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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
He was influenced by the Mughal school of painting as well as Whistler’s Aestheticism. Most of his works revolved around Hindu philosophy. Some of his books like ‘BudoAngla’, ‘KhirerPutul’ and ‘Rajkahini’ are best examples of Bengali children’s literature. He was
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Abanindranath Tagore believed in the traditional Indian techniques of painting. His philosophy rejected the “materialistic” art of the West and came back to Indian traditional art forms. He was influenced by the Mughal school of painting as well as Whistler’s Aestheticism. Most of his works revolved around Hindu philosophy. Bharat Mata, The Passing of Shah Jahan (1900), My Mother (1912–13), Fairyland illustration (1913), Journey’s End (circa 1913) were his famous paintings. Some of his books like ‘BudoAngla’, ‘KhirerPutul’ and ‘Rajkahini’ are best examples of Bengali children’s literature.
Context- Abanindranath Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary was recently celebrated.
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Abanindranath Tagore believed in the traditional Indian techniques of painting. His philosophy rejected the “materialistic” art of the West and came back to Indian traditional art forms. He was influenced by the Mughal school of painting as well as Whistler’s Aestheticism. Most of his works revolved around Hindu philosophy. Bharat Mata, The Passing of Shah Jahan (1900), My Mother (1912–13), Fairyland illustration (1913), Journey’s End (circa 1913) were his famous paintings. Some of his books like ‘BudoAngla’, ‘KhirerPutul’ and ‘Rajkahini’ are best examples of Bengali children’s literature.
Context- Abanindranath Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary was recently celebrated.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Preventive detention is for a maximum period of six months in India
- India is the only country in the world with a Constitution that provides for preventative detention
- Only the centre and not states are empowered to enact laws on preventive detention
Select the correct statements
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In India, preventive detention is for a maximum period of three months, a limit which can be changed by the Parliament. According to Preventive Detention Act 1950, it can be extended beyond three months up to a total of twelve months, only on the favourable recommendation of an advisory board, made up of High Court judges or persons eligible to be appointed High Court judges India is one of the few countries in the world whose Constitution allows for preventive detention during peacetime without safeguards that elsewhere are understood to be basic requirements for protecting fundamental human rights. India’s National Security Act of 1980 empowers the Central Government and State Governments to detain a person to prevent him/her from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of India, the relations of India with foreign countries, the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community it is necessary so to do Context – There was a Telangana High Court judgement on Preventive Detention
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In India, preventive detention is for a maximum period of three months, a limit which can be changed by the Parliament. According to Preventive Detention Act 1950, it can be extended beyond three months up to a total of twelve months, only on the favourable recommendation of an advisory board, made up of High Court judges or persons eligible to be appointed High Court judges India is one of the few countries in the world whose Constitution allows for preventive detention during peacetime without safeguards that elsewhere are understood to be basic requirements for protecting fundamental human rights. India’s National Security Act of 1980 empowers the Central Government and State Governments to detain a person to prevent him/her from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of India, the relations of India with foreign countries, the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community it is necessary so to do Context – There was a Telangana High Court judgement on Preventive Detention
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Conjugate Vaccine’, consider the following statements
- It is a type of subunit vaccine which combines a weak antigen with a strong antigen as a carrier
- The vaccine can be given both in-vivo and ex-vivo methods
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A conjugate vaccine is a type of subunit vaccine which combines a weak antigen with a strong antigen as a carrier so that the immune system has a stronger response to the weak antigen. The method of vaccine delivery is intramuscular that is in vivo. Ex vivo is not possible in conjugate vaccines. Context- Recently, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) immunisation drive for infants.
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A conjugate vaccine is a type of subunit vaccine which combines a weak antigen with a strong antigen as a carrier so that the immune system has a stronger response to the weak antigen. The method of vaccine delivery is intramuscular that is in vivo. Ex vivo is not possible in conjugate vaccines. Context- Recently, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) immunisation drive for infants.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana’
- The scheme aims to encourage and promote skill development in the country by providing free short duration skill training
- It is implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Which of the given statement/s above are correct
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The scheme aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Safai Karamcharis. It is implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Context- PM DAKSH portal and app was launched recently
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The scheme aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Safai Karamcharis. It is implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Context- PM DAKSH portal and app was launched recently
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Ubharte Sitaare Alternative Investment Fund’
- The main purpose is to encourage MSMEs and promote the growth of economy
- The fund has been set up jointly by Exim Bank and SEBI
- A corpus of 2500 crores has been set up under this scheme
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The main purpose is to encourage MSMEs as they are vital to the economy in terms of creating jobs, fostering innovations and reviving the economy The fund has been set up jointly by Exim Bank and SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) which will invest in the fund by way of equity and equity-like products in export-oriented units, in both manufacturing and services sectors It has a corpus of Rs 250 crore with a green shoe option of Rs 250 crore Context – The Ministry of Finance has launched ‘Ubharte Sitaare’ Alternative Investment Fund to facilitate debt and equity funding to export-oriented MSMEs (Micro Small and medium Enterprises
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The main purpose is to encourage MSMEs as they are vital to the economy in terms of creating jobs, fostering innovations and reviving the economy The fund has been set up jointly by Exim Bank and SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) which will invest in the fund by way of equity and equity-like products in export-oriented units, in both manufacturing and services sectors It has a corpus of Rs 250 crore with a green shoe option of Rs 250 crore Context – The Ministry of Finance has launched ‘Ubharte Sitaare’ Alternative Investment Fund to facilitate debt and equity funding to export-oriented MSMEs (Micro Small and medium Enterprises
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