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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is not correct regarding Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement (a) The first iteration of the Quad ceased to exist following the withdrawal of Australia in February 2008, shortly after Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd took office, after a joint naval exercise between the Quad and Singapore drew diplomatic protests from China. After negotiations which started during the 2017 ASEAN Summits, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and President Donald Trump of the United States agreeing in Manila to revive the security pact, it was revived as Quad 2.0. Statement (b) In 2020 Australia joined the Malabar exercise after an invitation from India making it the first time all members of the Quad will be engaged on a naval basis. Statement (c) The forum was initiated as a dialogue in August 2007 by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on “seas of freedom and prosperity, with the support of Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh of India, Vice President Dick Cheney of the US and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia. (Hence, Statement (c) is incorrect) Statement (d) First conclave of the top leaders of the Quadrilateral alliance held on 12th march.it was held virtualy.it was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Article reference: First Quad Summit | Quad is a force for global good, says Modi
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement (a) The first iteration of the Quad ceased to exist following the withdrawal of Australia in February 2008, shortly after Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd took office, after a joint naval exercise between the Quad and Singapore drew diplomatic protests from China. After negotiations which started during the 2017 ASEAN Summits, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and President Donald Trump of the United States agreeing in Manila to revive the security pact, it was revived as Quad 2.0. Statement (b) In 2020 Australia joined the Malabar exercise after an invitation from India making it the first time all members of the Quad will be engaged on a naval basis. Statement (c) The forum was initiated as a dialogue in August 2007 by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on “seas of freedom and prosperity, with the support of Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh of India, Vice President Dick Cheney of the US and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia. (Hence, Statement (c) is incorrect) Statement (d) First conclave of the top leaders of the Quadrilateral alliance held on 12th march.it was held virtualy.it was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Article reference: First Quad Summit | Quad is a force for global good, says Modi
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about “Additional Judge of High Court”:
- If there is temporary increase in the business of High court, then Governor can appoint additional judge for high court.
- The temporary period of appointment should not exceed 3 years.
- An acting judge cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
Additional and Acting Judges – The President can appoint duly qualified persons as additional judges of a high court for a temporary period not exceeding two years when:
- There is a temporary increase in the business of the high court; or
- There are arrears of work in the high court.
The President can also appoint a duly qualified person as an acting judge of a high court when a judge of that high court (other than the chief justice) is:
- Unable to perform the duties of his office due to absence or any other reason; or
- Appointed to act temporarily as chief justice of that high court.
An acting judge holds office until the permanent judge resumes his office. However, both the additional or acting judge cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years.
Article reference: President appoints Shri Mohammed Ghouse Shukure Kamal as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Additional and Acting Judges – The President can appoint duly qualified persons as additional judges of a high court for a temporary period not exceeding two years when:
- There is a temporary increase in the business of the high court; or
- There are arrears of work in the high court.
The President can also appoint a duly qualified person as an acting judge of a high court when a judge of that high court (other than the chief justice) is:
- Unable to perform the duties of his office due to absence or any other reason; or
- Appointed to act temporarily as chief justice of that high court.
An acting judge holds office until the permanent judge resumes his office. However, both the additional or acting judge cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years.
Article reference: President appoints Shri Mohammed Ghouse Shukure Kamal as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding “Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)”:
- This mission is joint initiative of ISRO and Japanese Space Agency.
- The mission will land on South Pole, which is full of resources, mysteries and future benefits.
- While ISRO will provide Launch vehicle and Rover, JAXA will provide Lander.
Which of the above statement are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
About Lunar Polar Exploration Mission
The Lunar Polar Exploration mission (LUPEX) is a robotic lunar mission concept by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) that would send a lunar rover and lander to explore the South Pole region of the Moon in 2024.
JAXA is likely to provide the under-development H3 launch vehicle and the rover, while ISRO would be responsible for the lander. (Hence, statement 3 is incorrect)
The Lunar Polar Exploration mission would demonstrate new surface exploration technologies related to vehicular transport and lunar night survival for sustainable lunar exploration in Polar Regions. For precision landing it would utilize a feature matching algorithm and navigational equipment derived from JAXA’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission.
Article Link: India, Japan space agencies review cooperation
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
About Lunar Polar Exploration Mission
The Lunar Polar Exploration mission (LUPEX) is a robotic lunar mission concept by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) that would send a lunar rover and lander to explore the South Pole region of the Moon in 2024.
JAXA is likely to provide the under-development H3 launch vehicle and the rover, while ISRO would be responsible for the lander. (Hence, statement 3 is incorrect)
The Lunar Polar Exploration mission would demonstrate new surface exploration technologies related to vehicular transport and lunar night survival for sustainable lunar exploration in Polar Regions. For precision landing it would utilize a feature matching algorithm and navigational equipment derived from JAXA’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission.
