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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is a statutory body established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (founded 2019; HQ: New Delhi; Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution) is a regulatory authority set up under Section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in relation to matters affecting the rights of consumers by individuals or entities
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- FSSAI (founded 2008; HQ: New Delhi) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/misleading-food-ads-and-regulations-to-curtail-them/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (founded 2019; HQ: New Delhi; Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution) is a regulatory authority set up under Section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in relation to matters affecting the rights of consumers by individuals or entities
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- FSSAI (founded 2008; HQ: New Delhi) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/misleading-food-ads-and-regulations-to-curtail-them/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs regarding the Atomic Power Plants and its location
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- Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant: Rajasthan
- Narora Atomic Power Station: Gujarat
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: Tamil Nadu
- Kaiga Atomic Power Station: Karnataka
Which of the above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is located in Gujarat.
- Almost 25 years after the last unit was commissioned at Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has achieved criticality of a third unit of 700 MWe at the plant in Tapi district which is fully based on indigenous technology.
- Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahar District in Uttar Pradesh.
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Koodankulam in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
- Kaiga Generating Station is a nuclear power generating station situated at Kaiga, near the river Kali, in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/25th-anniversary-of-pokhran-ii/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is located in Gujarat.
- Almost 25 years after the last unit was commissioned at Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has achieved criticality of a third unit of 700 MWe at the plant in Tapi district which is fully based on indigenous technology.
- Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahar District in Uttar Pradesh.
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Koodankulam in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
- Kaiga Generating Station is a nuclear power generating station situated at Kaiga, near the river Kali, in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/25th-anniversary-of-pokhran-ii/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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- IAEA is entrusted with the task of upholding the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1970.
- IAEA works with its member states and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
- Established under the UN treaty, the agency reports to both the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- As the preeminent nuclear watchdog under the UN, the IAEA is entrusted with the task of upholding the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1970. Established as an autonomous organisation on July 29, 1957, at the height of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the IAEA claims that it “works with its member states and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies”. Though established independently of the UN through its own international treaty, the agency reports to both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/25th-anniversary-of-pokhran-ii/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- As the preeminent nuclear watchdog under the UN, the IAEA is entrusted with the task of upholding the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1970. Established as an autonomous organisation on July 29, 1957, at the height of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the IAEA claims that it “works with its member states and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies”. Though established independently of the UN through its own international treaty, the agency reports to both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/25th-anniversary-of-pokhran-ii/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs regarding Swachh Bharat Mission is/are correctly matched?
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- Water Plus : Aims to sustain toilets by treating and reuse of water.
- ODF+ : Focuses on toilets with sludge and septage management.
- ODF++ : Focuses on toilets with water, maintenance and hygiene.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Work on three protocols under the next phase of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban-2) — ODF+, ODF++ and Water Plus — is to be completed by 2024
- ODF+ and ODF++ were launched in August 2018 to further scale up and sustain the work undertaken by the cities after achieving the ODF status under Phase I of the Swachh Bharat Mission — Urban (SBM-Urban).
- ODF+ and ODF++ are aimed towards proper maintenance of toilet facilities and safe collection, conveyance, treatment/disposal of all faecal sludge and sewage. While ODF+ focuses on toilets with water, maintenance and hygiene, ODF++ focuses on toilets with sludge and septage management.
- Announced in August 2019, Water Plus aims to sustain toilets by treating and reuse of water. It contributes to the government’s focus on water conservation and reuse under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/odf-plus-status/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Work on three protocols under the next phase of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban-2) — ODF+, ODF++ and Water Plus — is to be completed by 2024
- ODF+ and ODF++ were launched in August 2018 to further scale up and sustain the work undertaken by the cities after achieving the ODF status under Phase I of the Swachh Bharat Mission — Urban (SBM-Urban).
- ODF+ and ODF++ are aimed towards proper maintenance of toilet facilities and safe collection, conveyance, treatment/disposal of all faecal sludge and sewage. While ODF+ focuses on toilets with water, maintenance and hygiene, ODF++ focuses on toilets with sludge and septage management.
