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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following countries is/are a part of G4?
India
Germany
Australia
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
Source: Article
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The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
Source: Article
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition
It is a coalition of African Counties to improve global co-operation in lowering emissions.
They intend to mobilize at least USD 1 billion in financing to countries committed to protecting their tropical forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition was announced at the Leaders Summit on Climate, 2021.
About the LEAF Coalition:
It is a collective of the governments of the USA, United Kingdom and Norway.
LEAF coalition will be one of the largest ever public-private efforts to protect tropical forests and intend to mobilize at least USD 1 billion in financing to countries committed to protecting their tropical forests.
As it is a public-private effort, thus also supported by transnational corporations (TNCs) like Unilever plc, Amazon.com, Nestle, Airbnb etc.
The LEAF coalition initiative is a step towards concretising the aims and objectives of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) mechanism.
REDD+ was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It monetised the value of carbon locked up in the tropical forests of most developing countries, thereby propelling these countries to help mitigate climate change.
Source: Down To Earth
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LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition was announced at the Leaders Summit on Climate, 2021.
About the LEAF Coalition:
It is a collective of the governments of the USA, United Kingdom and Norway.
LEAF coalition will be one of the largest ever public-private efforts to protect tropical forests and intend to mobilize at least USD 1 billion in financing to countries committed to protecting their tropical forests.
As it is a public-private effort, thus also supported by transnational corporations (TNCs) like Unilever plc, Amazon.com, Nestle, Airbnb etc.
The LEAF coalition initiative is a step towards concretising the aims and objectives of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) mechanism.
REDD+ was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It monetised the value of carbon locked up in the tropical forests of most developing countries, thereby propelling these countries to help mitigate climate change.
Source: Down To Earth
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsIn which of the following railway station first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium has been opened?
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Recently, Indian Railway (IR) has opened the first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium at Bengaluru Railway Station.
The Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station also known as Bengaluru City Railway Station has become the first railway station in India with a movable freshwater tunnel aquarium.
The aquarium is a one-of-its-kind aquatic park based on the Amazon River (of South America) concept.
This is a 12-feet long aquatic kingdom, first paludarium (vivarium that incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic elements) with myriad flora and fauna.
It is home to various aquatic animals such as alligator gar ranging, stingrays, sharks, lobsters, snails and shrimps. The aquarium is adorned with natural rocks and splashes of driftwood, artificial coral rocks.
Source: Indian Express
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Recently, Indian Railway (IR) has opened the first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium at Bengaluru Railway Station.
The Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station also known as Bengaluru City Railway Station has become the first railway station in India with a movable freshwater tunnel aquarium.
The aquarium is a one-of-its-kind aquatic park based on the Amazon River (of South America) concept.
This is a 12-feet long aquatic kingdom, first paludarium (vivarium that incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic elements) with myriad flora and fauna.
It is home to various aquatic animals such as alligator gar ranging, stingrays, sharks, lobsters, snails and shrimps. The aquarium is adorned with natural rocks and splashes of driftwood, artificial coral rocks.
Source: Indian Express
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Central government and Union Government debate.
The term Central government is not used in the original Constitution as passed by the Constituent Assembly.
Recently, the Tamil Nadu government decided to use Central Government instead of Union Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to shun the usage of the term ‘Central government’ in its official communications and replace it with ‘Union government’. The state government provided reasons such as,
After going through the 395 Articles in 22 Parts and eight Schedules in the original Constitution, it can be stated that the term ‘Centre’ or ‘Central government’ is nowhere used.
Even though there is no reference to the ‘Central government’ in the original Constitution, the General Clauses Act, 1897 gives a definition for it.
Therefore, the real question is whether such definition for ‘Central government’ is constitutional as the Constitution itself does not approve of centralising power.
Which is better?
‘Centre’ or ‘Central government’ has a tendency of centralising powers in one unit.
The ‘Union government’ or the ‘Government of India’ has a unifying effect as the message sought to be given is that the government is of all.
According to Subash Kashyap, using the term ‘Centre’ or ‘central government’ would mean state governments are subservient to it.
Source :The Indian Express
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Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to shun the usage of the term ‘Central government’ in its official communications and replace it with ‘Union government’. The state government provided reasons such as,
After going through the 395 Articles in 22 Parts and eight Schedules in the original Constitution, it can be stated that the term ‘Centre’ or ‘Central government’ is nowhere used.
Even though there is no reference to the ‘Central government’ in the original Constitution, the General Clauses Act, 1897 gives a definition for it.
