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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {S&T – Nuclear Power} Consider the following statements:
Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is self-sustaining.
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is operated by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
In 2022-23, nuclear energy formed around 2.8 percent of India’s total energy production.
How may of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is self-sustaining. This means that each fission eventproduces enough neutrons to cause further fissions, maintaining a constant rate of fission and energy release. It’s the first step in nuclear energy generation.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Surat, Gujarat. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The plant uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) which use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant and moderator.
NPCIL presently operates 23 reactors with a total capacity of 7,480 MW.
Statement 3 is correct
In 2022-23, nuclear energy formed around 2.8 percent of India’s total energy production.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 ; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is self-sustaining. This means that each fission eventproduces enough neutrons to cause further fissions, maintaining a constant rate of fission and energy release. It’s the first step in nuclear energy generation.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Surat, Gujarat. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The plant uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) which use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant and moderator.
NPCIL presently operates 23 reactors with a total capacity of 7,480 MW.
Statement 3 is correct
In 2022-23, nuclear energy formed around 2.8 percent of India’s total energy production.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 ; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is self-sustaining. This means that each fission eventproduces enough neutrons to cause further fissions, maintaining a constant rate of fission and energy release. It’s the first step in nuclear energy generation.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Surat, Gujarat. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The plant uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) which use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant and moderator.
NPCIL presently operates 23 reactors with a total capacity of 7,480 MW.
Statement 3 is correct
In 2022-23, nuclear energy formed around 2.8 percent of India’s total energy production.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {S&T – Cybersecurity} Which of the following statements is correct in context of Zero Trust Authentication?
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Explanation
Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) is a security model that requires all users and devices to be authenticated and authorized before they can access a network or system, regardless of their location or previous authentication status.
The model is based on the principle that all network traffic, both internal and external, should be treated as potentially hostile, and that trust should never be assumed.
ZTA is implemented by establishing strong identity verification, validating device compliance prior to granting access, and ensuring least privilege access to only explicitly authorized resources.
This approach helps to protect against cyberattacks by limiting the access that attackers can gain if they manage to penetrate the network perimeter.
Answer: (d) It is a security approach that treats all systems, networks, and users as unreliable necessitating ongoing authentication for devices, users, and applications; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) is a security model that requires all users and devices to be authenticated and authorized before they can access a network or system, regardless of their location or previous authentication status.
The model is based on the principle that all network traffic, both internal and external, should be treated as potentially hostile, and that trust should never be assumed.
ZTA is implemented by establishing strong identity verification, validating device compliance prior to granting access, and ensuring least privilege access to only explicitly authorized resources.
This approach helps to protect against cyberattacks by limiting the access that attackers can gain if they manage to penetrate the network perimeter.
Answer: (d) It is a security approach that treats all systems, networks, and users as unreliable necessitating ongoing authentication for devices, users, and applications; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) is a security model that requires all users and devices to be authenticated and authorized before they can access a network or system, regardless of their location or previous authentication status.
The model is based on the principle that all network traffic, both internal and external, should be treated as potentially hostile, and that trust should never be assumed.
ZTA is implemented by establishing strong identity verification, validating device compliance prior to granting access, and ensuring least privilege access to only explicitly authorized resources.
This approach helps to protect against cyberattacks by limiting the access that attackers can gain if they manage to penetrate the network perimeter.
Answer: (d) It is a security approach that treats all systems, networks, and users as unreliable necessitating ongoing authentication for devices, users, and applications; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {IR – Red Sea} Which of following countries surround the Red Sea?
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Explanation
The countries surrounding the Red Sea are – Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen.
Answer: (c) Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea ; Difficulty level: Medium
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Explanation
The countries surrounding the Red Sea are – Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen.
Answer: (c) Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea ; Difficulty level: Medium
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Explanation
The countries surrounding the Red Sea are – Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen.
Answer: (c) Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea ; Difficulty level: Medium
Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {MoMSME – Schemes} Consider the following statements:
PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is the Nodal Ministry for PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a a daily stipend for skill training and a grant to purchase modern tools.
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a Zero Interest Credit Support.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the GOI.
It is designed to uplifttraditionalartisans and craftspeople engaged in various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting.
Statement 2 is correct
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
The Scheme will be jointly implemented by
MoMSME
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GOI.
