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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Forest Congress’
- It serves as a forum for governments, civil society and private sector to exchange views
- It has been held under the aegis of International Union for Conservation of Nature and World Wide Fund for Nature
- The Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative was launched by WFC at the Seoul convention
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct WFC serves as a forum for governments, civil society and private sector to exchange views and to formulate recommendations for implementation at national, regional and global levels It has been held (generally every six years) under Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) since 1954. Theme for this year was “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future” Assuring the Future of Forests with Integrated Risk Management (AFFIRM) Mechanism to enable countries better understand, manage and affront forest fires and Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative were launched at WFC held at Seoul recently Context – World Forestry Congress adopted Seoul Forest Declaration recently
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct WFC serves as a forum for governments, civil society and private sector to exchange views and to formulate recommendations for implementation at national, regional and global levels It has been held (generally every six years) under Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) since 1954. Theme for this year was “Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future” Assuring the Future of Forests with Integrated Risk Management (AFFIRM) Mechanism to enable countries better understand, manage and affront forest fires and Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative were launched at WFC held at Seoul recently Context – World Forestry Congress adopted Seoul Forest Declaration recently
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Places of Worship Act of 1991’, consider the following statements
- It provides for the maintenance of the religious character of all places of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947
- Any legal proceeding with respect to the conversion of the religious character of any place of worship existing on August 15, 1947 pending before any court are abated
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The act provides for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947. However, Section 5 stipulates that the Act shall not apply to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, and to any suit, appeal, or proceeding relating to it. Section 4(2) says any legal proceeding with respect to the conversion of the religious character of any place of worship existing on August 15, 1947, pending before any court, shall abate — and no fresh suit or legal proceedings shall be instituted. The proviso to this subsection saves suits, appeals and legal proceedings that are pending on the date of commencement of the Act, if they pertain to the conversion of the religious character of a place of worship after the cut-off date. Context – Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the order of a civil court in Varanasi directing a videographic survey of the Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal in the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque complex.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The act provides for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947. However, Section 5 stipulates that the Act shall not apply to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, and to any suit, appeal, or proceeding relating to it. Section 4(2) says any legal proceeding with respect to the conversion of the religious character of any place of worship existing on August 15, 1947, pending before any court, shall abate — and no fresh suit or legal proceedings shall be instituted. The proviso to this subsection saves suits, appeals and legal proceedings that are pending on the date of commencement of the Act, if they pertain to the conversion of the religious character of a place of worship after the cut-off date. Context – Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the order of a civil court in Varanasi directing a videographic survey of the Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal in the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque complex.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Startup Advisory Council’
- The council will suggest measures to foster a culture of innovation amongst citizens and students
- Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is the chairman of this council
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The functions of NSAC are – 1. Suggests measures to foster a culture of innovation amongst citizens and students, promote innovation in all sectors of the economy across the country.
2. Suggests measures to facilitate public organisations to assimilate innovation with a view to improving public service delivery, promote creation, protection and commercialization of intellectual property rights.
3. Suggest measures to make it easier to start, operate, grow and exit businesses by reducing regulatory compliances and costs, promote ease of access to capital for startups.
Chairman of NSAC is the Minister for Commerce & Industry and the Convener of the Council is the Joint Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Context – Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the NavIC Grand Challenge at National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) meeting.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The functions of NSAC are – 1. Suggests measures to foster a culture of innovation amongst citizens and students, promote innovation in all sectors of the economy across the country.
2. Suggests measures to facilitate public organisations to assimilate innovation with a view to improving public service delivery, promote creation, protection and commercialization of intellectual property rights.
3. Suggest measures to make it easier to start, operate, grow and exit businesses by reducing regulatory compliances and costs, promote ease of access to capital for startups.
Chairman of NSAC is the Minister for Commerce & Industry and the Convener of the Council is the Joint Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Context – Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the NavIC Grand Challenge at National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) meeting.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Macolin Convention’ seen in news recently is related to
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Solution(d)
The Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, known as the Macolin Convention, is a multilateral treaty aimed at checking match-fixing. It came into force on September 1, 2019.
Context – The 12th meeting of Interpol’s Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF), in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was one of the participants, concluded with a call for harmonised global efforts to curb competition manipulation.
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Solution(d)
The Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, known as the Macolin Convention, is a multilateral treaty aimed at checking match-fixing. It came into force on September 1, 2019.
Context – The 12th meeting of Interpol’s Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF), in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was one of the participants, concluded with a call for harmonised global efforts to curb competition manipulation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kanheri Caves’
- Artistic evidence of all the three vehicles of Buddhism is found here
- Earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hien
- Kanheri flourished under the patronage of Mauryas, Nandas and Kushanas
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Kanheri consists of excavations primarily undertaken during the Hinayana phase but also has several examples of the Mahayana stylistic architecture as well as few printings of the Vajrayana order. Kanheri was mentioned in the travelogues of foreign travellers. The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE and later by several other travellers Kanheri flourished under the patronage of Satavahana, Traikutakas, Vakatakas and Silaharas and through donations made by the wealthy merchants of the region. Its importance is heightened by the fact that it is the only centre where a continuous progression of Buddhist faith and architecture is observed as an unbroken legacy right from 2nd century CE (cave no. 2 stupa) to 9th century CE Context – Ministry of Tourism inaugurated public amenities at Kanheri Caves.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Kanheri consists of excavations primarily undertaken during the Hinayana phase but also has several examples of the Mahayana stylistic architecture as well as few printings of the Vajrayana order. Kanheri was mentioned in the travelogues of foreign travellers. The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE and later by several other travellers Kanheri flourished under the patronage of Satavahana, Traikutakas, Vakatakas and Silaharas and through donations made by the wealthy merchants of the region. Its importance is heightened by the fact that it is the only centre where a continuous progression of Buddhist faith and architecture is observed as an unbroken legacy right from 2nd century CE (cave no. 2 stupa) to 9th century CE Context – Ministry of Tourism inaugurated public amenities at Kanheri Caves.
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