Therefore, the real question is whether such definition for ‘Central government’ is constitutional as the Constitution itself does not approve of centralising power.
Which is better?
‘Centre’ or ‘Central government’ has a tendency of centralising powers in one unit.
The ‘Union government’ or the ‘Government of India’ has a unifying effect as the message sought to be given is that the government is of all.
According to Subash Kashyap, using the term ‘Centre’ or ‘central government’ would mean state governments are subservient to it.
Source :The Indian Express
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The President is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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he Supreme Court directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to frame guidelines for payment of ex-gratia compensation to family members of persons who succumbed to COVID-19.
About NDMA:
Objective: To coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response.
It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA. S/he chairs a 9-member board.
Source: The Hindu
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he Supreme Court directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to frame guidelines for payment of ex-gratia compensation to family members of persons who succumbed to COVID-19.
About NDMA:
Objective: To coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response.
It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA. S/he chairs a 9-member board.
Source: The Hindu
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsIndrajaal was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements correctly explains it?
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Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
About Indrajaal:
It has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats
The ANTI-UAV systems will not only provide protection to defence bases but it will be beneficial for linear infrastructures like international borders against advanced weaponry.
Salient Features:
– Real-time situational awareness
– Integrated and Intelligent meshed network
– Integrated all current weapons suite and infrastructure
– Honeycombed cell structure for seamlessly built
– Synergic combination of 9-10 technologies
– 24×7 persistent and autonomous monitoring, action and trackingSource: All India Radio
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Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
About Indrajaal:
It has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats
The ANTI-UAV systems will not only provide protection to defence bases but it will be beneficial for linear infrastructures like international borders against advanced weaponry.
Salient Features:
– Real-time situational awareness
– Integrated and Intelligent meshed network
– Integrated all current weapons suite and infrastructure
– Honeycombed cell structure for seamlessly built
– Synergic combination of 9-10 technologies
– 24×7 persistent and autonomous monitoring, action and trackingSource: All India Radio
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
Hydrogen production is mostly based on natural gas and coal.
India is expected to become a net exporter of green hydrogen from 2030.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Correct
Both statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Today’s hydrogen production is mostly based on natural gas and coal, which together account for 95% of production.
Statement 2 is correct: The Global Hydrogen Council has in a recent study classified India as a net exporter of green hydrogen from 2030, thanks to cheap renewable tariffs.
Source: Article
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Both statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Today’s hydrogen production is mostly based on natural gas and coal, which together account for 95% of production.
Statement 2 is correct: The Global Hydrogen Council has in a recent study classified India as a net exporter of green hydrogen from 2030, thanks to cheap renewable tariffs.
Source: Article
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Science and Engineering Board (SERB):
It is a statutory body.
Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of SERB.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
SERB is a statutory body established in 2009. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
Functions: It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering. It also provides financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, Research and Development laboratories, industrial concerns, and other agencies for such research.
Chaired by: It is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology. Further, it has other senior government officials and eminent scientists as members.
Source: Article
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SERB is a statutory body established in 2009. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
Functions: It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering. It also provides financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, Research and Development laboratories, industrial concerns, and other agencies for such research.
Chaired by: It is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology. Further, it has other senior government officials and eminent scientists as members.
Source: Article
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme:
A pre-defined financial assistance under the scheme will be provided based on the condition of a discom.
Artificial Intelligence would be used to analyse data generated to enable DISCOMs to make informed decisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is wrong: The financial assistance under the Scheme will be based on meeting pre-qualifying criteria as well as upon achievement of basic minimum benchmarks by the DISCOM.
Statement 2 is correct: Artificial Intelligence would be used to analyze data generated to enable DISCOMs to make informed decisions.
Source: Article
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Statement 1 is wrong: The financial assistance under the Scheme will be based on meeting pre-qualifying criteria as well as upon achievement of basic minimum benchmarks by the DISCOM.
Statement 2 is correct: Artificial Intelligence would be used to analyze data generated to enable DISCOMs to make informed decisions.
Source: Article
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the seat of Supreme Court in India:
Constitution of India provides for Delhi to be seat of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court can sit at any places as determined by the Parliament from time to time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
The Constitution of India has specific provision for seat of the Supreme Court under the Article 130, which states that:
“The Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.”
Other seats/benches for the Supreme Court have been suggested by various Bar Councils as well as current Attorney General of India.
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The Constitution of India has specific provision for seat of the Supreme Court under the Article 130, which states that:
“The Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.”
Other seats/benches for the Supreme Court have been suggested by various Bar Councils as well as current Attorney General of India.