Statement 3 is correct
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a daily stipend for skill training and a grant to purchase modern tools.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a collateral-free credit support at a concessional interest rate.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the GOI.
It is designed to uplifttraditionalartisans and craftspeople engaged in various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting.
Statement 2 is correct
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
The Scheme will be jointly implemented by
MoMSME
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GOI.
Statement 3 is correct
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a daily stipend for skill training and a grant to purchase modern tools.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a collateral-free credit support at a concessional interest rate.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the GOI.
It is designed to uplifttraditionalartisans and craftspeople engaged in various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting.
Statement 2 is correct
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
The Scheme will be jointly implemented by
MoMSME
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GOI.
Statement 3 is correct
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a daily stipend for skill training and a grant to purchase modern tools.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a collateral-free credit support at a concessional interest rate.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements:
Permanent Retirement Account Number is a Unique number for users registered under OPS Prior 2004.
D-Remit is an electronic system through which money can be directly transferred from one’s Bank account to the Trustee Bank.
Defence Personnels are Covered under the NPS.
If a state wants to revert to the OPS, then refund of the accumulated NPS Corpus can be sought by the state from the PFRDA.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Permanent Retirement Account Numberis a unique 12-digit number for users registered in NPS.
It will take place through a D-Remit virtual account.
D-Remit is an electronic system through which money can be directly transferred from one’s Bank account to the Trustee Bank.
Statement 3 is correct
NPS was started in 2004 based on the project “OASIS” (Old Age Social & Income Security) report.
Initially, it was for central and state government employees except for the armed forces. After 2009, it was extended to all citizens in the 18-60 age group.
The new pension scheme for Defence personnel in India is known as the National Pension System (NPS). It is a defined contribution pension system, which was introduced in 2004 and applies to all new entrants to the Central Government service, including Defence personnel, who joined on or after January 1, 2004.
Statement 4 is incorrect
“There is no provision under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 … vide which the accumulated corpus of the subscribers viz Government contribution, Employees’ contribution towards NPS along with accruals, can be refunded and deposited back to the State Government.”
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Permanent Retirement Account Numberis a unique 12-digit number for users registered in NPS.
It will take place through a D-Remit virtual account.
D-Remit is an electronic system through which money can be directly transferred from one’s Bank account to the Trustee Bank.
Statement 3 is correct
NPS was started in 2004 based on the project “OASIS” (Old Age Social & Income Security) report.
Initially, it was for central and state government employees except for the armed forces. After 2009, it was extended to all citizens in the 18-60 age group.
The new pension scheme for Defence personnel in India is known as the National Pension System (NPS). It is a defined contribution pension system, which was introduced in 2004 and applies to all new entrants to the Central Government service, including Defence personnel, who joined on or after January 1, 2004.
Statement 4 is incorrect
“There is no provision under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 … vide which the accumulated corpus of the subscribers viz Government contribution, Employees’ contribution towards NPS along with accruals, can be refunded and deposited back to the State Government.”
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Permanent Retirement Account Numberis a unique 12-digit number for users registered in NPS.
It will take place through a D-Remit virtual account.
D-Remit is an electronic system through which money can be directly transferred from one’s Bank account to the Trustee Bank.
Statement 3 is correct
NPS was started in 2004 based on the project “OASIS” (Old Age Social & Income Security) report.
Initially, it was for central and state government employees except for the armed forces. After 2009, it was extended to all citizens in the 18-60 age group.
The new pension scheme for Defence personnel in India is known as the National Pension System (NPS). It is a defined contribution pension system, which was introduced in 2004 and applies to all new entrants to the Central Government service, including Defence personnel, who joined on or after January 1, 2004.
Statement 4 is incorrect
“There is no provision under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 … vide which the accumulated corpus of the subscribers viz Government contribution, Employees’ contribution towards NPS along with accruals, can be refunded and deposited back to the State Government.”
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {MoSPI – Initiatives} Consider the following statements with regards to the 7th Economic Census:
It is being carried out by the Ministry of Finance.
Technical support will be provided by the Common Service Centre under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
IT-based digital platform is being used for Economic census for the first time.
Crop Production and Plantation is covered in an Economic Census.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
7th economic Census is being carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI).
