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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chang’e 4 Mission:
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- It is the first probe ever to explore the dark side of the Moon.
- The mission was China’s first lunar mission.
- The mission aims to deliver samples of Moon rock and soil to Earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- China has launched Chang’e-4, a first probe ever to achieve soft-landing on the far side of the Moon.
- Chang’e 4 is the fourth mission in the country’s lunar mission series which is being named after the Chinese moon goddess.
- The tasks of the Chang’e-4 probe include low-frequency radio astronomical observation, surveying the terrain and landforms, detecting the mineral composition, and measuring the neutron radiation and neutral atoms to study the environment on the far side of the moon.
- The mission aims to deliver samples of Moon rock and soil to Earth.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- China has launched Chang’e-4, a first probe ever to achieve soft-landing on the far side of the Moon.
- Chang’e 4 is the fourth mission in the country’s lunar mission series which is being named after the Chinese moon goddess.
- The tasks of the Chang’e-4 probe include low-frequency radio astronomical observation, surveying the terrain and landforms, detecting the mineral composition, and measuring the neutron radiation and neutral atoms to study the environment on the far side of the moon.
- The mission aims to deliver samples of Moon rock and soil to Earth.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- It is an autonomous statutory body that maintains the food safety and standards in India.
- FSSAI is administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is an autonomous statutory body that maintains the food safety and standards in India. FSSAI is administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- FSSAI – a statutory body, is supposed to be guided by principles of food safety, which include risk assessment, transparent public consultation, protection of consumer choice, etc.
- FFRC, on the other hand, has a sponsored promotional role – co-implementing fortification programmes, providing funding and advisory services, etc.
- The presence of FFRC within FSSAI deserves further investigation and intervention to avoid conflict of interest.
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is an autonomous statutory body that maintains the food safety and standards in India. FSSAI is administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- FSSAI – a statutory body, is supposed to be guided by principles of food safety, which include risk assessment, transparent public consultation, protection of consumer choice, etc.
- FFRC, on the other hand, has a sponsored promotional role – co-implementing fortification programmes, providing funding and advisory services, etc.
- The presence of FFRC within FSSAI deserves further investigation and intervention to avoid conflict of interest.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following force(s) affect the aircraft when it is in flight?
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- Thrust
- Drag
- Weight
- Lift
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Wings keep an airplane up in the air, but the four forces are what make this happen. They push a plane up, down, forward, or slow it down.
- Thrust is a force that moves an aircraft in the direction of the motion. It is created with a propeller, jet engine, or rocket. Air is pulled in and then pushed out in an opposite direction. One example is a household fan.
- Drag is the force that acts opposite to the direction of motion. It tends to slow an object. Drag is caused by friction and differences in air pressure. An example is putting your hand out of a moving car window and feeling it pull back.
- Weight is the force caused by gravity.
- Lift is the force that holds an airplane in the air. The wings create most of the lift used by airplanes.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Wings keep an airplane up in the air, but the four forces are what make this happen. They push a plane up, down, forward, or slow it down.
- Thrust is a force that moves an aircraft in the direction of the motion. It is created with a propeller, jet engine, or rocket. Air is pulled in and then pushed out in an opposite direction. One example is a household fan.
- Drag is the force that acts opposite to the direction of motion. It tends to slow an object. Drag is caused by friction and differences in air pressure. An example is putting your hand out of a moving car window and feeling it pull back.
- Weight is the force caused by gravity.
- Lift is the force that holds an airplane in the air. The wings create most of the lift used by airplanes.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Special Category Status (SCS):
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- There is no provision of SCS in the Constitution.
- This classification was done on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission.
- It was based on the Gadgil formula.
Which of the statements given above is.are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- There is no provision of SCS in the Constitution; the Central government extends financial assistance to states that are at a comparative disadvantage against others.
- This classification was done on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969.
- It was based on the Gadgil formula. The parameters for SCS were:
- Hilly Terrain;
- Low Population Density And/Or Sizeable Share of Tribal Population;
- Strategic Location along Borders With Neighbouring Countries;
- Economic and Infrastructure Backwardness; and
- Nonviable Nature of State finances.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- There is no provision of SCS in the Constitution; the Central government extends financial assistance to states that are at a comparative disadvantage against others.
