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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {IR – China} Consider the following statements:
Heavy Rare Earth Elements(HREEs) are critical for all mobile phones, medicalequipment and electric vehicles.
Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs) are critical for clean energy technologies.
China has a monopoly in the REEs-related market.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
LREEs are Abundant and are found in Earth’s Crust. Among LREEs, neodymium is the most critical as it is extensively used in all mobile phones, medical equipment and electric vehicles.
Statement 2 is incorrect
HREEs are more critical due to their high demand and low availability.
HREEs (like dysprosium,yttrium, and cerium) are critical for clean energy technologies; however, due to their limited supply, they have a small market.
Statement 3 is correct
REE are a group of 17 chemical elements.
They comprise the 15 lanthanide elements, along with scandium and yttrium.
They are rare because they are found in low concentrations and mixed with other minerals, making them difficult and expensive to extract.
REEs are used to make magnets for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, weapons, etc.
China has a monopoly in the REEs-related market.
It accounted for more than 2/3rd of mined REEs last year.
It constitutes nearly90% of global refined REE output.
It also dominates the supply of rare-earth magnets.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
LREEs are Abundant and are found in Earth’s Crust. Among LREEs, neodymium is the most critical as it is extensively used in all mobile phones, medical equipment and electric vehicles.
Statement 2 is incorrect
HREEs are more critical due to their high demand and low availability.
HREEs (like dysprosium,yttrium, and cerium) are critical for clean energy technologies; however, due to their limited supply, they have a small market.
Statement 3 is correct
REE are a group of 17 chemical elements.
They comprise the 15 lanthanide elements, along with scandium and yttrium.
They are rare because they are found in low concentrations and mixed with other minerals, making them difficult and expensive to extract.
REEs are used to make magnets for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, weapons, etc.
China has a monopoly in the REEs-related market.
It accounted for more than 2/3rd of mined REEs last year.
It constitutes nearly90% of global refined REE output.
It also dominates the supply of rare-earth magnets.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
LREEs are Abundant and are found in Earth’s Crust. Among LREEs, neodymium is the most critical as it is extensively used in all mobile phones, medical equipment and electric vehicles.
Statement 2 is incorrect
HREEs are more critical due to their high demand and low availability.
HREEs (like dysprosium,yttrium, and cerium) are critical for clean energy technologies; however, due to their limited supply, they have a small market.
Statement 3 is correct
REE are a group of 17 chemical elements.
They comprise the 15 lanthanide elements, along with scandium and yttrium.
They are rare because they are found in low concentrations and mixed with other minerals, making them difficult and expensive to extract.
REEs are used to make magnets for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, weapons, etc.
China has a monopoly in the REEs-related market.
It accounted for more than 2/3rd of mined REEs last year.
It constitutes nearly90% of global refined REE output.
It also dominates the supply of rare-earth magnets.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {IC – Citizenship} Consider the following statements:
Just like Aadhar, a Passport is also a Proof of Citizenship.
All passports are now issued as ePassport.
Official Passports and Diplomatic Passports contain a note from the President of India to allow safe passage to Concerned Officials/MPs/Union Council of Minister etc.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
A passport is proof of address as well as Citizenship.
However, Aadhar is not considered a valid prof of citizenship.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Types of Indian Passport
Ordinary Passport (P-type): A dark blue cover passport is issued to ordinary citizens for private travel, such as vacation, study and business trips.
Official Passport (S-type): A white cover passport is issued to individuals representing the Government of India on official business, including members of the Indian Armed Forces stationed abroad.
Diplomatic Passport (D-type): A maroon cover passport is issued to Indian diplomats, Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Union Council of Ministers, certain high-ranking government officials and diplomatic couriers, and their dependents.
Diplomatic and official passports are now issued as ePassports (Biometric).
Statement 3 is incorrect
All passports contain a note from the President of India to allow safe passage to Indian citizens.
The language allowed on the passport is Hindi and English only.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
A passport is proof of address as well as Citizenship.
However, Aadhar is not considered a valid prof of citizenship.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Types of Indian Passport
Ordinary Passport (P-type): A dark blue cover passport is issued to ordinary citizens for private travel, such as vacation, study and business trips.
Official Passport (S-type): A white cover passport is issued to individuals representing the Government of India on official business, including members of the Indian Armed Forces stationed abroad.
Diplomatic Passport (D-type): A maroon cover passport is issued to Indian diplomats, Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Union Council of Ministers, certain high-ranking government officials and diplomatic couriers, and their dependents.
Diplomatic and official passports are now issued as ePassports (Biometric).
Statement 3 is incorrect
All passports contain a note from the President of India to allow safe passage to Indian citizens.
The language allowed on the passport is Hindi and English only.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
A passport is proof of address as well as Citizenship.
