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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Re-Hab Project’
- The project aims to rehabilitate workers in textiles industry affected by mechanization by upskilling them
- The project is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Project RE-HAB (Reducing Human Attacks using Honey Bees) is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National Honey Mission. Under this project fencing of bee boxes is installed in such areas from where elephants move towards the human settlements and farmers’ agriculture. It is an initiative under Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It is running this project in 7 states of the country, namely in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and Orissa. Context – KVIC Chairman inaugurates the ambitious Re-Hab Project in Nainital
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Project RE-HAB (Reducing Human Attacks using Honey Bees) is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National Honey Mission. Under this project fencing of bee boxes is installed in such areas from where elephants move towards the human settlements and farmers’ agriculture. It is an initiative under Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It is running this project in 7 states of the country, namely in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and Orissa. Context – KVIC Chairman inaugurates the ambitious Re-Hab Project in Nainital
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Shilp Guru Awards’, consider the following statements
- The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master craftspersons for the role played by them in the continuance of crafts as a vital part of traditional heritage
- The main crafts for which the Awards are mostly given are Metal Engraving, Hand Embroidery, Pottery and stone ware
- The awards were instituted by the Ministry of Culture as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master craftspersons in recognition of excellent craftsmanship, product excellence and the role played by them as gurus in the continuance of crafts to other trainee artisans as a vital part of traditional heritage. Any master craftsperson residing in India who is either a National Awardee or a State Awardee of exceptional standing or master craftsperson of extraordinary skills and having immense contribution to handicrafts sector and who is not below the age of 50 years with 20 years of experience as on 31st December of previous year in the field is eligible for the Shilp Guru Award. The National Awards and not Shilp Guru Awards are being awarded since 1965 for outstanding craftsmanship in different craft categories. The main crafts for which the Awards have been given are Metal Engraving, Chikan Hand Embroidery, Khurja Blue Pottery, Mata Ni Pachedi Kalamkari, Bandhani, Tie & Dye ,Hand Block Bagh Print, Warli Art, Stone Dust Painting , Sozni Hand Embroidery, Terracotta, Tanjore Painting, Sholapith, Kantha Hand Embroidery, Palm leaf Engraving, Brass wire inlay on wood, Wood Tarkashi, Madhubani Painting, Gold Leaf Painting , straw craft etc. The Awards were started in 2002, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the resurgence of Handicrafts in India. The Award consists of a gold coin, Rs.2.00 lakhs prize money, a Tamrapatra, a shawl and a certificate. Context – Shilp Guru and National Awards conferred to master craftspersons
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master craftspersons in recognition of excellent craftsmanship, product excellence and the role played by them as gurus in the continuance of crafts to other trainee artisans as a vital part of traditional heritage. Any master craftsperson residing in India who is either a National Awardee or a State Awardee of exceptional standing or master craftsperson of extraordinary skills and having immense contribution to handicrafts sector and who is not below the age of 50 years with 20 years of experience as on 31st December of previous year in the field is eligible for the Shilp Guru Award. The National Awards and not Shilp Guru Awards are being awarded since 1965 for outstanding craftsmanship in different craft categories. The main crafts for which the Awards have been given are Metal Engraving, Chikan Hand Embroidery, Khurja Blue Pottery, Mata Ni Pachedi Kalamkari, Bandhani, Tie & Dye ,Hand Block Bagh Print, Warli Art, Stone Dust Painting , Sozni Hand Embroidery, Terracotta, Tanjore Painting, Sholapith, Kantha Hand Embroidery, Palm leaf Engraving, Brass wire inlay on wood, Wood Tarkashi, Madhubani Painting, Gold Leaf Painting , straw craft etc. The Awards were started in 2002, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the resurgence of Handicrafts in India. The Award consists of a gold coin, Rs.2.00 lakhs prize money, a Tamrapatra, a shawl and a certificate. Context – Shilp Guru and National Awards conferred to master craftspersons
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP)’
- It is a first-of-its-kind intergovernmental alliance for the conservation of the snow leopard and its unique ecosystem
- It is led by the environment ministers of countries in Asia that form the home range of the snow leopard
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The GSLEP is a first-of-its-kind intergovernmental alliance for the conservation of the snow leopard and its unique ecosystem. It involves all snow leopard range countries, non-governmental organizations, multi-lateral institutions, scientists and local communities It is led by the environment ministers of 12 countries in Asia that form the home range of the snow leopard. These are Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The total range spans two million square kilometres. The GSLEP Program’s secretariat is based in Bishkek, and is hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Context – Indian scientists received international award on behalf of snow leopard conservation alliance recently
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The GSLEP is a first-of-its-kind intergovernmental alliance for the conservation of the snow leopard and its unique ecosystem. It involves all snow leopard range countries, non-governmental organizations, multi-lateral institutions, scientists and local communities It is led by the environment ministers of 12 countries in Asia that form the home range of the snow leopard. These are Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The total range spans two million square kilometres. The GSLEP Program’s secretariat is based in Bishkek, and is hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Context – Indian scientists received international award on behalf of snow leopard conservation alliance recently
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Fujiwhara Effect’ seen in news is used in the context of
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Solution(d)
The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 1,400 km, with intensity that could vary between a depression (wind speed under 63 km per hour) and a super typhoon (wind speed over 209 km per hour). The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems. In rare cases, the two systems could merge, especially when they are of similar size and intensity, to form a bigger storm.
Context – Typhoon Hinnamnor demonstrated a textbook example of a phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect.
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Solution(d)
The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centres or eyes at a distance of less than 1,400 km, with intensity that could vary between a depression (wind speed under 63 km per hour) and a super typhoon (wind speed over 209 km per hour). The interaction could lead to changes in the track and intensity of either or both storms systems. In rare cases, the two systems could merge, especially when they are of similar size and intensity, to form a bigger storm.
Context – Typhoon Hinnamnor demonstrated a textbook example of a phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 215 of the Indian Constitution provides for the transfer of HC judges including the Chief Justice
- The proposal for transferring a High Court judge including a Chief Justice should be initiated by the CJI and the consent of the judge is not required
- The Union cabinet would submit a recommendation to the President as to the transfer of the Judge concerned once the proposal is referred to the Government
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Article 222 of the Constitution makes provision for the transfer of a Judge (including Chief Justice) from one High Court to any other High Court. The initiation of the proposal for the transfer of a Judge should be made by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the consent of the judge is not required. The proposal once referred to the Government, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs would submit a recommendation to the Prime Minister who will then advise the President as to the transfer of the Judge concerned. Context – There was a criticism about the manner of the transfer of High Court Judges
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Article 222 of the Constitution makes provision for the transfer of a Judge (including Chief Justice) from one High Court to any other High Court. The initiation of the proposal for the transfer of a Judge should be made by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the consent of the judge is not required. The proposal once referred to the Government, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs would submit a recommendation to the Prime Minister who will then advise the President as to the transfer of the Judge concerned. Context – There was a criticism about the manner of the transfer of High Court Judges
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