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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the recently released India Justice Report 2022, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- Not a single state/UT meets their own reserved quotas for women in police.
- Every state statutorily mandated quotas for SC, ST and OBC.
- Keral’s urban police stations serve ten times the population of a rural one.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/india-justice-report-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/india-justice-report-2022/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the National Medical Commission (NMC):
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- It is India’s apex scientific body for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.
- It replaced the Medical Council of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Medical Commission (NMC) (est. 2020; HQ: New Delhi; Under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) is an Indian regulatory body of 33 members which regulates medical education and medical professionals. It replaced the Medical Council of India in September 2020.
- Purpose: The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Medical Commission (NMC) (est. 2020; HQ: New Delhi; Under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) is an Indian regulatory body of 33 members which regulates medical education and medical professionals. It replaced the Medical Council of India in September 2020.
- Purpose: The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:
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- India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
- The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Not a single silicon chip for solar energy is manufactured in India. Every solar panel which is made in India is assembled while all the material comes from China, Europe and some other countries. India is yet to develop semiconductor clusters.
- S2: CERC determines solar power tariffs and regulates the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government.
- SECI has a power-trading license, but it does not set solar power tariffs.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Not a single silicon chip for solar energy is manufactured in India. Every solar panel which is made in India is assembled while all the material comes from China, Europe and some other countries. India is yet to develop semiconductor clusters.
- S2: CERC determines solar power tariffs and regulates the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government.
- SECI has a power-trading license, but it does not set solar power tariffs.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rare Earth Minerals.
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- The magnets made from rare earths are more powerful than conventional ones.
- They are called ‘rare earth’ because earlier it was difficult to extract them from their oxides forms technologically.
- Not all rare earth elements (REE) are available in Indian deposits in extractable quantities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The rare earth minerals (REM) are a set of seventeen metallic elements. These include the fifteen lanthanides on the periodic table in addition to scandium and yttrium that show similar physical and chemical properties to the lanthanides.
- They are called ‘rare earth’ because earlier it was difficult to extract them from their oxides forms technologically.
- For instance, magnets made from rare earths are many times more powerful than conventional ones.
- Some REEs are available in India — such as Lanthanum, Cerium, Neodymium, Praseodymium and Samarium, etc. Others such as Dysprosium, Terbium, and Europium, which are classified as heavy REEs (HREEs), are not available in Indian deposits in extractable quantities. Hence, there is a dependence on countries such as China for HREEs, which is one of the leading producers of REEs, with an estimated 70 per cent share of the global production.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/rare-earth-elements-found-in-andhra-pradesh/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The rare earth minerals (REM) are a set of seventeen metallic elements. These include the fifteen lanthanides on the periodic table in addition to scandium and yttrium that show similar physical and chemical properties to the lanthanides.
- They are called ‘rare earth’ because earlier it was difficult to extract them from their oxides forms technologically.
- For instance, magnets made from rare earths are many times more powerful than conventional ones.
- Some REEs are available in India — such as Lanthanum, Cerium, Neodymium, Praseodymium and Samarium, etc. Others such as Dysprosium, Terbium, and Europium, which are classified as heavy REEs (HREEs), are not available in Indian deposits in extractable quantities. Hence, there is a dependence on countries such as China for HREEs, which is one of the leading producers of REEs, with an estimated 70 per cent share of the global production.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/rare-earth-elements-found-in-andhra-pradesh/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The term “Lokpal” was coined by Dr. L.M.Singhvi in 1963.
- The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight Members out of whom 50% are Judicial Members.
- The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The term Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by Dr. L. M. Singhvi.
- S2: Lokpal is a multi-member body that consists of one chairperson and a maximum of 8 members. Out of the maximum eight members, half will be judicial members. Minimum fifty per cent of the Members will be from SC / ST / OBC / Minorities and women. The judicial member of the Lokpal should be either a former Judge of the Supreme Court or a former Chief Justice of a High Court.
- S3: The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The term Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by Dr. L. M. Singhvi.
