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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Drones Rules, 2021’
- An approval from Local Body is required for operation of drones in green zones.
- Law enforcement agencies have been empowered under the Rules to declare a temporary red zone for a specified period.
- Every drone, including those meant for R&D purposes is required to be registered with Digital Sky platform.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Every drone, except for those meant for research, development and testing purposes, is required to be registered and should have a Unique Identification Number (UIN). An airspace map of the country segregating the entire airspace into red, yellow and green zones is available on the digital sky platform. Operation of drones in red and yellow zones is subject to the approval of the Central Government and the concerned Air Traffic Control (ATC) authority respectively. No approval is required for operation of drones in green zones The State Government, the Union Territory Administration and Law enforcement agencies have been empowered under the Rules to declare a temporary red zone for a specified period. Drones are required to have the necessary type certification issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). No type certification is however required in case of nano drones (up to 250 gram all-up weight) and model drones made for research and recreation purpose. Context – Drone rules of 2021 were in news
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Every drone, except for those meant for research, development and testing purposes, is required to be registered and should have a Unique Identification Number (UIN). An airspace map of the country segregating the entire airspace into red, yellow and green zones is available on the digital sky platform. Operation of drones in red and yellow zones is subject to the approval of the Central Government and the concerned Air Traffic Control (ATC) authority respectively. No approval is required for operation of drones in green zones The State Government, the Union Territory Administration and Law enforcement agencies have been empowered under the Rules to declare a temporary red zone for a specified period. Drones are required to have the necessary type certification issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). No type certification is however required in case of nano drones (up to 250 gram all-up weight) and model drones made for research and recreation purpose. Context – Drone rules of 2021 were in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Space Liability Convention of 1972
- The Launching States are liable for the damage caused by their space objects on the surface of the earth.
- The convention also holds the launching States responsible for the space junk crashing back to earth.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Space Liability Convention of 1972 defines responsibility in case a space object causes harm. The treaty says that a launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the earth or to aircraft, and liable for damage due to its faults in space. The Convention also provides for procedures for the settlement of claims for damages There is no law against space junk crashing back to earth. Context – Debris from a Chinese rocket fell back to Earth over Malaysia
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Space Liability Convention of 1972 defines responsibility in case a space object causes harm. The treaty says that a launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the earth or to aircraft, and liable for damage due to its faults in space. The Convention also provides for procedures for the settlement of claims for damages There is no law against space junk crashing back to earth. Context – Debris from a Chinese rocket fell back to Earth over Malaysia
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
- It is a multi-modal transportation established by India, Russia and Iraq in St. Petersburg, 2000.
- This corridor connects Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Black Sea via Iran.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The INSTC is a 7,200 km-long multimodal transportation network encompassing sea, road, and rail routes to offer the shortest route of connectivity. It was established on 12th September 2000 in St. Petersburg, by Iran, Russia and India for the purpose of promoting transportation cooperation among the Member States.
It links the Indian Ocean to the Caspian Sea via the Persian Gulf onwards into Russia and Northern Europe. 
Context – Chabahar Port to be linked with INSTC to enhance connectivity with Central Asia
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The INSTC is a 7,200 km-long multimodal transportation network encompassing sea, road, and rail routes to offer the shortest route of connectivity. It was established on 12th September 2000 in St. Petersburg, by Iran, Russia and India for the purpose of promoting transportation cooperation among the Member States.
It links the Indian Ocean to the Caspian Sea via the Persian Gulf onwards into Russia and Northern Europe. Context – Chabahar Port to be linked with INSTC to enhance connectivity with Central Asia
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chakma and Hajong community
- They fled Myanmar and migrated to Arunachal Pradesh in 1964-65
- They have been granted citizenship under Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect They fled erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1964-65 and came to India and settled in Arunachal Pradesh. They are ethnic people who lived in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, most of which are located in Bangladesh. Chakma and the Hajong migrants had submitted their citizenship applications under Section 5 of the 1955 Citizenship Act. The rest are ‘Citizens by Birth’ as per Section 3 of the 1955 Citizenship Act. They do not directly come into the ambit of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) because Arunachal Pradesh is among the states exempted from the CAA since it has an Inner Line Permit to regulate entry of outsiders. Context: Arunachal suspends residential proof certificates, upsets Chakma-Hajong bodies
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect They fled erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1964-65 and came to India and settled in Arunachal Pradesh. They are ethnic people who lived in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, most of which are located in Bangladesh. Chakma and the Hajong migrants had submitted their citizenship applications under Section 5 of the 1955 Citizenship Act. The rest are ‘Citizens by Birth’ as per Section 3 of the 1955 Citizenship Act. They do not directly come into the ambit of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) because Arunachal Pradesh is among the states exempted from the CAA since it has an Inner Line Permit to regulate entry of outsiders. Context: Arunachal suspends residential proof certificates, upsets Chakma-Hajong bodies
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘AL NAJAH IV’ is a joint military exercise conducted between India and
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Solution(c)
The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 01 to 13 August 2022. The Royal Army of Oman contingent comprising 60 personnel from the Sultan of Oman Parachute Regiment have arrived at the exercise location.
Context – Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India
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Solution(c)
The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 01 to 13 August 2022. The Royal Army of Oman contingent comprising 60 personnel from the Sultan of Oman Parachute Regiment have arrived at the exercise location.
Context – Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India
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