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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Interlinking of Rivers Authority’
- It is an independent body under Ministry of Jal Shakti
- The functions also include co-ordinating with neighbouring countries and concerned states
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NIRA is an independent autonomous body for planning, investigation, financing and the implementation of the river interlinking projects in the country. NIRA will be headed by a Government of India Secretary-rank officer One of the functions include co-ordinating with neighbouring countries and concerned states and departments as directed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti or the Ministry of External Affairs Context – Centre has set in motion the process of creating the exclusive body- National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NIRA is an independent autonomous body for planning, investigation, financing and the implementation of the river interlinking projects in the country. NIRA will be headed by a Government of India Secretary-rank officer One of the functions include co-ordinating with neighbouring countries and concerned states and departments as directed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti or the Ministry of External Affairs Context – Centre has set in motion the process of creating the exclusive body- National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021’
- All plans related to mine shall be prepared by drone survey for certain or all leases as specified by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
- All leesees are required to submit drone survey images of leased area and up to 100 meters outside the lease boundary every year
- In addition to State Government, IBM also has power of taking action against wrong information in monthly or annual returns
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct All plans related to mine shall be prepared by combination of Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) or Total Station (an electronic/optical instrument used for surveying) or by drone survey for certain or all leases as specified by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). Persons holding lease of mines (Lessees), with excavation plan of 1 million tonne or more/leased area of 50 hectare or more, are required to submit drone survey images of leased area and up to 100 meters outside the lease boundary every year. Other lessees will submit high resolution satellite images In addition to State Government, IBM also has power of taking action against wrong information in monthly or annual returns. Context – Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct All plans related to mine shall be prepared by combination of Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) or Total Station (an electronic/optical instrument used for surveying) or by drone survey for certain or all leases as specified by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). Persons holding lease of mines (Lessees), with excavation plan of 1 million tonne or more/leased area of 50 hectare or more, are required to submit drone survey images of leased area and up to 100 meters outside the lease boundary every year. Other lessees will submit high resolution satellite images In addition to State Government, IBM also has power of taking action against wrong information in monthly or annual returns. Context – Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ – IRIS’, consider the following statements
- IRIS has been co-created by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
- It will provide way for Investments into infrastructure by corporate companies and promote development
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect IRIS, a dedicated initiative, has been co-created by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) with support from Member Countries and organizations and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) representatives Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), a dedicated initiative, will provide technical support on the multifaceted issues posed by infrastructure systems and promote disaster and climate resilience of infrastructure assets in SIDS, and share latest knowledge and learnings targeted to specific infrastructure sectors Context – ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ initiative was launched at COP26 Summit in Glasgow
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect IRIS, a dedicated initiative, has been co-created by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) with support from Member Countries and organizations and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) representatives Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), a dedicated initiative, will provide technical support on the multifaceted issues posed by infrastructure systems and promote disaster and climate resilience of infrastructure assets in SIDS, and share latest knowledge and learnings targeted to specific infrastructure sectors Context – ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ initiative was launched at COP26 Summit in Glasgow
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report was released by
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Solution(c)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled third LEADS report 2021. LEADS index was launched in 2018 with the main objective of ranking States and UTs on the efficiency of their logistics ecosystem. It aims to enhance focus on improving logistics performance across states which is key to improving the country’s trade and reducing transaction cost.
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Solution(c)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled third LEADS report 2021. LEADS index was launched in 2018 with the main objective of ranking States and UTs on the efficiency of their logistics ecosystem. It aims to enhance focus on improving logistics performance across states which is key to improving the country’s trade and reducing transaction cost.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- DNA vaccines work by injecting genetically engineered plasmid containing the DNA sequence encoding the antigen(s)
- People susceptible to an autoimmune response may have an adverse reaction to DNA vaccines
Choose the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect DNA vaccines work by injecting genetically engineered plasmid containing the DNA sequence encoding the antigen(s) against which an immune response is sought, so the cells directly produce the antigen, thus causing a protective immunological response Reactogenicity, the tendency of a vaccine to produce adverse reactions, is similar to that of conventional non-RNA vaccines. People susceptible to an autoimmune response may have an adverse reaction to messenger RNA vaccines. Context – ZYCOV-D, The World’S First Needle-Free COVID-19 Vaccine was in news
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect DNA vaccines work by injecting genetically engineered plasmid containing the DNA sequence encoding the antigen(s) against which an immune response is sought, so the cells directly produce the antigen, thus causing a protective immunological response Reactogenicity, the tendency of a vaccine to produce adverse reactions, is similar to that of conventional non-RNA vaccines. People susceptible to an autoimmune response may have an adverse reaction to messenger RNA vaccines. Context – ZYCOV-D, The World’S First Needle-Free COVID-19 Vaccine was in news
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