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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. {Governance – Policies} Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
It administers the ECO Mark Scheme for labelling environmentally friendly products and the AGMARK certification mark for agricultural produce.
It conducts International Training Programmes for developing countries.
It operates silver hallmarking scheme.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Explanation:
Recently, the government has mandated the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) mark for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils through a Quality Control Order.
The ISI mark, developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), ensures product quality and safety.
Statement 2 is correct
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BIS is involved in various activities as given below:
Standards Formulation Product
Certification Scheme
Compulsory Registration Scheme
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
Hall Marking Scheme
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Recognition Scheme
Sale of Indian Standards
Consumer Affairs Activities
Promotional Activities
Training Services, National & International level.
BIS imparts training through the National Institute of Training for Standardisation (NITS) to the technical and management personnel from industry, consumer organizations, public sector undertakings, govt. Bodies and developing countries.
The institute also conducts International Training Programmes (ITP) for developing countries under different cooperation schemes of the Government of India.
Statement 1 is not correct
ECO Mark Scheme was instituted by the Government of India for labelling ofenvironment friendly products. The Scheme is being administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Scheme covers various product categories like Soaps and Detergents, Paints, Food Items, Lubricating Oils, Packing/Packaging Materials, Architectural Paints and Powder Coatings, Batteries, Electrical and Electronic Goods, Food Additives, Wood Substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and Propellants, Plastic Products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher, Leather and Coir & Coir Products.
AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI),Department of Agriculture,Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937 (not BIS).
Statement 3 is correct
The BIS operates gold and silver hallmarking schemes in India (Hallmarking is defined as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation:
Recently, the government has mandated the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) mark for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils through a Quality Control Order.
The ISI mark, developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), ensures product quality and safety.
Statement 2 is correct
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BIS is involved in various activities as given below:
Standards Formulation Product
Certification Scheme
Compulsory Registration Scheme
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
Hall Marking Scheme
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Recognition Scheme
Sale of Indian Standards
Consumer Affairs Activities
Promotional Activities
Training Services, National & International level.
BIS imparts training through the National Institute of Training for Standardisation (NITS) to the technical and management personnel from industry, consumer organizations, public sector undertakings, govt. Bodies and developing countries.
The institute also conducts International Training Programmes (ITP) for developing countries under different cooperation schemes of the Government of India.
Statement 1 is not correct
ECO Mark Scheme was instituted by the Government of India for labelling ofenvironment friendly products. The Scheme is being administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Scheme covers various product categories like Soaps and Detergents, Paints, Food Items, Lubricating Oils, Packing/Packaging Materials, Architectural Paints and Powder Coatings, Batteries, Electrical and Electronic Goods, Food Additives, Wood Substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and Propellants, Plastic Products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher, Leather and Coir & Coir Products.
AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI),Department of Agriculture,Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937 (not BIS).
Statement 3 is correct
The BIS operates gold and silver hallmarking schemes in India (Hallmarking is defined as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation:
Recently, the government has mandated the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) mark for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils through a Quality Control Order.
The ISI mark, developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), ensures product quality and safety.
Statement 2 is correct
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BIS is involved in various activities as given below:
Standards Formulation Product
Certification Scheme
Compulsory Registration Scheme
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
Hall Marking Scheme
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Recognition Scheme
Sale of Indian Standards
Consumer Affairs Activities
Promotional Activities
Training Services, National & International level.
BIS imparts training through the National Institute of Training for Standardisation (NITS) to the technical and management personnel from industry, consumer organizations, public sector undertakings, govt. Bodies and developing countries.
The institute also conducts International Training Programmes (ITP) for developing countries under different cooperation schemes of the Government of India.
Statement 1 is not correct
ECO Mark Scheme was instituted by the Government of India for labelling ofenvironment friendly products. The Scheme is being administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Scheme covers various product categories like Soaps and Detergents, Paints, Food Items, Lubricating Oils, Packing/Packaging Materials, Architectural Paints and Powder Coatings, Batteries, Electrical and Electronic Goods, Food Additives, Wood Substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and Propellants, Plastic Products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher, Leather and Coir & Coir Products.
AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI),Department of Agriculture,Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937 (not BIS).
Statement 3 is correct
The BIS operates gold and silver hallmarking schemes in India (Hallmarking is defined as the “accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles).
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. {Polity – IC} Consider the following statements regarding the differences in the democratic processes and institutions between India and the United Kingdom (UK):
In India, the Prime Minister (PM) can be from either the Lower House (Lok Sabha) or the Upper House (Rajya Sabha), whereas in the UK, the PM can only be from the Lower House.
Members of the Upper House in the UK cannot vote in parliamentary elections, while members of the Upper House in India can vote.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Recently, the Labour Party emerged victorious in the United Kingdom‘s general elections with its leader Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister.
Statement 1 is correct
In India, the Prime Minister (PM) can be from either the Lower House (Lok Sabha) or the Upper House (Rajya Sabha), whereas in the UK, the PM can only be from the Lower House.
Voting in India is done through EVMs, while in the UK, voting can be done by postal ballots.
Statement 2 is correct
In the UK, members of the Upper House (House of Lords) cannot vote in parliamentary elections, while in India, members of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) can vote.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Recently, the Labour Party emerged victorious in the United Kingdom‘s general elections with its leader Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister.
Statement 1 is correct
In India, the Prime Minister (PM) can be from either the Lower House (Lok Sabha) or the Upper House (Rajya Sabha), whereas in the UK, the PM can only be from the Lower House.
Voting in India is done through EVMs, while in the UK, voting can be done by postal ballots.
