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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – March 14-15 2024
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Question 1 of 18
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – S&T – In News} Mission Divyastra, recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following missile system?
Correct
Explanation
- India successfully conducted the inaugural flight test of the Agni-5 nuclear ballistic missile on March 11, 2024, as part of the Make in India initiative by DRDO.
- The indigenously developed missile incorporates Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing a single missile to deploy multiple warheads across different locations.
- Referred to as ‘Mission Divyastra’ by PM Modi, Agni-5 marks a significant advancement as it can simultaneously target multiple locations, in contrast to conventional missiles with a single warhead for a solitary target.
- The country has already deployed the Agni 1 to 4 missiles, with ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km.
Answer: (c) Agni-5; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- India successfully conducted the inaugural flight test of the Agni-5 nuclear ballistic missile on March 11, 2024, as part of the Make in India initiative by DRDO.
- The indigenously developed missile incorporates Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing a single missile to deploy multiple warheads across different locations.
- Referred to as ‘Mission Divyastra’ by PM Modi, Agni-5 marks a significant advancement as it can simultaneously target multiple locations, in contrast to conventional missiles with a single warhead for a solitary target.
- The country has already deployed the Agni 1 to 4 missiles, with ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km.
Answer: (c) Agni-5; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- India successfully conducted the inaugural flight test of the Agni-5 nuclear ballistic missile on March 11, 2024, as part of the Make in India initiative by DRDO.
- The indigenously developed missile incorporates Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing a single missile to deploy multiple warheads across different locations.
- Referred to as ‘Mission Divyastra’ by PM Modi, Agni-5 marks a significant advancement as it can simultaneously target multiple locations, in contrast to conventional missiles with a single warhead for a solitary target.
- The country has already deployed the Agni 1 to 4 missiles, with ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km.
Answer: (c) Agni-5; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 18
2. Question
Q2. {Envi – Conservation} Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, sometimes seen in news, is located in?
Correct
Explanation
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on State Highway 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of India’s Kerala state.
- It is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala.
- A team of researchers have discovered Eurasian otter in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki, a first in Kerala.
- The scientific name of the Eurasian otter is Lutra lutra.
- They are shy and nocturnal and found near small streams in the interior forests and hunt their prey during night.
Answer: (a) Kerala; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on State Highway 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of India’s Kerala state.
- It is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala.
- A team of researchers have discovered Eurasian otter in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki, a first in Kerala.
- The scientific name of the Eurasian otter is Lutra lutra.
- They are shy and nocturnal and found near small streams in the interior forests and hunt their prey during night.
Answer: (a) Kerala; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on State Highway 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of India’s Kerala state.
- It is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala.
- A team of researchers have discovered Eurasian otter in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki, a first in Kerala.
- The scientific name of the Eurasian otter is Lutra lutra.
- They are shy and nocturnal and found near small streams in the interior forests and hunt their prey during night.
Answer: (a) Kerala; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 18
3. Question
Q3. {Geo – PIN World} Consider the following statements about Gulf of Oman:
- It is bordered by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Oman.
- It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Gulf of Oman is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the west and by Oman in the south.
- Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
- It is about 320 km wide at its widest point between Cape al-Hadd in Oman and the Gwadar Bay on the Iran-Pakistan border.
- The gulf is relatively shallow because of its origin as a fissure in the mountain spine now divided between Iran and Oman.
- Some of the significant islands that are located in the Gulf of Oman include Sheytan Island, Al Fahal Island, Dimaniyat Islands, and the Sawadi Islands.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East.
- It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
- The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
- Roughly one-third of the world’s oil is exported via the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Gulf of Oman is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the west and by Oman in the south.
- Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
- It is about 320 km wide at its widest point between Cape al-Hadd in Oman and the Gwadar Bay on the Iran-Pakistan border.
- The gulf is relatively shallow because of its origin as a fissure in the mountain spine now divided between Iran and Oman.
- Some of the significant islands that are located in the Gulf of Oman include Sheytan Island, Al Fahal Island, Dimaniyat Islands, and the Sawadi Islands.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East.
- It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
- The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
- Roughly one-third of the world’s oil is exported via the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Gulf of Oman is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the west and by Oman in the south.
- Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
- It is about 320 km wide at its widest point between Cape al-Hadd in Oman and the Gwadar Bay on the Iran-Pakistan border.
