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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following transactions comes under the current account of Balance of Payments?
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- Transactions in goods and services
- Investment income
- International asset transactions
- Foreign aid
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The balance of payments (BOP), also known as balance of international payments, summarizes all transactions that a country’s individuals, companies and government bodies complete with individuals, companies and government bodies outside the country. These transactions consist of imports and exports of goods, services and capital, as well as transfer payments, such as foreign aid and remittances.
- The balance of payments divides transactions in two accounts: the current account and the capital account.
- The current account includes transactions in goods, services, investment income and current transfers (remittances, gifts, grants etc.).
- The capital account, includes transactions in financial instruments (FDI, FPI etc.) and central bank reserves.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/25/oil-and-the-dollar-indias-twin-challenges/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The balance of payments (BOP), also known as balance of international payments, summarizes all transactions that a country’s individuals, companies and government bodies complete with individuals, companies and government bodies outside the country. These transactions consist of imports and exports of goods, services and capital, as well as transfer payments, such as foreign aid and remittances.
- The balance of payments divides transactions in two accounts: the current account and the capital account.
- The current account includes transactions in goods, services, investment income and current transfers (remittances, gifts, grants etc.).
- The capital account, includes transactions in financial instruments (FDI, FPI etc.) and central bank reserves.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/25/oil-and-the-dollar-indias-twin-challenges/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016.
- It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016. It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was formerly called the Indira Awas Yojana and was renamed in March 2016. It is targeted at promoting accessibility and affordability of housing for all of rural India with the exceptions of Delhi and Chandigarh.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
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- Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), all the beneficiaries receive a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house.
- According to the scheme guidelines, the beneficiary family should not own a pucca house either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India
- It is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotagged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has four verticals: “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR); Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS); Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC).
- Under the BLC vertical, a beneficiary receives a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house. The PMAY-U guidelines define a beneficiary family as a family comprising of “husband, wife and unmarried [sons and/ or unmarried daughters.]”
- “The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India”.
- Under the scheme guidelines, an adult earning member (irrespective of marital status) can be treated as a separate household. However, to avail the scheme, he or she should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) in his /her name in any part of India.
- Under the PMAY-G, a beneficiary can avail the BLC component for the enhancement of his or her existing house.
- Geotagging is a process of adding geographical identification to various media like photography. Under the PMAY-U guidelines, it is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotaggedto the Bhuvan HFA (housing for all) application, which has been developed by the government for the monitoring of the scheme.
- Bhuvan is an Indian Geo Platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a web-based application which allows users to access various map related services.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has four verticals: “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR); Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS); Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC).
- Under the BLC vertical, a beneficiary receives a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house. The PMAY-U guidelines define a beneficiary family as a family comprising of “husband, wife and unmarried [sons and/ or unmarried daughters.]”
- “The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India”.
- Under the scheme guidelines, an adult earning member (irrespective of marital status) can be treated as a separate household. However, to avail the scheme, he or she should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) in his /her name in any part of India.
- Under the PMAY-G, a beneficiary can avail the BLC component for the enhancement of his or her existing house.
- Geotagging is a process of adding geographical identification to various media like photography. Under the PMAY-U guidelines, it is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotaggedto the Bhuvan HFA (housing for all) application, which has been developed by the government for the monitoring of the scheme.
- Bhuvan is an Indian Geo Platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a web-based application which allows users to access various map related services.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsIndia announced which of the following climate targets at the COP26 summit in Glasgow?
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- Meet 50% of energy requirements from renewables by 2030.
- Enhancement of installed renewable capacity to 500 GW by 2030.
- Reduce India’s carbon emissions intensity by 33 to 35 per cent by the year 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The most substantive new commitment, however, relates to the 1-billion-tonne reduction in its total projected emissions from now until 2030. This is the first time that India has taken any climate target in terms of its absolute emissions. India’s Net Zero target of 2070.
- In its climate action plan submitted under the Paris Agreement, India had promised to reduce its emissions intensity, or emissions per unit of GDP, by 33 to 35 per cent by the year 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
- The installed renewable capacity has been growing rapidly in the last few years, and the enhancement from 450 GW to 500 GW is not likely to be very challenging.
