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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was established under Section 4 of the Act.
- This Act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals.
- It provides the guidelines relating to experimentation on animals for scientific purposes.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:About the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960:
- Seeks to “prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals”.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Act.
- This Act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals. The Act defines animals and different forms of animals.
- It provides the guidelines relating to experimentation on animals for scientific purposes.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:About the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960:
- Seeks to “prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals”.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Act.
- This Act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals. The Act defines animals and different forms of animals.
- It provides the guidelines relating to experimentation on animals for scientific purposes.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following can lead to Demand-Pull Inflation?
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- A growing economy
- Increase in Forex reserves
- Deficit financing by the government
- Depreciation of rupee
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:Demand-Pull Inflation
- This type of inflation is caused due to an increase in aggregate demand in the economy.
- Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation:
- A growing economy or increase in the supply of money – When consumers feel confident, they spend more and take on more debt. This leads to a steady increase in demand, which means higher prices.
- Asset inflation or Increase in Forex reserves.
- Government spending or Deficit financing by the government – When the government spends more freely, prices go up.
- Due to fiscal stimulus.
- Increased borrowing.
- Depreciation of rupee.
- Low unemployment rate.
- Effects of Demand-Pull Inflation:
- Shortage in supply
- Increase in the prices of the goods (inflation).
- The overall increase in the cost of living.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/why-is-it-essential-to-contain-domestic-inflation/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:Demand-Pull Inflation
- This type of inflation is caused due to an increase in aggregate demand in the economy.
- Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation:
- A growing economy or increase in the supply of money – When consumers feel confident, they spend more and take on more debt. This leads to a steady increase in demand, which means higher prices.
- Asset inflation or Increase in Forex reserves.
- Government spending or Deficit financing by the government – When the government spends more freely, prices go up.
- Due to fiscal stimulus.
- Increased borrowing.
- Depreciation of rupee.
- Low unemployment rate.
- Effects of Demand-Pull Inflation:
- Shortage in supply
- Increase in the prices of the goods (inflation).
- The overall increase in the cost of living.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/why-is-it-essential-to-contain-domestic-inflation/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the effects of inflation.
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- Inflation redistributes wealth from debtors to creditors.
- During inflation, holding money remains an intelligent economic decision.
- Generally, in case of inflation, the currency of the economy depreciates.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- There are multi-dimensional effects of inflation on an economy both at the micro and macro levels. Inflation redistributes wealth from creditors to debtors i.e. lenders suffer and borrowers benefit out of inflation. The opposite effect takes place when inflation falls (i.e. deflation).
- Holding money does not remain an intelligent economic decision (because money loses value with every increase in inflation).
- With every inflation the currency of the economy depreciates (loses its exchange value in front of a foreign currency) provided it follows the flexible currency regime rate is compared.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/why-is-it-essential-to-contain-domestic-inflation/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- There are multi-dimensional effects of inflation on an economy both at the micro and macro levels. Inflation redistributes wealth from creditors to debtors i.e. lenders suffer and borrowers benefit out of inflation. The opposite effect takes place when inflation falls (i.e. deflation).
- Holding money does not remain an intelligent economic decision (because money loses value with every increase in inflation).
- With every inflation the currency of the economy depreciates (loses its exchange value in front of a foreign currency) provided it follows the flexible currency regime rate is compared.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/why-is-it-essential-to-contain-domestic-inflation/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the NITI Aayog:
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- It was established in 2015 via an executive resolution by replacing the Planning Commission of India.
- It was established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals by active involvement of the state government in the planning process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NITI AYOG is a premiere policy think tank of the Government of India. It was established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals by active involvement of state government in the planning process
- This premiere policy think tank was established in 2015 via an executive resolution by replacing the Planning Commission of India.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NITI AYOG is a premiere policy think tank of the Government of India. It was established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals by active involvement of state government in the planning process
- This premiere policy think tank was established in 2015 via an executive resolution by replacing the Planning Commission of India.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Coal production in India, consider the following statements:
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- Currently, India has the fifth largest coal reserves in the world.
- India is the second largest producer of coal in the world, after China.
- India is the second largest coal importer in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The total coal production in the country stands at 448 million tonnes (MT) as of October, 2022 which is 18 % higher than the production of the corresponding period of last year.
- Coal in India was first mined in 1774 by East India Company in Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of Damodar River. Today, India has the fifth largest coal reserves in the world. India is the second largest producer of coal in the world, after China.
