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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Q1. {IR – Antarctica} Consider the following statements:
Lake Priyadarshini was built by India around Dakshin Gangotri.
Under the India Antarctica Act, 2022, an Indian expedition doesn’t need permission of another party to the protocol to enter/remain in Antarctica.
Madrid Protocol is a part of Antarctica Treaty System.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Lake Priyadarshini, a freshwater lake, was built by India around Maitri.
Maitri is India’s second permanent research station operational since 1988.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Section 6 of the India Antarctica Act, 2022, clearly states that,
No vessel or aircraft registered in India shall enter or remain in Antarctica without a permit or the written authorisation of another Party to the Protocol.
Provided that no permit shall be required in the case of a vessel travelling through, on or above the high seas, to an immediate destination outside Antarctica,
Provided further that nopermitshallberequired in respect of an aircraft travelling to an immediate destination outside Antarctica.
Statement 3 is correct
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctica Treaty, also known as Antarctica-Environmental Protocol or the Madrid Protocol, it was signed in 1991 (entered into force in 1998) as part of the Antarctica Treaty System.
It prohibits mining, requires environmental impact assessments for new activities, and designates the continent as a natural reserve.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Lake Priyadarshini, a freshwater lake, was built by India around Maitri.
Maitri is India’s second permanent research station operational since 1988.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Section 6 of the India Antarctica Act, 2022, clearly states that,
No vessel or aircraft registered in India shall enter or remain in Antarctica without a permit or the written authorisation of another Party to the Protocol.
Provided that no permit shall be required in the case of a vessel travelling through, on or above the high seas, to an immediate destination outside Antarctica,
Provided further that nopermitshallberequired in respect of an aircraft travelling to an immediate destination outside Antarctica.
Statement 3 is correct
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctica Treaty, also known as Antarctica-Environmental Protocol or the Madrid Protocol, it was signed in 1991 (entered into force in 1998) as part of the Antarctica Treaty System.
It prohibits mining, requires environmental impact assessments for new activities, and designates the continent as a natural reserve.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Lake Priyadarshini, a freshwater lake, was built by India around Maitri.
Maitri is India’s second permanent research station operational since 1988.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Section 6 of the India Antarctica Act, 2022, clearly states that,
No vessel or aircraft registered in India shall enter or remain in Antarctica without a permit or the written authorisation of another Party to the Protocol.
Provided that no permit shall be required in the case of a vessel travelling through, on or above the high seas, to an immediate destination outside Antarctica,
Provided further that nopermitshallberequired in respect of an aircraft travelling to an immediate destination outside Antarctica.
Statement 3 is correct
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctica Treaty, also known as Antarctica-Environmental Protocol or the Madrid Protocol, it was signed in 1991 (entered into force in 1998) as part of the Antarctica Treaty System.
It prohibits mining, requires environmental impact assessments for new activities, and designates the continent as a natural reserve.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Q2. {MoFPI – Initiatives} Consider the following statements about One District One Product Scheme:
One District One Product was first launched by Uttar Pradesh Govt and Government of India later adopted it.
It is a Central Sector Scheme.
Under the scheme, the Central Govt identifies the ODOP product for a District.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The UP Government launched ODOP, and it was later adopted by theGoI.
It is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Statement 2 is incorrect
ODOP is a centrally sponsored scheme shared by the GoI and states in 60:40 contributions.
It is operationally merged with the ‘Districts as Export Hub’initiative.
Aim: To foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country.
Idea: to select, brand, and promote one product from each district of the country.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the scheme, states/UTs identify the ODOP product for a district.
Objectives:
To help districts reach their full potential
To foster economic and sociocultural growth
To create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The UP Government launched ODOP, and it was later adopted by theGoI.
It is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Statement 2 is incorrect
ODOP is a centrally sponsored scheme shared by the GoI and states in 60:40 contributions.
It is operationally merged with the ‘Districts as Export Hub’initiative.
Aim: To foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country.
Idea: to select, brand, and promote one product from each district of the country.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the scheme, states/UTs identify the ODOP product for a district.
