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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- One or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for each state.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015. According to the division of powers, the subject of administration of criminal justice has been included in the State List (List II, Schedule VII) of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, one or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the State Government for each district. The Board exercises its powers and discharges functions relating to the ‘child in conflict with law’ as has been defined under Section 2(13) of this Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/pendency-falls-in-the-rate-of-adoption/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015. According to the division of powers, the subject of administration of criminal justice has been included in the State List (List II, Schedule VII) of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, one or more than one Juvenile Justice Board(s) are established by the State Government for each district. The Board exercises its powers and discharges functions relating to the ‘child in conflict with law’ as has been defined under Section 2(13) of this Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/pendency-falls-in-the-rate-of-adoption/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA):
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- It has been set up as a statutory body of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It functions as a nodal body for the adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)
- It has been set up as a statutory body of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It functions as a nodal body for the adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoption.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/pendency-falls-in-the-rate-of-adoption/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)
- It has been set up as a statutory body of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It functions as a nodal body for the adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoption.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/pendency-falls-in-the-rate-of-adoption/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- According to ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the NGO Oxfam India – growing inequalities based on caste, religion, gender, class, and geographic location are being worryingly replicated in the digital space in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/india-inequality-report-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- According to ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the NGO Oxfam India – growing inequalities based on caste, religion, gender, class, and geographic location are being worryingly replicated in the digital space in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/india-inequality-report-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s new drone rules, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg.
- No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India.
- No pilot license required for micro drones.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:The Drone Rules 2021.
- Digital sky platform shall be developed as a business-friendly single-window online system.
- No flight permission required upto 400 feet in green zones and upto 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter.
- No pilot license required for micro drones (for non-commercial use), nano drones and for R&D organisations.
- No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India.
- Import of drones and drone components to be regulated by DGFT.
- No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance.
- No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities.
- Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also.
- Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness delegated to Quality Council of India and certification entities authorized by it.
- Manufacturers may generate their drone’s unique identification number on the digital sky platform through the self-certification route.
- Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR 1 lakh. This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
- Drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries.
- Drone promotion council to be set up to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/india-to-become-a-hub-of-drone-technology/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:The Drone Rules 2021.
- Digital sky platform shall be developed as a business-friendly single-window online system.
- No flight permission required upto 400 feet in green zones and upto 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter.
- No pilot license required for micro drones (for non-commercial use), nano drones and for R&D organisations.
- No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India.
- Import of drones and drone components to be regulated by DGFT.
- No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance.
- No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities.
- Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also.
- Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness delegated to Quality Council of India and certification entities authorized by it.
- Manufacturers may generate their drone’s unique identification number on the digital sky platform through the self-certification route.
- Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR 1 lakh. This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
- Drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries.
- Drone promotion council to be set up to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/india-to-become-a-hub-of-drone-technology/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Telecom Regulatory Authority of India:
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- It is a regulatory body set up by the Government of India under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
- It consists of a chairperson and not more than two full-time members and not more than two part-time members.
- One of its main objectives is to provide a fair and transparent environment that promotes a level playing field and facilitates fair competition in the market.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a regulatory body set up by the Government of India under section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India.
- It consists of a chairperson and not more than two full-time members and not more than two part-time members.
- One of its main objectives is to provide a fair and transparent environment that promotes a level playing field and facilitates fair competition in the market.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a regulatory body set up by the Government of India under section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. It is the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India.
- It consists of a chairperson and not more than two full-time members and not more than two part-time members.
- One of its main objectives is to provide a fair and transparent environment that promotes a level playing field and facilitates fair competition in the market.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Committees recommended a poverty line based on nutritional requirements exclusively?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Mr ALAGH:
- Remembered for being a democratic and follower of an inclusive approach to development.
- As the Chair of the Planning Commission Task Force, he constructed a separate poverty line for rural and urban areas for the first time, based on Nutritional requirements ( less than 2400 calories in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas).
- As the head of the Agricultural Prices Commission, he set up its econometrics cell which recommends MSP for different crops.
- He chaired a High-powered committee whose report paved the way for setting up cooperative businesses as “Producer Companies”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Mr ALAGH:
- Remembered for being a democratic and follower of an inclusive approach to development.
- As the Chair of the Planning Commission Task Force, he constructed a separate poverty line for rural and urban areas for the first time, based on Nutritional requirements ( less than 2400 calories in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas).
- As the head of the Agricultural Prices Commission, he set up its econometrics cell which recommends MSP for different crops.
- He chaired a High-powered committee whose report paved the way for setting up cooperative businesses as “Producer Companies”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The black soil retains the moisture for a very long time.
- Black soil is important for growing plantation crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- “Black soil is important for growing of crops like cotton and sugarcane. Laterite soil is more suited to grow plantation crop”
- The black soils are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried. So, during the dry season, these soil develop wide cracks. Thus, there occurs a kind of self ploughing’.Because of this character of slow absorption and loss of moisture, the black soil retains the moisture for a very long time, which helps the crops, especially, the rain fed ones, to sustain even during the dry season.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- “Black soil is important for growing of crops like cotton and sugarcane. Laterite soil is more suited to grow plantation crop”
- The black soils are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried. So, during the dry season, these soil develop wide cracks. Thus, there occurs a kind of self ploughing’.Because of this character of slow absorption and loss of moisture, the black soil retains the moisture for a very long time, which helps the crops, especially, the rain fed ones, to sustain even during the dry season.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsOpenAI’s ChatGPT is a
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a conversational chatbot which can talk back almost as another human being would.
- GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3, a kind of computer language model that relies on deep learning techniques to produce human-like text-based inputs.
- Once a user signs up for ChatGPT, they can use the chatbot to have a conversation, and it is expected to give reasonably intelligent answers in the form of an essay.
- It is also a neural network, as a large network of computers can fine-tune its output of words based on feedback.
- The chatbot can remember what the user said earlier in the conversation.
- It also allows users to follow up on corrections.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a conversational chatbot which can talk back almost as another human being would.
- GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3, a kind of computer language model that relies on deep learning techniques to produce human-like text-based inputs.
- Once a user signs up for ChatGPT, they can use the chatbot to have a conversation, and it is expected to give reasonably intelligent answers in the form of an essay.
- It is also a neural network, as a large network of computers can fine-tune its output of words based on feedback.
- The chatbot can remember what the user said earlier in the conversation.
- It also allows users to follow up on corrections.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘Sindhuja-I’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have invented an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ (OWEC) that can generate electricity from sea waves.
- Mechanism:
- The device is called Sindhuja-I. It consists of a floating buoy, a spar and an electric module. A vertically submerged floater absorbs wave energy (based on an Oscillating Water Column) which is converted by a piston or linear generator into electricity. (See left diagram)
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have invented an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ (OWEC) that can generate electricity from sea waves.
- Mechanism:
- The device is called Sindhuja-I. It consists of a floating buoy, a spar and an electric module. A vertically submerged floater absorbs wave energy (based on an Oscillating Water Column) which is converted by a piston or linear generator into electricity. (See left diagram)
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArrange the following ecosystems in the decreasing order of biomass productivity (g per metre square per year).
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- Tropical Rainforests
- Open ocean
- Coral reefs
- Swamps and marshes
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- What is an Ecosystem?
- An ecosystem consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- What is an Ecosystem?
- An ecosystem consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/07/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-december-2022/
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