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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairs. Which of the following defence agreement(s) is/are yet to be signed between India and USA?
1. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)
2. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)
3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
All of the above agreements have already been signed by India and USA.
The agreements include: General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA, 2002), Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA, 2016) and Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA, 2018) and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) was signed recently.Incorrect
All of the above agreements have already been signed by India and USA.
The agreements include: General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA, 2002), Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA, 2016) and Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA, 2018) and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) was signed recently. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the USA’s Presidential system:
1. It does not follow the doctrine of Separation of Powers.
2. No person can be elected to the office of President and Vice President for more than two terms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
In the U.S. presidential system, the President is both the chief executive of the government and the head of state. The President oversees the executive branch of government, which includes the cabinet, or heads of various executive departments, and various administrative bureaus and agencies.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Separation of powers is a model that divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. By having multiple branches of government, this system helps to ensure that no one branch is more powerful than another.
Typically, this system divides the government into three branches: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. The United States federal government and states divide their governments into these three branches.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The United States placed a limit of two terms on its presidency by means of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1951. There are no term limits for Vice Presidency, Representatives and Senators, although there have been calls for term limits for those offices.Incorrect
In the U.S. presidential system, the President is both the chief executive of the government and the head of state. The President oversees the executive branch of government, which includes the cabinet, or heads of various executive departments, and various administrative bureaus and agencies.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Separation of powers is a model that divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. By having multiple branches of government, this system helps to ensure that no one branch is more powerful than another.
Typically, this system divides the government into three branches: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. The United States federal government and states divide their governments into these three branches.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The United States placed a limit of two terms on its presidency by means of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1951. There are no term limits for Vice Presidency, Representatives and Senators, although there have been calls for term limits for those offices. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding The Code On Social Security, 2020:
1. It defines ‘platform work’ as a work arrangement within the traditional employer-employee relationship in which individuals use an online platform.
2. It provides for a social security funds for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Code On Social Security, 2020 defines that “platform work” means a work arrangement outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship in which organisations or individuals use an online platform to access other organisations or individuals to solve specific problems or to provide specific services or any such other activities which may be notified by the Central Government, in exchange for payment.
Statement 2 is correct. The code mandates that there shall be established by the Central Government a Social Security Fund for social security and welfare of the unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Code On Social Security, 2020 defines that “platform work” means a work arrangement outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship in which organisations or individuals use an online platform to access other organisations or individuals to solve specific problems or to provide specific services or any such other activities which may be notified by the Central Government, in exchange for payment.
Statement 2 is correct. The code mandates that there shall be established by the Central Government a Social Security Fund for social security and welfare of the unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsArrange the following events in chronological order:
1. Creation of State of Haryana
2. Nagaland was granted statehood
3. Gujarat and Maharashtra carved out of Bombay
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
On 1 November 1956, Bombay State was re-organized under the States Reorganisation Act on linguistic lines, absorbing various territories including the Saurashtra and Kutch States, which ceased to exist. On 1 May 1960, Bombay State was dissolved and split on linguistic lines into the two states of Gujarat, with Gujarati speaking population and Maharashtra, with Marathi speaking population.
Nagaland attained statehood with the enactment of the state of Nagaland Act in 1962 by the Parliament.
On 1 November 1966, Haryana was carved out on the basis of that the parts of Punjab which were to be Haryana’s “Hindi-speaking areas.”Incorrect
On 1 November 1956, Bombay State was re-organized under the States Reorganisation Act on linguistic lines, absorbing various territories including the Saurashtra and Kutch States, which ceased to exist. On 1 May 1960, Bombay State was dissolved and split on linguistic lines into the two states of Gujarat, with Gujarati speaking population and Maharashtra, with Marathi speaking population.
Nagaland attained statehood with the enactment of the state of Nagaland Act in 1962 by the Parliament.
On 1 November 1966, Haryana was carved out on the basis of that the parts of Punjab which were to be Haryana’s “Hindi-speaking areas.” - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the AYUSH Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau (SPFB):
1. It is being set up by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Invest India.
2. The bureau will act as drug regulator for AYUSH sector in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau is being set up by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Invest India, a National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency that helps those looking for investment opportunities and options in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. As a partner in the project, Invest India would collaborate extensively with the Ministry to frame the work plan of the Bureau and define its short-and long-term targets. Invest India would deploy highly trained and expert resources to implement and execute the plans of the Ministry of AYUSH.
The activities to be undertaken by the SPFB would include:
–Knowledge Creation and Management,
–State Policy Bench marking: Undertaking State Policy bench marking to formulate uniform guidelines/regulations regarding AYUSH sector in India,
–Investment Facilitation: Follow up and facilitation of investment cases and MoUs, and coordination among different Department, organisations and States.
–Issue Resolution: Invest India would work with companies and other institutions on issue resolution across States and among various sub-sectors.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau is being set up by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Invest India, a National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency that helps those looking for investment opportunities and options in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. As a partner in the project, Invest India would collaborate extensively with the Ministry to frame the work plan of the Bureau and define its short-and long-term targets. Invest India would deploy highly trained and expert resources to implement and execute the plans of the Ministry of AYUSH.
