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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘People’s Plan Campaign’
- It is an effective strategy for ensuring the preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)
- It is co-ordinated by civil society organizations, private sector and the Government
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) is an effective strategy for ensuring the preparation of GPDP in a campaign mode. During the campaign, structured Gram Sabha meetings will be held for preparing Panchayat Development Plans for the next financial year 2022–2023 People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) is co-ordinated by Department of Panchayati Raj(DoPR) at the state level. It does not involve civil society organizations and private sector. Context- People’s Plan Campaign(PPC) was recently launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) is an effective strategy for ensuring the preparation of GPDP in a campaign mode. During the campaign, structured Gram Sabha meetings will be held for preparing Panchayat Development Plans for the next financial year 2022–2023 People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) is co-ordinated by Department of Panchayati Raj(DoPR) at the state level. It does not involve civil society organizations and private sector. Context- People’s Plan Campaign(PPC) was recently launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Deputy Speaker’, consider the following statements
- The office of Deputy Speaker is not mentioned in the constitution of India
- The post of deputy speaker is conventionally given to the second largest party in the Parliament
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The office of Deputy Speaker is mentioned in Article 93 and Article 94 of the Constitution The post of deputy speaker (since Morarji Desai Government) is conventionally given to the biggest opposition party in the house, with few exceptions. Context – Delhi High Court sought Lok Sabha Secretariat reply to a petition on the vacant post of deputy speaker for over 2 years
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The office of Deputy Speaker is mentioned in Article 93 and Article 94 of the Constitution The post of deputy speaker (since Morarji Desai Government) is conventionally given to the biggest opposition party in the house, with few exceptions. Context – Delhi High Court sought Lok Sabha Secretariat reply to a petition on the vacant post of deputy speaker for over 2 years
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Early Harvest Scheme’ seen in news is used in the context of
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Solution(c)
Early harvest scheme is a precursor to an FTA between two trading partners. This is to help the two trading countries identify certain products for tariff liberalisation pending the conclusion of FTA negotiation. It is primarily a confidence building measure.
Context – India is keen to conclude an “early harvest” trade deal with some countries
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Solution(c)
Early harvest scheme is a precursor to an FTA between two trading partners. This is to help the two trading countries identify certain products for tariff liberalisation pending the conclusion of FTA negotiation. It is primarily a confidence building measure.
Context – India is keen to conclude an “early harvest” trade deal with some countries
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In which one of the following groups are all the three countries members of Shanghai Co-operation Organization(SCO) ?
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Solution(d)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia) and six “Dialogue Partners” (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey).
Context – 21st Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State took place
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Solution(d)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia) and six “Dialogue Partners” (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey).
Context – 21st Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State took place
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Antarctic Treaty’
- One of the objective is to establish it as a zone free of nuclear tests and the disposal of radioactive waste
- India is a member and was one of the original signatories to this treaty
- India has established Maitri, Bharati and Himadri research stations as a result of signing this treaty
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Antarctic Treaty came into force on 23 June 1961 after ratification by the twelve countries then active in Antarctic science. Its objectives are simple yet unique in international relations. They are: - To demilitarize Antarctica,
- To establish it as a zone free of nuclear tests and the disposal of radioactive waste, and to ensure that it is used for peaceful purposes only;
- To promote international scientific cooperation in Antarctica; to set aside disputes over territorial sovereignty
India signed this agreement in 1983 and has a consulting status. India has established Bharati and Maitri research stations in Antarctica. Himadri is India’s first permanent research station in Arctic region. Context – India Extended support for protecting Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Antarctic Treaty came into force on 23 June 1961 after ratification by the twelve countries then active in Antarctic science. Its objectives are simple yet unique in international relations. They are: - To demilitarize Antarctica,
- To establish it as a zone free of nuclear tests and the disposal of radioactive waste, and to ensure that it is used for peaceful purposes only;
- To promote international scientific cooperation in Antarctica; to set aside disputes over territorial sovereignty
India signed this agreement in 1983 and has a consulting status. India has established Bharati and Maitri research stations in Antarctica. Himadri is India’s first permanent research station in Arctic region. Context – India Extended support for protecting Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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