Objectives:
To help districts reach their full potential
To foster economic and sociocultural growth
To create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The UP Government launched ODOP, and it was later adopted by theGoI.
It is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Statement 2 is incorrect
ODOP is a centrally sponsored scheme shared by the GoI and states in 60:40 contributions.
It is operationally merged with the ‘Districts as Export Hub’initiative.
Aim: To foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country.
Idea: to select, brand, and promote one product from each district of the country.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the scheme, states/UTs identify the ODOP product for a district.
Objectives:
To help districts reach their full potential
To foster economic and sociocultural growth
To create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Q3. {Prelims – Species in News} Consider the following statements with respect to Blue Sea Dragon:
It is a type of sea slug that have brightly coloured underbelly.
It can be found in both temperate and tropical waters.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Blue Sea Dragon, a venomous marine organism typically found in the deep sea was recently discovered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Blue Sea Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusk or sea slug which is known as a Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are marine mollusks that are soft-bodied and shell-less.
Blue Sea Dragon is also known as blue glaucus.
It has brightly coloured underbelly that make them to expose to airborne predators.
The blue side of its body acts as camouflage against the backdrop of ocean waves, while the pearlized silver/grey side blends in with the bright sea surface, hiding it from predators below.
Statement 2 is correct
Blue Sea Dragon can be found on the surface of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans in temperate and tropical waters throughout the world.
It feeds on other aquatic creatures that live near the water’s surface.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 ; Difficulty level: Easy (Factual)
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Blue Sea Dragon, a venomous marine organism typically found in the deep sea was recently discovered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Blue Sea Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusk or sea slug which is known as a Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are marine mollusks that are soft-bodied and shell-less.
Blue Sea Dragon is also known as blue glaucus.
It has brightly coloured underbelly that make them to expose to airborne predators.
The blue side of its body acts as camouflage against the backdrop of ocean waves, while the pearlized silver/grey side blends in with the bright sea surface, hiding it from predators below.
Statement 2 is correct
Blue Sea Dragon can be found on the surface of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans in temperate and tropical waters throughout the world.
It feeds on other aquatic creatures that live near the water’s surface.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 ; Difficulty level: Easy (Factual)
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Blue Sea Dragon, a venomous marine organism typically found in the deep sea was recently discovered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Blue Sea Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusk or sea slug which is known as a Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are marine mollusks that are soft-bodied and shell-less.
Blue Sea Dragon is also known as blue glaucus.
It has brightly coloured underbelly that make them to expose to airborne predators.
The blue side of its body acts as camouflage against the backdrop of ocean waves, while the pearlized silver/grey side blends in with the bright sea surface, hiding it from predators below.
Statement 2 is correct
Blue Sea Dragon can be found on the surface of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans in temperate and tropical waters throughout the world.
It feeds on other aquatic creatures that live near the water’s surface.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 ; Difficulty level: Easy (Factual)
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Q4. {MoHA – Laws} Consider the following statements:
Domestic violence is a punishable offence under Indian law.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, exclusively protects women from violence within their husband-wife relationships.
The Protection Officers must be women as far as possible and shall possess requisite qualifications and experience as may be prescribed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
In India domestic violence is governed by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and it is defined under Section 3, which states that any act, commission, omission or conduct of a person harm or injures or endangers the health or safety of an individual whether mentally or physically it amounts to domestic violence.
It further includes any harm, harassment or injury caused to an individual or any person related to that individual to meet any unlawful demand would also amount to domestic violence.
Statement 2 is incorrect
This law protects not only women from violence within their husband-wife relationships, but also women living in the same home with people with whom they are in a domestic relationship with. This protects women from violence within their relationshipsby marriage (ex: husband-wife, daughter-in-law with father-in-law/mother-in-law/etc), relationships by blood (ex: father-daughter, sister-brother), relationships by adoption (ex: adopted daughter-father), and even relationships in the nature of marriage (ex: live-in relationships, legally invalid marriages).