However, Aadhar is not considered a valid prof of citizenship.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Types of Indian Passport
Ordinary Passport (P-type): A dark blue cover passport is issued to ordinary citizens for private travel, such as vacation, study and business trips.
Official Passport (S-type): A white cover passport is issued to individuals representing the Government of India on official business, including members of the Indian Armed Forces stationed abroad.
Diplomatic Passport (D-type): A maroon cover passport is issued to Indian diplomats, Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Union Council of Ministers, certain high-ranking government officials and diplomatic couriers, and their dependents.
Diplomatic and official passports are now issued as ePassports (Biometric).
Statement 3 is incorrect
All passports contain a note from the President of India to allow safe passage to Indian citizens.
The language allowed on the passport is Hindi and English only.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {IC – FRs} Consider the following statements with respect to Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023:
Asix-month prison term is specified only for the continued operation of non-registered periodicals after direction by Press Registrar General (PRG).
The Press Council of India (PCI) is a Quasi-Judicial Body.
Books are also included in the New Bill’s purview.
An appellate authority, which will be headed by a Retired High Court Judge, is also provisioned to hear an appeal against the refusal of grant of registration, imposition of any penalty or suspension/cancellation of registration by PRG.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Bill empowers the Press Registrar General (PRG) to suspend/cancel registration.
Convicts of terrorist acts, unlawful activity, or acts against the state’s security will not be allowed to operate periodicals.
A six-month prison term is specified only for the continued operation of non-registered periodicals after direction by PRG
Statement 2 is incorrect
The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body under the Press Council Act 1978.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, the term books included even Pamphlets and they were regulated.
Now, Books are excluded from the PRP Bill’s purview, they will be administered by the Ministry of Education.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The new Act provides for an appellate authority. The Appellate Board (Press and Registration Appellate Board) will comprise the chairperson, Press Council of India (PCI), and two members of PCI to hear an appeal against the refusal of grant of registration, imposition of any penalty or suspension/cancellation of registration by PRG.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Bill empowers the Press Registrar General (PRG) to suspend/cancel registration.
Convicts of terrorist acts, unlawful activity, or acts against the state’s security will not be allowed to operate periodicals.
A six-month prison term is specified only for the continued operation of non-registered periodicals after direction by PRG
Statement 2 is incorrect
The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body under the Press Council Act 1978.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, the term books included even Pamphlets and they were regulated.
Now, Books are excluded from the PRP Bill’s purview, they will be administered by the Ministry of Education.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The new Act provides for an appellate authority. The Appellate Board (Press and Registration Appellate Board) will comprise the chairperson, Press Council of India (PCI), and two members of PCI to hear an appeal against the refusal of grant of registration, imposition of any penalty or suspension/cancellation of registration by PRG.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Bill empowers the Press Registrar General (PRG) to suspend/cancel registration.
Convicts of terrorist acts, unlawful activity, or acts against the state’s security will not be allowed to operate periodicals.
A six-month prison term is specified only for the continued operation of non-registered periodicals after direction by PRG
Statement 2 is incorrect
The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body under the Press Council Act 1978.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, the term books included even Pamphlets and they were regulated.
Now, Books are excluded from the PRP Bill’s purview, they will be administered by the Ministry of Education.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The new Act provides for an appellate authority. The Appellate Board (Press and Registration Appellate Board) will comprise the chairperson, Press Council of India (PCI), and two members of PCI to hear an appeal against the refusal of grant of registration, imposition of any penalty or suspension/cancellation of registration by PRG.
Answer: (a) Only one ; Difficulty level: Medium
Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {Agri – Storage} Consider the following statements about World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperatives:
It will be implemented at the block level through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies.
It will be under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector has been running in 24 states/UTs of India.
PACS infrastructure will include Warehouses, Custom Hiring Centers, and Fair Price Shops.
It will be implemented at the block level through PACS.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It will be under the administrative control of the Ministry of Cooperation.
It will be implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in collaboration with NABARD, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Answer: (a) 1 Only ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector has been running in 24 states/UTs of India.
PACS infrastructure will include Warehouses, Custom Hiring Centers, and Fair Price Shops.
It will be implemented at the block level through PACS.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It will be under the administrative control of the Ministry of Cooperation.
It will be implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in collaboration with NABARD, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Answer: (a) 1 Only ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector has been running in 24 states/UTs of India.
PACS infrastructure will include Warehouses, Custom Hiring Centers, and Fair Price Shops.
It will be implemented at the block level through PACS.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It will be under the administrative control of the Ministry of Cooperation.
It will be implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in collaboration with NABARD, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Answer: (a) 1 Only ; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements with respect to the United Earth Amazonia Prize:
It was also known as the Green Nobel that recognizes environmental work in the Amazon rainforest.
