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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is an aurora?
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- An aurora, also known as the Northern or Southern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky that predominantly occurs in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic circles). It is caused by charged particles (electrons and protons) from the solar wind colliding with atoms and molecules in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. These collisions produce bright, colorful light emissions that are visible to the naked eye. The colors of the aurora depend on the type of gas particles being ionized, with green and pink being the most common colors. Auroras are most commonly observed at night, but they can occur during the day as well. They are a beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon that has captivated humans for centuries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/northern-lights-in-india/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- An aurora, also known as the Northern or Southern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky that predominantly occurs in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic circles). It is caused by charged particles (electrons and protons) from the solar wind colliding with atoms and molecules in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. These collisions produce bright, colorful light emissions that are visible to the naked eye. The colors of the aurora depend on the type of gas particles being ionized, with green and pink being the most common colors. Auroras are most commonly observed at night, but they can occur during the day as well. They are a beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon that has captivated humans for centuries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/northern-lights-in-india/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWorld Press Freedom Index is published by
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- World Press Freedom Index: It has been published every year since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders (an independent NGO based in Paris).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/world-press-freedom-index-2023/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- World Press Freedom Index: It has been published every year since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders (an independent NGO based in Paris).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/world-press-freedom-index-2023/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS):
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- It was created by NITI Aayog.
- It provides financial assistance to start-ups based on proof of concept only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- SISFS was created by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2021. It aims to provide financial assistance to start-ups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/startup-india-seed-fund-scheme-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- SISFS was created by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2021. It aims to provide financial assistance to start-ups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/startup-india-seed-fund-scheme-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements correctly describes the ‘clearing corporation’?
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- What are Clearing corporations (CC)?
- CC is an organization associated with an exchange to handle the confirmation, settlement, and delivery of transactions in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Examples of CCs:
- The CCPs are The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL), NSE Clearing Ltd (NSCCL), Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing (MCXCCL), India International Clearing Corporation (IFSC) Ltd (IICC), and NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Ltd (NICCL).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/clearing-corporations/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- What are Clearing corporations (CC)?
- CC is an organization associated with an exchange to handle the confirmation, settlement, and delivery of transactions in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Examples of CCs:
- The CCPs are The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL), NSE Clearing Ltd (NSCCL), Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing (MCXCCL), India International Clearing Corporation (IFSC) Ltd (IICC), and NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Ltd (NICCL).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/clearing-corporations/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsRecently, which of the following has announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP) program to accelerate climate change financing?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP) program to accelerate climate change financing in the region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/adbs-if-cap/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP) program to accelerate climate change financing in the region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/adbs-if-cap/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Leopard:
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- It is a nocturnal animal.
- It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is a nocturnal animal (hunts by night). Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots. A melanistic leopard is often called black panther or jaguar, and mistakenly thought to be a different species.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable. CITES: Appendix-I. Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-I.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/international-leopard-day-2023/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is a nocturnal animal (hunts by night). Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots. A melanistic leopard is often called black panther or jaguar, and mistakenly thought to be a different species.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable. CITES: Appendix-I. Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-I.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/04/international-leopard-day-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the history of India, the terms Kulyavapa and dronavapa denote
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- According to epigraphic evidence, we have references of measurement units such as – “Kulyavapa”, “dronavapa”, “adhavapa” and “Pataka” from Bengal, nivratana” and “bhumi” from Central India and “nivartana and “padavarta” from Western India.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- According to epigraphic evidence, we have references of measurement units such as – “Kulyavapa”, “dronavapa”, “adhavapa” and “Pataka” from Bengal, nivratana” and “bhumi” from Central India and “nivartana and “padavarta” from Western India.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ocean Mean Temperature(OMT),which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- OMT is measured upto a depth of 26 degree Celsius isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March.
- OMT collected during January-MArch can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
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- At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
- Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
- Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of all oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:’
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:’
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsAmong the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat” ?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is the largest tiger reserve forest in India and a critical tiger habitat. See https://etelangana.org/uploads/ebooks/Telangana_Article__2014-04-02_051708/2014-04-08_065702_Chenchu_Tiger_reserve.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- It is the largest tiger reserve forest in India and a critical tiger habitat. See https://etelangana.org/uploads/ebooks/Telangana_Article__2014-04-02_051708/2014-04-08_065702_Chenchu_Tiger_reserve.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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