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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following freedom fighters:
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- Ram Prasad Bismil
- Ashfaqulla Khan
- Sachindra Nath Bakshi
- Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
How many among the above were the founders of Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The HRA was founded by a group of young men who were disillusioned by Gandhi’s tactics and what they felt was zealous preaching of “non-violence.”
- Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan, both of whom had a flair for poetry, were among the group’s founders. Others included Sachindra Nath Bakshi and trade unionist Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee. Figures such as Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh would also join the HRA. Their manifesto released on January 1, 1925, was titled Krantikari (Revolutionary).
- It proclaimed, “The immediate object of the revolutionary party in the domain of politics is to establish a federal Republic of United States of India by an organized and armed revolution.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/bhagat-singhs-enduring-revolutionary-vision/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The HRA was founded by a group of young men who were disillusioned by Gandhi’s tactics and what they felt was zealous preaching of “non-violence.”
- Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan, both of whom had a flair for poetry, were among the group’s founders. Others included Sachindra Nath Bakshi and trade unionist Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee. Figures such as Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh would also join the HRA. Their manifesto released on January 1, 1925, was titled Krantikari (Revolutionary).
- It proclaimed, “The immediate object of the revolutionary party in the domain of politics is to establish a federal Republic of United States of India by an organized and armed revolution.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/bhagat-singhs-enduring-revolutionary-vision/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to 6th Schedule of Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
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- It applies uniformly to all states of India with tribal populations.
- It provides for the administration of tribal areas by autonomous district councils.
- It primarily deals with the division of powers between the Union government and the state governments.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans:(a)
Explanation:
- Only statement 2 is correct.
- The Sixth Schedule, outlined in Article 244, establishes autonomous administrative divisions known as Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) within certain states. Currently, it applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Each autonomous district has a council with legislative, judicial, and administrative powers, including lawmaking on various matters such as land, forests, and village administration. The governor organizes these districts, appointing some council members while others are elected. The councils can also manage local infrastructure and collect revenue
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/ladakhs-statehood-demand/
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Ans:(a)
Explanation:
- Only statement 2 is correct.
- The Sixth Schedule, outlined in Article 244, establishes autonomous administrative divisions known as Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) within certain states. Currently, it applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Each autonomous district has a council with legislative, judicial, and administrative powers, including lawmaking on various matters such as land, forests, and village administration. The governor organizes these districts, appointing some council members while others are elected. The councils can also manage local infrastructure and collect revenue
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/ladakhs-statehood-demand/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following places:
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- Gulmarg
- Kargil
- Nubra Valley
- Hemis
How many of the above places are situated in Ladakh?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Gulmarg is located at a distance of 31 km (19 mi) from Baramulla and 49 km (30 mi) from Srinagar.
- Kargil, Nubra Valley and Hemis are part of Ladakh
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/ladakhs-statehood-demand/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Gulmarg is located at a distance of 31 km (19 mi) from Baramulla and 49 km (30 mi) from Srinagar.
- Kargil, Nubra Valley and Hemis are part of Ladakh
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/ladakhs-statehood-demand/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs[Report: Published by]:
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- Global E-waste Monitor Report – United Nations Environment Programme
- Global Burden of Disease Study – World Health Organization
- State of the Global Climate Report – World Meteorological Organization
How many of the above pairs are correct?
Correct
Ans:(a)
Explanation:
- Fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) 2024 Report: The report is a collaboration between UNITAR’s SCYCLE Programme, ITU, and Fondation Carmignac. UNITAR specializes in innovative learning solutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for a better future.
- WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2023 report
- Lancet’s ‘Global Burden of Disease’ Study
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/key-reports-in-news/
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Ans:(a)
Explanation:
- Fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) 2024 Report: The report is a collaboration between UNITAR’s SCYCLE Programme, ITU, and Fondation Carmignac. UNITAR specializes in innovative learning solutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for a better future.
- WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2023 report
- Lancet’s ‘Global Burden of Disease’ Study
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/key-reports-in-news/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the BhashaNet portal:
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- It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support of National Internet Exchange of India.
- It provides an ecosystem to enable citizens to easily create, communicate, transact, process and retrieve information with ease in digital medium without language barrier.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have launched the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event with support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
- It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support of National Internet Exchange of India.
- Universal Acceptance (UA) is a technical requirement that ensures that all domain names, email addresses, and top-level domains (TLDs) are treated equally.
- This means that all UA domain names can be used by any internet-enabled device, application, or system, regardless of script, language, or character length.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/bhashanet-portal/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have launched the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event with support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
- It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support of National Internet Exchange of India.
- Universal Acceptance (UA) is a technical requirement that ensures that all domain names, email addresses, and top-level domains (TLDs) are treated equally.
- This means that all UA domain names can be used by any internet-enabled device, application, or system, regardless of script, language, or character length.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/bhashanet-portal/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) model:
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- The UfC advocates for the expansion of permanent seats in the Security Council.
- The UfC supports the idea of granting veto powers to additional members of the Security Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Uniting for Consensus (UfC), also known as the Coffee Club, emerged in the 1990s as a movement opposing the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council.
- This model is supported by a group of countries, primarily including Italy, China, Argentina, and Pakistan, among others.
- UfC argues that increasing the number of permanent members could lead to decreased efficiency and effectiveness in decision-making within the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/uniting-for-consensus-model/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Uniting for Consensus (UfC), also known as the Coffee Club, emerged in the 1990s as a movement opposing the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council.
- This model is supported by a group of countries, primarily including Italy, China, Argentina, and Pakistan, among others.
- UfC argues that increasing the number of permanent members could lead to decreased efficiency and effectiveness in decision-making within the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/uniting-for-consensus-model/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is true?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of aged women by violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) encompasses various procedures aimed at facilitating pregnancy, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). These techniques involve interventions to assist in fertilization outside the body.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/assisted-reproductive-technology/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of aged women by violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) encompasses various procedures aimed at facilitating pregnancy, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). These techniques involve interventions to assist in fertilization outside the body.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/assisted-reproductive-technology/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about Gram-negative bacteria is correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Gram-negative bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that are resistant to multiple drugs and can cause infections like pneumonia and meningitis.
- They are a significant public health problem because they can pass along genetic materials that allow other bacteria to become drug-resistant as well.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/anagraninf-antibiotic-development-project/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Gram-negative bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that are resistant to multiple drugs and can cause infections like pneumonia and meningitis.
- They are a significant public health problem because they can pass along genetic materials that allow other bacteria to become drug-resistant as well.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/anagraninf-antibiotic-development-project/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsOperation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil. Launched on March 21, it aims to transfer Indians to the neighbouring Dominican Republic due to escalating violence and chaos in Haiti.
- About Haiti:
- Haiti is a Caribbean country sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. It’s the third-largest Caribbean nation. Haiti’s history includes political instability, foreign occupation, and autocratic rule until relatively recent democratic reforms. However, Haiti has been under a state of emergency after some armed groups attacked the country’s largest prison in Port-au-Prince earlier this month
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/operation-indravati-haiti/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil. Launched on March 21, it aims to transfer Indians to the neighbouring Dominican Republic due to escalating violence and chaos in Haiti.
- About Haiti:
- Haiti is a Caribbean country sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. It’s the third-largest Caribbean nation. Haiti’s history includes political instability, foreign occupation, and autocratic rule until relatively recent democratic reforms. However, Haiti has been under a state of emergency after some armed groups attacked the country’s largest prison in Port-au-Prince earlier this month
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/operation-indravati-haiti/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArrange the following locations in the direction of North to South:
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- Cuba
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Costa Rica
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/operation-indravati-haiti/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/23/operation-indravati-haiti/
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