The activities to be undertaken by the SPFB would include:
–Knowledge Creation and Management,
–State Policy Bench marking: Undertaking State Policy bench marking to formulate uniform guidelines/regulations regarding AYUSH sector in India,
–Investment Facilitation: Follow up and facilitation of investment cases and MoUs, and coordination among different Department, organisations and States.
–Issue Resolution: Invest India would work with companies and other institutions on issue resolution across States and among various sub-sectors. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES):
1. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat services to IPBES.
2. India is a member of IPBES.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both statements are correct.
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body established by States to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
It is not a United Nations body. However, at the request of the IPBES Plenary and with the authorization of the UNEP Governing Council in 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat services to IPBES.
All States Members of the United Nations are eligible for IPBES membership. India is a member since 2012.Incorrect
Both statements are correct.
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body established by States to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
It is not a United Nations body. However, at the request of the IPBES Plenary and with the authorization of the UNEP Governing Council in 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides secretariat services to IPBES.
All States Members of the United Nations are eligible for IPBES membership. India is a member since 2012. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following statement is correct regarding the recently concluded VAIBHAV Summit?
Correct
Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit was a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian researchers and Academicians on Gandhi Jayanti. The deliberations started on 3rd of October and concluded on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, 31st October 2020.
Among panelists, 45% were overseas Indians and 55% were resident Indian academicians and scientists. The Summit intended to “create an ideal research ecosystem, merging tradition with modernity to create prosperity”.
The discussions were held on computational sciences, electronics & communication, quantum technologies, photonics, aerospace technologies, health and medical sciences, pharma and biotechnology, agro-economy and food security, material & processing technologies, advanced manufacturing, earth sciences, energy, environmental sciences, management and social sciences.Incorrect
Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit was a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian researchers and Academicians on Gandhi Jayanti. The deliberations started on 3rd of October and concluded on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, 31st October 2020.
Among panelists, 45% were overseas Indians and 55% were resident Indian academicians and scientists. The Summit intended to “create an ideal research ecosystem, merging tradition with modernity to create prosperity”.
The discussions were held on computational sciences, electronics & communication, quantum technologies, photonics, aerospace technologies, health and medical sciences, pharma and biotechnology, agro-economy and food security, material & processing technologies, advanced manufacturing, earth sciences, energy, environmental sciences, management and social sciences. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the recently released Public Affairs Index (PAI):
1. It has been released by the NITI Aayog.
2. As per PAI, Kerala is the best governed state in large states category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a data driven platform to rank the 30 States of India from the lens of governance. Public Affairs Centre (PAC) has developed PAI as a unique statistical tool to evaluate the performance of governance in the States. PAI is largely based on secondary data and has been extracted from Union Government Ministries and Departments.
PAI is released by the Public Affairs Centre, a not-for-profit organisation headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Kasturirangan.
Statement 2 is correct. Kerala (1.388 PAI Index point), Tamil Nadu (0.912), Andhra Pradesh (0.531) and Karnataka (0.468) stood in the first four ranks in the large State category in terms of governance.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a data driven platform to rank the 30 States of India from the lens of governance. Public Affairs Centre (PAC) has developed PAI as a unique statistical tool to evaluate the performance of governance in the States. PAI is largely based on secondary data and has been extracted from Union Government Ministries and Departments.
PAI is released by the Public Affairs Centre, a not-for-profit organisation headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Kasturirangan.
Statement 2 is correct. Kerala (1.388 PAI Index point), Tamil Nadu (0.912), Andhra Pradesh (0.531) and Karnataka (0.468) stood in the first four ranks in the large State category in terms of governance. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Mansar Lake is located in which of the following State/UT?
Correct
Mansar Lake is situated 37 km from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width.
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005.
# Comprehensive Mansar Lake Rejuvenation/Development Plan was launched recently to increase the tourism potential of the historic lake.Incorrect
Mansar Lake is situated 37 km from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width.
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005.
# Comprehensive Mansar Lake Rejuvenation/Development Plan was launched recently to increase the tourism potential of the historic lake. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Kaziranga National Park?
1. The Brahmaputra River flows north of the park.
2. Kaziranga National Park is prescribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Both statements are correct.
Kaziranga national park is located fairly in the Golaghat and Nagaon regions of Assam in India. It is also placed beside the Brahmaputra River on the North and the Karbi Anglong mounts on the South.
It is famous for the Great Indian one horned rhinoceros; the landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes & shallow pools. It has been declared as National Park in 1974.
The Kaziranga National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1985.Incorrect
Both statements are correct.
Kaziranga national park is located fairly in the Golaghat and Nagaon regions of Assam in India. It is also placed beside the Brahmaputra River on the North and the Karbi Anglong mounts on the South.
It is famous for the Great Indian one horned rhinoceros; the landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes & shallow pools. It has been declared as National Park in 1974.
The Kaziranga National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1985.
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