- The gulf is relatively shallow because of its origin as a fissure in the mountain spine now divided between Iran and Oman.
- Some of the significant islands that are located in the Gulf of Oman include Sheytan Island, Al Fahal Island, Dimaniyat Islands, and the Sawadi Islands.
Statement 2 is correct
- The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East.
- It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
- The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
- Roughly one-third of the world’s oil is exported via the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 18
4. Question
Q4. {S&T – Tech} Consider the following statements about Graphics Processing Unit:
- GPUs are exclusively used for Professional Computing.
- GPUs work by using a method called parallel processing, where multiple processors handle separate parts of a single task.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Graphics Processing Unit is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations.
- GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Originally, GPUs were responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video.
- Like a central processing unit (CPU), a GPU is also a chip component in computing devices.
- One important difference, though, is that the GPU is specifically designed to handle and accelerate graphics workloads and display graphics content on a device such as a PC or smartphone.
Statement 2 is correct
- GPUs work by using a method called parallel processing, where multiple processors handle separate parts of a single task.
- A GPU will also have its own RAM to store the data it is processing.
- This RAM is designed specifically to hold the large amounts of information coming into the GPU for highly intensive graphics use cases.
- For graphics applications, the CPU sends instructions to the GPU for drawing the graphics content on screen.
- The GPU executes the instructions in parallel and at high speeds to display the content on the device, a process known as the graphics or rendering pipeline.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Graphics Processing Unit is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations.
- GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Originally, GPUs were responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video.
- Like a central processing unit (CPU), a GPU is also a chip component in computing devices.
- One important difference, though, is that the GPU is specifically designed to handle and accelerate graphics workloads and display graphics content on a device such as a PC or smartphone.
Statement 2 is correct
- GPUs work by using a method called parallel processing, where multiple processors handle separate parts of a single task.
- A GPU will also have its own RAM to store the data it is processing.
- This RAM is designed specifically to hold the large amounts of information coming into the GPU for highly intensive graphics use cases.
- For graphics applications, the CPU sends instructions to the GPU for drawing the graphics content on screen.
- The GPU executes the instructions in parallel and at high speeds to display the content on the device, a process known as the graphics or rendering pipeline.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Graphics Processing Unit is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations.
- GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Originally, GPUs were responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video.
- Like a central processing unit (CPU), a GPU is also a chip component in computing devices.
- One important difference, though, is that the GPU is specifically designed to handle and accelerate graphics workloads and display graphics content on a device such as a PC or smartphone.
Statement 2 is correct
- GPUs work by using a method called parallel processing, where multiple processors handle separate parts of a single task.
- A GPU will also have its own RAM to store the data it is processing.
- This RAM is designed specifically to hold the large amounts of information coming into the GPU for highly intensive graphics use cases.
- For graphics applications, the CPU sends instructions to the GPU for drawing the graphics content on screen.
- The GPU executes the instructions in parallel and at high speeds to display the content on the device, a process known as the graphics or rendering pipeline.
Answer: (b) 2 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 18
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – In News} Pushpak, sometimes seen in the news is related to which of the following?
Correct
Explanation
- Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle.
- It incorporates several major elements such as the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.
- The reusable launch vehicle promises to revolutionise the sector by slashing launch costs by nearly 80%, thereby making space exploration more accessible and sustainable.
- The winged RLV prototype serves as a versatile test platform, facilitating the evaluation of hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, and powered cruise capabilities.
Answer: (d) ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle.
- It incorporates several major elements such as the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.
- The reusable launch vehicle promises to revolutionise the sector by slashing launch costs by nearly 80%, thereby making space exploration more accessible and sustainable.
- The winged RLV prototype serves as a versatile test platform, facilitating the evaluation of hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, and powered cruise capabilities.
Answer: (d) ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Pushpak is the reusable launch vehicle of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The vehicle is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle.
- It incorporates several major elements such as the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, and the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.
- The reusable launch vehicle promises to revolutionise the sector by slashing launch costs by nearly 80%, thereby making space exploration more accessible and sustainable.
- The winged RLV prototype serves as a versatile test platform, facilitating the evaluation of hypersonic flight, autonomous landing, and powered cruise capabilities.
Answer: (d) ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 18
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – PIN World} El Cano Archaeological Park, sometimes seen in the news, is located in?