Starting from 1978, it is conducted every five years.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Technical support will be provided by the Common Service Centre (CSC)
CSCis a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Statement 3 is correct
In its 45 years of history, IT-based digital platform is being used for Economic census for the first time.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Complete Agriculture is not covered in Economic census (Only Growing of agricultural crops and plantations should not be counted as AgriculturalEstablishments for the purpose of this Economic Census).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
7th economic Census is being carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI).
Starting from 1978, it is conducted every five years.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Technical support will be provided by the Common Service Centre (CSC)
CSCis a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Statement 3 is correct
In its 45 years of history, IT-based digital platform is being used for Economic census for the first time.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Complete Agriculture is not covered in Economic census (Only Growing of agricultural crops and plantations should not be counted as AgriculturalEstablishments for the purpose of this Economic Census).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
7th economic Census is being carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI).
Starting from 1978, it is conducted every five years.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Technical support will be provided by the Common Service Centre (CSC)
CSCis a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Statement 3 is correct
In its 45 years of history, IT-based digital platform is being used for Economic census for the first time.
Statement 4 is incorrect
Complete Agriculture is not covered in Economic census (Only Growing of agricultural crops and plantations should not be counted as AgriculturalEstablishments for the purpose of this Economic Census).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Q7. {Agri – Finance} Consider the following statements about Rupay Kisan credit card:
Kisan Credit Card is available for Both Allied and Non-farm activities.
Ghumantu people, who have no Collateral security to offer are also eligible for a Kisan credit card.
Fulfilling Consumption requirements of farmer households is not the primary objective of a Rupay kisan Credit card.
Tenant Farmers, Oral Lessees and Sharecroppers are eligible for a Kisan Credit card.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide farmers with adequate and timely credit support.
It was extended for Allied and non-farm activities in 2004.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala suggested that KCC should be given to people from Maldhari(Ghumantu) Community, who do not stay in one place and have no collateral security to offer. He further said that KCC should be given to poor fishermen who are unable to give any collateral.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Objectives
To meet the short-term credit requirements for the cultivation of crops.
Post-harvest expenses.
Produce marketing loan.
Consumption requirements of farmer households.
Working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture.
Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities.
Statement 4 is correct
Eligibility :
All Farmers- Individuals/ Joint Borrowers who are owner cultivators.
Tenant Farmers, Oral Lessees and Share Croppers.
Self Help Groups or Joint Liability Groups of Farmers including tenant farmers, Share croppers etc.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide farmers with adequate and timely credit support.
It was extended for Allied and non-farm activities in 2004.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala suggested that KCC should be given to people from Maldhari(Ghumantu) Community, who do not stay in one place and have no collateral security to offer. He further said that KCC should be given to poor fishermen who are unable to give any collateral.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Objectives
To meet the short-term credit requirements for the cultivation of crops.
Post-harvest expenses.
Produce marketing loan.
Consumption requirements of farmer households.
Working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture.
Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities.
Statement 4 is correct
Eligibility :
All Farmers- Individuals/ Joint Borrowers who are owner cultivators.
Tenant Farmers, Oral Lessees and Share Croppers.
Self Help Groups or Joint Liability Groups of Farmers including tenant farmers, Share croppers etc.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide farmers with adequate and timely credit support.
It was extended for Allied and non-farm activities in 2004.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala suggested that KCC should be given to people from Maldhari(Ghumantu) Community, who do not stay in one place and have no collateral security to offer. He further said that KCC should be given to poor fishermen who are unable to give any collateral.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Objectives
To meet the short-term credit requirements for the cultivation of crops.
Post-harvest expenses.
Produce marketing loan.
Consumption requirements of farmer households.
Working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture.
Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities.
Statement 4 is correct
Eligibility :
All Farmers- Individuals/ Joint Borrowers who are owner cultivators.
Tenant Farmers, Oral Lessees and Share Croppers.
Self Help Groups or Joint Liability Groups of Farmers including tenant farmers, Share croppers etc.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Good questions for practice.
Level of difficulty is optimal wrt prelims.
Good questions. Compared to csp
Improving day by day. Keep posting such questions.
Today I did better than previous test. Good questions keep posting such questions.
3/7
Q. No – 5,6 and 7 were the tricky ones! Got me trapped