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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), consider the following statements:
- It is a regional multilateral organization comprising 7 Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal.
- The 4th BIMSTEC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- BIMSTEC is a regional multilateral organization comprising 7 Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal.
- Fourth BIMSTEC summit(2018):
- The 4th BIMSTEC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- The major focus of this year’s BIMSTEC was enhancing regional connectivity and trade.
- The Kathmandu Declarationwas adopted unanimously at BIMSTEC-2018.
- India at 4th BIMSTEC Summit:
- India announced the opening of the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBS) at Nalanda University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/rediscovering-the-bay-of-bengal/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- BIMSTEC is a regional multilateral organization comprising 7 Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal.
- Fourth BIMSTEC summit(2018):
- The 4th BIMSTEC summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- The major focus of this year’s BIMSTEC was enhancing regional connectivity and trade.
- The Kathmandu Declarationwas adopted unanimously at BIMSTEC-2018.
- India at 4th BIMSTEC Summit:
- India announced the opening of the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBS) at Nalanda University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/rediscovering-the-bay-of-bengal/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding GSLV Mk-III.
- It is designed to carry satellites into both Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- It uses a Russian-developed cryogenic engine in the upper stage.
- Missions like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on GSLV Mk-III.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- GSLV MkIII, chosen to launch Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of the GSLV Mk II.
- Missions like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on GSLV Mk-III.
- GSLV Mk-III too uses an indigenously-developed cryogenic engine in the upper stage, but, unlike the one in Mk-II, this is not a reverse-engineered Russian engine. Instead, the cryogenic engine used in GSLV Mk-III, called CE20, has been the result of over three decades of research and development, starting from scratch, and uses a different process to burn fuel. It is closer to the designs used in the Arianne rockets that were used by ISRO earlier to send its heavier satellites into space.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- GSLV MkIII, chosen to launch Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of the GSLV Mk II.
- Missions like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-3 will be launched on GSLV Mk-III.
- GSLV Mk-III too uses an indigenously-developed cryogenic engine in the upper stage, but, unlike the one in Mk-II, this is not a reverse-engineered Russian engine. Instead, the cryogenic engine used in GSLV Mk-III, called CE20, has been the result of over three decades of research and development, starting from scratch, and uses a different process to burn fuel. It is closer to the designs used in the Arianne rockets that were used by ISRO earlier to send its heavier satellites into space.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- River Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier.
- River Feni originates in South Tripura district and it is a tributary of river Brahmaputra.
- The Barak River flows through the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam in India before going to Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River, known as the Yarlung Tsangpofrom the Tibetan language, originates on the Angsi Glacier, near Mount Kailash, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet
- Stat2: Feni river:
- The Feni river forms part of the India-Bangladesh border.
- It originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom townon the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it flows into Bangladesh
- Stat3: The Barak Riverflows through the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam in India and into the Bay of Bengal via Bangladesh. The upper part of its navigable part is in India — 121 km between Lakhipur and Bhanga, declared as National Waterway 6, (NW-6) since the year 2016
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/in-natures-warning-signs-a-nudge-to-riparian-states/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River, known as the Yarlung Tsangpofrom the Tibetan language, originates on the Angsi Glacier, near Mount Kailash, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet
- Stat2: Feni river:
- The Feni river forms part of the India-Bangladesh border.
- It originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom townon the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it flows into Bangladesh
- Stat3: The Barak Riverflows through the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam in India and into the Bay of Bengal via Bangladesh. The upper part of its navigable part is in India — 121 km between Lakhipur and Bhanga, declared as National Waterway 6, (NW-6) since the year 2016
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/in-natures-warning-signs-a-nudge-to-riparian-states/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the difference between Pardoning Powers of Governor and the President?
- The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the Governor cannot.
- The President can pardon death sentence while Governor cannot.
- Both the President and the Governor have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Select the correct answer using the given code below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Under Article 161 of the Constitution, the governor of a state also possesses the pardoning power. Hence, the governor can also grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, the pardoning power of the governor differs from that of the President in following two respects:
- S1: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S2 : Mercy Petition is the last resortof a person when all the remedies available to him/her under the prevailing laws and the Constitution are exhausted. A mercy petition may be filed before the President of India under Article 72 or the Governor of the state under Article 161.
- For seeking mercy petition, the death sentence by a sessions (trial) court must be confirmed by the High Court.
- The death sentence convict has an option to appeal to the Supreme Court.
- If the Supreme Court either refuses to hear the appeal or upholds the death sentence, then the convict or his relative can submit a mercy petition to the President of India (Articles 72) or the Governor of the State (161).
- Pardon: It totally absolves/acquits the person for the offense and lets him go free like a normal citizen.
- S3: both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Under Article 161 of the Constitution, the governor of a state also possesses the pardoning power. Hence, the governor can also grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, the pardoning power of the governor differs from that of the President in following two respects:
- S1: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S2 : Mercy Petition is the last resortof a person when all the remedies available to him/her under the prevailing laws and the Constitution are exhausted. A mercy petition may be filed before the President of India under Article 72 or the Governor of the state under Article 161.
- For seeking mercy petition, the death sentence by a sessions (trial) court must be confirmed by the High Court.
- The death sentence convict has an option to appeal to the Supreme Court.
- If the Supreme Court either refuses to hear the appeal or upholds the death sentence, then the convict or his relative can submit a mercy petition to the President of India (Articles 72) or the Governor of the State (161).