- This classification was done on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969.
- It was based on the Gadgil formula. The parameters for SCS were:
- Hilly Terrain;
- Low Population Density And/Or Sizeable Share of Tribal Population;
- Strategic Location along Borders With Neighbouring Countries;
- Economic and Infrastructure Backwardness; and
- Nonviable Nature of State finances.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Jal Jan Abhiyan:
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- It is jointly run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the ISKCON Foundation.
- The campaign is aimed at creating collective consciousness among people towards water conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are corset?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the campaign:
- It is jointly run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Brahma Kumaris organization.
- About The Brahma Kumaris:
- It is a spiritual, educational and Philanthropic movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, during the 1930s. The Brahma Kumaris movement was founded by Lekhraj Kripalani. The organisation is known for the prominent role that women play in the movement.
- The campaign is aimed at creating collective consciousness among people towards water conservation.
- About The Brahma Kumaris:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the campaign:
- It is jointly run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Brahma Kumaris organization.
- About The Brahma Kumaris:
- It is a spiritual, educational and Philanthropic movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, during the 1930s. The Brahma Kumaris movement was founded by Lekhraj Kripalani. The organisation is known for the prominent role that women play in the movement.
- The campaign is aimed at creating collective consciousness among people towards water conservation.
- About The Brahma Kumaris:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points‘REAIM 2023’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- World’s first global summit on Responsible AI in the Military kicks off in The Netherlands.
- The REAIM 2023 brings together governments, corporations, academia, startups, and civil societies to raise awareness, discuss issues, and possibly, agree on common principles for deploying and using AI in armed conflicts.
- Role of AI in military domain Training and simulation to provide battlefield experience to soldiers. Surveillance, specifically in difficult-to-reach border regions, provides situational awareness.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- World’s first global summit on Responsible AI in the Military kicks off in The Netherlands.
- The REAIM 2023 brings together governments, corporations, academia, startups, and civil societies to raise awareness, discuss issues, and possibly, agree on common principles for deploying and using AI in armed conflicts.
- Role of AI in military domain Training and simulation to provide battlefield experience to soldiers. Surveillance, specifically in difficult-to-reach border regions, provides situational awareness.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Pangolin:
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- India is home to two species, both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
- Indian Pangolin is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally.
- India is home to two species:
- Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent
- Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.
- Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (Jail term for those hunting animals listed here)
- Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Pangolins are among the most trafficked wild mammals globally.
- India is home to two species:
- Indian Pangolin (EN), found across the subcontinent
- Chinese Pangolin (CR), is found across a larger area in south Asia.
- Both species are included under India’s Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (Jail term for those hunting animals listed here)
- Appendix I of CITES (meaning they are most endangered)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network:
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- It was established in 1976 by WWF and UNEP.
- It monitors the trade in wild animals and plants that focuses on biodiversity and sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- TRAFFIC is an organization that was established in 1976 by WWF and IUCN as a wildlife trade monitoring network to undertake data collection, analysis, and provision of recommendations to inform decision making on wildlife trade.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- TRAFFIC is an organization that was established in 1976 by WWF and IUCN as a wildlife trade monitoring network to undertake data collection, analysis, and provision of recommendations to inform decision making on wildlife trade.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsDharma Guardian, is a bilateral military exercise between India and
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The fourth edition of the India-Japan bilateral Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ began at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan and will go on till March 2
- 2022 marked 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- It is an annual training exercise
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The fourth edition of the India-Japan bilateral Army exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ began at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan and will go on till March 2
- 2022 marked 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- It is an annual training exercise
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/18/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-february-2023/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The 42nd Amendment added new Directive Principles, viz Article 39A, Article 43A and Article 48A.
- Article 43A deals with ‘Participation of workers in management of industries’.
- http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend42.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The 42nd Amendment added new Directive Principles, viz Article 39A, Article 43A and Article 48A.
- Article 43A deals with ‘Participation of workers in management of industries’.
- http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend42.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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