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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
GI Tag States Raktsey Karpo Apricots Jammu & Kashmir Tandur red gram Karnataka Gamocha Manipur Onattukara Ellu Tamil Nadu Choose the correct code:
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Recently, Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication Tag to Raktsey Karpo Apricot · Nine new items, including 5 agricultural products from Kerala have been given the coveted GI tag.
· 5 Agricultural products from Kerala are given GI tags – Attappady Attukombu Avara, Attappady Thuvara, Onattukara Ellu, Onattukara Ellu and Kodungalloor Pottuvellari
· The gamocha of Assam, Tandur red gram of Telangana and Alibag white onion of Maharashtra are the rest of 9 new GI tags.
Context: Nine new items, including 5 agricultural products from Kerala have been given the coveted GI tag.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Recently, Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication Tag to Raktsey Karpo Apricot · Nine new items, including 5 agricultural products from Kerala have been given the coveted GI tag.
· 5 Agricultural products from Kerala are given GI tags – Attappady Attukombu Avara, Attappady Thuvara, Onattukara Ellu, Onattukara Ellu and Kodungalloor Pottuvellari
· The gamocha of Assam, Tandur red gram of Telangana and Alibag white onion of Maharashtra are the rest of 9 new GI tags.
Context: Nine new items, including 5 agricultural products from Kerala have been given the coveted GI tag.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Group of Friends
- It is a joint initiative of India and England.
- It aims to promote accountability for Crimes against Peacekeepers.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct India has launched the ‘Group of Friends’ The ‘Group of friends’ was launched during India’s current presidency of the U.N. Security Council.
Co-chairs of the ‘Group of Friends’ – India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal.
Aim – To Promote Accountability for Crimes against Peacekeepers, seek facilitation of capacity building and technical assistance to the host state authorities. Context: India has launched the ‘Group of Friends’ to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct India has launched the ‘Group of Friends’ The ‘Group of friends’ was launched during India’s current presidency of the U.N. Security Council.
Co-chairs of the ‘Group of Friends’ – India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal.
Aim – To Promote Accountability for Crimes against Peacekeepers, seek facilitation of capacity building and technical assistance to the host state authorities. Context: India has launched the ‘Group of Friends’ to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Agni-5 Missile
- It is a nuclear capable missile with two-stage liquid-fuelled engine.
- Agni-5 can strike targets at ranges of 7,000 to 7,500 km.
- The missile is operated by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The nuclear-capable missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, has been developed by DRDO. Medium to Intercontinental versions of Agni missile systems 1 to 5 have varying ranges, starting from 700 km for Agni-1 to 5000 km and above for Agni-5. Agni-5 can strike targets at ranges of 5,000 to 5,500 km.
The missile is operated by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). Context: India successfully test-fired Agni-V ballistic missile having increased range of 5,000 km.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The nuclear-capable missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, has been developed by DRDO. Medium to Intercontinental versions of Agni missile systems 1 to 5 have varying ranges, starting from 700 km for Agni-1 to 5000 km and above for Agni-5. Agni-5 can strike targets at ranges of 5,000 to 5,500 km.
The missile is operated by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). Context: India successfully test-fired Agni-V ballistic missile having increased range of 5,000 km.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about PM Virasat Ka Samvardhan
- It is a central-sector scheme under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
- It focuses on skilling, entrepreneurship and leadership training requirements of the artisan communities.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) is a central-sector scheme under Ministry of Minority Affairs. PM VIKAS focusses on the skilling, entrepreneurship and leadership training requirements of the minority and artisan communities across the country. PM VIKAS is an integrated scheme that converges five erstwhile schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs viz.
Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil.
The scheme has been approved by the Cabinet for the period of 15th Finance Commission (up to 2025-26).
The Scheme aims to improve livelihoods of the minorities, particularly the artisan communities.
Context: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) has been named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) is a central-sector scheme under Ministry of Minority Affairs. PM VIKAS focusses on the skilling, entrepreneurship and leadership training requirements of the minority and artisan communities across the country. PM VIKAS is an integrated scheme that converges five erstwhile schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs viz.
Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil.
The scheme has been approved by the Cabinet for the period of 15th Finance Commission (up to 2025-26).
The Scheme aims to improve livelihoods of the minorities, particularly the artisan communities.
Context: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) has been named as Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in which of the following statements
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is known as the home of blackbuck and a variety of birds in Rajasthan. · The sanctuary is flanked by the Great India Desert, Thar and boasts a unique ecosystem and is an important birdwatching destination in India.
· Migratory birds in the sanctuary: Harriers, eastern imperial eagles, tawny eagle, short-toed eagle, sparrow, and little green bee-eaters, black ibis and demoiselle cranes, whereas skylarks, crested larks, ring doves, and brown doves are seen round the year.
· Fauna: Desert fox and desert cat can be spotted in the sanctuary.
Context: Recently, the Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan has received a protective cover.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is known as the home of blackbuck and a variety of birds in Rajasthan. · The sanctuary is flanked by the Great India Desert, Thar and boasts a unique ecosystem and is an important birdwatching destination in India.
· Migratory birds in the sanctuary: Harriers, eastern imperial eagles, tawny eagle, short-toed eagle, sparrow, and little green bee-eaters, black ibis and demoiselle cranes, whereas skylarks, crested larks, ring doves, and brown doves are seen round the year.
· Fauna: Desert fox and desert cat can be spotted in the sanctuary.
Context: Recently, the Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan has received a protective cover.
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