Correct
Explanation
- El Cano Archaeological Park, once a thriving necropolis, was built around 700 AD and abandoned around 1000 AD.
- Necropolis is a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.
- Its location in the Cocle province, approximately 100 miles southwest of Panama City, Panama.
- Archaeologists found a bunch of cool old stuff, including jewelry and fancy things for rituals, along with skeletons that seem like they were killed in a special ceremony.
- Archaeologists in their recent discovery have found a new tomb, 9th since 2008.
- Those buried were important in their communities, as shown by the valuable objects with them.
- The main person in this tomb, likely a religious leader, is called the “Lord of the Flutes” because bone flutes were found with them, probably used in ceremonies.
Answer: (d) Panama; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- El Cano Archaeological Park, once a thriving necropolis, was built around 700 AD and abandoned around 1000 AD.
- Necropolis is a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.
- Its location in the Cocle province, approximately 100 miles southwest of Panama City, Panama.
- Archaeologists found a bunch of cool old stuff, including jewelry and fancy things for rituals, along with skeletons that seem like they were killed in a special ceremony.
- Archaeologists in their recent discovery have found a new tomb, 9th since 2008.
- Those buried were important in their communities, as shown by the valuable objects with them.
- The main person in this tomb, likely a religious leader, is called the “Lord of the Flutes” because bone flutes were found with them, probably used in ceremonies.
Answer: (d) Panama; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- El Cano Archaeological Park, once a thriving necropolis, was built around 700 AD and abandoned around 1000 AD.
- Necropolis is a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.
- Its location in the Cocle province, approximately 100 miles southwest of Panama City, Panama.
- Archaeologists found a bunch of cool old stuff, including jewelry and fancy things for rituals, along with skeletons that seem like they were killed in a special ceremony.
- Archaeologists in their recent discovery have found a new tomb, 9th since 2008.
- Those buried were important in their communities, as shown by the valuable objects with them.
- The main person in this tomb, likely a religious leader, is called the “Lord of the Flutes” because bone flutes were found with them, probably used in ceremonies.
Answer: (d) Panama; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 7 of 18
7. Question
Q7. {Ministry – Initiatives} PM-SURAJ Portal, recently seen in news, is launched by which Ministry?
Correct
Explanation
- PM-SURAJ – Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan.
- It is aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society.
- Provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, eliminating middlemen and commissions.
- The portal will help empower people deprived of opportunities.
- It will provide information about various government schemes at one place.
- The portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- PM-SURAJ – Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan.
- It is aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society.
- Provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, eliminating middlemen and commissions.
- The portal will help empower people deprived of opportunities.
- It will provide information about various government schemes at one place.
- The portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- PM-SURAJ – Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan.
- It is aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society.
- Provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, eliminating middlemen and commissions.
- The portal will help empower people deprived of opportunities.
- It will provide information about various government schemes at one place.
- The portal was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 18
8. Question
Q8. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Global Methane Tracker:
- It is an annual report released by the United Nations Environment Programme.
- The 2024 report states that world needs to slash methane emissions by 75% by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Global Methane Tracker is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions from the energy sector and incorporates new scientific studies, measurement campaigns, and information collected from satellites.
Statement 2 is correct
- Highlights of Global Methane Tracker 2024:
- Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes.
- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 million tons of methane emissions came from just 10 countries, The United States leads in methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and is “closely followed” by Russia.
- China, on the other hand, leads in emissions from coal operations.
- The world needs to slash methane emissions from fossil fuels by 75 percent by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
- The IEA estimated that this goal would require about $170 billion in spending. This is less than 5 percent of the income generated by the fossil fuel industry in 2023.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Global Methane Tracker is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions from the energy sector and incorporates new scientific studies, measurement campaigns, and information collected from satellites.
Statement 2 is correct
- Highlights of Global Methane Tracker 2024:
- Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes.
- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 million tons of methane emissions came from just 10 countries, The United States leads in methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and is “closely followed” by Russia.
- China, on the other hand, leads in emissions from coal operations.
- The world needs to slash methane emissions from fossil fuels by 75 percent by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
- The IEA estimated that this goal would require about $170 billion in spending. This is less than 5 percent of the income generated by the fossil fuel industry in 2023.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Global Methane Tracker is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions from the energy sector and incorporates new scientific studies, measurement campaigns, and information collected from satellites.
Statement 2 is correct
- Highlights of Global Methane Tracker 2024:
- Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes.
- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 million tons of methane emissions came from just 10 countries, The United States leads in methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and is “closely followed” by Russia.
- China, on the other hand, leads in emissions from coal operations.
- The world needs to slash methane emissions from fossil fuels by 75 percent by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
- The IEA estimated that this goal would require about $170 billion in spending. This is less than 5 percent of the income generated by the fossil fuel industry in 2023.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 9 of 18
9. Question
Q9. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Meghalaya.
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of Barking deer in the world.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India.
- It covers an area of approximately 38.81 square kilometers and is known for its diverse flora and fauna.
- The Supreme Court on March 13 froze the Assam government’s move to withdraw a nearly 26-year-old notification constituting the Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, which hosts one of the largest rhino populations in the country.
- According to the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the proposal for denotification of any Sanctuary or National Park requires the recommendation of the National Board for Wildlife.
- The National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body responsible for promoting the conservation and development of wildlife and forests in India.
- It is the apex advisory body for the Central Government in matters relating to wildlife conservation and management.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is known for its great Indian One-horned rhinoceros.
- The sanctuary has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India.
- It covers an area of approximately 38.81 square kilometers and is known for its diverse flora and fauna.
- The Supreme Court on March 13 froze the Assam government’s move to withdraw a nearly 26-year-old notification constituting the Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, which hosts one of the largest rhino populations in the country.
- According to the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the proposal for denotification of any Sanctuary or National Park requires the recommendation of the National Board for Wildlife.
- The National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body responsible for promoting the conservation and development of wildlife and forests in India.
- It is the apex advisory body for the Central Government in matters relating to wildlife conservation and management.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is known for its great Indian One-horned rhinoceros.
- The sanctuary has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India.
- It covers an area of approximately 38.81 square kilometers and is known for its diverse flora and fauna.
- The Supreme Court on March 13 froze the Assam government’s move to withdraw a nearly 26-year-old notification constituting the Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, which hosts one of the largest rhino populations in the country.
- According to the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the proposal for denotification of any Sanctuary or National Park requires the recommendation of the National Board for Wildlife.
- The National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body responsible for promoting the conservation and development of wildlife and forests in India.
- It is the apex advisory body for the Central Government in matters relating to wildlife conservation and management.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is known for its great Indian One-horned rhinoceros.
- The sanctuary has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
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Question 10 of 18
10. Question
Q10. {MIH – Personalities} Consider the following statements with reference to Kochrab Ashram:
- It is the first ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi upon his return to India from South Africa in 1915.
- The Ashram served as a communal living space promoting self-improvement and community service.
- Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement from Kochrab Ashram.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Kochrab ashram is located in Kochrab village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- It is a colonial-style building with a white-washed façade.
- It is the first ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi upon his return to India from South Africa in 1915.
- It is also called as Satyagraha Ashram based on his ideas of achieving India’s independence from British rule through peaceful methods.
Statement 2 is correct
- The ashram also served as the starting point for Gandhi’s advocacy of khadi, equality for the poor, Hindi as the national language, self-reliance, and independence.
- It also served as a communal living space promoting self-improvement and community service.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement in 1942 from Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Kochrab ashram is located in Kochrab village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- It is a colonial-style building with a white-washed façade.
- It is the first ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi upon his return to India from South Africa in 1915.
- It is also called as Satyagraha Ashram based on his ideas of achieving India’s independence from British rule through peaceful methods.
Statement 2 is correct
- The ashram also served as the starting point for Gandhi’s advocacy of khadi, equality for the poor, Hindi as the national language, self-reliance, and independence.
- It also served as a communal living space promoting self-improvement and community service.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement in 1942 from Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Kochrab ashram is located in Kochrab village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- It is a colonial-style building with a white-washed façade.
- It is the first ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi upon his return to India from South Africa in 1915.
- It is also called as Satyagraha Ashram based on his ideas of achieving India’s independence from British rule through peaceful methods.
Statement 2 is correct
- The ashram also served as the starting point for Gandhi’s advocacy of khadi, equality for the poor, Hindi as the national language, self-reliance, and independence.
- It also served as a communal living space promoting self-improvement and community service.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement in 1942 from Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2; Difficulty level: Medium
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Question 11 of 18
11. Question
Q11. {IE – Industry} Consider the following statements with respect to Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme, 2024:
- It is applicable only to the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler.
