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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Who among the following can be appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court?
1. One who has been for three years a Judge of a High Court
2. One who has been for ten years an advocate of a High Court
3. Who is a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President
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Article 124(3) of the Constitution provide for eligibility to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court, it states that: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of India and
— has been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
— has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
— is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
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Article 124(3) of the Constitution provide for eligibility to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court, it states that: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of India and
— has been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
— has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
— is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021:
1. It empowers the Parliament to make Rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of business in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
2. It requires the Lieutenant Governor to reserve those Bills for the President which incidentally cover any of the matters outside the purview of the Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 have been passed in both houses of the Parliament recently.
Statement 1 is incorrect. While the original Act allows the Legislative Assembly to make Rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of business in the Assembly. The Bill provides that such Rules must be consistent with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is correct. The Act requires the LG to reserve certain Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President. These Bills are those: (i) which may diminish the powers of the High Court of Delhi, (ii) which the President may direct to be reserved, (iii) dealing with the salaries and allowances of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and members of the Assembly and the Ministers, or (iv) relating to official languages of the Assembly or the NCT of Delhi.
The Amendment Bill requires the LG to also reserve those Bills for the President which incidentally cover any of the matters outside the purview of the powers of the Legislative Assembly.
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The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 have been passed in both houses of the Parliament recently.
Statement 1 is incorrect. While the original Act allows the Legislative Assembly to make Rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of business in the Assembly. The Bill provides that such Rules must be consistent with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is correct. The Act requires the LG to reserve certain Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President. These Bills are those: (i) which may diminish the powers of the High Court of Delhi, (ii) which the President may direct to be reserved, (iii) dealing with the salaries and allowances of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and members of the Assembly and the Ministers, or (iv) relating to official languages of the Assembly or the NCT of Delhi.
The Amendment Bill requires the LG to also reserve those Bills for the President which incidentally cover any of the matters outside the purview of the powers of the Legislative Assembly.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Which of the following intellectual property(s) is/are covered under the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)?
1. Geographical indications
2. Industrial designs
3. Integrated circuit layout-designs
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The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property (IP). It plays a central role in facilitating trade in knowledge and creativity, in resolving trade disputes over IP, and in assuring WTO members the latitude to achieve their domestic policy objectives.
The TRIPS Agreement sets minimum standards of protection for copyrights and related rights, trademarks, geographical indications (GIs), industrial designs, patents, integrated circuit layout designs, and undisclosed information.
The TRIPS Council monitors implementation of the TRIPS Agreement, provides a forum in which WTO Members can consult on intellectual property matters, and carries out the specific responsibilities assigned to the Council in the TRIPS Agreement.
# India and South Africa have submitted a proposal for waiver from certain provisions of the Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement for the prevention, treatment and containment of COVID-19, to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) TRIPS Council.
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The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property (IP). It plays a central role in facilitating trade in knowledge and creativity, in resolving trade disputes over IP, and in assuring WTO members the latitude to achieve their domestic policy objectives.
The TRIPS Agreement sets minimum standards of protection for copyrights and related rights, trademarks, geographical indications (GIs), industrial designs, patents, integrated circuit layout designs, and undisclosed information.
The TRIPS Council monitors implementation of the TRIPS Agreement, provides a forum in which WTO Members can consult on intellectual property matters, and carries out the specific responsibilities assigned to the Council in the TRIPS Agreement.
# India and South Africa have submitted a proposal for waiver from certain provisions of the Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement for the prevention, treatment and containment of COVID-19, to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) TRIPS Council.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Which of the following defence equipment is/are manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)?
1. Sukhoi-30MKI
2. Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
3. Pilatus PC-7
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The list of defence equipment manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited:
HAL is also manufacturing Engines, Communication equipment, Navigation equipment, Display systems, Hydraulic systems, Electric equipment etc., required for aircraft/helicopters.
# The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a low-wing tandem-seat training aircraft designed and manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland
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The list of defence equipment manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited:
HAL is also manufacturing Engines, Communication equipment, Navigation equipment, Display systems, Hydraulic systems, Electric equipment etc., required for aircraft/helicopters.
# The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a low-wing tandem-seat training aircraft designed and manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Reverse Osmosis (RO):
1. RO membrane allows the passage of water molecules but not the majority of dissolved salts, organics, bacteria and pyrogens.
2. Reverse Osmosis occurs naturally without energy required to push water through membrane.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. A reverse osmosis membrane is a semi-permeable membrane that allows the passage of water molecules but not the majority of dissolved salts, organics, bacteria and pyrogens.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Osmosis is a naturally occurring phenomenon and one of the most important processes in nature. It is a process where a weaker saline solution will tend to migrate to a strong saline solution. Whereas Osmosis occurs naturally without energy required, to reverse the process of osmosis one needs to apply energy to the more saline solution.
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Statement 1 is correct. A reverse osmosis membrane is a semi-permeable membrane that allows the passage of water molecules but not the majority of dissolved salts, organics, bacteria and pyrogens.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Osmosis is a naturally occurring phenomenon and one of the most important processes in nature. It is a process where a weaker saline solution will tend to migrate to a strong saline solution. Whereas Osmosis occurs naturally without energy required, to reverse the process of osmosis one needs to apply energy to the more saline solution.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) is an Empowered Group of Ministers (eGoM) for monitoring virus mutations in India.
2. A double mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 have been identified by INSACOG in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) is a grouping of 10 National Laboratories that was established by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India in December 2020. INSACOG is since then carrying out genomic sequencing and analysis of circulating COVID-19 viruses, and correlating epidemiological trends with genomic variants.
