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1. Question
1 pointsCyclone ‘IDAI’ recently caused devastation in which of the following country
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Cyclone ‘IDAI’ recently caused devastation in Mozambique. The ships of First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on request received from the Government of Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the local population post the devastation caused by cyclone ‘IDAI’ which struck the coast of Mozambique.
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Cyclone ‘IDAI’ recently caused devastation in Mozambique. The ships of First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on request received from the Government of Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the local population post the devastation caused by cyclone ‘IDAI’ which struck the coast of Mozambique.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Indian Ocean Rim Association is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
- China is not a member of Indian Ocean Rim Association
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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.
The Association comprises 22 member states and 7 dialogue partners. China is not a member but a dialogue partner.
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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.
The Association comprises 22 member states and 7 dialogue partners. China is not a member but a dialogue partner.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Lokpal
- Lokpal shall enquire a complaint against prime minister
- Salaries, allowances and service conditions of the Lokpal chairperson will be the same as those for the judge of the supreme court
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Salaries, allowances and service conditions of the Lokpal chairperson will be the same as those for the Chief Justice of India; those for other members will be the same as those for a judge of the Supreme Court.
Lokpal shall inquire or cause an inquiry for a wide range of public servants — from the Prime Minister, ministers and MPs, to groups A, B, C and D employees of the central government. However, certain conditions will apply.
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Salaries, allowances and service conditions of the Lokpal chairperson will be the same as those for the Chief Justice of India; those for other members will be the same as those for a judge of the Supreme Court.
Lokpal shall inquire or cause an inquiry for a wide range of public servants — from the Prime Minister, ministers and MPs, to groups A, B, C and D employees of the central government. However, certain conditions will apply.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statements with regards to hyabusha 2
- It is an asteroid sample-return mission
- It is launched by Korea Aerospace Research Institute
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Hayabusa2 is an asteroid sample-return mission operated by the Japanese space agency, JAXA. It follows on from Hayabusa mission which returned asteroid samples in 2010.
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Hayabusa2 is an asteroid sample-return mission operated by the Japanese space agency, JAXA. It follows on from Hayabusa mission which returned asteroid samples in 2010.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with regards to Astrobatrachus kurichiyana frogs
- It has been discovered in west ghat region
- The species has been named Astrobatrachus kurichiyana for its constellation-like markings and the indigenous people of Kurichiyarmala, the hill range where it was found.
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An international research team, with members from IISc, have discovered a new species of frog in the Western Ghats.
The species has been named Astrobatrachus kurichiyana for its constellation-like markings and the indigenous people of Kurichiyarmala, the hill range where it was found. It is dark brown with a bright orange underbelly, and speckled with pale blue dots.
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An international research team, with members from IISc, have discovered a new species of frog in the Western Ghats.
The species has been named Astrobatrachus kurichiyana for its constellation-like markings and the indigenous people of Kurichiyarmala, the hill range where it was found. It is dark brown with a bright orange underbelly, and speckled with pale blue dots.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statements with reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY),
- It is meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations.
- The scheme is launched by Ministry of Mines.
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Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
This scheme is launched by ministry of mines
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Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
This scheme is launched by ministry of mines
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