cm in width.
It was created nearly 1,700 years ago by craftsmen at Phanigiri at peak of Ikshavaku dynasty.
As per Puranic literature, it was founded by king Ikshvaku. It is also known as Sūryavaṁśa (the Solar dynasty).
Important Personalities belonging to this dynasty includes: Lord Rama, Twenty-two out of twenty-four Jain Tirthankara, and according to Buddhist texts, Prince Siddhartha also belonged to this dynasty.Incorrect
Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a rare life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana.
It is the biggest stucco sculpture found so far in India. It is about 1.73 metres in height and 35 cm in width.
It was created nearly 1,700 years ago by craftsmen at Phanigiri at peak of Ikshavaku dynasty.
As per Puranic literature, it was founded by king Ikshvaku. It is also known as Sūryavaṁśa (the Solar dynasty).
Important Personalities belonging to this dynasty includes: Lord Rama, Twenty-two out of twenty-four Jain Tirthankara, and according to Buddhist texts, Prince Siddhartha also belonged to this dynasty. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the- Consolidated Fund of India must come from:
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2011 UPSC Prelims Question
Consolidated Fund of India is the most important of all government accounts.
According to Article 266 (1) of the Indian constitution, all revenues and loans raised by the issue of treasury bills, internal as well as external loans and all credits received by the Union Government in repayment of loans shall form a consolidated fund authorized the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’ for the Union Government.
All legitimately sanctioned payments on the behalf of GOI are made from this fund.
No money can be spent from this fund except by way of grants that the Parliament makes.
Learn 3 funds, CFI, Contingency, Public accounts, Parliamentary control over finances for prelims revision.Incorrect
2011 UPSC Prelims Question
Consolidated Fund of India is the most important of all government accounts.
According to Article 266 (1) of the Indian constitution, all revenues and loans raised by the issue of treasury bills, internal as well as external loans and all credits received by the Union Government in repayment of loans shall form a consolidated fund authorized the ‘Consolidated Fund of India’ for the Union Government.
All legitimately sanctioned payments on the behalf of GOI are made from this fund.
No money can be spent from this fund except by way of grants that the Parliament makes.
Learn 3 funds, CFI, Contingency, Public accounts, Parliamentary control over finances for prelims revision.
