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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding a Heat Dome?
- It is more likely to form during La Nina years.
- Under the dome, air sinks and is compressed to release heat.
- The hotter the temperature, the stronger a heat dome gets.
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All statements are correct
- Heat dome is more likely to form during La Niña years like 2021, when waters are cool in the eastern Pacific and warm in the western Pacific.
Source: Heat Dome
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All statements are correct
- Heat dome is more likely to form during La Niña years like 2021, when waters are cool in the eastern Pacific and warm in the western Pacific.
Source: Heat Dome
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statement regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI):
- Amongst all four measures of CPI in India, data for only CPI(IW) is released by Central Statistics Office.
- RBI has adopted CPI as the key measure for determining the inflation situation of the Indian economy.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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First statement is incorrect.
- Four types of CPI are as follows:
- CPI for Industrial Workers (IW).
- CPI for Agricultural Labourer (AL).
- CPI for Rural Labourer (RL).
- CPI (Rural/Urban/Combined).
- Of these, the first three are compiled by the Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Fourth is compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- RBI has adopted CPI as the key measure for determining the inflation situation of the Indian economy on the recommendation of the Urjit Patel Committee.
Source: Article
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First statement is incorrect.
- Four types of CPI are as follows:
- CPI for Industrial Workers (IW).
- CPI for Agricultural Labourer (AL).
- CPI for Rural Labourer (RL).
- CPI (Rural/Urban/Combined).
- Of these, the first three are compiled by the Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Fourth is compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- RBI has adopted CPI as the key measure for determining the inflation situation of the Indian economy on the recommendation of the Urjit Patel Committee.
Source: Article
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding DRDO’s detect-and-destroy technology for drones:
- It has the ability to both jam drone signals and then destroy it with lasers.
- It can detect can detect micro drones too.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a detect-and-destroy technology for drones, but it is not yet into mass production.
- The DRDO’s Counter-Drone System was deployed for VVIP protection at the Republic Day parades in 2020 and 2021, the Prime Minister’s Independence Day speech last year, and former US President Donald Trump’s visit to Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad in 2020.
- The DRDO system, developed in 2019, has capabilities for hardkill (destroying a drone with lasers) and softkill (jamming a drone’s signals). Its softkill range is 3 km and hardkill range between 150 m and 1 km.
- It has a 360° radar that can detect micro drones up to 4 km, and other sensors to do so within 2 km.
Source: Article
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The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a detect-and-destroy technology for drones, but it is not yet into mass production.
- The DRDO’s Counter-Drone System was deployed for VVIP protection at the Republic Day parades in 2020 and 2021, the Prime Minister’s Independence Day speech last year, and former US President Donald Trump’s visit to Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad in 2020.
- The DRDO system, developed in 2019, has capabilities for hardkill (destroying a drone with lasers) and softkill (jamming a drone’s signals). Its softkill range is 3 km and hardkill range between 150 m and 1 km.
- It has a 360° radar that can detect micro drones up to 4 km, and other sensors to do so within 2 km.
Source: Article
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsShares with superior voting rights (SR shares) was seen in news. In this respect, consider the following statements:
- Currently, SR shares can be granted only to promoters and founders.
- Major aim of superior voting rights framework is to attract large scale FDI into India’s tech firms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Superior Voting Rights (SR) Framework in 2019.
- Aim of the framework: to allow the founders of technology start-ups to retain control of their companies after they started trading publicly.
- Need: Promoters or founders of tech companies who are instrumental in starting up a company often lose control of the firm when they dilute their stakes to raise multiple rounds of funding.
- Currently SR shares can be granted only to promoters and founders. In a consultation paper, SEBI has said that trusts and other corporate structures could be made eligible.
Source: Article
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- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Superior Voting Rights (SR) Framework in 2019.
- Aim of the framework: to allow the founders of technology start-ups to retain control of their companies after they started trading publicly.
- Need: Promoters or founders of tech companies who are instrumental in starting up a company often lose control of the firm when they dilute their stakes to raise multiple rounds of funding.
- Currently SR shares can be granted only to promoters and founders. In a consultation paper, SEBI has said that trusts and other corporate structures could be made eligible.
Source: Article
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Rajyasabha:
- A bill for amendment to the constitution cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
- A Rajya Sabha resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting empowers the parliament for creation of a new All India Service.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
- Statement 2 is correct: Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…”
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
- Statement 2 is correct: Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…”
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is part of India’s Forex reserves?
- Foreign Currency Assets
- Special Drawing Rights
- Gold Reserves
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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According to the recent data from the Reserve Bank of India, India’s Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves surged from $ 5 billion to $ 609 billion in the week ended 25th June, 2021.
India’s forex reserves cover the following,
- Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs),
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs),
- Gold Reserves and
- The country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Source: Business Standard
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According to the recent data from the Reserve Bank of India, India’s Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves surged from $ 5 billion to $ 609 billion in the week ended 25th June, 2021.
India’s forex reserves cover the following,
- Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs),
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs),
- Gold Reserves and
- The country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Source: Business Standard
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Peninsular rivers Krishna and Godavari
- Godavari river rises from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik in Maharashtra
- Godavari River is second biggest river in peninsular India after the Krishna River
- Krishna river originates near Mahabaleshwar (Satara) in Maharashtra.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has complained to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) about the drawing of water from the Srisailam project by Telangana for power generation. Amid escalating tensions, the Police forces were deployed at various hydel power projects in bordering districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
About the Issue:
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh share stretches of the Krishna and the Godavari and own their tributaries.
