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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which among the following is considered to be the state butterfly of Karnataka?
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Solution (a)
The Southern Birdwing, whose scientific name is Troides minos, has a wingspan of 140-190 mm, was considered to be the largest butterfly in India.
Karnataka became the second state after Maharashtra to choose a State butterfly.
Southern Birdwing was chosen as its colours match those of the Karnataka flag.
Do you know?
- A Himalayan butterfly named Golden Birdwing is now India’s largest after 88 years. Golden Birdwing is larger than the Southern Birdwing, which was earlier considered to be the largest.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/himalayan-butterfly-is-indias-largest-after-88-years/article32012652.ece
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Solution (a)
The Southern Birdwing, whose scientific name is Troides minos, has a wingspan of 140-190 mm, was considered to be the largest butterfly in India.
Karnataka became the second state after Maharashtra to choose a State butterfly.
Southern Birdwing was chosen as its colours match those of the Karnataka flag.
Do you know?
- A Himalayan butterfly named Golden Birdwing is now India’s largest after 88 years. Golden Birdwing is larger than the Southern Birdwing, which was earlier considered to be the largest.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/himalayan-butterfly-is-indias-largest-after-88-years/article32012652.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statement about Pangong Tso
- It is identified as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention
- It lies on the actual Line of Actual Control
- It is a brackish water lake
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
Pangong Lake a.k.a Pangong Tso
- It is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas.
- Approximately 60% of the length of Pangong Lake lies in Tibet.
- Though it’s a saline water lake, it freezes completely during winters.
- The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. Reportedly, there is no fish or any aquatic life in the lake, except crustaceans.
The lake is in the process of being identified as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It will be a first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under convention!
Pangong Lake is a disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. A section of the lake 20 km from the Line of Actual Control is controlled by China but claimed by India! The Eastern end is in Tibet and India doesn’t claim it. The Western end is disputed between India and Pakistan.
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Solution (b)
Pangong Lake a.k.a Pangong Tso
- It is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas.
- Approximately 60% of the length of Pangong Lake lies in Tibet.
- Though it’s a saline water lake, it freezes completely during winters.
- The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. Reportedly, there is no fish or any aquatic life in the lake, except crustaceans.
The lake is in the process of being identified as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It will be a first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under convention!
Pangong Lake is a disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. A section of the lake 20 km from the Line of Actual Control is controlled by China but claimed by India! The Eastern end is in Tibet and India doesn’t claim it. The Western end is disputed between India and Pakistan.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Agriculture Infrastructure Fund:
- It is a pan India Central sector scheme.
- The duration of the Scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2022 (2 years).
- It provides loans to small and marginalised farmers for investment in viable projects for pre-harvest and post-harvest management infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
- The Union Cabinet gave its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agri Infrastructure Fund.
- The scheme shall provide a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and financial support.
- The duration of the Scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
- Agri-infra fund with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to provide financial support to agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for infrastructure and logistics facilities.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637221
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Solution (a)
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
- The Union Cabinet gave its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agri Infrastructure Fund.
- The scheme shall provide a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and financial support.
- The duration of the Scheme shall be from FY2020 to FY2029 (10 years).
- Agri-infra fund with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to provide financial support to agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for infrastructure and logistics facilities.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637221
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
(Operation name) : : (Associated with)
- Operation Sadbhavna : : De-escalation process of China along the LAC
- Operation Samudra Setu : : Part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Operation Sukoon : : Counter Terrorist strategy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched on 05 May 2020 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated after successfully bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea.
Operation Sadbhavna – Army undertakes a unique human initiative in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to address the aspirations of people affected by terrorism. Operation is a part of the Counter Terrorist strategy to wrest the initiative and re-integrate the ‘Awaam’ with the national mainstream.
Operation Sukoon and Operation Rahat were previously undertaken similar evacuation operations in 2006 and 2015 respectively.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637314
Operation Sadbhavna – Picked from India Year Book, 2020
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Solution (a)
Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched on 05 May 2020 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated after successfully bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea.
Operation Sadbhavna – Army undertakes a unique human initiative in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to address the aspirations of people affected by terrorism. Operation is a part of the Counter Terrorist strategy to wrest the initiative and re-integrate the ‘Awaam’ with the national mainstream.
Operation Sukoon and Operation Rahat were previously undertaken similar evacuation operations in 2006 and 2015 respectively.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637314
Operation Sadbhavna – Picked from India Year Book, 2020
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘International Court of Justice (ICJ)’
- Statute of the International Court of Justice, which is an integral part of the United Nations Charter established the ICJ
- It is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms by Permanent members of the UNSC
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution (a)
The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the United Nations Charter, as specified by Chapter XIV of the United Nations Charter, which established the International Court of Justice.
The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council from a list of people nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The election process is set out in Articles 4–19 of the ICJ statute. Elections are staggered, with five judges elected every three years to ensure continuity within the court. Should a judge die in office, the practice has generally been to elect a judge in a special election to complete the term.
No two judges may be nationals of the same country.
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Solution (a)
The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the United Nations Charter, as specified by Chapter XIV of the United Nations Charter, which established the International Court of Justice.
The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council from a list of people nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The election process is set out in Articles 4–19 of the ICJ statute. Elections are staggered, with five judges elected every three years to ensure continuity within the court. Should a judge die in office, the practice has generally been to elect a judge in a special election to complete the term.
No two judges may be nationals of the same country.