- However, India is the second largest coal importer in the world and it imports mainly from Indonesia, Australia, South Africa and the United States. India lacks coking coal.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The total coal production in the country stands at 448 million tonnes (MT) as of October, 2022 which is 18 % higher than the production of the corresponding period of last year.
- Coal in India was first mined in 1774 by East India Company in Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of Damodar River. Today, India has the fifth largest coal reserves in the world. India is the second largest producer of coal in the world, after China.
- However, India is the second largest coal importer in the world and it imports mainly from Indonesia, Australia, South Africa and the United States. India lacks coking coal.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora:
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- It is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade.
- It was conceptualized in 1963 at a meeting of the International Union For Conservation Of Nature (IUCN) .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- CITES, also known as the Washington Convention, is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade.
- It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The convention was opened for signature in 1973 and CITES entered into force on 1 July 1975.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- CITES, also known as the Washington Convention, is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade.
- It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The convention was opened for signature in 1973 and CITES entered into force on 1 July 1975.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements red-crowned roofed turtles (Batagur kachuga):
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- It is a species of freshwater turtle native to India only.
- It is listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- To protect the animal in India, it is enlisted in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Therefore, their hunting and trade are illegal in India. However, their poaching and illegal trade remain a challenge faced in the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- To protect the animal in India, it is enlisted in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Therefore, their hunting and trade are illegal in India. However, their poaching and illegal trade remain a challenge faced in the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-november-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is the only floating park in the world, located in Manipur, North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
- The national park is characterized by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis.
The park is a swamp established by Mann Sharma with floating mass of vegetation (created by accrual of organic garbage and biomass with soil particles that has been thickened into a solid form called phumdis, at the south–eastern side of the Loktak Lake, which has been declared a Ramsar site. Two third’s to three fourth’s of the total park area is formed by phumdis.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is the only floating park in the world, located in Manipur, North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
- The national park is characterized by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis.
The park is a swamp established by Mann Sharma with floating mass of vegetation (created by accrual of organic garbage and biomass with soil particles that has been thickened into a solid form called phumdis, at the south–eastern side of the Loktak Lake, which has been declared a Ramsar site. Two third’s to three fourth’s of the total park area is formed by phumdis.
- 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: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-november-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?
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- NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government
- NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF) is an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (India), Government of India. It was set up in February 2000 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India to provide institutional support for scouting, spawning, sustaining and scaling up the grassroots innovations across the country.
NIF conducts a biennial national competition for grassroots green technologies (not highly advanced) developed by farmers, mechanics, artisans and others through their own genius without any recourse to professional help. NIF validates these innovations with the help of experts, and, ascertains the novelty in these innovations by doing prior art search. If the innovation is deemed novel, NIF files a patent on behalf of the innovator. NIF also funds value addition initiatives in these innovations to upscale them and make them more useful for a larger segment of people.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF) is an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (India), Government of India. It was set up in February 2000 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India to provide institutional support for scouting, spawning, sustaining and scaling up the grassroots innovations across the country.
NIF conducts a biennial national competition for grassroots green technologies (not highly advanced) developed by farmers, mechanics, artisans and others through their own genius without any recourse to professional help. NIF validates these innovations with the help of experts, and, ascertains the novelty in these innovations by doing prior art search. If the innovation is deemed novel, NIF files a patent on behalf of the innovator. NIF also funds value addition initiatives in these innovations to upscale them and make them more useful for a larger segment of people.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhat can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
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- Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
- Increase in the acidity of soil can take place
- Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is absurd. Increasing the amount of nitrogen based fertilizer does not lead to more micro-organisms in the field. If it did, just one dose of fertilizer would make a farm nitrogen rich for years together.
- Statement 2: Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers resulting in soil acidity is a well-known fact.
- Statement 3: Nitorgen fertilizers break down into nitrates and travel easily through the soil. Because it is water-soluble and can remain in groundwater for decades, the addition of more nitrogen over the years has an accumulative effect.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is absurd. Increasing the amount of nitrogen based fertilizer does not lead to more micro-organisms in the field. If it did, just one dose of fertilizer would make a farm nitrogen rich for years together.
- Statement 2: Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers resulting in soil acidity is a well-known fact.
- Statement 3: Nitorgen fertilizers break down into nitrates and travel easily through the soil. Because it is water-soluble and can remain in groundwater for decades, the addition of more nitrogen over the years has an accumulative effect.
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