Statement 3 is correct
Protection Officers are appointed by the State Government. The number of Protection Officers may vary from district to district depending on the size and necessity. The powers and duties which are to be exercised by the Protection Officers are laid down in confirmation with the Act.
The Protection Officers must be women as far as possible and shall possess requisite qualifications and experience as may be prescribed under the Act.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
In India domestic violence is governed by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and it is defined under Section 3, which states that any act, commission, omission or conduct of a person harm or injures or endangers the health or safety of an individual whether mentally or physically it amounts to domestic violence.
It further includes any harm, harassment or injury caused to an individual or any person related to that individual to meet any unlawful demand would also amount to domestic violence.
Statement 2 is incorrect
This law protects not only women from violence within their husband-wife relationships, but also women living in the same home with people with whom they are in a domestic relationship with. This protects women from violence within their relationshipsby marriage (ex: husband-wife, daughter-in-law with father-in-law/mother-in-law/etc), relationships by blood (ex: father-daughter, sister-brother), relationships by adoption (ex: adopted daughter-father), and even relationships in the nature of marriage (ex: live-in relationships, legally invalid marriages).
Statement 3 is correct
Protection Officers are appointed by the State Government. The number of Protection Officers may vary from district to district depending on the size and necessity. The powers and duties which are to be exercised by the Protection Officers are laid down in confirmation with the Act.
The Protection Officers must be women as far as possible and shall possess requisite qualifications and experience as may be prescribed under the Act.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
In India domestic violence is governed by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and it is defined under Section 3, which states that any act, commission, omission or conduct of a person harm or injures or endangers the health or safety of an individual whether mentally or physically it amounts to domestic violence.
It further includes any harm, harassment or injury caused to an individual or any person related to that individual to meet any unlawful demand would also amount to domestic violence.
Statement 2 is incorrect
This law protects not only women from violence within their husband-wife relationships, but also women living in the same home with people with whom they are in a domestic relationship with. This protects women from violence within their relationshipsby marriage (ex: husband-wife, daughter-in-law with father-in-law/mother-in-law/etc), relationships by blood (ex: father-daughter, sister-brother), relationships by adoption (ex: adopted daughter-father), and even relationships in the nature of marriage (ex: live-in relationships, legally invalid marriages).
Statement 3 is correct
Protection Officers are appointed by the State Government. The number of Protection Officers may vary from district to district depending on the size and necessity. The powers and duties which are to be exercised by the Protection Officers are laid down in confirmation with the Act.
The Protection Officers must be women as far as possible and shall possess requisite qualifications and experience as may be prescribed under the Act.
Answer: (b) Only two ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – In News} Ursid, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Correct
Explanation
The Ursids are minor meteor showers that occur every year around the winter solstice, when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by comet 8P/Tuttle.
The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear or the Little Dipper, which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere.
It can be seen in a dark and clear spot away from the city lights.
The best time to look for the meteors is the see hours of December 22 and 23, before dawn.
The Ursids are not as spectacular as the Geminids, which dazzle the sky at the beginning of December.
Answer: (b) It is a meteor shower which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
The Ursids are minor meteor showers that occur every year around the winter solstice, when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by comet 8P/Tuttle.
The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear or the Little Dipper, which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere.
It can be seen in a dark and clear spot away from the city lights.
The best time to look for the meteors is the see hours of December 22 and 23, before dawn.
The Ursids are not as spectacular as the Geminids, which dazzle the sky at the beginning of December.
Answer: (b) It is a meteor shower which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
The Ursids are minor meteor showers that occur every year around the winter solstice, when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by comet 8P/Tuttle.
The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear or the Little Dipper, which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere.
It can be seen in a dark and clear spot away from the city lights.
The best time to look for the meteors is the see hours of December 22 and 23, before dawn.
The Ursids are not as spectacular as the Geminids, which dazzle the sky at the beginning of December.
Answer: (b) It is a meteor shower which is circumpolar and visible all night in the northern hemisphere; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Q6. {IE – Institutions} Consider the following statements:
Countries are motivated to obtain a sovereign credit rating in order to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
State Governments issue only bonds or dated securities.