Statement 2 is correct
In the UK, members of the Upper House (House of Lords) cannot vote in parliamentary elections, while in India, members of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) can vote.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Recently, the Labour Party emerged victorious in the United Kingdom‘s general elections with its leader Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister.
Statement 1 is correct
In India, the Prime Minister (PM) can be from either the Lower House (Lok Sabha) or the Upper House (Rajya Sabha), whereas in the UK, the PM can only be from the Lower House.
Voting in India is done through EVMs, while in the UK, voting can be done by postal ballots.
Statement 2 is correct
In the UK, members of the Upper House (House of Lords) cannot vote in parliamentary elections, while in India, members of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) can vote.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. {MIH – Sufism} Consider the following pairs:
Important terms in Sufism
Meaning
Urs
death anniversary of a Sufi saint
Fanaa
Spiritual merging with the Almighty
Sama
Followers
Khanqah
Repentance
How many of the pairs given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
The 10th century marked a pivotal phase in Islamic history.
It saw the decline of Mutazila (rationalist philosophy), the establishment of orthodox schools based on the Quran and Hadis, and the rise of Sufi mystic orders.
Mystics, known as Sufis, emerged early in Islam, often expressing deep devotion and rejecting the display of wealth and moral decline after the Islamic empire was established.
Some important terms in Sufism include:
Pir, Murshid
Saint
Urs
death anniversary of a Sufi saint
Zikr –
Recitation of God’s name
Fanaa
Spiritual merging with the Almighty
Murid
Followers
Tauba
Repentance
Sama
Musical gathering
Khanqah
hospices
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
The 10th century marked a pivotal phase in Islamic history.
It saw the decline of Mutazila (rationalist philosophy), the establishment of orthodox schools based on the Quran and Hadis, and the rise of Sufi mystic orders.
Mystics, known as Sufis, emerged early in Islam, often expressing deep devotion and rejecting the display of wealth and moral decline after the Islamic empire was established.
Some important terms in Sufism include:
Pir, Murshid
Saint
Urs
death anniversary of a Sufi saint
Zikr –
Recitation of God’s name
Fanaa
Spiritual merging with the Almighty
Murid
Followers
Tauba
Repentance
Sama
Musical gathering
Khanqah
hospices
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
The 10th century marked a pivotal phase in Islamic history.
It saw the decline of Mutazila (rationalist philosophy), the establishment of orthodox schools based on the Quran and Hadis, and the rise of Sufi mystic orders.
Mystics, known as Sufis, emerged early in Islam, often expressing deep devotion and rejecting the display of wealth and moral decline after the Islamic empire was established.
Some important terms in Sufism include:
Pir, Murshid
Saint
Urs
death anniversary of a Sufi saint
Zikr –
Recitation of God’s name
Fanaa
Spiritual merging with the Almighty
Murid
Followers
Tauba
Repentance
Sama
Musical gathering
Khanqah
hospices
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. {Vulnerable Sections – Women} Consider the following statements regarding the SEHER program launched by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL:
SEHER is a credit education program aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in India.
SEHER is part of the Financing Women Collaborative (FWC), an initiative to accelerate access to finance for women entrepreneurs.
WEP is a public-private partnership platform incubated at the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have partnered to launch SEHER, a credit education program to empower women entrepreneurs in India.
It aims to increase awareness about finances and management among women entrepreneurs.
By providing financial literacy content and business skills training, the program seeks to equip women with the necessary tools to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities.
Statement 2 is correct
The program is part of WEP’s Financing Women Collaborative (FWC), a first-of-its-kind initiative to accelerate access to finance for women entrepreneurs
Statement 3 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is a public-private partnership platform incubated at Niti Aayog and aims to create an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in India.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have partnered to launch SEHER, a credit education program to empower women entrepreneurs in India.
It aims to increase awareness about finances and management among women entrepreneurs.
By providing financial literacy content and business skills training, the program seeks to equip women with the necessary tools to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities.
Statement 2 is correct
The program is part of WEP’s Financing Women Collaborative (FWC), a first-of-its-kind initiative to accelerate access to finance for women entrepreneurs
Statement 3 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is a public-private partnership platform incubated at Niti Aayog and aims to create an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in India.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have partnered to launch SEHER, a credit education program to empower women entrepreneurs in India.
It aims to increase awareness about finances and management among women entrepreneurs.
By providing financial literacy content and business skills training, the program seeks to equip women with the necessary tools to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities.
Statement 2 is correct
The program is part of WEP’s Financing Women Collaborative (FWC), a first-of-its-kind initiative to accelerate access to finance for women entrepreneurs
Statement 3 is correct
The Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is a public-private partnership platform incubated at Niti Aayog and aims to create an enabling ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in India.
Answer: (c) All three; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims- In News} The Leang Karampuang cave was recently in the news for the discovery of the world’s oldest known figurative cave painting. It is located in which one of the following Countries?
Correct
Explanation
On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig in what they have determined is the world’s oldest-known confidently dated cave painting – created at least 51,200 years ago.
The finding is based on dating using uranium series (U-series) analysis of calcite deposits overlying rock art in the limestone caves.
Answer: (b) Indonesia; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig in what they have determined is the world’s oldest-known confidently dated cave painting – created at least 51,200 years ago.
The finding is based on dating using uranium series (U-series) analysis of calcite deposits overlying rock art in the limestone caves.
Answer: (b) Indonesia; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig in what they have determined is the world’s oldest-known confidently dated cave painting – created at least 51,200 years ago.
The finding is based on dating using uranium series (U-series) analysis of calcite deposits overlying rock art in the limestone caves.
Answer: (b) Indonesia; Difficulty Level: Easy
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