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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the P-15 Bravo-class or Project-15B
- It is a class of stealth submarines built for the Indian Navy
- It has been manufactured under Make In India initiative by Mazagaon Dock Limited
- The first ship under this project is set to be commissioned in 2022
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, also classified as the P-15 Bravo-class, or simply P-15B, is a class of guided-missile destroyers currently being built for the Indian Navy Designed by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND), a total of four ships are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), under the Make in India initiative. The first vessel of the class, INS Visakhapatnam was commissioned on 21 November 2021. The Indian Navy plans to have all four destroyers in active service by 2024. Context – First ship under Project 15B got commissioned
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, also classified as the P-15 Bravo-class, or simply P-15B, is a class of guided-missile destroyers currently being built for the Indian Navy Designed by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND), a total of four ships are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), under the Make in India initiative. The first vessel of the class, INS Visakhapatnam was commissioned on 21 November 2021. The Indian Navy plans to have all four destroyers in active service by 2024. Context – First ship under Project 15B got commissioned
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With respect to Ganges River Dolphins, consider the following statements
- These dolphins live only in freshwater
- It is listed as Vulnerable under IUCN Red List
- They produce ultrasonic waves to identify prey
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Ganges river Dolphin live only in freshwater. It lives along the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Bangladesh and India, and the Sapta Koshi and Karnali Rivers in Nepal. They are classified as endangered under the IUCN Red list Given the dolphin’s blindness, it produces an ultrasonic sound that is echoed off other fish and water species, allowing it to identify prey Context – The Jal Shakti Ministry released a guide for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges River Dolphins.
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Ganges river Dolphin live only in freshwater. It lives along the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Bangladesh and India, and the Sapta Koshi and Karnali Rivers in Nepal. They are classified as endangered under the IUCN Red list Given the dolphin’s blindness, it produces an ultrasonic sound that is echoed off other fish and water species, allowing it to identify prey Context – The Jal Shakti Ministry released a guide for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges River Dolphins.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With respect to Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE), consider the following statements
- It is a mass outreach program where students from different colleges/ITIs from all parts of the country will be encouraged to take up entrepreneurship.
- It is funded by the World Bank
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The project aims at creating awareness through industry clusters/ geographical chambers that would address the challenge of involvement of micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The Project would also aim at integrating and enhancing delivery quality of ITIs. The project falls under the Programme for Results (P4R) based category of World Bank that ensures outcome based funding Context – Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) programme was launched recently
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The project aims at creating awareness through industry clusters/ geographical chambers that would address the challenge of involvement of micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The Project would also aim at integrating and enhancing delivery quality of ITIs. The project falls under the Programme for Results (P4R) based category of World Bank that ensures outcome based funding Context – Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) programme was launched recently
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA)
- It is responsible for regulating tariff and other expenditure for major airports.
- It is a statutory body established by The Airports Authority of India Act
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India has been determining the tariffs of aeronautical charges at major airports in the country. It regulates tariff and other expenditure and fees for major airports. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is a is a statutory body constituted under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act (AERA), 2008. Context – AERA was in news
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India has been determining the tariffs of aeronautical charges at major airports in the country. It regulates tariff and other expenditure and fees for major airports. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is a is a statutory body constituted under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act (AERA), 2008. Context – AERA was in news
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India is released by
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Solution(b)
According to Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India, the country’s transition to a net zero economy could create over 50 million jobs and contribute more than $1 trillion in economic impact by 2030 and around $15 trillion by 2070. It is released by World Economic Forum.
Context – The report was in news
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Solution(b)
According to Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India, the country’s transition to a net zero economy could create over 50 million jobs and contribute more than $1 trillion in economic impact by 2030 and around $15 trillion by 2070. It is released by World Economic Forum.
Context – The report was in news
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