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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – A&C} The Sutta Pitaka of the Tipitaka contains which of the following?
Discourses and sermons of the Buddha.
Rules for the monastic order.
Elaborations on Buddhist philosophy.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Tipitaka (“three baskets”) of Buddhism in Pali
Vinaya Pitaka:
Dealing with rules or discipline of the Buddhist sangha (monastic order).
Sutta Pitaka:
The largest basket comprising discourses and sermons of the Buddha himself, as well as some religious poetry.
Abhidhamma Pitaka:
The basket that further elaborates on Buddhist philosophy.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Tipitaka (“three baskets”) of Buddhism in Pali
Vinaya Pitaka:
Dealing with rules or discipline of the Buddhist sangha (monastic order).
Sutta Pitaka:
The largest basket comprising discourses and sermons of the Buddha himself, as well as some religious poetry.
Abhidhamma Pitaka:
The basket that further elaborates on Buddhist philosophy.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Tipitaka (“three baskets”) of Buddhism in Pali
Vinaya Pitaka:
Dealing with rules or discipline of the Buddhist sangha (monastic order).
Sutta Pitaka:
The largest basket comprising discourses and sermons of the Buddha himself, as well as some religious poetry.
Abhidhamma Pitaka:
The basket that further elaborates on Buddhist philosophy.
Answer: (a) 1 only | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {Bio – Diseases} Consider the following statements regarding the ultrasound method to detect cancer:
Statement-I: Ultrasound-Based Biopsies are safer than traditional biopsies.
Statement-II: Ultrasound waves use low-frequency sound waves to create images of the body’s interior.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Ultrasound Waves:
Mechanism: Ultrasound waves use high-frequency sound waves to take images of the inside of the body.
Non-invasive Nature: Unlike traditional biopsies, ultrasound does not require incisions or needles.
Real-Time Imaging: Provides real-time images, allowing for immediate analysis and diagnosis.
Advantages of Ultrasound-Based Biopsies:
Pain Reduction: Significantly reduces or eliminates pain associated with traditional biopsies.
Lower Risk: Minimises the risk of infection and other complications.
Quick and Efficient: Faster procedure with immediate results, reducing patient anxiety and wait times.
Ultrasound Better than the Older Detection Method:
Pain and Discomfort: Traditional biopsies can cause significant pain and discomfort.
Risk of Complications: Invasive procedures carry risks such as infection and bleeding.
Anxiety: The fear of pain and complications can deter patients from undergoing necessary biopsies.
Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Ultrasound Waves:
Mechanism: Ultrasound waves use high-frequency sound waves to take images of the inside of the body.
Non-invasive Nature: Unlike traditional biopsies, ultrasound does not require incisions or needles.
Real-Time Imaging: Provides real-time images, allowing for immediate analysis and diagnosis.
Advantages of Ultrasound-Based Biopsies:
Pain Reduction: Significantly reduces or eliminates pain associated with traditional biopsies.
Lower Risk: Minimises the risk of infection and other complications.
Quick and Efficient: Faster procedure with immediate results, reducing patient anxiety and wait times.
Ultrasound Better than the Older Detection Method:
Pain and Discomfort: Traditional biopsies can cause significant pain and discomfort.
Risk of Complications: Invasive procedures carry risks such as infection and bleeding.
Anxiety: The fear of pain and complications can deter patients from undergoing necessary biopsies.
Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Ultrasound Waves:
Mechanism: Ultrasound waves use high-frequency sound waves to take images of the inside of the body.
Non-invasive Nature: Unlike traditional biopsies, ultrasound does not require incisions or needles.
Real-Time Imaging: Provides real-time images, allowing for immediate analysis and diagnosis.
Advantages of Ultrasound-Based Biopsies:
Pain Reduction: Significantly reduces or eliminates pain associated with traditional biopsies.
Lower Risk: Minimises the risk of infection and other complications.
