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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Border Security Force’
- It is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India and was raised in the wake of the 1962 war
- The BSF has a uniform jurisdiction of 50 km from the border across all the states it has been tasked to guard
- It is the only CAPF to have a Water Wing, Air Wing and an Artillery Regiment
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Border Security Force (BSF) is India’s border guarding organisation on its border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India, and was raised in the wake of the 1965 war on 1 December 1965, “for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected there with” While in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam, the BSF jurisdiction, from the border towards the hinterland, was enhanced from the earlier 15 km to 50 km, in Gujarat the same limit has been reduced from 80 km to 50 km, while in Rajasthan the limit has been kept unchanged at 50 km. It is the only CAPF to have a Water Wing, Air Wing and an Artillery Regiment. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Context – A report that defines the extended jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) and its new logistical requirements in frontier States has been prepared and is soon expected to be submitted to the Union Home Ministry
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Border Security Force (BSF) is India’s border guarding organisation on its border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India, and was raised in the wake of the 1965 war on 1 December 1965, “for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected there with” While in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam, the BSF jurisdiction, from the border towards the hinterland, was enhanced from the earlier 15 km to 50 km, in Gujarat the same limit has been reduced from 80 km to 50 km, while in Rajasthan the limit has been kept unchanged at 50 km. It is the only CAPF to have a Water Wing, Air Wing and an Artillery Regiment. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Context – A report that defines the extended jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) and its new logistical requirements in frontier States has been prepared and is soon expected to be submitted to the Union Home Ministry
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Global Nuclear Arsenals’
- Russia and United States of America together account for more than three-fourth of all nuclear weapons
- India posseses the highest number of nuclear warheads in the South-Asian region
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A key finding is that despite a marginal decrease in the number of nuclear warheads in 2021, nuclear arsenals are expected to grow over the coming decade. Russia and the USA together possess over 90 per cent of all nuclear weapons. India had 160 nuclear warheads as on January 2022 and it appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal. While India’s nuclear stockpile increased from 156 in January 2021 to 160 in January 2022, Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile has remained at 165. China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos. China had 350 nuclear warheads in January 2021 and 2022. Context – The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launched the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2022.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A key finding is that despite a marginal decrease in the number of nuclear warheads in 2021, nuclear arsenals are expected to grow over the coming decade. Russia and the USA together possess over 90 per cent of all nuclear weapons. India had 160 nuclear warheads as on January 2022 and it appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal. While India’s nuclear stockpile increased from 156 in January 2021 to 160 in January 2022, Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile has remained at 165. China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos. China had 350 nuclear warheads in January 2021 and 2022. Context – The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launched the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2022.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘NIRYAT portal’ which is set to be launched is related to
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Solution(d)
Prime Minister will launch a new portal – NIRYAT (National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade) – which is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade.
Context – PM to inaugurate Vanijya Bhawan and launch NIRYAT portal on 23rd June
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Prime Minister will launch a new portal – NIRYAT (National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade) – which is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade.
Context – PM to inaugurate Vanijya Bhawan and launch NIRYAT portal on 23rd June
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Surya Nutan- An indoor solar cooking system’, consider the following statements
- It can work on both solar & auxiliary energy source simultaneously
- It can be used in all weather and seasons including when the Sun is not available for long durations
- It is a patented product designed and developed by National Solar Energy Federation of India
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Surya Nutan is a Stationary, rechargeable, and always kitchen-connected indoor solar cooking. It works on a Hybrid Mode (i.e. can work on both solar & auxiliary energy source simultaneously) which makes the Surya Nutan a reliable cooking solution for all weather conditions. Surya Nutan can be used in all weather and seasons including when the Sun is not available for long durations or for continuous days, such as monsoons and extreme winters. This is a patented product designed and developed by IndianOil R&D Centre, Faridabad. Context – IndianOil and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural gas have developed an indigenous Solar cook top “Surya Nutan”.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Surya Nutan is a Stationary, rechargeable, and always kitchen-connected indoor solar cooking. It works on a Hybrid Mode (i.e. can work on both solar & auxiliary energy source simultaneously) which makes the Surya Nutan a reliable cooking solution for all weather conditions. Surya Nutan can be used in all weather and seasons including when the Sun is not available for long durations or for continuous days, such as monsoons and extreme winters. This is a patented product designed and developed by IndianOil R&D Centre, Faridabad. Context – IndianOil and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural gas have developed an indigenous Solar cook top “Surya Nutan”.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following measures
- Import ban of non-essential goods
- Promote exports of local goods
- Increasing revenue expenditure
- Reform policy to avoid FDI’s and FPI’s
Which of the measures mentioned above should be undertaken when there is a twin deficit problem
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect Import cut of non-essential goods to reduce the current account deficit. Make exports of local goods competitive to improve the country’s balance of payments Increasing revenue expenditure will lead to higher fiscal deficit. Hence, Trim revenue expenditure (or the money government spends just to meet its daily needs) Reforming policy to attract FDI and FPI because Rupee can also weaken if, in response to higher interest rates in the western economies especially the US, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) continue to pull out money from the Indian markets, which too will hurt the rupee and further increase CAD. Context – RBI’s Monthly Economic Review highlights two key areas of concern for the Indian economy: the fiscal deficit and the current account deficit (or CAD).
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect Import cut of non-essential goods to reduce the current account deficit. Make exports of local goods competitive to improve the country’s balance of payments Increasing revenue expenditure will lead to higher fiscal deficit. Hence, Trim revenue expenditure (or the money government spends just to meet its daily needs) Reforming policy to attract FDI and FPI because Rupee can also weaken if, in response to higher interest rates in the western economies especially the US, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) continue to pull out money from the Indian markets, which too will hurt the rupee and further increase CAD. Context – RBI’s Monthly Economic Review highlights two key areas of concern for the Indian economy: the fiscal deficit and the current account deficit (or CAD).
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