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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Multinational Naval Exercise – MILAN 2022’
- Exercise MILAN is a naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners
- It is a biennial exercise which were not held only on three occasions since its inception
- The exercise was conceived in consonance with India’s ‘Look East Policy’ originally
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise incepted by Indian Navy in 1995 at Andaman and Nicobar Command. Whereas, Exercise Malabar is a naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners Since its inception, the event has been held biennially except for 2001, 2005, 2016 and 2020. While the 2001 and 2016 editions were not held due to International Fleet Reviews, the 2005 editions was rescheduled to 2006 due to the 2004 Tsunami. 2020 edition of MILAN was postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19. It has not been held on four occasions Originally conceived in consonance with India’s ‘Look East Policy’, MILAN expanded in ensuing years with the GOI’s ‘Act East policy’ and Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative, to include participation from island nations in the Western IOR as also IOR littorals Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/milan-2022-to-commence-from-february-25-in-visakhapatnam/article65077700.ece
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise incepted by Indian Navy in 1995 at Andaman and Nicobar Command. Whereas, Exercise Malabar is a naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners Since its inception, the event has been held biennially except for 2001, 2005, 2016 and 2020. While the 2001 and 2016 editions were not held due to International Fleet Reviews, the 2005 editions was rescheduled to 2006 due to the 2004 Tsunami. 2020 edition of MILAN was postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19. It has not been held on four occasions Originally conceived in consonance with India’s ‘Look East Policy’, MILAN expanded in ensuing years with the GOI’s ‘Act East policy’ and Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative, to include participation from island nations in the Western IOR as also IOR littorals Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/milan-2022-to-commence-from-february-25-in-visakhapatnam/article65077700.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Dry root rot disease’, consider the following statements
- It is a bacterial disease which causes dull green leaf colour and twig dieback in trees
- The disease causing pathogen thrives well in high-temperature drought conditions and low soil moisture
- Currently, the central and southern states of India have been identified as the prime hotspots for DRR
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Dry root rot disease causes reduced vigour, dull green leaf colour, poor new growth, and twig dieback. If extensive root damage occurs, the leaves suddenly wilt and dry on the tree. Macrophomina phaseolina is a generalist soil-borne fungus present all over the world. It cause diseases such as stem and root rot. High temperatures ranging between 30 to 35 degrees, drought conditions, and less than 60% soil moisture content are favorable conditions for dry root rot (DRR). Currently, the central and southern states of India have been identified as the prime chickpea DRR hotspots with an overall 5 – 35% disease incidence. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800763
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Dry root rot disease causes reduced vigour, dull green leaf colour, poor new growth, and twig dieback. If extensive root damage occurs, the leaves suddenly wilt and dry on the tree. Macrophomina phaseolina is a generalist soil-borne fungus present all over the world. It cause diseases such as stem and root rot. High temperatures ranging between 30 to 35 degrees, drought conditions, and less than 60% soil moisture content are favorable conditions for dry root rot (DRR). Currently, the central and southern states of India have been identified as the prime chickpea DRR hotspots with an overall 5 – 35% disease incidence. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800763
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Bvp47’ seen in news recently is a
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Solution(c)
Researchers from The China’s Pangu Lab have disclosed details of a Linux top-tier APT backdoor, tracked as Bvp47, which is associated with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Equation Group. The name “Bvp47” comes from numerous references to the string “Bvp” and the numerical value “0x47” used in the encryption algorithm.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-group-hacked-top-research-institutes-in-india-russia-and-china-says-beijing-cyber-firm/article65079559.ece
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Solution(c)
Researchers from The China’s Pangu Lab have disclosed details of a Linux top-tier APT backdoor, tracked as Bvp47, which is associated with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Equation Group. The name “Bvp47” comes from numerous references to the string “Bvp” and the numerical value “0x47” used in the encryption algorithm.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-group-hacked-top-research-institutes-in-india-russia-and-china-says-beijing-cyber-firm/article65079559.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- India is the second largest exporter of wheat in the world
- Wheat exports from India form around 36 per cent of the international exports
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect India accounts for even less than one per cent in world wheat export. However, its share has increased from 0.14 per cent in 2016 to 0.54 per cent in 2020. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat, accounting for more than 18% of international exports. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/russia-ukraine-crisis-may-give-india-opportunity-to-export-more-wheat/article65081089.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect India accounts for even less than one per cent in world wheat export. However, its share has increased from 0.14 per cent in 2016 to 0.54 per cent in 2020. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat, accounting for more than 18% of international exports. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/russia-ukraine-crisis-may-give-india-opportunity-to-export-more-wheat/article65081089.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Indian National Army’
- The idea of INA was originally conceived by Rash Behari Bose
- INA led by Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted tricolor in Moirang during World War-2
Select the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The idea of having an Indian National Army(INA) was originally conceived by Mohan Singh. Mohan Singh was Indian officer of the British Indian Army. It was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. It was again strengthened under the leadership of Subash Chandra Bose During World War II, Moirang was the headquarters of Indian National Army (INA). Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/manipur-assembly/netaji-fires-poll-zeal-in-this-manipur-constituency/article65081405.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The idea of having an Indian National Army(INA) was originally conceived by Mohan Singh. Mohan Singh was Indian officer of the British Indian Army. It was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. It was again strengthened under the leadership of Subash Chandra Bose During World War II, Moirang was the headquarters of Indian National Army (INA). Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/manipur-assembly/netaji-fires-poll-zeal-in-this-manipur-constituency/article65081405.ece
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