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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the World food prize:
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- It was started by Norman Borlaugh for saving millions of lives through scientific research.
- It was established in 1986 and currently, it is presented by the World Food Prize Foundation.
- It is given every year on October 16 in a special ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- it was started by Norman Borlaugh(Noble prize for peace in 1970) for saving millions of lives through scientific research.
- It was established in 1986and currently, It is presented by the World Food Prize Foundation which has over 80 companies, individuals, etc. as donors.
- Indians including M S Swaminathan, Verghese Kurien, Gurdev Khush and Rattan Lalhave been recipients of the prize.
- It is given every year onOctober 16 in a special ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/17/ashok-gulati-writes-feeding-people-saving-the-planet/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- it was started by Norman Borlaugh(Noble prize for peace in 1970) for saving millions of lives through scientific research.
- It was established in 1986and currently, It is presented by the World Food Prize Foundation which has over 80 companies, individuals, etc. as donors.
- Indians including M S Swaminathan, Verghese Kurien, Gurdev Khush and Rattan Lalhave been recipients of the prize.
- It is given every year onOctober 16 in a special ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/17/ashok-gulati-writes-feeding-people-saving-the-planet/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsKolar Gold Fields (K.G.F.) are located in
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Kolar Gold Fields (K.G.F.) is a mining region in K.G.F. taluk (township), Kolar district, Karnataka, India.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Kolar Gold Fields (K.G.F.) is a mining region in K.G.F. taluk (township), Kolar district, Karnataka, India.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Caste:
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- It is a constitutional body: works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India.
- Article 338A of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is an Indian constitutional body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo Indian communities to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests, special provisions were made in the Constitution.
- Article 338 of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Article 338 A deals with National Commission for Scheduled tribes.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is an Indian constitutional body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo Indian communities to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests, special provisions were made in the Constitution.
- Article 338 of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Article 338 A deals with National Commission for Scheduled tribes.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following nations is the full member of G20?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Full membership of the G20:
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Full membership of the G20:
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about G-7 Nations:
- G-7 is an international intergovernmental economic organization.
- The G7 Summit includes the 7 heads-of-state from 7 member countries.
- G-7 Summits are held annually and hosted on a rotation basis by the group’s members.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is a forum of the world’s seven largest developed economies whose government leaders meet annually to discuss international economic and monetary issues.
- It is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven IMF- advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- The annual G7 Summit includes the 7 heads-of-state from these 7 countries.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is a forum of the world’s seven largest developed economies whose government leaders meet annually to discuss international economic and monetary issues.
- It is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven IMF- advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- The annual G7 Summit includes the 7 heads-of-state from these 7 countries.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The G20 (or Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
- G7 members suspended Russia’s membership of the G-7 group, due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat2: On 24 March, 2014, the G7 members cancelled the planned G8 summit that was to be held in June of that year in the Russian city of Sochi, and suspended Russia’s membership of the group, due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea; nevertheless, they stopped short of outright permanent expulsion.
- Stat1: The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat2: On 24 March, 2014, the G7 members cancelled the planned G8 summit that was to be held in June of that year in the Russian city of Sochi, and suspended Russia’s membership of the group, due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea; nevertheless, they stopped short of outright permanent expulsion.
- Stat1: The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC):
- It is a not-for-profit public limited company.
- It was set up by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- It aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008, under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).
- NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
- NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008, under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).
- NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
- NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsRecently, which one of the following has released the LEADS survey report?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- To assess logistics infrastructure, service and human resources across India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the LEADS survey report.
- Logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
- Categories for ranking: Achievers; Fast Movers and Aspirers.
- The benefit of good logistics: Improves trade competitiveness, ease of doing business and economic growth.
- Recommendations: Draft state-specific logistics policy ( in line with National Logistics Policy 2022); Develop Grievance Redressal System (in line with Ease of Logistics (E-LogS) portal; establish a dedicated land bank.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- To assess logistics infrastructure, service and human resources across India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the LEADS survey report.
- Logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
- Categories for ranking: Achievers; Fast Movers and Aspirers.
- The benefit of good logistics: Improves trade competitiveness, ease of doing business and economic growth.
- Recommendations: Draft state-specific logistics policy ( in line with National Logistics Policy 2022); Develop Grievance Redressal System (in line with Ease of Logistics (E-LogS) portal; establish a dedicated land bank.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
- Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
- Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-sufficient in coal production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India’s coal industry was predominantly driven by the private sector after Independence until the Indira Gandhi government decided to transfer all coal holdings to Coal India through the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973. See https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/canary-in-coal-mine/article22838759.ece
- S2 is done on an auction basis. See http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1566734
- India is still import-dependent for coal supply.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India’s coal industry was predominantly driven by the private sector after Independence until the Indira Gandhi government decided to transfer all coal holdings to Coal India through the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973. See https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/canary-in-coal-mine/article22838759.ece
- S2 is done on an auction basis. See http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1566734
- India is still import-dependent for coal supply.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
- Coal fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
- High ash content is observed in Indian Coal.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium and arsenic. Without proper management, these contaminants can pollute waterways, ground water, drinking water, and the air.
- Ash content of coal produced in the country is generally 25 to 45 % whereas average ash content of imported coal varies from 10 to 20 %. Indian Coal has comparatively higher ash content than imported coal due to drift theory of formation of coal deposits in India.’
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium and arsenic. Without proper management, these contaminants can pollute waterways, ground water, drinking water, and the air.
- Ash content of coal produced in the country is generally 25 to 45 % whereas average ash content of imported coal varies from 10 to 20 %. Indian Coal has comparatively higher ash content than imported coal due to drift theory of formation of coal deposits in India.’
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