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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Startup SETU initiative
- The initiative would connect start-ups in India to US-based investors and start-up ecosystem leaders.
- The interaction in SETU will be supported through the mentorship portal, MAARG, under the Startup India initiative.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently launched the US Startup SETU initiative. · The initiative would connect start-ups in India to US-based investors and start-up ecosystem leaders.
· It will provide mentorship and assistance in various areas including funding, market access and commercialization.
· SETU is designed to break the geographical barriers between mentors based in US that are willing to invest in entrepreneurship and sunrise startups in India.
· The interaction will be supported through the mentorship portal under the Startup India initiative Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth program (MAARG). · MAARG is a single-stop solution finder for startups in India.
· The core functions of MAARG are to improve ease of access, use Artificial Intelligence for Matchmaking, schedule meetings virtually, host masterclasses, provide a custom dashboard for relevant information, analytics, features.
Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently launched the US Startup SETU initiative.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently launched the US Startup SETU initiative. · The initiative would connect start-ups in India to US-based investors and start-up ecosystem leaders.
· It will provide mentorship and assistance in various areas including funding, market access and commercialization.
· SETU is designed to break the geographical barriers between mentors based in US that are willing to invest in entrepreneurship and sunrise startups in India.
· The interaction will be supported through the mentorship portal under the Startup India initiative Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth program (MAARG). · MAARG is a single-stop solution finder for startups in India.
· The core functions of MAARG are to improve ease of access, use Artificial Intelligence for Matchmaking, schedule meetings virtually, host masterclasses, provide a custom dashboard for relevant information, analytics, features.
Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently launched the US Startup SETU initiative.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statement about Acharya Vinoba Bhave
- He presided over 1922 Gaya session of Indian National Congress.
- He was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi, in 1940, against British Raj by Gandhiji in India.
- Bhoodan Movement in 1930s was led by him.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Vinayak Narahari Bhave, born on 11th September 1895, Gagode, Bombay Presidency (now in Maharashtra). · Eldest son of Narahari Shambhu Rao and Rukmini Devi
· One of India’s best-known social reformers and a widely venerated disciple of Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi. Founder of the Bhoodan Yajna (“Land-Gift Movement”).
Role in Freedom Struggle:
· Took part in programs of non-cooperation and especially the call for use of Swadeshi goods instead of foreign imports.
· In 1940, he was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi (an Individual standing up for Truth instead of a collective action) against British Raj by Gandhi in India.
Role in Social Work:
· Worked tirelessly towards eradicating social evils like inequality.
· Influenced by the examples set by Gandhi, he took up the cause of people who were referred to as Harijans by Gandhi.
· He adopted the term Sarvodaya from Gandhi which simply means “Progress for All”.
· The Sarvodaya movement under him implemented various programs during the 1950s, the chief among which is the Bhoodan Movement.
Context: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · Vinayak Narahari Bhave, born on 11th September 1895, Gagode, Bombay Presidency (now in Maharashtra). · Eldest son of Narahari Shambhu Rao and Rukmini Devi
· One of India’s best-known social reformers and a widely venerated disciple of Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi. Founder of the Bhoodan Yajna (“Land-Gift Movement”).
Role in Freedom Struggle:
· Took part in programs of non-cooperation and especially the call for use of Swadeshi goods instead of foreign imports.
· In 1940, he was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi (an Individual standing up for Truth instead of a collective action) against British Raj by Gandhi in India.
Role in Social Work:
· Worked tirelessly towards eradicating social evils like inequality.
· Influenced by the examples set by Gandhi, he took up the cause of people who were referred to as Harijans by Gandhi.
· He adopted the term Sarvodaya from Gandhi which simply means “Progress for All”.
· The Sarvodaya movement under him implemented various programs during the 1950s, the chief among which is the Bhoodan Movement.
Context: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about G7
- It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975.
- Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), an initiative to mobilize 600 billion dollars by 2027 for infrastructure development, is an initiative of G7.
- India recently signed “2022 Resilient Democracies Statement” of G7 countries.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975. · The bloc meets annually to discuss issues of common interest like global economic governance, international security and energy policy.
· The G7 countries are the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US.
· All the G7 countries and India are a part of G20.