- Pardon: It totally absolves/acquits the person for the offense and lets him go free like a normal citizen.
- S3: both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the
- It is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.
- Its nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- PMGKY is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.
- Its nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Finance.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- PMGKY is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.
- Its nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Finance.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the “AVGAS 100 LL”
- It is an aviation fuel that powers spark-ignited combustion engines in aircraft.
- The fuel has been developed by DRDO and NAL.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Centre on Monday launched indigenously-developed AVGAS 100 LL, a special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircraft and unmanned ariel vehicles.
- The fuel has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation.
- About AVGAS 100LL:
- Avgas or aviation gasolineis an aviation fuel that powers spark-ignited combustion engines in aircraft. It is different from conventional gasoline (petrol) used in motor vehicles as it contains tetraethyl lead, which is a highly toxic substance used to prevent engine knocking (premature detonation).
- It is a higher-octane Aviation fuelmeeting the product specifications with superior performance quality standards, as compared to imported grades.
- The indigenous availability of AV GAS 100 LL will help reduce dependence on imports and address the associated logistical challenges.Country will be able to save precious foreign exchange with the in-house availability of this product. New step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Centre on Monday launched indigenously-developed AVGAS 100 LL, a special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircraft and unmanned ariel vehicles.
- The fuel has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation.
- About AVGAS 100LL:
- Avgas or aviation gasolineis an aviation fuel that powers spark-ignited combustion engines in aircraft. It is different from conventional gasoline (petrol) used in motor vehicles as it contains tetraethyl lead, which is a highly toxic substance used to prevent engine knocking (premature detonation).
- It is a higher-octane Aviation fuelmeeting the product specifications with superior performance quality standards, as compared to imported grades.
- The indigenous availability of AV GAS 100 LL will help reduce dependence on imports and address the associated logistical challenges.Country will be able to save precious foreign exchange with the in-house availability of this product. New step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following state “Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary” is located?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Uttar Pradesh (UP) cabinet approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district,the state government stated in a statement.
- RWS has no tigers of its own.But pugmarks of the animals are frequently seen there as tigers from nearby Panna frequent it. The two protected areas are just 150 km from each other.
- There are 50 Tiger Reserves in India spread across an area of 72,749 sq km, which is 2.21 percent of India’s geographical area. There were 2,967 tigers in India according to the NTCA’s estimation in 2018. Uttar Pradesh had 173 tigers, with 107 in Dudhwa National Park and 65 in Pilibhit.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Uttar Pradesh (UP) cabinet approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district,the state government stated in a statement.
- RWS has no tigers of its own.But pugmarks of the animals are frequently seen there as tigers from nearby Panna frequent it. The two protected areas are just 150 km from each other.
- There are 50 Tiger Reserves in India spread across an area of 72,749 sq km, which is 2.21 percent of India’s geographical area. There were 2,967 tigers in India according to the NTCA’s estimation in 2018. Uttar Pradesh had 173 tigers, with 107 in Dudhwa National Park and 65 in Pilibhit.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
- Orang National Park: Arunachal Pradesh
- Pilibhit National Park: Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa National Park: Bihar
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Manas, Kaziranga and Orang in Assam.
- Satpura, Kanha and Panna in Madhya Pradesh.
- Pench in Maharashtra.
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar.
- Dudhwa and Pilibhit National Park in Uttar Pradesh.
- Sunderbans in West Bengal.
- Parambikulam in Kerala.
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve of Karnataka.
- Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Manas, Kaziranga and Orang in Assam.
- Satpura, Kanha and Panna in Madhya Pradesh.
- Pench in Maharashtra.
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar.
- Dudhwa and Pilibhit National Park in Uttar Pradesh.
- Sunderbans in West Bengal.
- Parambikulam in Kerala.
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve of Karnataka.
- Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), consider the following statements:
- The IMEI is a unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network.
- It has 16 digits and is like a phone’s unique identity.
- Phones with a dual-SIM option have two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The IMEI is a unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network. It has 15 digits and is like a phone’s unique identity. The number is used to verify the identity of a device when a user uses the Internet or places a call through it.
- Phones with a dual-SIM option have two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM. The IMEI number can help network providers track down a device in case it gets stolen or is lost. Once such loss or theft is reported, the carriers can deny the device access to the cellular network even with a new SIM card.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The IMEI is a unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network. It has 15 digits and is like a phone’s unique identity. The number is used to verify the identity of a device when a user uses the Internet or places a call through it.
- Phones with a dual-SIM option have two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM. The IMEI number can help network providers track down a device in case it gets stolen or is lost. Once such loss or theft is reported, the carriers can deny the device access to the cellular network even with a new SIM card.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):
- The CDS is a five-star officer selected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The CDS is a four-star officerselected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. While being “first among equals” among the service chiefs, the CDS is a single-point military advisor to the defence minister.
- The CDS is assisted by a deputy, the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary. Apart from heading the DMA, the CDS is the Permanent Chairperson of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (PC-CoSC).
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The CDS is a four-star officerselected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. While being “first among equals” among the service chiefs, the CDS is a single-point military advisor to the defence minister.
- The CDS is assisted by a deputy, the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary. Apart from heading the DMA, the CDS is the Permanent Chairperson of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (PC-CoSC).
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2022/
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