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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems’ seen in news are
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Solution(c)
Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/growing-scourge-anti-microbial-resistance-urgent-attention-7798079/
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Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/growing-scourge-anti-microbial-resistance-urgent-attention-7798079/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’
- NATO was established in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks
- All the members of NATO are found in North America and Europe only
- An agreement in the original NATO Treaty ensures collective defence
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct North Atlantic Treaty also called the North Atlantic Alliance was established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed 4 April 1949 NATO has thirty members, mainly in Europe and North America. Turkey is a member who’s territory lies in Asia as well Article 5, an agreement that ensures “collective defence”, which means that an attack on one ally will be considered an attack on all allies. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/russia-ukraine-war-nato-troops-deployment-article-5-7798588/
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct North Atlantic Treaty also called the North Atlantic Alliance was established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed 4 April 1949 NATO has thirty members, mainly in Europe and North America. Turkey is a member who’s territory lies in Asia as well Article 5, an agreement that ensures “collective defence”, which means that an attack on one ally will be considered an attack on all allies. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/russia-ukraine-war-nato-troops-deployment-article-5-7798588/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Ashoka expresses support for all the major religions of his time in his edicts
- In one of the edicts, Ashoka declares himself to be a “Dhamma Mahamatta”
- All the edicts have been written in Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts only
Which of the given statements above are correct?
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Ashoka expresses support for all the major religions of his time: Buddhism, Brahmanism, Jainism, and Ajivikaism in his edicts. Ashoka calls himself an upasaka (a lay follower of Buddhism) and a sakya (i.e. Buddhist, after Gautama Buddha’s title Shakya-Muni. This and several other edicts are evidence of his Buddhist affiliation Ashoka’s edicts have been engraved in Brahmi, Kharosthi , Greek and Aramaic scripts. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-appetite-for-war-but-no-place-for-peace/article65184655.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Ashoka expresses support for all the major religions of his time: Buddhism, Brahmanism, Jainism, and Ajivikaism in his edicts. Ashoka calls himself an upasaka (a lay follower of Buddhism) and a sakya (i.e. Buddhist, after Gautama Buddha’s title Shakya-Muni. This and several other edicts are evidence of his Buddhist affiliation Ashoka’s edicts have been engraved in Brahmi, Kharosthi , Greek and Aramaic scripts. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-appetite-for-war-but-no-place-for-peace/article65184655.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following
- Punchhi Commission
- Sarkaria Commission
- Rajamannar Committee
- West Bengal Memorandum
Which of the following given above have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor?
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Solution(c)
West Bengal Memorandum published a memorandum on Centre-state relations in 1977.Except West Bengal Memorandum, all the other commissions have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lines-and-roles-the-hindu-editorial-on-governors/article65184157.ece
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Solution(c)
West Bengal Memorandum published a memorandum on Centre-state relations in 1977.Except West Bengal Memorandum, all the other commissions have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lines-and-roles-the-hindu-editorial-on-governors/article65184157.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Attorney General’
- The Attorney General( AG) must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme court
- AG enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament
- AG is not debarred from private legal practice
Select the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge. Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the government. These are the following qualifications: - He should be an Indian Citizen
- He must have either completed 5 years in High Court of any Indian state as a judge or 10 years in High Court as an advocate
- He may be an eminent jurist too, in the eye of the President
Similar to Member of Parliament, Attorney General also enjoys all powers related to immunities and privileges Attorney General is not considered as a government servant. Attorney General can practice privately too as he is not debarred from private legal practice. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-asks-ag-to-help-in-evacuation-of-medical-students-stranded-in-ukraine-near-romania-border-7798860/
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge. Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the government. These are the following qualifications: - He should be an Indian Citizen
- He must have either completed 5 years in High Court of any Indian state as a judge or 10 years in High Court as an advocate
- He may be an eminent jurist too, in the eye of the President
Similar to Member of Parliament, Attorney General also enjoys all powers related to immunities and privileges Attorney General is not considered as a government servant. Attorney General can practice privately too as he is not debarred from private legal practice. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-asks-ag-to-help-in-evacuation-of-medical-students-stranded-in-ukraine-near-romania-border-7798860/
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