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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘AGNIPATH scheme’
1. Agniveers will be enrolled in the Forces under respective Service Acts for a period of five years under this scheme
2. Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces upon the completion of service
3. All Indians within the age of 25 are eligible to join under this schemeChoose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Under the AGNIPATH scheme, the Agniveers will be enrolled in the Forces under respective Service Acts for a period of four years. They would form a distinct rank in the Armed Forces, different from any other existing ranks. Upon the completion of four years of service, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces. Enrolment will be based on ‘All India All Class’ basis and the eligible age will be in range from 17.5 to 21 years. Context – The scheme was launched recently.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Under the AGNIPATH scheme, the Agniveers will be enrolled in the Forces under respective Service Acts for a period of four years. They would form a distinct rank in the Armed Forces, different from any other existing ranks. Upon the completion of four years of service, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces. Enrolment will be based on ‘All India All Class’ basis and the eligible age will be in range from 17.5 to 21 years. Context – The scheme was launched recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Kranti Gatha’ seen in news recently is a
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Solution(b)
The Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries has been created in the bunker that was discovered below Raj Bhavan in 2016. It is a tribute to the known and unknown revolutionaries of the Indian freedom movement.The ‘Kranti Gatha’ gallery also commemorates many revolutionaries from Maharashtra from the First War of Independence in 1857 to the Naval uprising in Mumbai in 1946. In this Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Chafekar brothers, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Veer Savarkar, Babarao Savarkar, Krantiguru Lahuji Salve, Anant Laxman Kanhere, Rajguru, Madam Bhikaji Cama feature prominently.
Context – Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’ a newly created Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries inside the underground British – era bunker at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
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Solution(b)
The Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries has been created in the bunker that was discovered below Raj Bhavan in 2016. It is a tribute to the known and unknown revolutionaries of the Indian freedom movement.The ‘Kranti Gatha’ gallery also commemorates many revolutionaries from Maharashtra from the First War of Independence in 1857 to the Naval uprising in Mumbai in 1946. In this Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Chafekar brothers, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Veer Savarkar, Babarao Savarkar, Krantiguru Lahuji Salve, Anant Laxman Kanhere, Rajguru, Madam Bhikaji Cama feature prominently.
Context – Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’ a newly created Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries inside the underground British – era bunker at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act’, consider the following statements
1. The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act
2. Area within 300 metres in the vicinity of the monument is prohibited area under this act
3. The act provides for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects.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 The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act. The ASI is responsible for archeological research and preservation of monuments of cultural and historical significance, and comes under the Ministry of Culture. The AMASR Act, 1958, was amended in 2010, according to which the 100 metre radius of an ASI-protected monument is “prohibited area,” and hence, no construction is allowed there. As per the amendment, after the 100-metre area, the next 300-metre is “regulated area.” The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act) is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects Context – Union Culture Minister spoke of the need to amend AMASR act to make it more public friendly.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the provisions of this act. The ASI is responsible for archeological research and preservation of monuments of cultural and historical significance, and comes under the Ministry of Culture. The AMASR Act, 1958, was amended in 2010, according to which the 100 metre radius of an ASI-protected monument is “prohibited area,” and hence, no construction is allowed there. As per the amendment, after the 100-metre area, the next 300-metre is “regulated area.” The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act) is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects Context – Union Culture Minister spoke of the need to amend AMASR act to make it more public friendly.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre’
- The centre shall facilitate transfer of technologies among the BIMSTEC Member States only
- Overall control of activities of the TTF shall be vested in the Governing Board of the BIMSTEC
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The main objectives of the BIMSTEC TTF are to coordinate, facilitate and strengthen cooperation in technology transfer among the BIMSTEC Member States by promoting the transfer of technologies, sharing of experiences and capacity building. The TTF shall have a Governing Board and the overall control of activities of the TTF shall be vested in the Governing Board. The Governing Board shall consist of one nominee from each Member State. Context – Cabinet approved Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The main objectives of the BIMSTEC TTF are to coordinate, facilitate and strengthen cooperation in technology transfer among the BIMSTEC Member States by promoting the transfer of technologies, sharing of experiences and capacity building. The TTF shall have a Governing Board and the overall control of activities of the TTF shall be vested in the Governing Board. The Governing Board shall consist of one nominee from each Member State. Context – Cabinet approved Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)’
- The CFPI is also calculated on a quarterly basis and methodology remains the same as CPI
- It is released by the Central Statistics Office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Like Consumer Price Index (CPI), the CFPI is also calculated on a monthly basis and methodology remains the same as CPI. The base year presently used is 2012. The CSO revised the Base Year of the CPI and CFPI from 2010=100 to 2012=100 with effect from the release of indices for the month of January 2015. The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) started releasing Consumer Food Price Indices (CFPI) for three categories -rural, urban and combined – separately on an all India basis with effect from May, 2014. Context – Urban Consumer Food Price Index(CFPI) surged to 11.2% last month
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Like Consumer Price Index (CPI), the CFPI is also calculated on a monthly basis and methodology remains the same as CPI. The base year presently used is 2012. The CSO revised the Base Year of the CPI and CFPI from 2010=100 to 2012=100 with effect from the release of indices for the month of January 2015. The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) started releasing Consumer Food Price Indices (CFPI) for three categories -rural, urban and combined – separately on an all India basis with effect from May, 2014. Context – Urban Consumer Food Price Index(CFPI) surged to 11.2% last month
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