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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO):
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- It is a Central Public Sector unit.
- It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a Central Public Sector unit, working under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Incorporated in 1972, ALIMCO has been engaged in the manufacture and supply/distribution of Assistive Devices for PwDs.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a Central Public Sector unit, working under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Incorporated in 1972, ALIMCO has been engaged in the manufacture and supply/distribution of Assistive Devices for PwDs.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsUnder which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- According to the Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors (1997) judgment where the Supreme Court declared that the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining was null and void under the Fifth Schedule. Read More: https://blog.ipleaders.in/critical-analysis-samatha-v-state-andhra-pradesh-ors-1997/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- According to the Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors (1997) judgment where the Supreme Court declared that the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining was null and void under the Fifth Schedule. Read More: https://blog.ipleaders.in/critical-analysis-samatha-v-state-andhra-pradesh-ors-1997/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointswith reference to Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
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- It provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to safeguard the rights of the tribal population in these states.
- It seeks to safeguard the rights of the tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Schedule protects tribal populations, providing autonomy to communities through the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), which can frame laws on land, public health and agriculture.
- According to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution, the Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- As of now, 10 autonomous councils exist in the above 4 states. Along with ADCs, the 6th Schedule also provides for separate Regional Councils for each area constituted as an autonomous region.
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Schedule protects tribal populations, providing autonomy to communities through the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), which can frame laws on land, public health and agriculture.
- According to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution, the Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
- As of now, 10 autonomous councils exist in the above 4 states. Along with ADCs, the 6th Schedule also provides for separate Regional Councils for each area constituted as an autonomous region.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- In the Fusion process, the nucleus of a heavier atom is split into those of lighter elements in a controlled manner.
- Much more energy is released in the fusion process than in fission.
- All current nuclear reactors are based on the fission process.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All current nuclear reactors are based on the fission process, in which the nucleus of a heavier atom is split into those of lighter elements in a controlled manner. This process is accompanied with the release of large amounts of energy. Fusion is the opposite process, in which nuclei of relatively lighter atoms, typically those of hydrogen, are fused to make the nucleus of a heavier atom.
- Much more energy is released in the fusion process than in fission. The fusion of atoms of two heavier isotopes of hydrogen — deuterium and tritium — for example, to form a helium nucleus produces four times as much energy as is released during the fission of a uranium atom, the kind of which we see in our nuclear reactors.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All current nuclear reactors are based on the fission process, in which the nucleus of a heavier atom is split into those of lighter elements in a controlled manner. This process is accompanied with the release of large amounts of energy. Fusion is the opposite process, in which nuclei of relatively lighter atoms, typically those of hydrogen, are fused to make the nucleus of a heavier atom.
- Much more energy is released in the fusion process than in fission. The fusion of atoms of two heavier isotopes of hydrogen — deuterium and tritium — for example, to form a helium nucleus produces four times as much energy as is released during the fission of a uranium atom, the kind of which we see in our nuclear reactors.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- India currently considers solar waste a part of electronic waste and does not account for it separately.
- Recently the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy formulated a policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels.
- Generally the Solar panels have an estimated life of 100 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- While India ramps up its solar power installation, it does not yet have a firm policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels or from the manufacturing process.
- India currently considers solar waste a part of electronic waste and does not account for it separately.
- There was no commercial raw material recovery facility for solar e-waste operational in India, but a pilot facility for solar panel recycling and material recovery had been set up by a private company in Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Solar panels have an estimated life of 25 years, and given that India’s solar manufacturing industry took off around 2010 most of the installed systems were new and early in their calendar life cycle and therefore unlikely to generate a large quantity of solar waste.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- While India ramps up its solar power installation, it does not yet have a firm policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels or from the manufacturing process.
- India currently considers solar waste a part of electronic waste and does not account for it separately.
- There was no commercial raw material recovery facility for solar e-waste operational in India, but a pilot facility for solar panel recycling and material recovery had been set up by a private company in Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Solar panels have an estimated life of 25 years, and given that India’s solar manufacturing industry took off around 2010 most of the installed systems were new and early in their calendar life cycle and therefore unlikely to generate a large quantity of solar waste.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsIn the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014.
- Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
- Statement 4 is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014.
- Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
- Statement 4 is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is famously known as the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Unakoti, famously known as the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’, is vying for a UNESCO world heritage tag with both the government and ASI working to preserve the lakhs of Shaivite rock carvings figures and images of gods and goddesses.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Unakoti, famously known as the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’, is vying for a UNESCO world heritage tag with both the government and ASI working to preserve the lakhs of Shaivite rock carvings figures and images of gods and goddesses.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- Bacteria contain only mRNA (messenger RNA) and do not have any tRNA (transfer RNA).
- RNAs are not needed to synthesise a protein in a cell.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation;
- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- In bacteria, there are three major types of RNAs: mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA). All three RNAs are needed to synthesise a protein in a cell. The mRNA provides the template, tRNA brings aminoacids and reads the genetic code, and rRNAs play structural and catalytic role during translation. There is single DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that catalyses transcription of all types of RNA in bacteria. RNA polymerase binds to promoter and initiates transcription (Initiation).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation;
- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- In bacteria, there are three major types of RNAs: mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA). All three RNAs are needed to synthesise a protein in a cell. The mRNA provides the template, tRNA brings aminoacids and reads the genetic code, and rRNAs play structural and catalytic role during translation. There is single DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that catalyses transcription of all types of RNA in bacteria. RNA polymerase binds to promoter and initiates transcription (Initiation).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsInternet Governance Forum (IGF) is led by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
- IGF is led by the United Nations (UN) and is a multi-stakeholder forum which promotes conversation about policy and the issues related to Internet governance. It was announced in 2006 by the UN Secretary-General.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: About Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
- IGF is led by the United Nations (UN) and is a multi-stakeholder forum which promotes conversation about policy and the issues related to Internet governance. It was announced in 2006 by the UN Secretary-General.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Environment Education, Awareness and Training (EEAT):
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- It is a Central Sector scheme.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a Central Sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change with the objective, to promote environmental awareness and mobilize students’ participation in environment conservation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a Central Sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change with the objective, to promote environmental awareness and mobilize students’ participation in environment conservation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-december-2022/
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