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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- 5th BRICS Culture Minister’s Meeting was held under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation.
- New development bank was established by BRICS countries.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held through a video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation.
- The delegates from Culture Ministries of the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – participated in the meeting.
- During the Sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza (Brazil) in 2014, the leaders signed the Agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB – Shanghai, China). They also signed the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement to provide short-term liquidity support to the members.
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Solution (c)
- The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held through a video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation.
- The delegates from Culture Ministries of the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – participated in the meeting.
- During the Sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza (Brazil) in 2014, the leaders signed the Agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB – Shanghai, China). They also signed the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement to provide short-term liquidity support to the members.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Zoological survey of India:
- It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy.
- It works under Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy.
- Its objective is to promote survey, exploration, research and documentation on various aspects of animal taxonomy in Indian subcontinent.
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was established in 1916 and headquartered in Kolkata.
- It also seeks advancement of knowledge on animal taxonomy.
- It has been declared as designated repository for National Zoological Collection as per section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002.
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was established in 1916 and headquartered in Kolkata.
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Solution (c)
- It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy.
- Its objective is to promote survey, exploration, research and documentation on various aspects of animal taxonomy in Indian subcontinent.
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was established in 1916 and headquartered in Kolkata.
- It also seeks advancement of knowledge on animal taxonomy.
- It has been declared as designated repository for National Zoological Collection as per section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002.
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was established in 1916 and headquartered in Kolkata.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF):
- It started for the first time in august 2020 to fight against the Global Pandemic COVID-19
- Theme of the forum 2020 is US-India Navigating New Challenges.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)
- Established in The USISPF is a non-profit organization established in 2017.
- Objective is to Strengthening the USA-India bilateral and strategic partnership.
- Aim of the forum is to Strengthening economic and commercial ties between the two countries through policy advocacy that will lead to driving economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation to create a more inclusive society.
- Enabling business and governments to collaborate and create meaningful opportunities that can positively change the lives of citizens.
- Theme for 2020: US-India Navigating New Challenges.
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Solution (b)
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)
- Established in The USISPF is a non-profit organization established in 2017.
- Objective is to Strengthening the USA-India bilateral and strategic partnership.
- Aim of the forum is to Strengthening economic and commercial ties between the two countries through policy advocacy that will lead to driving economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation to create a more inclusive society.
- Enabling business and governments to collaborate and create meaningful opportunities that can positively change the lives of citizens.
- Theme for 2020: US-India Navigating New Challenges.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Project Dolphin is a 25 years project which focuses only on river dolphin.
- Gangetic Dolphin is in the First Schedule of the Indian Wildlife (Protection), Act 1972.
Which of the following is/are Correct?
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Solution (b)
- Project got in-principle approval in December 2019, at the first meeting of the National Ganga Council (NGC), headed by the Prime Minister.
- It is expected to be implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Special Conservation program needs to be taken up for Gangetic Dolphin which is a national aquatic animal and also indicator species for the river Ganga spread over several states.
Gangetic Dolphin
- These are generally blind and catch their prey in a unique manner. They emit an ultrasonic sound which reaches the prey.
- It is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems.
Status of Conservation:
- In the First Schedule of the Indian Wildlife (Protection), Act 1972.
- Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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Solution (b)
- Project got in-principle approval in December 2019, at the first meeting of the National Ganga Council (NGC), headed by the Prime Minister.
- It is expected to be implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Special Conservation program needs to be taken up for Gangetic Dolphin which is a national aquatic animal and also indicator species for the river Ganga spread over several states.
Gangetic Dolphin
- These are generally blind and catch their prey in a unique manner. They emit an ultrasonic sound which reaches the prey.
- It is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems.
Status of Conservation:
- In the First Schedule of the Indian Wildlife (Protection), Act 1972.
- Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following Indian State/ Union territory does not share border with China?
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Solution (a)
The entire China-Indian border (including the western LAC, the small undisputed section in the centre, and the McMahon Line in the east) is 4,056 km (2,520 mi) long and traverses one Indian union territory, Ladakh, and four Indian states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Solution (a)
The entire China-Indian border (including the western LAC, the small undisputed section in the centre, and the McMahon Line in the east) is 4,056 km (2,520 mi) long and traverses one Indian union territory, Ladakh, and four Indian states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
