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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about adoption of child in India
- The procedure for child adoption in India is governed by the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- The power to issue orders regarding adoption of children in the country lies with District Magistrates (DM).
- Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body that is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Adoptions in India are governed by two laws the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. · Both laws have their separate eligibility criteria for adoptive parents.
· District Magistrates (DM) have been empowered to give adoption orders instead of courts. · The Parliament passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 in order to amend the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act), 2015.
· The key changes include authorizing District Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates to issue adoption orders under Section 61 of the JJ Act by striking out the word “court”.
· This was done “in order to ensure speedy disposal of cases and enhance accountability,” according to a government statement.
· The District Magistrates have also been empowered under the Act to inspect child care institutions as well as evaluate the functioning of district child protection units, child welfare committees, juvenile justice boards, specialised juvenile police units, child care institutions etc.
· It is a specialised adoption agency and a statutory body of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. · It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
Context: New adoption rules create confusion over implementation as they require transfer of adoption papers from courts to District Magistrates.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Adoptions in India are governed by two laws the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. · Both laws have their separate eligibility criteria for adoptive parents.
· District Magistrates (DM) have been empowered to give adoption orders instead of courts. · The Parliament passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 in order to amend the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act), 2015.
· The key changes include authorizing District Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates to issue adoption orders under Section 61 of the JJ Act by striking out the word “court”.
· This was done “in order to ensure speedy disposal of cases and enhance accountability,” according to a government statement.
· The District Magistrates have also been empowered under the Act to inspect child care institutions as well as evaluate the functioning of district child protection units, child welfare committees, juvenile justice boards, specialised juvenile police units, child care institutions etc.
· It is a specialised adoption agency and a statutory body of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. · It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
Context: New adoption rules create confusion over implementation as they require transfer of adoption papers from courts to District Magistrates.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Vembanad Lake
- It is the longest lake in India.
- The lake has its source in four rivers.
- It is the second-largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sundarbans.
- The Karikili Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · This is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India. · Spanning several districts of Kerala and covering a territory of more than 2033.02 km2.
· The lake has its source in four rivers, Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala
· It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
· In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
· It is the second-largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
· The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.
Context: Vembanad lake, the second largest wetland system in India after the Sunderbans in West Bengal, is shrinking and its unique biodiversity is under threat of ecological decay despite it being declared as a Ramsar site 20 years ago.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · This is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India. · Spanning several districts of Kerala and covering a territory of more than 2033.02 km2.
· The lake has its source in four rivers, Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala
· It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
· In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
· It is the second-largest Ramsar site in India only after the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
· The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.
Context: Vembanad lake, the second largest wetland system in India after the Sunderbans in West Bengal, is shrinking and its unique biodiversity is under threat of ecological decay despite it being declared as a Ramsar site 20 years ago.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about EU-India green hydrogen forum
- It was jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Climate Bank.
- It provides a platform for the exchange of best practices, policy frameworks for renewable hydrogen.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct EU-India green hydrogen forum · The recent event was organized jointly by the Delegation of the European Union and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Hydrogen Europe.
· The event brought together EU-India businesses to discuss possible joint projects on green hydrogen.
· The Forum provides a platform for the exchange of best practices, policy frameworks and production and application technologies for renewable hydrogen as well as opportunities for EU-India cooperation in this area. · The forum also looks into the potential for international hydrogen trade, the role of international standards, including sustainable transportation.
· It also provides for the legal requirements for the certification of renewable hydrogen and research and innovation.
Context: EU-India Green Hydrogen Forum was inaugurated recently.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct EU-India green hydrogen forum · The recent event was organized jointly by the Delegation of the European Union and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Hydrogen Europe.
· The event brought together EU-India businesses to discuss possible joint projects on green hydrogen.
· The Forum provides a platform for the exchange of best practices, policy frameworks and production and application technologies for renewable hydrogen as well as opportunities for EU-India cooperation in this area. · The forum also looks into the potential for international hydrogen trade, the role of international standards, including sustainable transportation.
· It also provides for the legal requirements for the certification of renewable hydrogen and research and innovation.
Context: EU-India Green Hydrogen Forum was inaugurated recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Hoysala Temple architecture
- Multiple shrines of different deities were built around a central pillared hall.
- These shrines are established intricately in the design of a star.
- The temples were built on an upraised platform known as Jagati.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct Salient features of Hoysala Architecture · Multiple shrines of different deities were built around a central pillared hall.
· Stellate plan: These shrines are established intricately in the design of a star.
· Soft soapstone was the main building material.
· Massive emphasis was laid on the decoration of the temple through sculptures.
· The temples were built on an upraised platform known as Jagati.
· The walls and stairs of the temple followed a zigzag pattern.
· Hoysala temples are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely Dravida nor Nagara, but somewhere in between.
Context: The Union Culture Ministry announced that the Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka are India’s official nominations for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct Salient features of Hoysala Architecture · Multiple shrines of different deities were built around a central pillared hall.
· Stellate plan: These shrines are established intricately in the design of a star.
· Soft soapstone was the main building material.
· Massive emphasis was laid on the decoration of the temple through sculptures.
· The temples were built on an upraised platform known as Jagati.
· The walls and stairs of the temple followed a zigzag pattern.
· Hoysala temples are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely Dravida nor Nagara, but somewhere in between.
Context: The Union Culture Ministry announced that the Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka are India’s official nominations for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Suresh Prabhu Committee, recently seen in news is related to?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The National Level Committee was recently constituted under the Chairmanship of former Union Cabinet Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu. · The committee was mandated to draft a national cooperative policy document.
· The existing National Policy on Cooperatives, was formulated in 2002 with the objectives of facilitating all round development of cooperatives.
Context: The Centre announced a 47-member committee under former union minister Suresh Prabhu to prepare the national cooperation policy with the objective to promote cooperative-based economic development model.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The National Level Committee was recently constituted under the Chairmanship of former Union Cabinet Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu. · The committee was mandated to draft a national cooperative policy document.
· The existing National Policy on Cooperatives, was formulated in 2002 with the objectives of facilitating all round development of cooperatives.
Context: The Centre announced a 47-member committee under former union minister Suresh Prabhu to prepare the national cooperation policy with the objective to promote cooperative-based economic development model.
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