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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission:
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- It envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2030.
- It is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- JJM envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
- It is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- It was launched in 2019.
- Funding is demand-driven.
- The mission is very strongly focused on Jan bhagidari, or community engagement which is seen as a very important pillar of the project.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/jal-jeevan-mission-jjm-has-hit-51-mark/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- JJM envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
- It is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- It was launched in 2019.
- Funding is demand-driven.
- The mission is very strongly focused on Jan bhagidari, or community engagement which is seen as a very important pillar of the project.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/jal-jeevan-mission-jjm-has-hit-51-mark/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC):
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- A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form.
- It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: RBI is in the process of implementing the CBDC in a phased manner for wholesale and retail segments.
- A CBDC is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency. Only its form is different.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/central-bank-digital-currency/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: RBI is in the process of implementing the CBDC in a phased manner for wholesale and retail segments.
- A CBDC is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency. Only its form is different.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/central-bank-digital-currency/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ibrahim Adil Shah II, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct
Ans : (d)
Explanation:
- Ibrahim Adil Shah II:
- Among the Bijapur Sultans of the Adil Shahi dynasty (1490–1686),Ibrahim Adil Shah II (r. 1571–1627) stands out as a poet, musician and painter, besides being a talented ruler and patron of art.
- Ibrahim belonged to the Sunni Islam sectbut was broadminded in his religious views and practices. He was devoted to Prophet Muhammad, Hindu deities Saraswati and Ganapati, and Sufi saint Sayyid Muhammad Gisu Daraz (1321–1422) of Gulbarga.
- Ibrahim was well aware of the Indian aesthetic concept of the Rasa (essence), In 1599, he laid the foundation for a new capital, Navraspur, near Bijapur.
- He also issued a coin, the Nun-i-Nauras.
- Ibrahim penned 59 songs and 17 couplets—in Kitab-i-Nauras (Nauras Nama)—in Deccani, which later developed into
- Afzal Khan (general) was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of Pratapgad.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Ans : (d)
Explanation:
- Ibrahim Adil Shah II:
- Among the Bijapur Sultans of the Adil Shahi dynasty (1490–1686),Ibrahim Adil Shah II (r. 1571–1627) stands out as a poet, musician and painter, besides being a talented ruler and patron of art.
- Ibrahim belonged to the Sunni Islam sectbut was broadminded in his religious views and practices. He was devoted to Prophet Muhammad, Hindu deities Saraswati and Ganapati, and Sufi saint Sayyid Muhammad Gisu Daraz (1321–1422) of Gulbarga.
- Ibrahim was well aware of the Indian aesthetic concept of the Rasa (essence), In 1599, he laid the foundation for a new capital, Navraspur, near Bijapur.
- He also issued a coin, the Nun-i-Nauras.
- Ibrahim penned 59 songs and 17 couplets—in Kitab-i-Nauras (Nauras Nama)—in Deccani, which later developed into
- Afzal Khan (general) was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of Pratapgad.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsInternational Labour Organisation, Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- International commitment: India has ratified the International Labour Organizations Convention (ILO)no 138 (minimum age for employment) and Convention no 182(worst forms of child labour).
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- International commitment: India has ratified the International Labour Organizations Convention (ILO)no 138 (minimum age for employment) and Convention no 182(worst forms of child labour).
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding landlord port model.
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- In the landlord port model, the publicly governed port authority acts as a regulatory body that carry out port operations—mainly cargo handling activities.
- Here, the port authority maintains ownership of the port.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In the landlord port model, the publicly governed port authority acts as a regulatory body and as landlord while private companies carry out port operations—mainly cargo-handling activities.
- Here, the port authority maintains ownership of the port while the infrastructure is leased to private firms that provide and maintain their own superstructure and install own equipment to handle cargo.
- In return, the landlord port gets a share of the revenue from the private entity.
- The role of the landlord port authority would be to carry out all public sector services and operations such as the award of bids for cargo terminals and dredging
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In the landlord port model, the publicly governed port authority acts as a regulatory body and as landlord while private companies carry out port operations—mainly cargo-handling activities.
- Here, the port authority maintains ownership of the port while the infrastructure is leased to private firms that provide and maintain their own superstructure and install own equipment to handle cargo.
- In return, the landlord port gets a share of the revenue from the private entity.
- The role of the landlord port authority would be to carry out all public sector services and operations such as the award of bids for cargo terminals and dredging
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.
- In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: While procurement is open-ended, it is not unlimited since our buffer stock is limited.
- S2: This is absurd. MSP is only an indicative price, and Market price can rise way above or way below MSP given the situation.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: While procurement is open-ended, it is not unlimited since our buffer stock is limited.
- S2: This is absurd. MSP is only an indicative price, and Market price can rise way above or way below MSP given the situation.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Kuno National Park, consider the following statements:
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- It was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
- In the 1990s, it was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, which aimed at establishing a second lion population in India.
- India has plans to reintroduce cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal region.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
- In the 1990s, it was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, which aimed at establishing a second lion population in India.
- India has plans to reintroduce cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal region.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIn which one of the following States is Kuno-Palpur National Park is located?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The cheetah is the world’s fastest land mammal.
- It is listed as endangered in IUCN red listed species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
- It is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
- The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah — which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
- The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List,and is believed to survive only in Iran.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
- It is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
- The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah — which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
- The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List,and is believed to survive only in Iran.
Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsDue to some reasons, if photosynthesis in plants suddenly stopped happening, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
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- most plants would die within short order
- green algal blooms would cover the entire face of the planet
- global emissions of CO2 would be greatly reduced
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- If photosynthesis came to an abrupt end, most plants would die within short order. Although they could hold out for a few days — or in some cases, a few weeks — how long they lived would largely be a factor of how much sugar they had stored within their cells.
- The only organisms able to exist under such conditions would be the chemosynthetic bacteria, which can utilize the chemical energy of certain inorganic compounds and thus are not dependent on the conversion of light energy.
- S2 and S3 are absurd statements.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- If photosynthesis came to an abrupt end, most plants would die within short order. Although they could hold out for a few days — or in some cases, a few weeks — how long they lived would largely be a factor of how much sugar they had stored within their cells.
- The only organisms able to exist under such conditions would be the chemosynthetic bacteria, which can utilize the chemical energy of certain inorganic compounds and thus are not dependent on the conversion of light energy.
- S2 and S3 are absurd statements.
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