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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – In News} The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 is released by whicQ1. h of the following organizations?
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks countries based on their innovation success and capacity.
Developed in collaboration with Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO, the index has been published annually since 2007.
Switzerland, Sweden, the USA,Singapore, and the UK lead the most innovative economies, while China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam, and the Philippines are the fastest climbers over the past decade.
China, ranked 11th, is the only middle-income economy in the top 30.
India, ranked 39th in 2024 (up from 40th in 2023 and 81st in 2015), leads the lower-middle income group and ranks first among ten Central and Southern Asian economies.
It secured 4th position in the WIPO Science and Technology Cluster Ranking, with cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai among the top 100 global S&T clusters. India’s strengths include ICT services exports, venture capital received, and intangible asset intensity.
The country ranks 8th globally for unicorn companies.
Answer: (c) World Intellectual Property Organization; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks countries based on their innovation success and capacity.
Developed in collaboration with Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO, the index has been published annually since 2007.
Switzerland, Sweden, the USA,Singapore, and the UK lead the most innovative economies, while China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam, and the Philippines are the fastest climbers over the past decade.
China, ranked 11th, is the only middle-income economy in the top 30.
India, ranked 39th in 2024 (up from 40th in 2023 and 81st in 2015), leads the lower-middle income group and ranks first among ten Central and Southern Asian economies.
It secured 4th position in the WIPO Science and Technology Cluster Ranking, with cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai among the top 100 global S&T clusters. India’s strengths include ICT services exports, venture capital received, and intangible asset intensity.
The country ranks 8th globally for unicorn companies.
Answer: (c) World Intellectual Property Organization; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks countries based on their innovation success and capacity.
Developed in collaboration with Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO, the index has been published annually since 2007.
Switzerland, Sweden, the USA,Singapore, and the UK lead the most innovative economies, while China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam, and the Philippines are the fastest climbers over the past decade.
China, ranked 11th, is the only middle-income economy in the top 30.
India, ranked 39th in 2024 (up from 40th in 2023 and 81st in 2015), leads the lower-middle income group and ranks first among ten Central and Southern Asian economies.
It secured 4th position in the WIPO Science and Technology Cluster Ranking, with cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai among the top 100 global S&T clusters. India’s strengths include ICT services exports, venture capital received, and intangible asset intensity.
The country ranks 8th globally for unicorn companies.
Answer: (c) World Intellectual Property Organization; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {Envi – Species} At the forefront of herpetology, the Monocled Cobra, known for its distinctive markings and venomous bite, has garnered attention due to its conservation status and venom properties. In this context, consider the following statements:
The Monocled Cobra is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat loss and over-exploitation.
Its venom is both neurotoxic and cytotoxic, causing severe neurotoxicity and tissue damage, with venom composition varying by region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Monocled Cobra, also known as the Indian spitting cobra, is a venomous species belonging to the Elapidae family, commonly found across South and Southeast Asia.
Its coloration can vary from yellow, brown, and grey to blackish, with or without cross bands.
This cobra plays an essential role in controlling rodent populations, which benefits agricultural ecosystems.
It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Statement 2 is correct
Its venom ishighly neurotoxic and cytotoxic, causing severe neurotoxicity and localized tissue damage. The variability in venom composition across different regions complicates treatment and highlights the need for region-specific antivenoms
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Monocled Cobra, also known as the Indian spitting cobra, is a venomous species belonging to the Elapidae family, commonly found across South and Southeast Asia.
Its coloration can vary from yellow, brown, and grey to blackish, with or without cross bands.
This cobra plays an essential role in controlling rodent populations, which benefits agricultural ecosystems.
It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Statement 2 is correct
Its venom ishighly neurotoxic and cytotoxic, causing severe neurotoxicity and localized tissue damage. The variability in venom composition across different regions complicates treatment and highlights the need for region-specific antivenoms
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Monocled Cobra, also known as the Indian spitting cobra, is a venomous species belonging to the Elapidae family, commonly found across South and Southeast Asia.
Its coloration can vary from yellow, brown, and grey to blackish, with or without cross bands.
