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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the law commission of India:
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- It works as an advisory body to the Supreme Court of India.
- It is established for a fixed tenure.
- It comprises legal experts appointed by the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1&S2: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Indian Government every three years.
- S3: A law commission comprises legal experts appointed by the Central Government to promote justice in society.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/issue-of-simultaneous-polls-with-law-panel-govt/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1&S2: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Indian Government every three years.
- S3: A law commission comprises legal experts appointed by the Central Government to promote justice in society.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/issue-of-simultaneous-polls-with-law-panel-govt/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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- UNCLOS is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces.
- International Seabed Authority (ISA) and International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) were established by the UNCLOS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world’s oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources.
- International Seabed Authority (ISA) was established to organize, regulate and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (referred to as “the Area”), an area underlying most of the world’s oceans. It is an organization established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an intergovernmental organization created by the mandate of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. It was established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- UNCLOS is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones. It provides the backbone for offshore governance by coastal states and those navigating the oceans
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/anti-maritime-piracy-bill/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world’s oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources.
- International Seabed Authority (ISA) was established to organize, regulate and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (referred to as “the Area”), an area underlying most of the world’s oceans. It is an organization established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an intergovernmental organization created by the mandate of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. It was established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- UNCLOS is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones. It provides the backbone for offshore governance by coastal states and those navigating the oceans
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/anti-maritime-piracy-bill/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the advantages of Direct seeded rice (DSR) technique?
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- Requires less water
- early crop maturity
- less methane emission
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Direct Seeding of Rice:
- Direct seeded rice (DSR), probably the oldest method of crop establishment, is gaining popularity because of its low-input demand.
- It offers certain advantages, it saves labour, requires less water, less drudgery, early crop maturity, low production cost, better soil physical conditions for following crops and less methane emission, provides better option to be the best fit in different cropping systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/dsr-technique-not-gaining-ground-in-punjab/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Direct Seeding of Rice:
- Direct seeded rice (DSR), probably the oldest method of crop establishment, is gaining popularity because of its low-input demand.
- It offers certain advantages, it saves labour, requires less water, less drudgery, early crop maturity, low production cost, better soil physical conditions for following crops and less methane emission, provides better option to be the best fit in different cropping systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/dsr-technique-not-gaining-ground-in-punjab/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Russia and Ukraine are the world’s largest palm oil producers.
- India is the world’s biggest importer of palm oil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Palm Oil:
- It is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms.
- Uses: As a cooking oil, in cosmetics, processed foods, cakes, chocolates, soaps, spreads, shampoo, and biofuel ( the use of crude palm oil in making biodiesel is being branded as ‘green diesel’)
- It is inexpensiveand produces more oil per hectare as compared to other alternatives such as soybean.
- Indiais the biggest importer of palm oil (almost 40% of its need)
- Government initiatives: National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm(to boost India’s domestic palm oil production by 3 times ( till 2025-26)); Kharif Strategy 2021 for oilseeds; yellow revolution.
- Indonesia and Malaysia, are the world’s two largest palm oil producers, accounting for 90% of the global production. However, most of it is produced on the plantation by clearing rainforests.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Palm Oil:
- It is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms.
- Uses: As a cooking oil, in cosmetics, processed foods, cakes, chocolates, soaps, spreads, shampoo, and biofuel ( the use of crude palm oil in making biodiesel is being branded as ‘green diesel’)
- It is inexpensiveand produces more oil per hectare as compared to other alternatives such as soybean.
- Indiais the biggest importer of palm oil (almost 40% of its need)
- Government initiatives: National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm(to boost India’s domestic palm oil production by 3 times ( till 2025-26)); Kharif Strategy 2021 for oilseeds; yellow revolution.
- Indonesia and Malaysia, are the world’s two largest palm oil producers, accounting for 90% of the global production. However, most of it is produced on the plantation by clearing rainforests.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Supply chain resilience initiative.
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- It is an initiative of India, Japan and Australia to achieve supply-chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The idea is to reduce the reliance on China for supply of goods and services.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Supply chain resilience initiative (SCRI) (by India, Japan and Australia) to counter China’s dominance in Indo-pacific.
- help in promoting trade facilitation by identifying supply chain risks and mapping out the complementarities
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Supply chain resilience initiative (SCRI) (by India, Japan and Australia) to counter China’s dominance in Indo-pacific.
- help in promoting trade facilitation by identifying supply chain risks and mapping out the complementarities
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Glasgow Breakthrough’ was mentioned in news recently, is related to
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Glasgow Breakthroughs ( launched at the COP26 climate summit): a series of actions across five key economic sectors that together represent more than 50% of global emissions.
- India is among 42 leaders to back and sign up for the UK’s Glasgow Breakthroughs.
- India is also a co-convener of the Glasgow Breakthrough on Road Transport, together with the UK and the US.
- It aims to make ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicle systems) affordable, accessible and sustainable in all regions by 2030.
- India is the fifth largest and fastest growing vehicle market in the world, providing massive potential for electric vehicle uptake.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Glasgow Breakthroughs ( launched at the COP26 climate summit): a series of actions across five key economic sectors that together represent more than 50% of global emissions.
- India is among 42 leaders to back and sign up for the UK’s Glasgow Breakthroughs.
- India is also a co-convener of the Glasgow Breakthrough on Road Transport, together with the UK and the US.
- It aims to make ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicle systems) affordable, accessible and sustainable in all regions by 2030.
- India is the fifth largest and fastest growing vehicle market in the world, providing massive potential for electric vehicle uptake.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
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- It is the National Standard Body of India.
- Its primary functions are Standardization, Quality Certification of Products and Services.
- It works under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- BIS is the National Standard Body of India for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
- Bureau of Indian Standards is an autonomous bodyfunctioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India. Its primary functions, as given in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 1986 are Standardization, Quality Certification of Products and Services.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- BIS is the National Standard Body of India for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
- Bureau of Indian Standards is an autonomous bodyfunctioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India. Its primary functions, as given in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 1986 are Standardization, Quality Certification of Products and Services.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
- AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: You can find it here http://www.bis.org.in/cert/ProdUnManCert.asp
- Statement 2: AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India.
- agritech.tnau.ac.in/amis/food_agmark.html
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: You can find it here http://www.bis.org.in/cert/ProdUnManCert.asp
- Statement 2: AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India.
- agritech.tnau.ac.in/amis/food_agmark.html
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/07/23/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-july-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsAccording to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
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- Gharial
- Indian wild ass
- Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
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- Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association
- Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
- Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The first committee of the association was composed of: Raja Radhakanta Deb – President, Raja Kalikrishna Deb – Vice-President, Debendranath Tagore – secretary, et al.
- Statement 2: In 1884, M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
- Statement 3: IA was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Association
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Indian_Association
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Mahajana_Sabha
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The first committee of the association was composed of: Raja Radhakanta Deb – President, Raja Kalikrishna Deb – Vice-President, Debendranath Tagore – secretary, et al.
- Statement 2: In 1884, M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
- Statement 3: IA was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Association
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Indian_Association
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Mahajana_Sabha
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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