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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to China Study Group (CSG), often seen in news?
- It is a government body, headed by National Security Advisor.
- It was set up recently in the wake of heightened border tensions with China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
China Study Group (CSG) is a government body, headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, which has the cabinet secretary, secretaries of home, external affairs, defence, and representatives of the Army as the members.
The CSG was set up in 1976 by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to advise on policy issues relating to China.
In the wake of heightened road and track construction work undertaken by China along India’s Northern and Eastern frontiers in 1997, CSG was constituted to study the requirement of road communication along the China border for fast and smooth movement of troops in case of any aggression.
At the end of the study, the CSG identified 73 strategically important roads along the China border for Indo-China Border Roads (ICBRs) to be built.
Source: https://iasbaba.com/2020/07/role-of-china-study-group-csg/
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/govt-reviews-progress-of-disengagement-talks-at-lac/article32096747.ece
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Solution (a)
China Study Group (CSG) is a government body, headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, which has the cabinet secretary, secretaries of home, external affairs, defence, and representatives of the Army as the members.
The CSG was set up in 1976 by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to advise on policy issues relating to China.
In the wake of heightened road and track construction work undertaken by China along India’s Northern and Eastern frontiers in 1997, CSG was constituted to study the requirement of road communication along the China border for fast and smooth movement of troops in case of any aggression.
At the end of the study, the CSG identified 73 strategically important roads along the China border for Indo-China Border Roads (ICBRs) to be built.
Source: https://iasbaba.com/2020/07/role-of-china-study-group-csg/
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/govt-reviews-progress-of-disengagement-talks-at-lac/article32096747.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the below statements about Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
- It is under the Ministry of Defence.
- It maintains operations in many states of India as well as some of its neighboring countries.
- It is the sole entity responsible for constructing India-China Border Roads (ICBR) project.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries. BRO maintains operations in twenty-one states, one UT (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
In a bid to boost border connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation has been entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence. Earlier it received funds from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
India-China Border Roads (ICBR) project is a Government of India project which aims to develop the infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border by constructing “strategic roads”. Several entities are responsible for constructing ICBR, including Border Roads Organisation (BRO) which handles the bulk of the ICBR road construction work, NHAI, MoDNER, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC), PWDs of respective states and others.
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Solution (a)
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries. BRO maintains operations in twenty-one states, one UT (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
In a bid to boost border connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation has been entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence. Earlier it received funds from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
India-China Border Roads (ICBR) project is a Government of India project which aims to develop the infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border by constructing “strategic roads”. Several entities are responsible for constructing ICBR, including Border Roads Organisation (BRO) which handles the bulk of the ICBR road construction work, NHAI, MoDNER, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC), PWDs of respective states and others.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Asian Development Bank (ADB), consider the following statements:
- ADB has more than 60 member nations.
- India is the second largest shareholder in ADB.
- ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
About Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- ADB is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
- From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now has 68 members.
- ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
- India was a founding member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1966 and is now the bank’s fourth largest shareholder and top borrower.
As of 31 December 2019, ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the United States (each with 15.6% of total shares), the People’s Republic of China (6.4%), India (6.3%), and Australia (5.8%).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/adb-appoints-election-commissioner-ashok-lavasa-as-new-vice-president/article32089006.ece
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Solution (b)
About Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- ADB is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
- From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now has 68 members.
- ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
- India was a founding member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1966 and is now the bank’s fourth largest shareholder and top borrower.
As of 31 December 2019, ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the United States (each with 15.6% of total shares), the People’s Republic of China (6.4%), India (6.3%), and Australia (5.8%).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/adb-appoints-election-commissioner-ashok-lavasa-as-new-vice-president/article32089006.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following cities marked the 160th anniversary of its founding on July 2020 and is literally known as ‘Ruler of the East’?
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Solution (c)
Vladivostok, the main city of the Russian Far East, marked the 160th anniversary of its founding on July 2, 2020.
Vladivostok is literally known as ‘Ruler of the East’, ‘Rule the East’, ‘Lord of the East’, or ‘Expansion to the East’.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-160-year-old-vladivostok-has-a-chinese-connection-6493278/
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Solution (c)
Vladivostok, the main city of the Russian Far East, marked the 160th anniversary of its founding on July 2, 2020.
Vladivostok is literally known as ‘Ruler of the East’, ‘Rule the East’, ‘Lord of the East’, or ‘Expansion to the East’.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-160-year-old-vladivostok-has-a-chinese-connection-6493278/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), consider the following statements:
- PMKVY is a flagship scheme under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- It was implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
- Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
The scheme will cover 10 million youth during the period 2016 -2020.
Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.
Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1638794
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Solution (d)
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
The scheme will cover 10 million youth during the period 2016 -2020.
Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.
Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1638794