This cobra plays an essential role in controlling rodent populations, which benefits agricultural ecosystems.
It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Statement 2 is correct
Its venom ishighly neurotoxic and cytotoxic, causing severe neurotoxicity and localized tissue damage. The variability in venom composition across different regions complicates treatment and highlights the need for region-specific antivenoms
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {Governance – Initiatives} Consider the following statements about India’s first digital census:
The application for the digital census is to be developed by National Informatics Centre.
It allows citizens to self-enumerate without depending upon census officers.
It is available in all scheduled languages in order to attain optimum data collection.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
India’s 2021 Census, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the first to adopt a digital format.
The mobile app for digital census is developed by the Office of the Registrar General, not National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Statement 2 is correct
The digital census is modelled to allow citizens to self-enumerate without depending upon census officers.
The digital self-enumeration format will help in making the census time and cost effective.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Currently, it is designed to be available in 16 Indian languages and not in all scheduled languages.
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
India’s 2021 Census, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the first to adopt a digital format.
The mobile app for digital census is developed by the Office of the Registrar General, not National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Statement 2 is correct
The digital census is modelled to allow citizens to self-enumerate without depending upon census officers.
The digital self-enumeration format will help in making the census time and cost effective.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Currently, it is designed to be available in 16 Indian languages and not in all scheduled languages.
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
India’s 2021 Census, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the first to adopt a digital format.
The mobile app for digital census is developed by the Office of the Registrar General, not National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Statement 2 is correct
The digital census is modelled to allow citizens to self-enumerate without depending upon census officers.
The digital self-enumeration format will help in making the census time and cost effective.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Currently, it is designed to be available in 16 Indian languages and not in all scheduled languages.
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {Sci – Bio} A type of bacteria ‘Helicobacter pylori’ commonly seen in news is defined as:
Correct
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining’s protective mucus layer.
It causes stomach infections, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer.
H. pylori’s ability to thrive in the stomach’s harsh acidic conditions makes it a significant human pathogen.
Option (b) is incorrect
Rhizobia or Bradyrhizobium, Nitrobacter, cyanobacteria are some well-known nitrogen fixing bacteria found in soil that promote plant growth.
Option (c) is incorrect
Naegleria fowleri is the brain-eating bacteria that is found in warm freshwater, muddy pools or stagnated water.
Option (d) is incorrect
Dominant bacterial phyla in ice cores are typically related to ancient microorganisms, not Helicobacter pylori
Answer: (a) Bacteria that grow in the protective mucus layer of stomach lining; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining’s protective mucus layer.
It causes stomach infections, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer.
H. pylori’s ability to thrive in the stomach’s harsh acidic conditions makes it a significant human pathogen.
Option (b) is incorrect
Rhizobia or Bradyrhizobium, Nitrobacter, cyanobacteria are some well-known nitrogen fixing bacteria found in soil that promote plant growth.
Option (c) is incorrect
Naegleria fowleri is the brain-eating bacteria that is found in warm freshwater, muddy pools or stagnated water.
Option (d) is incorrect
Dominant bacterial phyla in ice cores are typically related to ancient microorganisms, not Helicobacter pylori
Answer: (a) Bacteria that grow in the protective mucus layer of stomach lining; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining’s protective mucus layer.
It causes stomach infections, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer.
H. pylori’s ability to thrive in the stomach’s harsh acidic conditions makes it a significant human pathogen.
Option (b) is incorrect
Rhizobia or Bradyrhizobium, Nitrobacter, cyanobacteria are some well-known nitrogen fixing bacteria found in soil that promote plant growth.
Option (c) is incorrect
Naegleria fowleri is the brain-eating bacteria that is found in warm freshwater, muddy pools or stagnated water.
Option (d) is incorrect
Dominant bacterial phyla in ice cores are typically related to ancient microorganisms, not Helicobacter pylori
Answer: (a) Bacteria that grow in the protective mucus layer of stomach lining; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {S&T – Tech} Consider the following statements about National Supercomputing Mission (NSM):
Statement – I: Param Shakti, launched under NSM, is the first indigenously assembled supercomputer in India.