· In 48th summit, G7 announced the collective mobilization of 600 billion dollars by 2027 under Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to deliver “game-changing” and “transparent” infrastructure projects to developing and middle-income countries. · The “2022 Resilient Democracies Statement” was signed after Prime Minister attended a summit of the G7 countries. · Apart from India, the signatories to the statement were Germany, Argentina, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Senegal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union
· The statement called for “guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors” and “protecting the freedom of expression and opinion online and offline”.
Context: Finance Ministers of all G7 countries as well as the European Union announced their plan to implement a price cap on oil exports from Russia.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975. · The bloc meets annually to discuss issues of common interest like global economic governance, international security and energy policy.
· The G7 countries are the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US.
· All the G7 countries and India are a part of G20.
· In 48th summit, G7 announced the collective mobilization of 600 billion dollars by 2027 under Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) to deliver “game-changing” and “transparent” infrastructure projects to developing and middle-income countries. · The “2022 Resilient Democracies Statement” was signed after Prime Minister attended a summit of the G7 countries. · Apart from India, the signatories to the statement were Germany, Argentina, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Senegal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union
· The statement called for “guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors” and “protecting the freedom of expression and opinion online and offline”.
Context: Finance Ministers of all G7 countries as well as the European Union announced their plan to implement a price cap on oil exports from Russia.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Nikshay Poshan Yojana supports every Tuberculosis (TB) Patient by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs.
- Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative provides a platform for donors (Ni-kshay mitras) to provide various forms of support to those undergoing TB treatment.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The NPY was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · It aims to support every Tuberculosis (TB) Patient by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs.
· Since its inception around Rs 1,488 crore has been paid to 5.73 million notified beneficiaries.
· The Ni-kshay Mitra initiative forms a vital component of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. · This initiative seeks to ensure adequate and nutritional food for those being treated for tuberculosis.
· Ni-kshay Mitra portal provides a platform for donors (Ni-kshay Mitras) to provide various forms of support to those undergoing TB treatment.
· The donors could be a wide range of stakeholders from elected representatives, political parties, to corporates, NGOs, and individuals.
Context: President of India launched, Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, aimed at working towards TB elimination from the country by 2025.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The NPY was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · It aims to support every Tuberculosis (TB) Patient by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs.
· Since its inception around Rs 1,488 crore has been paid to 5.73 million notified beneficiaries.
· The Ni-kshay Mitra initiative forms a vital component of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. · This initiative seeks to ensure adequate and nutritional food for those being treated for tuberculosis.
· Ni-kshay Mitra portal provides a platform for donors (Ni-kshay Mitras) to provide various forms of support to those undergoing TB treatment.
· The donors could be a wide range of stakeholders from elected representatives, political parties, to corporates, NGOs, and individuals.
Context: President of India launched, Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, aimed at working towards TB elimination from the country by 2025.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Gender Snapshot 2022 report was launched by?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Recently, the report entitled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was launched by United Nations (UN) Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). Findings
· The report highlighted that Sustainable Development Goal-5 (SDG-5), or achieving gender equality, will not be met by 2030 at the current pace of progress.
· By the end of 2022, around 383 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty (on less than USD 1.90 a day) compared to 368 million men and boys.
· It will take close to 300 years to achieve full gender equality at the current rate of progress.
· It will also take at least 40 years to achieve equal representation of women in national parliaments.
· Progress must be 17 times faster than last decade’s progress of the last decade, to eradicate child marriage by 2030.
· Globally, women lost an estimated USD 800 billion in income in 2020 due to the pandemic.
· More women and girls are now forcibly displaced than ever before, some 44 million women and girls by the end of 2021.
Context: The report entitled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was launched by United Nations (UN) Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Recently, the report entitled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was launched by United Nations (UN) Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). Findings
· The report highlighted that Sustainable Development Goal-5 (SDG-5), or achieving gender equality, will not be met by 2030 at the current pace of progress.
· By the end of 2022, around 383 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty (on less than USD 1.90 a day) compared to 368 million men and boys.
· It will take close to 300 years to achieve full gender equality at the current rate of progress.
· It will also take at least 40 years to achieve equal representation of women in national parliaments.
· Progress must be 17 times faster than last decade’s progress of the last decade, to eradicate child marriage by 2030.
· Globally, women lost an estimated USD 800 billion in income in 2020 due to the pandemic.
· More women and girls are now forcibly displaced than ever before, some 44 million women and girls by the end of 2021.
Context: The report entitled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was launched by United Nations (UN) Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
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