It will be awarded by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden.
The prize was awarded annually since 2022.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
United Earth Amazonia Prize is a “Green Nobel” award that recognizes environmental work in the Amazon rainforest.
It is an encouraging innovative approaches and sustainable practices that can be replicatedworldwide.
Statement 2 is incorrect
The prize is offered by Marcus Nobel, a Swedish-American businessman and great-grandnephew of Alfred Nobel.
It is an independent environmental accolade that is unrelated to the Nobel Foundation.
Statement 3 is correct
The prize will be awarded annually to spotlight projects that are helping preserve and sustain the rainforest and protect its biodiversity.
For the year 2023 it was awarded to 6 winners.
The prize was aimed at giving visibility to exceptional environmental contributions and was first awarded in 2022 with no prize money.
The scope of the 2024 award will be expanded to include Brazil’s neighboring nations that share the rainforest.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
United Earth Amazonia Prize is a “Green Nobel” award that recognizes environmental work in the Amazon rainforest.
It is an encouraging innovative approaches and sustainable practices that can be replicatedworldwide.
Statement 2 is incorrect
The prize is offered by Marcus Nobel, a Swedish-American businessman and great-grandnephew of Alfred Nobel.
It is an independent environmental accolade that is unrelated to the Nobel Foundation.
Statement 3 is correct
The prize will be awarded annually to spotlight projects that are helping preserve and sustain the rainforest and protect its biodiversity.
For the year 2023 it was awarded to 6 winners.
The prize was aimed at giving visibility to exceptional environmental contributions and was first awarded in 2022 with no prize money.
The scope of the 2024 award will be expanded to include Brazil’s neighboring nations that share the rainforest.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
United Earth Amazonia Prize is a “Green Nobel” award that recognizes environmental work in the Amazon rainforest.
It is an encouraging innovative approaches and sustainable practices that can be replicatedworldwide.
Statement 2 is incorrect
The prize is offered by Marcus Nobel, a Swedish-American businessman and great-grandnephew of Alfred Nobel.
It is an independent environmental accolade that is unrelated to the Nobel Foundation.
Statement 3 is correct
The prize will be awarded annually to spotlight projects that are helping preserve and sustain the rainforest and protect its biodiversity.
For the year 2023 it was awarded to 6 winners.
The prize was aimed at giving visibility to exceptional environmental contributions and was first awarded in 2022 with no prize money.
The scope of the 2024 award will be expanded to include Brazil’s neighboring nations that share the rainforest.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {Envi – UNFCCC} Which of the following are the objectives of the UAE Consensus?
To phase out fossil fuels.
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
To triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030.
Choose the correct code:
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UAE Consensus is a landmark text that is agreed by 198 parties in the COP 28.
This consensus reflects the COP28 Presidency’s goal to provide the most ambitious response possible to the Global Stocktake and delivers on the central aims of the Paris Agreement.
Throughout 2023, the COP28 Presidency has taken bold and decisive steps to deliver beyond the negotiated text through its ‘Action Agenda’ which spans 4 pillars:
Fast tracking a just and orderly energy transition,
Fixing climate finance to make it more available, affordable, and accessible,
Focusing on people, nature, lives and livelihoods,
Fostering full inclusivity in climate action.
One of the major objectives of UAE Consensus is to phase out Fossil Fuels to reach Net Zero.
Statement 2 is incorrect
“To achieve net-zero emissions by 2070” is one of the 5 commitments under Panchamrit.
Statement 3 is correct
The Objectives of the UAE Consensus includes,
Encourages parties to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),
A new specific target to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030,
To build momentum towards a new architecture for climate finance.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UAE Consensus is a landmark text that is agreed by 198 parties in the COP 28.
This consensus reflects the COP28 Presidency’s goal to provide the most ambitious response possible to the Global Stocktake and delivers on the central aims of the Paris Agreement.
Throughout 2023, the COP28 Presidency has taken bold and decisive steps to deliver beyond the negotiated text through its ‘Action Agenda’ which spans 4 pillars:
Fast tracking a just and orderly energy transition,
Fixing climate finance to make it more available, affordable, and accessible,
Focusing on people, nature, lives and livelihoods,
Fostering full inclusivity in climate action.
One of the major objectives of UAE Consensus is to phase out Fossil Fuels to reach Net Zero.
Statement 2 is incorrect
“To achieve net-zero emissions by 2070” is one of the 5 commitments under Panchamrit.
Statement 3 is correct
The Objectives of the UAE Consensus includes,
Encourages parties to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),
A new specific target to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030,
To build momentum towards a new architecture for climate finance.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
UAE Consensus is a landmark text that is agreed by 198 parties in the COP 28.