- S2: Lokpal is a multi-member body that consists of one chairperson and a maximum of 8 members. Out of the maximum eight members, half will be judicial members. Minimum fifty per cent of the Members will be from SC / ST / OBC / Minorities and women. The judicial member of the Lokpal should be either a former Judge of the Supreme Court or a former Chief Justice of a High Court.
- S3: The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
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- It is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states.
- It is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (est. 1969, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)) is an intergovernmental organization, consisting of 57 member states (India is not a member), with 48 being Muslim-majority countries. The OIC claims to be the “collective voice of the Muslim world”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (est. 1969, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)) is an intergovernmental organization, consisting of 57 member states (India is not a member), with 48 being Muslim-majority countries. The OIC claims to be the “collective voice of the Muslim world”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of the Indian rupee?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: This would help control imports and thus the depreciation of rupee.
- Option B: Masala bonds were brought in to curb slide of rupee since the borrowing is rupee-dominated and does not put pressure on our currency through borrowing dollars.
- Option C: Easing ECBs will lead to higher borrowing abroad and would temporarily bridge the deficit of forex in India preventing the slide of rupee.
- Option D: An expansionary monetary policy may lead to lower interest rates and thus flight of foreign capital from India (which would get better returns abroad). Also, such a policy may fuel inflation and higher imports through higher government spending and further cause slide of rupee. So, D is the answer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: This would help control imports and thus the depreciation of rupee.
- Option B: Masala bonds were brought in to curb slide of rupee since the borrowing is rupee-dominated and does not put pressure on our currency through borrowing dollars.
- Option C: Easing ECBs will lead to higher borrowing abroad and would temporarily bridge the deficit of forex in India preventing the slide of rupee.
- Option D: An expansionary monetary policy may lead to lower interest rates and thus flight of foreign capital from India (which would get better returns abroad). Also, such a policy may fuel inflation and higher imports through higher government spending and further cause slide of rupee. So, D is the answer.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Purchasing Managers’ Index is compiled and released monthly by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
- If the PMI of the previous month is higher than the PMI of the current month, it represents that the economy is contracting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) Description Definition It is a private survey-based measure that asks respondents about changes in their perception of key business variables compared to the previous month Purpose Provides information about current and future business conditions for decision-makers, analysts, and investors Calculation Calculated separately for manufacturing and services sectors, then a composite index is constructed Range 0 to 100 (Score above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 denotes contraction, and 50 indicates no change) Period Released at the start of every month By Published by Japanese firm Nikkei but compiled by IHS Markit for over 40 economies worldwide Significance Widely followed as an indicator of economic health, a high PMI reading is seen as positive, low PMI reading is seen as negative for overall economic performance - If the PMI of the previous month is higher than the PMI of the current month, it represents that the economy is contracting.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) Description Definition It is a private survey-based measure that asks respondents about changes in their perception of key business variables compared to the previous month Purpose Provides information about current and future business conditions for decision-makers, analysts, and investors Calculation Calculated separately for manufacturing and services sectors, then a composite index is constructed Range 0 to 100 (Score above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 denotes contraction, and 50 indicates no change) Period Released at the start of every month By Published by Japanese firm Nikkei but compiled by IHS Markit for over 40 economies worldwide Significance Widely followed as an indicator of economic health, a high PMI reading is seen as positive, low PMI reading is seen as negative for overall economic performance - If the PMI of the previous month is higher than the PMI of the current month, it represents that the economy is contracting.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-april-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
- The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
- It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- BirdLife international is a global partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. It is the World’s largest partnership of conservation organisations, with over 120 partner organizations 120 partner organizations. Together the BirdLife Partnership forms the leading authority on the status of birds, their habitats and the issues and problems affecting bird life.
- BirdLife’s Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) Programme aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for the conservation of the world’s birds and other wildlife.
- Source: http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/partnership/about-birdlife
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- BirdLife international is a global partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. It is the World’s largest partnership of conservation organisations, with over 120 partner organizations 120 partner organizations. Together the BirdLife Partnership forms the leading authority on the status of birds, their habitats and the issues and problems affecting bird life.
- BirdLife’s Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) Programme aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for the conservation of the world’s birds and other wildlife.
- Source: http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/partnership/about-birdlife
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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