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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Satyameva Jayate (‘Truth alone triumphs’) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India on 26 January 1950, the day India became a republic.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Satyameva Jayate (‘Truth alone triumphs’) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India on 26 January 1950, the day India became a republic.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to El Nino weather events, consider the following statements:
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- During an El Nino event, westward-blowing trade winds weaken along the Equator.
- El Nino brings rain to South America and droughts to Indonesia.
- Stronger El Nino events disrupt global atmospheric circulation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: During an El Niño event, westward-blowing trade winds weaken along the Equator. These changes in air pressure and wind speed cause warm surface water to move eastward along the Equator, from the western Pacific to the coast of northern South America.
- S2: As El Niño brings rain to South America, it brings droughts to Indonesia and Australia. These droughts threaten the region’s water supplies, as reservoirs dry and rivers carry less water. Agriculture, which depends on water for irrigation, is threatened.
- S3: Stronger El Niño events also disrupt global atmospheric circulation. Global atmospheric circulation is the large-scale movement of air that helps distribute thermal energy (heat) across the surface of the Earth. The eastward movement of oceanic and atmospheric heat sources cause unusually severe winter weather at the higher latitudes of North and South America. Regions as far north as the U.S. states of California and Washington may experience longer, colder winters because of El Niño.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: During an El Niño event, westward-blowing trade winds weaken along the Equator. These changes in air pressure and wind speed cause warm surface water to move eastward along the Equator, from the western Pacific to the coast of northern South America.
- S2: As El Niño brings rain to South America, it brings droughts to Indonesia and Australia. These droughts threaten the region’s water supplies, as reservoirs dry and rivers carry less water. Agriculture, which depends on water for irrigation, is threatened.
- S3: Stronger El Niño events also disrupt global atmospheric circulation. Global atmospheric circulation is the large-scale movement of air that helps distribute thermal energy (heat) across the surface of the Earth. The eastward movement of oceanic and atmospheric heat sources cause unusually severe winter weather at the higher latitudes of North and South America. Regions as far north as the U.S. states of California and Washington may experience longer, colder winters because of El Niño.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- During El Nino, the surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are weaker than usual.
- During La Nina, the surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are stronger than usual.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: During El Nino, the surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are weaker than usual. Ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are warmer than average, and rainfall is below average over Indonesia and above average over the central or eastern Pacific.
- S2: During La Nina, it’s the opposite. The surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are stronger than usual, and most of the tropical Pacific Ocean is cooler than average. Rainfall increases over Indonesia (where waters remain warm) and decreases over the central tropical Pacific (which is cool). Over Indonesia, there is more rising air motion and lower surface pressure. There is more sinking air motion over the cooler waters of the central and eastern Pacific.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: During El Nino, the surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are weaker than usual. Ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are warmer than average, and rainfall is below average over Indonesia and above average over the central or eastern Pacific.
- S2: During La Nina, it’s the opposite. The surface winds across the entire tropical Pacific are stronger than usual, and most of the tropical Pacific Ocean is cooler than average. Rainfall increases over Indonesia (where waters remain warm) and decreases over the central tropical Pacific (which is cool). Over Indonesia, there is more rising air motion and lower surface pressure. There is more sinking air motion over the cooler waters of the central and eastern Pacific.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCloud seeding is an artificial way to induce moisture in the clouds so as to cause a rainfall. Which of these compounds are used in this process?
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- Beryllium potash
- Silver iodide
- Dry ice
- Sodium Chloride
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The most common agents used in “cold rain” or snowpack augmentation cloud seeding projects are silver iodide and dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide). Other agents like liquefied gases (liquid nitrogen for example) can be used to seed clouds
- These iodide particles rise into the clouds, cause moisture to freeze. These particles act as a base for water vapours to settle on that later crystallises and falls as rain or snow.
- It is not fool proof as seeded clouds may actually travel to another location and do not cause precipitation on the intended location.
- Moreover, there are environmental consequences of spreading of harmful chemicals in atmosphere. It is also very expensive technique. If it is not controlled properly, it may result in undesirable weather conditions like flooding, hail, storms, etc.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The most common agents used in “cold rain” or snowpack augmentation cloud seeding projects are silver iodide and dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide). Other agents like liquefied gases (liquid nitrogen for example) can be used to seed clouds
- These iodide particles rise into the clouds, cause moisture to freeze. These particles act as a base for water vapours to settle on that later crystallises and falls as rain or snow.
- It is not fool proof as seeded clouds may actually travel to another location and do not cause precipitation on the intended location.