Quick and Efficient: Faster procedure with immediate results, reducing patient anxiety and wait times.
Ultrasound Better than the Older Detection Method:
Pain and Discomfort: Traditional biopsies can cause significant pain and discomfort.
Risk of Complications: Invasive procedures carry risks such as infection and bleeding.
Anxiety: The fear of pain and complications can deter patients from undergoing necessary biopsies.
Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect | Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {Envi – Species} Consider the following statements about Halari donkeys:
Halari donkeys are found in the Halar region of Gujarat.
They are considered a stable population, with numbers exceeding 10,000 individuals.
They are known for their sweet milk, which is used in milk powder and cosmetic products.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct but statement 2 is incorrect
Halari Donkeys:
Found in: Halar (Saurashtra) region of Gujarat, particularly in the Jamnagar and Dwarka districts.
Status: Considered endangered, with a population of fewer than 500 individuals.
Social Behaviour: Form close bonds with humans and often work closely with their owners.
Appearance: Typically white, larger, and more resilient than donkey breeds.
Its milk is known for its sweetnessand is used to make milk powder and cosmetic products.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct but statement 2 is incorrect
Halari Donkeys:
Found in: Halar (Saurashtra) region of Gujarat, particularly in the Jamnagar and Dwarka districts.
Status: Considered endangered, with a population of fewer than 500 individuals.
Social Behaviour: Form close bonds with humans and often work closely with their owners.
Appearance: Typically white, larger, and more resilient than donkey breeds.
Its milk is known for its sweetnessand is used to make milk powder and cosmetic products.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct but statement 2 is incorrect
Halari Donkeys:
Found in: Halar (Saurashtra) region of Gujarat, particularly in the Jamnagar and Dwarka districts.
Status: Considered endangered, with a population of fewer than 500 individuals.
Social Behaviour: Form close bonds with humans and often work closely with their owners.
Appearance: Typically white, larger, and more resilient than donkey breeds.
Its milk is known for its sweetnessand is used to make milk powder and cosmetic products.
Answer: (b) Only two | Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – Envi} Consider the following statements regarding the Gir Protected Area:
It is the only place outside Africa where lions can be seen in their natural habitat.
The Gir Protected Area includes Gir National Park, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across Gujarat’s Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts.
The Kamleshwar Dam, located on the Shetrunji River, is known as the ‘lifeline of Gir.’
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect
Gir protected area is the only place outside Africa where a lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
It includes the Gir National Park, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, the Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across the Junagadh, Amreli and Gir Somnath districts in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region in its south. Kamleshwar Dam on Hiran River is called the ‘lifeline of Gir’.
The seven major perennial rivers of the Gir region are Hiran, Shetrunji, Dhatarvadi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Ambajal, and Raval.
It is part of theKhathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statements 1, 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect
Gir protected area is the only place outside Africa where a lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
It includes the Gir National Park, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, the Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across the Junagadh, Amreli and Gir Somnath districts in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region in its south. Kamleshwar Dam on Hiran River is called the ‘lifeline of Gir’.
The seven major perennial rivers of the Gir region are Hiran, Shetrunji, Dhatarvadi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Ambajal, and Raval.
It is part of theKhathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect
Gir protected area is the only place outside Africa where a lion can be seen in its natural habitat.
It includes the Gir National Park, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, the Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across the Junagadh, Amreli and Gir Somnath districts in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region in its south. Kamleshwar Dam on Hiran River is called the ‘lifeline of Gir’.
The seven major perennial rivers of the Gir region are Hiran, Shetrunji, Dhatarvadi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Ambajal, and Raval.
It is part of theKhathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only | Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – IE} Which initiative replaced the Ease of Doing Business rankings to assess the global business environment, focusing on regulations, public services, and sustainability, and is published by the World Bank?
Correct
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Business Ready (B-READY) Index replaces theEase of Doing Business rankings, discontinued in 2021 due to irregularities.