Statement – II: NSM is attempted to boost the country’s computing power by manufacturing supercomputers indigenously in India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct.
NSM was launched in 2015 to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands by manufacturing supercomputers indigenously in India.
It is steered jointly by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) & Department of Science and Technology.
It is Implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The NSM aims to design and manufacture 73 supercomputers in India, connecting them to various academic and research institutions across the country through National Supercomputing grid.
The first indigenously assembled supercomputer in India is PARAM 8000, developed by the Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 1991.
Param Shakti is indeed one of the supercomputers developed under NSM, but, the first indigenously assembled supercomputer under NSM is PARAM Shivay, installed at IIT (BHU) in 2019 followed by Param Shakti and Param Brahma supercomputers.
Answer: (d) Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct.
NSM was launched in 2015 to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands by manufacturing supercomputers indigenously in India.
It is steered jointly by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) & Department of Science and Technology.
It is Implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The NSM aims to design and manufacture 73 supercomputers in India, connecting them to various academic and research institutions across the country through National Supercomputing grid.
The first indigenously assembled supercomputer in India is PARAM 8000, developed by the Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 1991.
Param Shakti is indeed one of the supercomputers developed under NSM, but, the first indigenously assembled supercomputer under NSM is PARAM Shivay, installed at IIT (BHU) in 2019 followed by Param Shakti and Param Brahma supercomputers.
Answer: (d) Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct.
NSM was launched in 2015 to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands by manufacturing supercomputers indigenously in India.
It is steered jointly by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) & Department of Science and Technology.
It is Implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The NSM aims to design and manufacture 73 supercomputers in India, connecting them to various academic and research institutions across the country through National Supercomputing grid.
The first indigenously assembled supercomputer in India is PARAM 8000, developed by the Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 1991.
Param Shakti is indeed one of the supercomputers developed under NSM, but, the first indigenously assembled supercomputer under NSM is PARAM Shivay, installed at IIT (BHU) in 2019 followed by Param Shakti and Param Brahma supercomputers.
Answer: (d) Statement I is not correct, but Statement II is correct; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {Envi – Species} Consider the following statements with respect to Iberian lynx:
They are heavily spotted and has long legs and a short tail with a black tip.
They are predominantly nocturnal in behaviour.
They are considered vulnerable as per IUCN status.
The geographical distribution of the Iberian lynx does not extend to India and South Asia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Iberian lynxes are the world’s most endangered feline species and have heavy spotting, long legs, and a short tail with a black tip.
It also bears a characteristic beard around its face and prominent black ear tufts.
Statement 2 is correct
They are predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular, active at night and twilight.
It feeds on the European rabbit, its dominant prey, and other small mammals, such as rodents, hares, and birds, as well as larger prey such as deer.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The conservation Status of Iberian lynxes as per IUCN is Endangered.
They are also included in the Appendix II of CITES.
Statement 4 is correct
Iberian lynxes are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and hence, do not extend to India or South Asia.
Eurasian lynx is the lynx species found in India’s Ladakh along with other parts of Asia and Northern Europe.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Hard
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Iberian lynxes are the world’s most endangered feline species and have heavy spotting, long legs, and a short tail with a black tip.
It also bears a characteristic beard around its face and prominent black ear tufts.
Statement 2 is correct
They are predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular, active at night and twilight.
It feeds on the European rabbit, its dominant prey, and other small mammals, such as rodents, hares, and birds, as well as larger prey such as deer.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The conservation Status of Iberian lynxes as per IUCN is Endangered.
They are also included in the Appendix II of CITES.
Statement 4 is correct
Iberian lynxes are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and hence, do not extend to India or South Asia.
Eurasian lynx is the lynx species found in India’s Ladakh along with other parts of Asia and Northern Europe.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Iberian lynxes are the world’s most endangered feline species and have heavy spotting, long legs, and a short tail with a black tip.
It also bears a characteristic beard around its face and prominent black ear tufts.
Statement 2 is correct
They are predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular, active at night and twilight.