Credit Rating Agencies in India are regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
The RBI sells g-secs to infuse liquidity into the system and buys back g-secs to remove liquidity from the system.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
SCR is an independent assessment of the creditworthiness of a country or sovereign entity.
It can give investors insights into the level of risk associated with investing in the debt of a particular country, including any political risk.
In addition to issuing bonds in external debt markets, another common motivation for countries to obtain a sovereign credit rating is to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Statement 2 is correct
In India, the Central Government issues both, treasury bills and bonds or dated securities while the State Governments issue only bonds or dated securities, which are called the State Development Loans (SDLs).
Statement 3 is correct
Credit rating agencies in India came into existence in the second half of the 1980s. In India, CRAs are regulated by SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
There are 7 Credit Rating Agencies under SEBI at present,
Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd. (CRISIL)
Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India (ICRA) Ltd.
Credit Analysis and Research (CARE) Ltd.
Acuite Ratings & Research Ltd.
Brickwork Ratings India Private Ltd.
India Ratings and Research Private Ltd.
INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Private Ltd.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The RBI conducts (Open Market Operations) OMOs for sale or purchase of G-secs to adjust money supply conditions.
The RBI sells g-secs to remove liquidity from the system and buys back g-secs to infuse liquidity into the system.
These operations are often conducted on a day-to-day basis in a manner that balances inflation while helping banks continue to lend.
RBI carries out the OMO through commercial banks and does not directly deal with the public.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
SCR is an independent assessment of the creditworthiness of a country or sovereign entity.
It can give investors insights into the level of risk associated with investing in the debt of a particular country, including any political risk.
In addition to issuing bonds in external debt markets, another common motivation for countries to obtain a sovereign credit rating is to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Statement 2 is correct
In India, the Central Government issues both, treasury bills and bonds or dated securities while the State Governments issue only bonds or dated securities, which are called the State Development Loans (SDLs).
Statement 3 is correct
Credit rating agencies in India came into existence in the second half of the 1980s. In India, CRAs are regulated by SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
There are 7 Credit Rating Agencies under SEBI at present,
Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd. (CRISIL)
Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India (ICRA) Ltd.
Credit Analysis and Research (CARE) Ltd.
Acuite Ratings & Research Ltd.
Brickwork Ratings India Private Ltd.
India Ratings and Research Private Ltd.
INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Private Ltd.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The RBI conducts (Open Market Operations) OMOs for sale or purchase of G-secs to adjust money supply conditions.
The RBI sells g-secs to remove liquidity from the system and buys back g-secs to infuse liquidity into the system.
These operations are often conducted on a day-to-day basis in a manner that balances inflation while helping banks continue to lend.
RBI carries out the OMO through commercial banks and does not directly deal with the public.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
SCR is an independent assessment of the creditworthiness of a country or sovereign entity.
It can give investors insights into the level of risk associated with investing in the debt of a particular country, including any political risk.
In addition to issuing bonds in external debt markets, another common motivation for countries to obtain a sovereign credit rating is to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Statement 2 is correct
In India, the Central Government issues both, treasury bills and bonds or dated securities while the State Governments issue only bonds or dated securities, which are called the State Development Loans (SDLs).
Statement 3 is correct
Credit rating agencies in India came into existence in the second half of the 1980s. In India, CRAs are regulated by SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
There are 7 Credit Rating Agencies under SEBI at present,
Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd. (CRISIL)
Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India (ICRA) Ltd.
Credit Analysis and Research (CARE) Ltd.
Acuite Ratings & Research Ltd.
Brickwork Ratings India Private Ltd.
India Ratings and Research Private Ltd.
INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Private Ltd.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The RBI conducts (Open Market Operations) OMOs for sale or purchase of G-secs to adjust money supply conditions.
The RBI sells g-secs to remove liquidity from the system and buys back g-secs to infuse liquidity into the system.
These operations are often conducted on a day-to-day basis in a manner that balances inflation while helping banks continue to lend.
RBI carries out the OMO through commercial banks and does not directly deal with the public.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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