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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme:
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- It is a scheme initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti of Government of India under Jal Jeevan Mission.
- It aims to provide tap water to every rural household by 2024.
- Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is 1st Har Ghar Jal Certified District in India.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S3: Burhanpur district (MP) was the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country; Goa was the 1st State to achieve 100% coverage
- S1 & S2: Har Ghar Jal (translation: Water To Every Household) is a scheme initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti of Government of India under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019 with the aim to provide tap water to every rural household by 2024.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/who-report-on-the-har-ghar-jal-program/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S3: Burhanpur district (MP) was the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country; Goa was the 1st State to achieve 100% coverage
- S1 & S2: Har Ghar Jal (translation: Water To Every Household) is a scheme initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti of Government of India under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019 with the aim to provide tap water to every rural household by 2024.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/who-report-on-the-har-ghar-jal-program/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Foreign Portfolio Investors’ (FPIs) in India:
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- FPIs are foreign investors who invest in Indian securities through a registered intermediary.
- FPIs can invest in any type of security in India, including shares, bonds, and derivatives.
- FPIs are subject to the same regulations as domestic investors.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: Every Foreign Portfolio Investor is required to obtain Registration for FPI with Designated Depository Participant (DDP) on Behalf of SEBI.
- S2: FPIs are not allowed to invest in all types of securities in India. For example, they are not allowed to invest in unlisted securities.
- S3: FPIs are subject to certain regulations, but they are not subject to the same regulations as domestic investors.
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: Every Foreign Portfolio Investor is required to obtain Registration for FPI with Designated Depository Participant (DDP) on Behalf of SEBI.
- S2: FPIs are not allowed to invest in all types of securities in India. For example, they are not allowed to invest in unlisted securities.
- S3: FPIs are subject to certain regulations, but they are not subject to the same regulations as domestic investors.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the most likely outcome of the melting of the Arctic Sea?
- The Arctic Sea will become a navigable shipping route.
- The Arctic Sea will become a more important source of oil and gas.
- The Arctic Sea will become a breeding ground for new diseases.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation
- The Arctic Sea will become a navigable shipping route. This could have a major impact on global trade, as it would shorten the distance between Europe and Asia.
- The Arctic Sea will become a more important source of oil and gas. This could lead to increased competition for resources, as well as environmental concerns.
- The Arctic Sea will become a breeding ground for new diseases. This is because the melting sea ice will expose new areas to bacteria and other pathogens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/what-is-happening-to-arctic-sea-ice/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation
- The Arctic Sea will become a navigable shipping route. This could have a major impact on global trade, as it would shorten the distance between Europe and Asia.
- The Arctic Sea will become a more important source of oil and gas. This could lead to increased competition for resources, as well as environmental concerns.
- The Arctic Sea will become a breeding ground for new diseases. This is because the melting sea ice will expose new areas to bacteria and other pathogens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/what-is-happening-to-arctic-sea-ice/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’ (IPCC):
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- It is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations.
- Its job is to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the IPCC in 1988.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations. Its job is to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the IPCC in 1988.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/what-is-happening-to-arctic-sea-ice/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations. Its job is to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the IPCC in 1988.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/what-is-happening-to-arctic-sea-ice/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Neolithic period:
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- The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age.
- It was a prehistoric era characterized by the development of agriculture.
- It marked a significant shift in human society from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one based on farming and permanent settlements.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age.
- It was a prehistoric era characterized by the development of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the creation of settled communities. It marked a significant shift in human society from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one based on farming and permanent settlements.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/neolithic-era-celt/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age.
- It was a prehistoric era characterized by the development of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the creation of settled communities. It marked a significant shift in human society from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one based on farming and permanent settlements.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/neolithic-era-celt/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Megaliths in India.
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- Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative memorials.
- In India, archaeologists trace the majority of the megaliths to the Iron Age.
- Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent, though the bulk of them are found in Northern India.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials.
- Megalithic culture, one which lasted from the Neolithic Stone Age to the early Historical Period (2500 BC to AD 200) across the world. In India, archaeologists trace the majority of the megaliths to the Iron Age (1500 BC to 500 BC), though some sites precede the Iron Age, extending up to 2000 BC.
- Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent, though the bulk of them are found in peninsular India, concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- According to archaeologists, around 2,200 megalithic sites can be found in peninsular India itself, most of them unexcavated. Even today, a living megalithic culture endures among some tribes such as the Gonds of central India and the Khasis of Meghalaya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/menhir-and-megalithic-burial-sites/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials.
- Megalithic culture, one which lasted from the Neolithic Stone Age to the early Historical Period (2500 BC to AD 200) across the world. In India, archaeologists trace the majority of the megaliths to the Iron Age (1500 BC to 500 BC), though some sites precede the Iron Age, extending up to 2000 BC.
- Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent, though the bulk of them are found in peninsular India, concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- According to archaeologists, around 2,200 megalithic sites can be found in peninsular India itself, most of them unexcavated. Even today, a living megalithic culture endures among some tribes such as the Gonds of central India and the Khasis of Meghalaya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/menhir-and-megalithic-burial-sites/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs (Museums of India: their location ):
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- Salar Jung Museum – Hyderabad
- Indian Museum and the Victoria Memorial Hall – Delhi
- National Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art – Kolkata
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: A MoU has been signed between the MeitY and Union Culture Ministry to complete 3D digitisation of all museums (under central control) by the year-end for better conservation of artifacts.
- Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad,
- The Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj,
- The Indian Museum and the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata,
- The National Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: A MoU has been signed between the MeitY and Union Culture Ministry to complete 3D digitisation of all museums (under central control) by the year-end for better conservation of artifacts.
- Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad,
- The Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj,
- The Indian Museum and the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata,
- The National Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘New Development Bank’ (NDB):
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- New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.
- The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
- It received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly in 2018.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- NDB (est. 2014; HQ: Shanghai) is a multilateral development bank founded to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries. It received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly in 2018.
- It was created by BRICS in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/new-development-bank-ndb-3/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- NDB (est. 2014; HQ: Shanghai) is a multilateral development bank founded to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries. It received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly in 2018.
- It was created by BRICS in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/new-development-bank-ndb-3/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to recent measures notified by the RBI for ‘Urban Co-Operative Banks’ in India:
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- UCBs can open new branches up to 10% (maximum 5 branches) of the previous year’s branch count.
- UCBs have to get the policy approved by their board and comply with the Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) Norms.
- The Prompt Corrective Action framework is applicable to Urban Co-Operative Banks.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks and not extended to co-operative banks
Measure Description New Branches UCBs can open new branches up to 10% (maximum 5 branches) of the previous year’s branch count. UCBs have to get the policy approved by their board and comply with the Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) Norms One-Time Settlement UCBs can also do One-Time Settlements at par with commercial banks. UCBs can have board-approved policies for technical write-offs and settlements with borrowers Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Extension of timeline by two years (until March 31, 2026) to achieve PSL targets. Deadline extension from March 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to achieve the PSL target of 60% Designating Nodal Officer in RBI Appointment of a Nodal Officer in RBI for closer coordination and focused interaction Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/urban-co-operative-banks/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
The PCA framework is applicable only to commercial banks and not extended to co-operative banks
Measure Description New Branches UCBs can open new branches up to 10% (maximum 5 branches) of the previous year’s branch count. UCBs have to get the policy approved by their board and comply with the Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) Norms One-Time Settlement UCBs can also do One-Time Settlements at par with commercial banks. UCBs can have board-approved policies for technical write-offs and settlements with borrowers Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Extension of timeline by two years (until March 31, 2026) to achieve PSL targets. Deadline extension from March 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to achieve the PSL target of 60% Designating Nodal Officer in RBI Appointment of a Nodal Officer in RBI for closer coordination and focused interaction Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/12/urban-co-operative-banks/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries:
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- Libya
- Egypt
- Chad
- The Central African Republic
- Ethiopia
- Eritrea
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Sudan?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has severely impacted Sudan’s economy and led to shortages of essential resources. The clashes have resulted in numerous casualties, and the conflict has now spread to the troubled region of Darfur.
- It shares its border with seven countries: Libya, Egypt, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has severely impacted Sudan’s economy and led to shortages of essential resources. The clashes have resulted in numerous casualties, and the conflict has now spread to the troubled region of Darfur.
- It shares its border with seven countries: Libya, Egypt, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
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