Statement 2 is correct. A novel variant of the Sars-Cov-2 with double mutation has been detected in India. The variant carries mutations that include those denoted by the letters E484Q and L452R, which
have separately been linked to characteristics that make the virus spread more readily and defeat, to some extent, immunity from a vaccine or past infection.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) is a grouping of 10 National Laboratories that was established by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India in December 2020. INSACOG is since then carrying out genomic sequencing and analysis of circulating COVID-19 viruses, and correlating epidemiological trends with genomic variants.
Statement 2 is correct. A novel variant of the Sars-Cov-2 with double mutation has been detected in India. The variant carries mutations that include those denoted by the letters E484Q and L452R, which
have separately been linked to characteristics that make the virus spread more readily and defeat, to some extent, immunity from a vaccine or past infection.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the CBSE Competency Based Education Project:
1. It aims to replace the existing rote learning model with a competency-based framework as directed in the National Education Policy 2020.
2. The Assessment Framework for Science, Maths and English has been developed by the NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. CBSE Competency Based Education Project that aims to replace the existing rote learning model with a competency-based framework as directed in the NEP 2020 over the next 2-3 years.
The NEP 2020 calls for a ‘shift from [an assessment system] that is summative and primarily tests rote memorisation skills to one that is more regular and formative, is more competency-based, promotes learning development for our students, and tests higher-order skills, such as analysis, critical thinking and conceptual clarity’ and ‘encouraging and helping school boards to shift their assessment patterns towards meeting the skills requirements of the 21st century.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The CBSE Assessment Framework for Science, Maths and English classes as part of CBSE Competency Based Education Project has been launched recently. It is to strengthen India’s existing school education system for secondary level (classes 6-10) and improve the overall learning outcomes of students across India, mainly covering three subjects: English (reading), Science, and Maths.
British Council along with AlphaPlus as the UK knowledge partner, designed and developed this framework after extensive research and analysis of the current learning and assessment model in Indian schools.
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Statement 1 is correct. CBSE Competency Based Education Project that aims to replace the existing rote learning model with a competency-based framework as directed in the NEP 2020 over the next 2-3 years.
The NEP 2020 calls for a ‘shift from [an assessment system] that is summative and primarily tests rote memorisation skills to one that is more regular and formative, is more competency-based, promotes learning development for our students, and tests higher-order skills, such as analysis, critical thinking and conceptual clarity’ and ‘encouraging and helping school boards to shift their assessment patterns towards meeting the skills requirements of the 21st century.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The CBSE Assessment Framework for Science, Maths and English classes as part of CBSE Competency Based Education Project has been launched recently. It is to strengthen India’s existing school education system for secondary level (classes 6-10) and improve the overall learning outcomes of students across India, mainly covering three subjects: English (reading), Science, and Maths.
British Council along with AlphaPlus as the UK knowledge partner, designed and developed this framework after extensive research and analysis of the current learning and assessment model in Indian schools.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following Statements:
1. For ensuring availability of quality products to consumers, Quality Control Orders are issued by various Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
2. Bureau of Indian Standards grants license to manufacturers to use the Standard mark on the product conforming to the relevant Indian Standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Quality Control Orders (QCOs): For ensuring availability of quality products to consumers, Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are issued by various Ministries/Departments of Government of India in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 stipulating conformity of the products to Indian Standards.
Statement 2 is correct. Standard mark (ISI mark): BIS grants license to manufacturers to use the Standard mark (ISI mark) on the product conforming to the relevant Indian Standards.
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Statement 1 is correct. Quality Control Orders (QCOs): For ensuring availability of quality products to consumers, Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are issued by various Ministries/Departments of Government of India in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 stipulating conformity of the products to Indian Standards.
Statement 2 is correct. Standard mark (ISI mark): BIS grants license to manufacturers to use the Standard mark (ISI mark) on the product conforming to the relevant Indian Standards.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
Consider the following statements:
1. The National Investigation Agency has the mandate to investigate human trafficking cases, including those having international ramifications.
2. Emergency Response Support System provides a pan-India, single internationally recognized number (112) system for all emergencies.
3. Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) facilitates dissemination of information about significant crimes on real time basis and enables inter-State coordination.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The Government of India amended the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 in 2019 to inter-alia include Section 370 and 370A (relate to trafficking) of the Indian Penal Code in the Schedule of the Act. The NIA has been given the mandate to investigate cases of human trafficking, including those having inter-state, national and international ramifications.
Statement 2 is correct. Emergency Response Support System provides a pan-India, single internationally recognized number (112) system for all emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field resources to the location of distress.
Statement 3 is correct. A national level communication platform – Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) was launched by MHA in 2020 to facilitates dissemination of information about significant crimes, including human trafficking cases, across the country on real time basis and enables inter-State coordination.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Government of India amended the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 in 2019 to inter-alia include Section 370 and 370A (relate to trafficking) of the Indian Penal Code in the Schedule of the Act. The NIA has been given the mandate to investigate cases of human trafficking, including those having inter-state, national and international ramifications.
Statement 2 is correct. Emergency Response Support System provides a pan-India, single internationally recognized number (112) system for all emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field resources to the location of distress.
Statement 3 is correct. A national level communication platform – Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) was launched by MHA in 2020 to facilitates dissemination of information about significant crimes, including human trafficking cases, across the country on real time basis and enables inter-State coordination.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 points
Category: current affairs
The Carmichael coal mine is located in which of the following country?
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The Carmichael coal project, owned and operated by Indian conglomerate Adani, is currently under construction in the Queensland’s Galilee Basin- one of the world’s largest untouched coal reserves.
The project has been highly controversial, with disputes over its claimed economic benefits, financial viability and environmental damage.
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The Carmichael coal project, owned and operated by Indian conglomerate Adani, is currently under construction in the Queensland’s Galilee Basin- one of the world’s largest untouched coal reserves.
The project has been highly controversial, with disputes over its claimed economic benefits, financial viability and environmental damage.