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme, 2024 is a fund limited scheme for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and three-wheeler (e-3W).
- It aims to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country.
- The programme also aims to spur localisation of EV components while also driving sales up.
- The scheme is valid for 4 months from April 1 onwards.
- Eligible EV categories
- Two Wheelers (electric) (e-2W)
- Three-wheeler (electric) including registered e-rickshaws & e-carts and L5 (e-3W)
- Scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes.
- Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is an initiative of The Ministry of Heavy Industries, in collaboration with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
- Under the scheme, financial support of Rs10,000 per two-wheeler and Rs50,000 for three-wheeler will be provided.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme, 2024 is a fund limited scheme for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and three-wheeler (e-3W).
- It aims to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country.
- The programme also aims to spur localisation of EV components while also driving sales up.
- The scheme is valid for 4 months from April 1 onwards.
- Eligible EV categories
- Two Wheelers (electric) (e-2W)
- Three-wheeler (electric) including registered e-rickshaws & e-carts and L5 (e-3W)
- Scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes.
- Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is an initiative of The Ministry of Heavy Industries, in collaboration with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
- Under the scheme, financial support of Rs10,000 per two-wheeler and Rs50,000 for three-wheeler will be provided.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme, 2024 is a fund limited scheme for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and three-wheeler (e-3W).
- It aims to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country.
- The programme also aims to spur localisation of EV components while also driving sales up.
- The scheme is valid for 4 months from April 1 onwards.
- Eligible EV categories
- Two Wheelers (electric) (e-2W)
- Three-wheeler (electric) including registered e-rickshaws & e-carts and L5 (e-3W)
- Scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes.
- Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.
Statement 2 is correct
- It is an initiative of The Ministry of Heavy Industries, in collaboration with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
- Under the scheme, financial support of Rs10,000 per two-wheeler and Rs50,000 for three-wheeler will be provided.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 12 of 18
12. Question
Q12. {Prelims – In News} Kasarkod Tonka, an important nesting site for Olive ridley turtle, is located in?
Correct
Explanation
- Kasarkod Tonka is one of the important nesting sites for the sea turtle including olive ridley turtle located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
- In Tonka, there are 36 plus nesting sites, of which seven have been destroyed by stray dogs.
- Dogs are natural predators of the turtle eggs that are laid on the beaches.
- Kasarkod Beach has received Blue Flag certification.
Answer: (b) Karnataka; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Kasarkod Tonka is one of the important nesting sites for the sea turtle including olive ridley turtle located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
- In Tonka, there are 36 plus nesting sites, of which seven have been destroyed by stray dogs.
- Dogs are natural predators of the turtle eggs that are laid on the beaches.
- Kasarkod Beach has received Blue Flag certification.
Answer: (b) Karnataka; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Kasarkod Tonka is one of the important nesting sites for the sea turtle including olive ridley turtle located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
- In Tonka, there are 36 plus nesting sites, of which seven have been destroyed by stray dogs.
- Dogs are natural predators of the turtle eggs that are laid on the beaches.
- Kasarkod Beach has received Blue Flag certification.
Answer: (b) Karnataka; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 13 of 18
13. Question
Q13. {Ministry – Initiatives} PB-SHABD, recently seen in news, is launched by which ministry?
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Explanation
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting introduced Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) along with revamped websites for DD News and Akashvani News, alongside an updated News on Air mobile app.
- PB-SHABD, a news sharing service by Prasar Bharati, offers daily news feeds in video, audio, text, photo, and more formats across fifty categories.
- The service, free for the first year, aims to provide news stories in major Indian languages to all news organisations registered with the ministry, enhancing access to diverse media content.
- This will support smaller news organisations as the content will be kept free of any copyright.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting introduced Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) along with revamped websites for DD News and Akashvani News, alongside an updated News on Air mobile app.
- PB-SHABD, a news sharing service by Prasar Bharati, offers daily news feeds in video, audio, text, photo, and more formats across fifty categories.
- The service, free for the first year, aims to provide news stories in major Indian languages to all news organisations registered with the ministry, enhancing access to diverse media content.
- This will support smaller news organisations as the content will be kept free of any copyright.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting introduced Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) along with revamped websites for DD News and Akashvani News, alongside an updated News on Air mobile app.
- PB-SHABD, a news sharing service by Prasar Bharati, offers daily news feeds in video, audio, text, photo, and more formats across fifty categories.