It will quantitatively assess the business environment across global economies. The index will be published annually and focus on three pillars: regulatory framework, public services, and efficiency.
It integrates digitalisation, environmental sustainability, and gender equality into each indicator, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-thinking business evaluation.
It tracks ten parameters covering a firm’s lifecycle from starting, operating, closing & reorganising.
It will expand in three phases, initially covering 54 economies and reaching up to 180 countries by 2026.
Answer: (b) Business Ready (B-READY) Index | Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Business Ready (B-READY) Index replaces theEase of Doing Business rankings, discontinued in 2021 due to irregularities.
It will quantitatively assess the business environment across global economies. The index will be published annually and focus on three pillars: regulatory framework, public services, and efficiency.
It integrates digitalisation, environmental sustainability, and gender equality into each indicator, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-thinking business evaluation.
It tracks ten parameters covering a firm’s lifecycle from starting, operating, closing & reorganising.
It will expand in three phases, initially covering 54 economies and reaching up to 180 countries by 2026.
Answer: (b) Business Ready (B-READY) Index | Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Business Ready (B-READY) Index replaces theEase of Doing Business rankings, discontinued in 2021 due to irregularities.
It will quantitatively assess the business environment across global economies. The index will be published annually and focus on three pillars: regulatory framework, public services, and efficiency.
It integrates digitalisation, environmental sustainability, and gender equality into each indicator, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-thinking business evaluation.
It tracks ten parameters covering a firm’s lifecycle from starting, operating, closing & reorganising.
It will expand in three phases, initially covering 54 economies and reaching up to 180 countries by 2026.
Answer: (b) Business Ready (B-READY) Index | Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – In News} The MIDORI Prize, established by the AEON Environmental Foundation in collaboration with the Convention on Biological Diversity, is awarded for contributions to which of the following?
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024 has been awarded to Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru.
About MIDORI Prize
Established by:AEON Environmental Foundation with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
For: Recognise individuals for outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation & sustainability.
Award Frequency: Biennial (every two years).
Prize: $100,000 cash prize and a commemorative plaque for each recipient.
Selection Criteria: Efforts in global biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, species recovery, and sustainable community development.
Q7. {Prelims – Space} Consider the following pairs:
Mission
Agency
Dawn
ESA
Hera
NASA
Psyche
JAXA
How many of the pairs are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
All pairs are incorrect
DawnwasNASA’sfirst truly interplanetary spaceship. The mission featured extended stays at two very different extraterrestrial bodies: giant asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres.
As part of the world’s first test of asteroid deflection, Hera (European Space Agency) will perform a detailed post-impact survey of the target asteroid, Dimorphos – the orbiting moonlet of a binary asteroid system known as Didymos.
Psychemission ofNASA will explore asteroid 16 Psyche (Believed to be metallic core of a dead planet).
Answer: (c) All three | Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
All pairs are incorrect
DawnwasNASA’sfirst truly interplanetary spaceship. The mission featured extended stays at two very different extraterrestrial bodies: giant asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres.
As part of the world’s first test of asteroid deflection, Hera (European Space Agency) will perform a detailed post-impact survey of the target asteroid, Dimorphos – the orbiting moonlet of a binary asteroid system known as Didymos.
Psychemission ofNASA will explore asteroid 16 Psyche (Believed to be metallic core of a dead planet).
Answer: (c) All three | Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
All pairs are incorrect
DawnwasNASA’sfirst truly interplanetary spaceship. The mission featured extended stays at two very different extraterrestrial bodies: giant asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres.
As part of the world’s first test of asteroid deflection, Hera (European Space Agency) will perform a detailed post-impact survey of the target asteroid, Dimorphos – the orbiting moonlet of a binary asteroid system known as Didymos.
Psychemission ofNASA will explore asteroid 16 Psyche (Believed to be metallic core of a dead planet).
Answer: (c) All three | Difficulty Level: Medium
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