Article Link: India, Japan space agencies review cooperation
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Genome mapping in Indian Ocean by National Institute of Oceanography will benefit in:
- Understand the internal working of the ecosystem of the Indian Ocean.
- Identify the factors controlling the changes in RNA, DNA in the oceans
- Understanding the adaption of various microbes to CO2 emission
- Tracing metals in the ocean like cadmium and coppers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
Genome Mapping in Indian Oceans
A 30-member team of scientists and researchers from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji and another 30 crew members on board its research vessel Sindhu Sadhana will spend the next three months traversing the course of over 10,000 nautical miles in the Indian Ocean on a research project to reveal the internal working of the body of the ocean at a cellular level.
Benefits of This mission
- Help scientists understand the internal working of the ecosystem of the Indian Ocean.
- Enable scientists to identify the factors controlling the changes in RNA, DNA in the oceans, and various stressors impacting them.
- The ocean has several micronutrients like nitrates, sulphates and silicates, minerals like iron ore and zinc, and trace metals like cadmium or copper. The genome mapping will show the presence of which these microbes have adapted to, in addition to their reaction to atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- This will help in identifying which part of the ocean has a greater concentration of which mineral or element.
- Scientists will then use these as tracers to tackle the causative factors for excess or lack of a certain mineral or element and suggest possible solutions for their mitigation.
- In addition, the large pool of RNA, DNA library of the oceans will be utilised for using the Indian Ocean to human benefit in the future.
- “Exploring the ocean genome will enable an increase in the growing number of commercial biotechnology applications, extending from multiple anticancer treatments to cosmetics and industrial enzymes, to antiviral molecules… Exploration of the ocean at a genetic level will result in new insights into taxonomy and adaptive capacity that can help optimize conservation efforts.
Article link: Explained: What NIO scientists mapping genomes in the Indian Ocean hope to learn
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Genome Mapping in Indian Oceans
A 30-member team of scientists and researchers from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji and another 30 crew members on board its research vessel Sindhu Sadhana will spend the next three months traversing the course of over 10,000 nautical miles in the Indian Ocean on a research project to reveal the internal working of the body of the ocean at a cellular level.
Benefits of This mission
- Help scientists understand the internal working of the ecosystem of the Indian Ocean.
- Enable scientists to identify the factors controlling the changes in RNA, DNA in the oceans, and various stressors impacting them.
- The ocean has several micronutrients like nitrates, sulphates and silicates, minerals like iron ore and zinc, and trace metals like cadmium or copper. The genome mapping will show the presence of which these microbes have adapted to, in addition to their reaction to atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- This will help in identifying which part of the ocean has a greater concentration of which mineral or element.
- Scientists will then use these as tracers to tackle the causative factors for excess or lack of a certain mineral or element and suggest possible solutions for their mitigation.
- In addition, the large pool of RNA, DNA library of the oceans will be utilised for using the Indian Ocean to human benefit in the future.
- “Exploring the ocean genome will enable an increase in the growing number of commercial biotechnology applications, extending from multiple anticancer treatments to cosmetics and industrial enzymes, to antiviral molecules… Exploration of the ocean at a genetic level will result in new insights into taxonomy and adaptive capacity that can help optimize conservation efforts.
Article link: Explained: What NIO scientists mapping genomes in the Indian Ocean hope to learn
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) is related to:
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation
Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT)
Robust communication support has always been a key enabler of combat potential of the field army. Advancements in communication technologies have facilitated solutions which can be adapted and customised as per operational requirements to give a distinctive winning edge.
To this end, the Indian Army is in the process of procuring Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) systems under Make II Category of DAP 2020. The system is envisaged as a lightweight, portable, state of art integrated communication solution with satellite backhaul and wireless access system to support voice, video and data.
Development of MINT systems will enhance the operational communication capability of the field army in consonance to the self-reliance vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” for Defence production.
Article link: MOBILE INTEGRATED NETWORK TERMINAL (MINT) FOR INDIAN ARMY UNDER AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN
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Solution (c)
Explanation
Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT)
Robust communication support has always been a key enabler of combat potential of the field army. Advancements in communication technologies have facilitated solutions which can be adapted and customised as per operational requirements to give a distinctive winning edge.
To this end, the Indian Army is in the process of procuring Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) systems under Make II Category of DAP 2020. The system is envisaged as a lightweight, portable, state of art integrated communication solution with satellite backhaul and wireless access system to support voice, video and data.
Development of MINT systems will enhance the operational communication capability of the field army in consonance to the self-reliance vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” for Defence production.
Article link: MOBILE INTEGRATED NETWORK TERMINAL (MINT) FOR INDIAN ARMY UNDER AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN
