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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pangong Tso’ lake
- It is a freshwater lake found in Ladakh.
- It is under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m (13,862 ft). The eastern part of the lake is fresh, with the content of total dissolved solids at 0.68 g/L, while the western part of the lake is saline, with the salinity at 11.02 g/L. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/china-constructing-bridge-on-pangong-tso/article38101833.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m (13,862 ft). The eastern part of the lake is fresh, with the content of total dissolved solids at 0.68 g/L, while the western part of the lake is saline, with the salinity at 11.02 g/L. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/china-constructing-bridge-on-pangong-tso/article38101833.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood” is enshrined in
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Solution(c)
Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-sobering-reminder-to-the-powers-that-be/article38102859.ece
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Solution(c)
Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-sobering-reminder-to-the-powers-that-be/article38102859.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Parliamentary Committees’
- Parliamentary Standing Committees are formed for a duration of one year
- The chairman of all Standing Committees are elected by their respective houses
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The term of office of Standing Committees does not exceed one year. These committees are serviced either by Lok Sabha secretariat or the Rajya Sabha secretariat, depending on who has appointed the chairman of that committee. The chairman of department related Standing Committees are nominated either by the Speaker of Lok Sabha or Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliamentary-panel-that-will-examine-bill-to-raise-legal-age-of-marriage-has-only-one-woman-member/article38092059.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The term of office of Standing Committees does not exceed one year. These committees are serviced either by Lok Sabha secretariat or the Rajya Sabha secretariat, depending on who has appointed the chairman of that committee. The chairman of department related Standing Committees are nominated either by the Speaker of Lok Sabha or Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliamentary-panel-that-will-examine-bill-to-raise-legal-age-of-marriage-has-only-one-woman-member/article38092059.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)’
- All the permanent members of UN Security Council have ratified this treaty
- The ratification of NPT is mandatory to become a part of Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG)
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have ratified NPT. The current guidelines of NSG state that a non-NPT state cannot become a member of NSG which keeps India out of the group. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world-powers-vow-to-stop-spread-of-nuclear-weapons/article38102700.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have ratified NPT. The current guidelines of NSG state that a non-NPT state cannot become a member of NSG which keeps India out of the group. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world-powers-vow-to-stop-spread-of-nuclear-weapons/article38102700.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
“TRIPS Agreement”, which is often seen in news is related to
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Solution(b)
TRIPS — Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property (IP).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-seeks-emergency-meeting-of-wtos-general-council-this-month-to-discuss-covid-package/article38103567.ece
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Solution(b)
TRIPS — Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property (IP).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-seeks-emergency-meeting-of-wtos-general-council-this-month-to-discuss-covid-package/article38103567.ece
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