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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Urban-20 Summit’
- It is a city diplomacy initiative launched at the previous G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia
- C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20 under the leadership of a Chair city that rotates annually
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a city diplomacy initiative launched on December 12, 2017, at the One Planet Summit in Paris. Urban-20 (U20) provides a platform for cities from G20 countries to facilitate discussions on various important issues of urban development including climate change, social inclusion, sustainable mobility, and affordable housing, and propose collective solutions. C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20 under the leadership of a Chair city that rotates annually, based in the G20 host country. Context – Urban-20 (U20) event being organised under G20 presidency of India
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a city diplomacy initiative launched on December 12, 2017, at the One Planet Summit in Paris. Urban-20 (U20) provides a platform for cities from G20 countries to facilitate discussions on various important issues of urban development including climate change, social inclusion, sustainable mobility, and affordable housing, and propose collective solutions. C40 Cities (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convene the U20 under the leadership of a Chair city that rotates annually, based in the G20 host country. Context – Urban-20 (U20) event being organised under G20 presidency of India
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Vainu Bappu Observatory’ recently seen in news is located in
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Solution(c)
The several stellar discoveries of the 40-inch telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, were highlighted at the celebration of its 50 years of operation on 15-16 December. The telescope set up by Professor Vainu Bappu has played a significant role in astronomy with major discoveries like the presence of rings around the planet Uranus, a new satellite of Uranus, the presence of an atmosphere around Ganymede which is a satellite of Jupiter. Other important research conducted with this telescope includes the discovery and study of many ‘Be stars’, Lithium depletion in giant stars, optical variability in Blazars, the dynamics of the famous supernova SN 1987A and so on.
Context – Stellar discoveries of the 40-inch telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur highlighted at 50-year celebration
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Solution(c)
The several stellar discoveries of the 40-inch telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, were highlighted at the celebration of its 50 years of operation on 15-16 December. The telescope set up by Professor Vainu Bappu has played a significant role in astronomy with major discoveries like the presence of rings around the planet Uranus, a new satellite of Uranus, the presence of an atmosphere around Ganymede which is a satellite of Jupiter. Other important research conducted with this telescope includes the discovery and study of many ‘Be stars’, Lithium depletion in giant stars, optical variability in Blazars, the dynamics of the famous supernova SN 1987A and so on.
Context – Stellar discoveries of the 40-inch telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur highlighted at 50-year celebration
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Dokra Metal Crafts’, consider the following statements
- Dokra is a form of ancient bell metal craft practiced in states like Telangana
- It has a documented history of about 5,000 years and the making combines metallurgical skills with that of lost wax technique
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Dhokra is a form of ancient bell metal craft practiced by the Ojha metal smiths living in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal and Telangana. However, the style and also the workmanship of this artisan community varies in different states. Dhokra or Dokra, is also known as bell metal craft. Its documented history is about 5,000 years old. The method of making Dokra is done by combining the metallurgical skills with that of the lost wax technique. Context – Lalbazar, on the boundary with Jharkhand, is becoming a hub for dokra metalcraft
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Dhokra is a form of ancient bell metal craft practiced by the Ojha metal smiths living in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal and Telangana. However, the style and also the workmanship of this artisan community varies in different states. Dhokra or Dokra, is also known as bell metal craft. Its documented history is about 5,000 years old. The method of making Dokra is done by combining the metallurgical skills with that of the lost wax technique. Context – Lalbazar, on the boundary with Jharkhand, is becoming a hub for dokra metalcraft
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)’
- Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) was created by amending The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
- It will also provide trade defence support to our domestic industry and exporters in dealing with increasing instances of trade remedy investigations
- The recommendation of DGTR for imposition of Anti-dumping, countervailing & Safeguard duties would be implemented by the Department of Commerce
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Government of India carried out an Amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 on May 7, 2018 substituting “Directorate General of Trade Remedies” in place of “Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties” in Department of Commerce. The DGTR will bring DGAD, DGS and Safeguards (QR) functions of DGFT into its fold by merging them into one single national entity. DGTR will deal with Anti-dumping, CVD and Safeguard measures. It will also provide trade defence support to our domestic industry and exporters in dealing with increasing instances of trade remedy investigations instituted against them by other countries. The creation of DGTR will provide a level playing field to the domestic industry. The DGTR will function as an attached office of Department of Commerce. The recommendation of DGTR for imposition of Anti-dumping, countervailing & Safeguard duties would be considered by the Department of Revenue. While the DGTR recommends the duty to be levied, the Finance Ministry imposes it. Context – DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on viscose fibre from Indonesia
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Government of India carried out an Amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 on May 7, 2018 substituting “Directorate General of Trade Remedies” in place of “Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties” in Department of Commerce. The DGTR will bring DGAD, DGS and Safeguards (QR) functions of DGFT into its fold by merging them into one single national entity. DGTR will deal with Anti-dumping, CVD and Safeguard measures. It will also provide trade defence support to our domestic industry and exporters in dealing with increasing instances of trade remedy investigations instituted against them by other countries. The creation of DGTR will provide a level playing field to the domestic industry. The DGTR will function as an attached office of Department of Commerce. The recommendation of DGTR for imposition of Anti-dumping, countervailing & Safeguard duties would be considered by the Department of Revenue. While the DGTR recommends the duty to be levied, the Finance Ministry imposes it. Context – DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on viscose fibre from Indonesia
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs
Scheduled Tribe : State
- Hatti : Telangana
- Binjhia : Chattisgarh
- Narikoravan : Tamil Nadu
- Betta Kuruba : Karnataka
Which of the Pair(s) given above are correctly matched
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Solution(c)
Hatti Himachal Pradesh Binjhia Chattisgarh Narikoravan Tamil Nadu Betta Kuruba Karnataka Context – All these communities were added to the ST list recently
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Solution(c)
Hatti Himachal Pradesh Binjhia Chattisgarh Narikoravan Tamil Nadu Betta Kuruba Karnataka Context – All these communities were added to the ST list recently
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