It feeds on the European rabbit, its dominant prey, and other small mammals, such as rodents, hares, and birds, as well as larger prey such as deer.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The conservation Status of Iberian lynxes as per IUCN is Endangered.
They are also included in the Appendix II of CITES.
Statement 4 is correct
Iberian lynxes are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and hence, do not extend to India or South Asia.
Eurasian lynx is the lynx species found in India’s Ladakh along with other parts of Asia and Northern Europe.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Hard
Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Q7. {Polity – IC – Federalism} Consider the following statements:
Statement I: In recent years, the proportion of cess within the Union government’s gross tax revenue has increased significantly, leading to concerns regarding the financial autonomy of states.
Statement II: Cess is a temporary tax imposed by the Union government for specific purposes, and its increasing share in the divisible tax pool is enhancing the financial resources available to states.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect
The share of cess in the Union government’s gross tax revenue has indeed surged, raising concerns about the financial autonomy of states.
While cess is levied for specific purposes, it is not increasing in the divisible tax pool; rather, it is excluded from the divisible pool, which reduces the financial resources available to states.
The collection of cesses has significantly increased from 6% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 18% in 2021, with the Union government collecting Rs 13 lakh crore as cess from 2019 to 2023, excluding the GST compensation cess.
This rise has adversely affected the divisible pool shared with states, which decreased from 89% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 79% in 2021.
Despite the 14th Finance Commission’s recommendation to enhance state devolution to 42%, the growing share of cess has undermined its effectiveness. Additionally, a CAG report from 2018-19 indicated that Rs 1 lakh crore collected as cess was retained in the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) rather than being allocated to designated reserve funds, including Rs 10,000 crore from the Road and Infrastructure Cess.
Ultimately, even with the increase in cess, the Union government’s revenue receipts have seen only a slight rise from 8.8% of GDP in 2014 to 9.6% in 2024.
Answer: (c) Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect
The share of cess in the Union government’s gross tax revenue has indeed surged, raising concerns about the financial autonomy of states.
While cess is levied for specific purposes, it is not increasing in the divisible tax pool; rather, it is excluded from the divisible pool, which reduces the financial resources available to states.
The collection of cesses has significantly increased from 6% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 18% in 2021, with the Union government collecting Rs 13 lakh crore as cess from 2019 to 2023, excluding the GST compensation cess.
This rise has adversely affected the divisible pool shared with states, which decreased from 89% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 79% in 2021.
Despite the 14th Finance Commission’s recommendation to enhance state devolution to 42%, the growing share of cess has undermined its effectiveness. Additionally, a CAG report from 2018-19 indicated that Rs 1 lakh crore collected as cess was retained in the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) rather than being allocated to designated reserve funds, including Rs 10,000 crore from the Road and Infrastructure Cess.
Ultimately, even with the increase in cess, the Union government’s revenue receipts have seen only a slight rise from 8.8% of GDP in 2014 to 9.6% in 2024.
Answer: (c) Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect
The share of cess in the Union government’s gross tax revenue has indeed surged, raising concerns about the financial autonomy of states.
While cess is levied for specific purposes, it is not increasing in the divisible tax pool; rather, it is excluded from the divisible pool, which reduces the financial resources available to states.
The collection of cesses has significantly increased from 6% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 18% in 2021, with the Union government collecting Rs 13 lakh crore as cess from 2019 to 2023, excluding the GST compensation cess.
This rise has adversely affected the divisible pool shared with states, which decreased from 89% of gross tax revenue in 2011 to 79% in 2021.
Despite the 14th Finance Commission’s recommendation to enhance state devolution to 42%, the growing share of cess has undermined its effectiveness. Additionally, a CAG report from 2018-19 indicated that Rs 1 lakh crore collected as cess was retained in the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) rather than being allocated to designated reserve funds, including Rs 10,000 crore from the Road and Infrastructure Cess.
Ultimately, even with the increase in cess, the Union government’s revenue receipts have seen only a slight rise from 8.8% of GDP in 2014 to 9.6% in 2024.
Answer: (c) Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect; Difficulty Level: Easy
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