- Moreover, there are environmental consequences of spreading of harmful chemicals in atmosphere. It is also very expensive technique. If it is not controlled properly, it may result in undesirable weather conditions like flooding, hail, storms, etc.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Biodiversity, Naja naja, Bungarus caeruleus, Daboia russelii and Echis carinatus are
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Almost all snakes are covered in scales and as reptiles, they’re cold blooded and must regulate their body temperature externally.
- ‘Big four’ Indian snakes: the spectacled cobra (Naja naja), common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) and saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus).
- Wht in news: Snakebites are classified as a ‘neglected tropical disease’ by the World Health Organization.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Almost all snakes are covered in scales and as reptiles, they’re cold blooded and must regulate their body temperature externally.
- ‘Big four’ Indian snakes: the spectacled cobra (Naja naja), common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) and saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus).
- Wht in news: Snakebites are classified as a ‘neglected tropical disease’ by the World Health Organization.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), consider the following statements:
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- It was established as a National Assessment Centre for standard setting and prescribing the norms to improve the educational system in India.
- It is also one of the components of UNESCO sponsored STARS Project.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Objectives of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) (a constituent unit of NCERT):
- Holding periodic learning outcome tests like the National Achievement Survey (NAS) and State Achievement Surveys.
- Set norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all recognised school boards in India
- Encourage and help school boards to shift their assessment patterns towards meeting the skill requirements of the 21st century.
- Tackle the problem of students of some state boards being at a disadvantage during college admissions as compared to their peers in CBSE schools.
- Develop and implement “technical standards for the design, conduct, analysis and reporting” of tests at all levels of school education
- PARAKH, the proposed implementing agency is also part of the NEP 2020 proposal. It is also one of the components of World Banks’ sponsored STARS Project (to improve the quality and governance of school education in Indian states)
- Presently, different state and central boards follow different standards of evaluation, leading to wide disparities in scores and confusion among universities to set admission criteria.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Objectives of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) (a constituent unit of NCERT):
- Holding periodic learning outcome tests like the National Achievement Survey (NAS) and State Achievement Surveys.
- Set norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all recognised school boards in India
- Encourage and help school boards to shift their assessment patterns towards meeting the skill requirements of the 21st century.
- Tackle the problem of students of some state boards being at a disadvantage during college admissions as compared to their peers in CBSE schools.
- Develop and implement “technical standards for the design, conduct, analysis and reporting” of tests at all levels of school education
- PARAKH, the proposed implementing agency is also part of the NEP 2020 proposal. It is also one of the components of World Banks’ sponsored STARS Project (to improve the quality and governance of school education in Indian states)
- Presently, different state and central boards follow different standards of evaluation, leading to wide disparities in scores and confusion among universities to set admission criteria.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
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- PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
- A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
- Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- 75 tribal groups have been categorized categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s. PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of A&N Islands.
See https://tribal.nic.in/pvtg.aspx
- S2:The criteria followed for determination of PVTGs are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- A subsistence level of economy.
- See http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178257
- S4:Irulars are found in TN, whereas Konda Reddis are found in Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- 75 tribal groups have been categorized categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s. PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of A&N Islands.
See https://tribal.nic.in/pvtg.aspx
- S2:The criteria followed for determination of PVTGs are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- A subsistence level of economy.
- See http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178257
- S4:Irulars are found in TN, whereas Konda Reddis are found in Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Geneva Convention:
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- It is an international treaty signed in 1949 that helps support the development and safety of International Road traffic.
- India is a signatory of the Geneva Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- In adherence to the Convention of International Road Traffic of 1949 (also known as the Geneva convention), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have notified on standardizing the process for issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP)
- India is a signatory of the convention and is required to issue IDPs.
- About Geneva Convention
- It is an international treaty signed in 1949that helps support the development and safety of International Road traffic.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- In adherence to the Convention of International Road Traffic of 1949 (also known as the Geneva convention), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have notified on standardizing the process for issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP)
- India is a signatory of the convention and is required to issue IDPs.
- About Geneva Convention
- It is an international treaty signed in 1949that helps support the development and safety of International Road traffic.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.
- The President of the General Assembly is elected each year by assembly to serve a one-year term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.
- The Presidentof the General Assembly is elected each year by assembly to serve a one-year term of office.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.
- The Presidentof the General Assembly is elected each year by assembly to serve a one-year term of office.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsStrait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates the Iberian Peninsula in Europe from Morocco in Africa.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates the Iberian Peninsula in Europe from Morocco in Africa.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/31/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-august-2022-2/
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