This consensus reflects the COP28 Presidency’s goal to provide the most ambitious response possible to the Global Stocktake and delivers on the central aims of the Paris Agreement.
Throughout 2023, the COP28 Presidency has taken bold and decisive steps to deliver beyond the negotiated text through its ‘Action Agenda’ which spans 4 pillars:
Fast tracking a just and orderly energy transition,
Fixing climate finance to make it more available, affordable, and accessible,
Focusing on people, nature, lives and livelihoods,
Fostering full inclusivity in climate action.
One of the major objectives of UAE Consensus is to phase out Fossil Fuels to reach Net Zero.
Statement 2 is incorrect
“To achieve net-zero emissions by 2070” is one of the 5 commitments under Panchamrit.
Statement 3 is correct
The Objectives of the UAE Consensus includes,
Encourages parties to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),
A new specific target to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030,
To build momentum towards a new architecture for climate finance.
Answer: (c) 1 and 3; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Q7. {Prelims – In News} Bir Tawil, recently seen in news is?
Correct
Explanation
Bir Tawil is the only placeon earth that belongs to no country.
It is ruled by no state, inhabited by no permanent residents and governed by no laws.
It is wedged between the borders of Egypt and Sudan and yet claimed by neither.
Its unusual status is a byproduct of British colonial machinations in northeast Africa.
After decades-long fighting between Egyptian and British forces on the one side and Mahdist rebels in Sudan on the other, the border is decided as the 22nd parallel, cutting through the Nubian desert.
But three years later, however, the British drew up another document. This document assigned:
Bartazuga Mountain (south of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Ababda tribe, with stronger ties to Egypt than Sudan, to Egypt.
Hala’ib, a triangular area bordering the Red Sea (north of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Beja people, with stronger ties to Sudan than Egypt, to Sudan.
After independence in 1956, Sudan claimed the mineral-rich Hala’ib triangle.
But Eygpt denied the claim, saying that reassignment was temporary.
As a result, both countries avoid asserting sovereignty over Bir Tawil (near Bartazuga mountain) to avoid renouncing their claims to the more valuable Hala’ib triangle.
Answer: (a) It is the only place on earth that belongs to no country; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Bir Tawil is the only placeon earth that belongs to no country.
It is ruled by no state, inhabited by no permanent residents and governed by no laws.
It is wedged between the borders of Egypt and Sudan and yet claimed by neither.
Its unusual status is a byproduct of British colonial machinations in northeast Africa.
After decades-long fighting between Egyptian and British forces on the one side and Mahdist rebels in Sudan on the other, the border is decided as the 22nd parallel, cutting through the Nubian desert.
But three years later, however, the British drew up another document. This document assigned:
Bartazuga Mountain (south of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Ababda tribe, with stronger ties to Egypt than Sudan, to Egypt.
Hala’ib, a triangular area bordering the Red Sea (north of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Beja people, with stronger ties to Sudan than Egypt, to Sudan.
After independence in 1956, Sudan claimed the mineral-rich Hala’ib triangle.
But Eygpt denied the claim, saying that reassignment was temporary.
As a result, both countries avoid asserting sovereignty over Bir Tawil (near Bartazuga mountain) to avoid renouncing their claims to the more valuable Hala’ib triangle.
Answer: (a) It is the only place on earth that belongs to no country; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Bir Tawil is the only placeon earth that belongs to no country.
It is ruled by no state, inhabited by no permanent residents and governed by no laws.
It is wedged between the borders of Egypt and Sudan and yet claimed by neither.
Its unusual status is a byproduct of British colonial machinations in northeast Africa.
After decades-long fighting between Egyptian and British forces on the one side and Mahdist rebels in Sudan on the other, the border is decided as the 22nd parallel, cutting through the Nubian desert.
But three years later, however, the British drew up another document. This document assigned:
Bartazuga Mountain (south of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Ababda tribe, with stronger ties to Egypt than Sudan, to Egypt.
Hala’ib, a triangular area bordering the Red Sea (north of the 22nd parallel), inhabited by the Beja people, with stronger ties to Sudan than Egypt, to Sudan.
After independence in 1956, Sudan claimed the mineral-rich Hala’ib triangle.
But Eygpt denied the claim, saying that reassignment was temporary.
As a result, both countries avoid asserting sovereignty over Bir Tawil (near Bartazuga mountain) to avoid renouncing their claims to the more valuable Hala’ib triangle.
Answer: (a) It is the only place on earth that belongs to no country; Difficulty Level: Medium
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3 Comments
Good question related to current affairs.
6/7
Got lucky in Q. No 3 and 7
Very well framed questions.
Provide a very good source for daily revision of current affairs.
Good question related to current affairs.
6/7
Got lucky in Q. No 3 and 7
Very well framed questions.
Provide a very good source for daily revision of current affairs.