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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the largest Pacific Island Country by population?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The correct answer is A. Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea has a population of over 8 million people, which is more than twice the population of the next largest country, Fiji. New Zealand and the Solomon Islands have populations of around 5 million and 700,000 respectively.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/forum-for-india-pacific-islands-cooperation-fipic/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The correct answer is A. Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea has a population of over 8 million people, which is more than twice the population of the next largest country, Fiji. New Zealand and the Solomon Islands have populations of around 5 million and 700,000 respectively.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/forum-for-india-pacific-islands-cooperation-fipic/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Open Network for Digital Commerce:
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- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) established this platform as a government e-commerce system.
- It serves as a mediator between consumers, technology platforms, and retailers rather than acting as an application.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section 8 company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Government of India to develop open e-commerce.
- It was incorporated on 31 December 2022 with initial investment from Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited).
- ONDC is not an application, an intermediary, or software, but a set of specifications designed to foster open interchange and connections between shoppers, technology platforms, and retailers.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/open-network-for-digital-commerce-ondc-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section 8 company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Government of India to develop open e-commerce.
- It was incorporated on 31 December 2022 with initial investment from Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited).
- ONDC is not an application, an intermediary, or software, but a set of specifications designed to foster open interchange and connections between shoppers, technology platforms, and retailers.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/open-network-for-digital-commerce-ondc-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- International Museum Day is celebrated on May 18 every year.
- In India, all museums are administered by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- About International Museum Day: Observed on 18th May every year to raise awareness about museums.
- Not all museums are administered by the Ministry of Culture. Some are run independently under a Board of Trustees.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/international-museum-expo-2023/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- About International Museum Day: Observed on 18th May every year to raise awareness about museums.
- Not all museums are administered by the Ministry of Culture. Some are run independently under a Board of Trustees.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/international-museum-expo-2023/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the correct definition of the Census in India?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Definition of Population Census The total process of collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating demographic, economic and social data pertaining, at a specific time, to all persons in a country or a well-defined part of a country. Nodal Ministry Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. Legal/Constitutional Backing under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948; The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of the India Constitution; 69th in the seventh schedule of the constitution The decennial Census that was to be completed in 2021 has been indefinitely postponed, initially due to COVID-19 pandemic Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/link-death-and-birth-register/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Definition of Population Census The total process of collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating demographic, economic and social data pertaining, at a specific time, to all persons in a country or a well-defined part of a country. Nodal Ministry Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. Legal/Constitutional Backing under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948; The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of the India Constitution; 69th in the seventh schedule of the constitution The decennial Census that was to be completed in 2021 has been indefinitely postponed, initially due to COVID-19 pandemic Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/link-death-and-birth-register/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements About the FAME Scheme:
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- It is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
- It covers all vehicle segments.
- It aims to encourage electric vehicles through subsidies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- FAME India is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and aims to encourage electric vehicles through subsidies. It covers all vehicle segments.
- Monitoring Authority: Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/govt-cuts-subsidy-on-electric-2-wheelers/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- FAME India is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and aims to encourage electric vehicles through subsidies. It covers all vehicle segments.
- Monitoring Authority: Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/govt-cuts-subsidy-on-electric-2-wheelers/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is a Climate Tipping Point?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- ‘Tipping points’ are thresholds where the earth’s systems can no longer stabilize. Crossing these points becomes more dangerous with increased warming.
- For example, the melting of Greenland’s ice can reach a tipping point where the ice loss accelerates, leading to a significant rise in sea levels.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/tipping-points/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- ‘Tipping points’ are thresholds where the earth’s systems can no longer stabilize. Crossing these points becomes more dangerous with increased warming.
- For example, the melting of Greenland’s ice can reach a tipping point where the ice loss accelerates, leading to a significant rise in sea levels.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/tipping-points/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the polluter pays principle?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The polluter pays principle is a principle of environmental law that holds the polluter responsible for the damage caused by their pollution. This principle is based on the idea that the polluter should bear the costs of their pollution, both in terms of the environmental damage and the costs of cleanup. The polluter pays principle is a fundamental principle of environmental law, and it is used in a variety of contexts, including the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous waste.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/climate-reparations/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The polluter pays principle is a principle of environmental law that holds the polluter responsible for the damage caused by their pollution. This principle is based on the idea that the polluter should bear the costs of their pollution, both in terms of the environmental damage and the costs of cleanup. The polluter pays principle is a fundamental principle of environmental law, and it is used in a variety of contexts, including the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous waste.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/climate-reparations/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsOne of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 18 of the constitution justifies this. Under Right to Equality, A18 abolishes titular privileges (except military or academic) granted to citizens of India.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 18 of the constitution justifies this. Under Right to Equality, A18 abolishes titular privileges (except military or academic) granted to citizens of India.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
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- TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:’
- Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
- TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- Statement 2: It is working globally on the Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analyzing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
- http://www.traffic.org/overview
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:’
- Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
- TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- Statement 2: It is working globally on the Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analyzing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
- http://www.traffic.org/overview
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of Stat 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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