- Announced in August 2019, Water Plus aims to sustain toilets by treating and reuse of water. It contributes to the government’s focus on water conservation and reuse under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/odf-plus-status/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following states is the first in the nation to introduce a state robotics framework?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Telangana has become the first state in the country to launch a state robotics framework with a vision to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem.
- Aim: It intends to leverage robotics technology in key domains, including agriculture, healthcare, industrial automation, and consumer robotics. The ultimate goal of the framework is to become a leader in robotics and promote a sustainable robotics industry in Telangana
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/telangana-state-robotics-framework/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: Telangana has become the first state in the country to launch a state robotics framework with a vision to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem.
- Aim: It intends to leverage robotics technology in key domains, including agriculture, healthcare, industrial automation, and consumer robotics. The ultimate goal of the framework is to become a leader in robotics and promote a sustainable robotics industry in Telangana
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/telangana-state-robotics-framework/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about monkeypox:
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- Mpox is a rare disease caused by a virus.
- Human monkeypox was first identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- There is no specific treatment available for Monkeypox infection
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a rare disease caused by a virus.
- First identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo region
- There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for Monkeypox infection, but the European Union has recommended the Smallpox Vaccine, Imvanex.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a rare disease caused by a virus.
- First identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo region
- There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for Monkeypox infection, but the European Union has recommended the Smallpox Vaccine, Imvanex.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Mitochondria, popularly called the powerhouse of the cell, is an organelle inside the cell that has its own DNA.
- Mitochondrial DNA contains the entire genetic information in the cell.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The 2022 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo for his research in the field of genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution. Hominins are extinct members of the human lineage.
- Pääbo’s groundbreaking research attempts to answer questions about human evolution. He was able to sequence the genome of Neanderthal, a species of humans that existed on the earth and went extinct around 30,000 years ago.
- Mitochondria, popularly called the powerhouse of the cell, is an organelle inside the cell that has its own DNA. Although the mitochondrial genome is small and only contains a fraction of genetic information in the cell, it is present in thousands of copies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/mitochondrial-donation-treatment-mdt/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The 2022 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo for his research in the field of genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution. Hominins are extinct members of the human lineage.
- Pääbo’s groundbreaking research attempts to answer questions about human evolution. He was able to sequence the genome of Neanderthal, a species of humans that existed on the earth and went extinct around 30,000 years ago.
- Mitochondria, popularly called the powerhouse of the cell, is an organelle inside the cell that has its own DNA. Although the mitochondrial genome is small and only contains a fraction of genetic information in the cell, it is present in thousands of copies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/mitochondrial-donation-treatment-mdt/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding difference between Wild life sanctuary and National Park (NP).
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- Certain activities like grazing of livestock are regulated in sanctuaries and are prohibited in National Parks.
- National parks can be created for a particular species whereas the Wildlife sanctuary is not primarily focused on a particular species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Difference between the Wild life sanctuary and National Park (NP)
- National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than sanctuaries.
- Certain activities which are regulated in sanctuaries, such as grazing of livestock, are prohibited in National Parks.
- Wildlife sanctuary can be created for a particular species (for e.g. grizzled giant squirrel w.l.s in srivalliputhur) whereas the national park is not primarily focused on a particular species.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Difference between the Wild life sanctuary and National Park (NP)
- National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than sanctuaries.
- Certain activities which are regulated in sanctuaries, such as grazing of livestock, are prohibited in National Parks.
- Wildlife sanctuary can be created for a particular species (for e.g. grizzled giant squirrel w.l.s in srivalliputhur) whereas the national park is not primarily focused on a particular species.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Ranthambore National Park located?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India
- Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the relocation of three tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) in Kota and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India
- Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the relocation of three tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) in Kota and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsSariska Tiger Reserve, recently seen in news is located in
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the relocation of three tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) in Kota and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the relocation of three tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) in Kota and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/12/ranthambore-tiger-reserve-rtr/
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