- The service, free for the first year, aims to provide news stories in major Indian languages to all news organisations registered with the ministry, enhancing access to diverse media content.
- This will support smaller news organisations as the content will be kept free of any copyright.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 14 of 18
14. Question
Q14. {S&T – Sci} Consider the following statements about Nematodes:
- They are single celled organisms with a transparent digestive system.
- Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasites that can be unhealthy for plant growth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Nematodes are multicellular, wormlike animals that are different from most other organisms in the soil, such as bacteria and fungi, which are single celled.
- They are equipped with a digestive system and are transparent, making it easy for scientists to examine their feeding habits.
- They are highly capable of surviving in any environment.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Entomopathogenic nematodes act as biological control agents and are plant allies.
- They feed on pest insects such as larvae and pupae that are in contact with the soil, rather than on plants.
- Every farmer or food gardener should have entomopathogenic nematodes present in their soil because they help to keep insect numbers low.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Nematodes are multicellular, wormlike animals that are different from most other organisms in the soil, such as bacteria and fungi, which are single celled.
- They are equipped with a digestive system and are transparent, making it easy for scientists to examine their feeding habits.
- They are highly capable of surviving in any environment.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Entomopathogenic nematodes act as biological control agents and are plant allies.
- They feed on pest insects such as larvae and pupae that are in contact with the soil, rather than on plants.
- Every farmer or food gardener should have entomopathogenic nematodes present in their soil because they help to keep insect numbers low.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Nematodes are multicellular, wormlike animals that are different from most other organisms in the soil, such as bacteria and fungi, which are single celled.
- They are equipped with a digestive system and are transparent, making it easy for scientists to examine their feeding habits.
- They are highly capable of surviving in any environment.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Entomopathogenic nematodes act as biological control agents and are plant allies.
- They feed on pest insects such as larvae and pupae that are in contact with the soil, rather than on plants.
- Every farmer or food gardener should have entomopathogenic nematodes present in their soil because they help to keep insect numbers low.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 15 of 18
15. Question
Q15. {Governance – Initiatives} Consider the following statements about Vocal for Local initiatives:
- It is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme.
- For this initiative local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity.
Statement 2 is correct
- As a part of this initiative, local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand.
- Aakanksha is an umbrella brand, which could be supplemented into multiple sub-brands that have the potential to create an international market.
- In order to encourage these products, a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme under the brand name Aakanksha has been established on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
- The partners will also provide technical and operational support for the facilitation of e-commerce onboarding, establishing linkages, financial/digital literacy, documentation/certification, and skill enhancement, among others.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity.
Statement 2 is correct
- As a part of this initiative, local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand.
- Aakanksha is an umbrella brand, which could be supplemented into multiple sub-brands that have the potential to create an international market.
- In order to encourage these products, a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme under the brand name Aakanksha has been established on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
- The partners will also provide technical and operational support for the facilitation of e-commerce onboarding, establishing linkages, financial/digital literacy, documentation/certification, and skill enhancement, among others.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity.
Statement 2 is correct
- As a part of this initiative, local products from 500 aspirational blocks have been mapped and consolidated under the Aakanksha brand.
- Aakanksha is an umbrella brand, which could be supplemented into multiple sub-brands that have the potential to create an international market.
- In order to encourage these products, a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme under the brand name Aakanksha has been established on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
- The partners will also provide technical and operational support for the facilitation of e-commerce onboarding, establishing linkages, financial/digital literacy, documentation/certification, and skill enhancement, among others.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 16 of 18
16. Question
Q16. {S&T – AI} Which one of the following is the Primary reason behind AlphaGeometry AI capability of solving complex geometry problems?
Correct
Explanation
- AlphaGeometry is an AI tool that could solve geometry problems at the level of the International Mathematical Olympiad, almost reaching the proficiency of gold medallists.
- AlphaGeometry’s capability in solving geometry problems is primarily due to its use of advanced machine learning techniques.
- AlphaGeometry leverages the combined power of a ‘Deductive Database‘ and ‘Algebraic Rules‘ programs to achieve its remarkable problem-solving abilities.
Answer: (c) Applying advanced machine learning techniques to analyze and solve problems; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- AlphaGeometry is an AI tool that could solve geometry problems at the level of the International Mathematical Olympiad, almost reaching the proficiency of gold medallists.