- The increase in proportion of renewable energy sources in India’s electricity generation to 50 per cent is a natural corollary of this.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The most substantive new commitment, however, relates to the 1-billion-tonne reduction in its total projected emissions from now until 2030. This is the first time that India has taken any climate target in terms of its absolute emissions. India’s Net Zero target of 2070.
- In its climate action plan submitted under the Paris Agreement, India had promised to reduce its emissions intensity, or emissions per unit of GDP, by 33 to 35 per cent by the year 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
- The installed renewable capacity has been growing rapidly in the last few years, and the enhancement from 450 GW to 500 GW is not likely to be very challenging.
- The increase in proportion of renewable energy sources in India’s electricity generation to 50 per cent is a natural corollary of this.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding GSLV Mk-III.
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- 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?
Correct
Ans: (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.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (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.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements:
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- PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
- Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
- GSLV MK III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- PSLV is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-observation” or “remote-sensing” satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical (typically 250 x 3.6000 Km) Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite in GTO is further raised to its final destination, viz., Geo-synchronous Earth orbit (GEO) of about 3.6000 Km altitude (and zero degree inclination on equatorial plane) by firing its in-built on-board engines. Due to their geo-synchronous nature, the satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth, thus avoiding the need of a tracking ground antenna and hence are useful for the communication applications.
- Source: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-is-the-difference-between-gslv-and-pslv/article6742299.ece
- GSLV Mk 3 is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-one, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-3
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- PSLV is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-observation” or “remote-sensing” satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical (typically 250 x 3.6000 Km) Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite in GTO is further raised to its final destination, viz., Geo-synchronous Earth orbit (GEO) of about 3.6000 Km altitude (and zero degree inclination on equatorial plane) by firing its in-built on-board engines. Due to their geo-synchronous nature, the satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth, thus avoiding the need of a tracking ground antenna and hence are useful for the communication applications.
- Source: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-is-the-difference-between-gslv-and-pslv/article6742299.ece
- GSLV Mk 3 is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-one, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-3
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsMana Pass is an ancient trade route, is located within the
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-rtmrevision-through-mcqs-16-sep-2022-2/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhat is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
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- Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
- Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
- Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation(DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
- So, all other statements apart from 2 are wrong.
- Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation(DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
- So, all other statements apart from 2 are wrong.
- Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- It lies in between Lang River on the North side and famous Namdapha National Park on its south.
- This Wildlife Sanctuary contains all four big cats (Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard and Snow Leopard).
- Glao or Glow Lake is the most significant water body inside this sanctuary.
The above given statements refers to which one of the following protected area?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuaryis situated in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. The name comes from the River Kamlang, which flows through the Sanctuary and joins Brahmaputra.
Refer: http://arunachalforests.gov.in/kamlang_wildlife_sanctuary.html
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuaryis situated in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. The name comes from the River Kamlang, which flows through the Sanctuary and joins Brahmaputra.
Refer: http://arunachalforests.gov.in/kamlang_wildlife_sanctuary.html
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe shy ‘white-bellied heron’ was spotted in the high Himalayas for the first time in India. In this context, consider the following statements
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- It is categorised as ‘critically endangered’ in International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book.
- It is listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- In India, it is found only in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The white-bellied heron is categorised as ‘critically endangered’in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and is listed in Schedule IV in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It is one of the rarest birds in the world and is at present found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It had also been recorded in the adjacent Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Lohitdistrict in camera trap images.
Refer: https://science.thewire.in/environment/rare-white-bellied-heron-spotted-in-arunachal-pradesh/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The white-bellied heron is categorised as ‘critically endangered’in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and is listed in Schedule IV in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It is one of the rarest birds in the world and is at present found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It had also been recorded in the adjacent Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Lohitdistrict in camera trap images.
Refer: https://science.thewire.in/environment/rare-white-bellied-heron-spotted-in-arunachal-pradesh/
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