- Both states have proposed several new projects without getting clearance from the river boards, the Central Water Commission
- The Andhra Pradesh government’s proposed to increase the utilisation of the Krishna water from a section of the river above the Srisailam Reservoir. This leads Telangana government to file a complaint against Andhra Pradesh.
- In retaliation, The Andhra Pradesh government said that the Palamuru-Rangareddy, Dindi Lift Irrigation Schemes on the Krishna river and Kaleshwaram, Tupakulagudem schemes and a few barrages proposed across the Godavari are all new projects.
About Godavari River:
- It rises from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik in Maharashtra and flows for a length of about 1465 km before outfalling into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the biggest river in peninsular India.
- Few major Tributaries: Purna, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pranhita, Indravati
- The Godavari basin extends over states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It also includes smaller parts in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Union territory of Puducherry.
About Krishna River:
- It originates near Mahabaleshwar (Satara) in Maharashtra. It empties into the Bay of Bengal
- It is the second biggest river in peninsular India
- Few major tributaries: Tungabhadra, Mallaprabha, Koyna, Bhima, Ghataprabha.
- It runs from four states. This includes Maharashtra (303 km), Karnataka (480 km), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: The Hindu
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Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has complained to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) about the drawing of water from the Srisailam project by Telangana for power generation. Amid escalating tensions, the Police forces were deployed at various hydel power projects in bordering districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
About the Issue:
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh share stretches of the Krishna and the Godavari and own their tributaries.
- Both states have proposed several new projects without getting clearance from the river boards, the Central Water Commission
- The Andhra Pradesh government’s proposed to increase the utilisation of the Krishna water from a section of the river above the Srisailam Reservoir. This leads Telangana government to file a complaint against Andhra Pradesh.
- In retaliation, The Andhra Pradesh government said that the Palamuru-Rangareddy, Dindi Lift Irrigation Schemes on the Krishna river and Kaleshwaram, Tupakulagudem schemes and a few barrages proposed across the Godavari are all new projects.
About Godavari River:
- It rises from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik in Maharashtra and flows for a length of about 1465 km before outfalling into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the biggest river in peninsular India.
- Few major Tributaries: Purna, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pranhita, Indravati
- The Godavari basin extends over states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It also includes smaller parts in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Union territory of Puducherry.
About Krishna River:
- It originates near Mahabaleshwar (Satara) in Maharashtra. It empties into the Bay of Bengal
- It is the second biggest river in peninsular India
- Few major tributaries: Tungabhadra, Mallaprabha, Koyna, Bhima, Ghataprabha.
- It runs from four states. This includes Maharashtra (303 km), Karnataka (480 km), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: The Hindu
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- The Scheme covers all Food & Oilseeds crops and Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops for which past yield data is available
- The enrolment is compulsory for the scheme
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Government has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week (being observed from July 1 to 7).
About PMFBY:
- It is in line with the One Nation – One Scheme theme- It replaced National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
- Coverage: All food & oilseed crops and annual commercial/horticultural crops for which past yield data is available
- The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops. In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%.
- It has been decided to make enrolment 100% voluntary for all farmers from 2020 Kharif season.
Source: PIB
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Government has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week (being observed from July 1 to 7).
About PMFBY:
- It is in line with the One Nation – One Scheme theme- It replaced National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
- Coverage: All food & oilseed crops and annual commercial/horticultural crops for which past yield data is available
- The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops. In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%.
- It has been decided to make enrolment 100% voluntary for all farmers from 2020 Kharif season.
Source: PIB
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Poshan Tracker App
- The app enables real-time monitoring and tracking of the services provided by the Anganwadi Centre (AWC), Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), and beneficiaries.
- The App was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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A government order threatened Anganwadi workers with a pay cut if they did not download the ‘Poshan Tracker’ app to record delivery of services by them.
About Poshan Tracker App:
- The Poshan Tracker App has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD).
- Purpose: The app enables real-time monitoring and tracking of the services provided by the Anganwadi Centre (AWC), Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), and beneficiaries.
- Significance: The use of technology for real-time growth monitoring and tracking of beneficiaries is an important feature of the Poshan Abhiyaan.
Read more: Poshan Tracker App
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A government order threatened Anganwadi workers with a pay cut if they did not download the ‘Poshan Tracker’ app to record delivery of services by them.
About Poshan Tracker App:
- The Poshan Tracker App has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD).
- Purpose: The app enables real-time monitoring and tracking of the services provided by the Anganwadi Centre (AWC), Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), and beneficiaries.
- Significance: The use of technology for real-time growth monitoring and tracking of beneficiaries is an important feature of the Poshan Abhiyaan.
Read more: Poshan Tracker App
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following pairs
Paintings : Type of Painting
- Madhubani : Cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha and West Bengal
- Pattachitra : Paintings done with mineral pigments in Mithila region(Bihar)
- Phad : Religious scroll and folk painting practiced in Rajasthan.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Pairs 1 and 2 are Interchanged.
Paintings : Type of Painting
- Madhubani : Paintings done with mineral pigments in Mithila region(Bihar)
- Pattachitra : Cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha and West Bengal
- Phad : Religious scroll and folk painting practiced in Rajasthan.
Source: Livemint
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Pairs 1 and 2 are Interchanged.
Paintings : Type of Painting
- Madhubani : Paintings done with mineral pigments in Mithila region(Bihar)
- Pattachitra : Cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha and West Bengal
- Phad : Religious scroll and folk painting practiced in Rajasthan.
Source: Livemint