- AlphaGeometry’s capability in solving geometry problems is primarily due to its use of advanced machine learning techniques.
- AlphaGeometry leverages the combined power of a ‘Deductive Database‘ and ‘Algebraic Rules‘ programs to achieve its remarkable problem-solving abilities.
Answer: (c) Applying advanced machine learning techniques to analyze and solve problems; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- AlphaGeometry is an AI tool that could solve geometry problems at the level of the International Mathematical Olympiad, almost reaching the proficiency of gold medallists.
- AlphaGeometry’s capability in solving geometry problems is primarily due to its use of advanced machine learning techniques.
- AlphaGeometry leverages the combined power of a ‘Deductive Database‘ and ‘Algebraic Rules‘ programs to achieve its remarkable problem-solving abilities.
Answer: (c) Applying advanced machine learning techniques to analyze and solve problems; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 17 of 18
17. Question
Q17. {Prelims – Awards} The Gorsam Kora Festival, recently seen in news, is mainly celebrated for?
Correct
Explanation
- The Gorsam Kora Festival is primarily celebrated to highlight the Buddhist cultural heritage of the region.
- It is held in Arunachal Pradesh‘s Zemithang Valley along the Nyanmjang Chu River.
- It is organized by Zemithang community in collaboration with civil authorities and supported by local Indian Army Units.
- It honours the shared Buddhist cultural heritage and celebrates the longstanding friendship between India and Bhutan.
- The festival featured various events, including cultural performances by local troupes and Indian army bands, as well as martial performances like Mallakhamb and Zanjh Pathaka.
Answer: (d) Highlighting Buddhist Cultural Heritage; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Gorsam Kora Festival is primarily celebrated to highlight the Buddhist cultural heritage of the region.
- It is held in Arunachal Pradesh‘s Zemithang Valley along the Nyanmjang Chu River.
- It is organized by Zemithang community in collaboration with civil authorities and supported by local Indian Army Units.
- It honours the shared Buddhist cultural heritage and celebrates the longstanding friendship between India and Bhutan.
- The festival featured various events, including cultural performances by local troupes and Indian army bands, as well as martial performances like Mallakhamb and Zanjh Pathaka.
Answer: (d) Highlighting Buddhist Cultural Heritage; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Gorsam Kora Festival is primarily celebrated to highlight the Buddhist cultural heritage of the region.
- It is held in Arunachal Pradesh‘s Zemithang Valley along the Nyanmjang Chu River.
- It is organized by Zemithang community in collaboration with civil authorities and supported by local Indian Army Units.
- It honours the shared Buddhist cultural heritage and celebrates the longstanding friendship between India and Bhutan.
- The festival featured various events, including cultural performances by local troupes and Indian army bands, as well as martial performances like Mallakhamb and Zanjh Pathaka.
Answer: (d) Highlighting Buddhist Cultural Heritage; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 18 of 18
18. Question
Q18. {Prelims – In News} Which one of the following organizations in India is responsible for issuing a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license?
Correct
Explanation
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is responsible for issuing Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) licenses in India.
- NPCI is an umbrella organization for all retail payments systems in India, and it operates under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- TPAPs are entities that provide apps or platforms enabling customers and businesses to make and receive payments through India’s popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
- The TPAP license ensures that the third-party application providers meet the prescribed security standards and adhere to the guidelines set by the RBI and NPCI, maintaining the safety and integrity of the digital payment ecosystem in India.
Answer: (d) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is responsible for issuing Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) licenses in India.
- NPCI is an umbrella organization for all retail payments systems in India, and it operates under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- TPAPs are entities that provide apps or platforms enabling customers and businesses to make and receive payments through India’s popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
- The TPAP license ensures that the third-party application providers meet the prescribed security standards and adhere to the guidelines set by the RBI and NPCI, maintaining the safety and integrity of the digital payment ecosystem in India.
Answer: (d) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is responsible for issuing Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) licenses in India.
- NPCI is an umbrella organization for all retail payments systems in India, and it operates under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- TPAPs are entities that provide apps or platforms enabling customers and businesses to make and receive payments through India’s popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
- The TPAP license ensures that the third-party application providers meet the prescribed security standards and adhere to the guidelines set by the RBI and NPCI, maintaining the safety and integrity of the digital payment ecosystem in India.
Answer: (d) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); Difficulty Level: Medium
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