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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement” was signed recently between India and
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India signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ (MMPA) with Austria for migration and mobility of Indian students and professionals. MMPA aims at the facilitation of mobility of students, academics, and researchers, migration for professional and economic reasons, and abiding by equal treatment of nationals of both Parties in a similar situation. The provisions of this Agreement will be without prejudice to the application of national laws on the stay of foreigners on all the points that are not dealt with in this Agreement. Along similar lines, India has also signed agreements with other European countries namely, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Finland.
Context – India, Austria sign pact to curb illegal migration
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India signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ (MMPA) with Austria for migration and mobility of Indian students and professionals. MMPA aims at the facilitation of mobility of students, academics, and researchers, migration for professional and economic reasons, and abiding by equal treatment of nationals of both Parties in a similar situation. The provisions of this Agreement will be without prejudice to the application of national laws on the stay of foreigners on all the points that are not dealt with in this Agreement. Along similar lines, India has also signed agreements with other European countries namely, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Finland.
Context – India, Austria sign pact to curb illegal migration
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Savitribai Phule
- Savitribai Phule advocated inter-caste marriages, widow remarriage, and eradication of child marriage among other social issues
- She established a women’s rights advocacy organization called Bharat Stree Mahamandal
- She became a prolific writer and published a book named Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Savitribai Phule also advocated inter-caste marriages, widow remarriage, and eradication of child marriage, sati and dowry systems, among other social issues. In 1873, the Phules set up the Satyashodhak Samaj (‘Truth-seekers’ society’), a platform open to all, irrespective of their caste, religion or class hierarchies, with the sole aim of bringing social equity. She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to raise awareness for issues concerning women’s rights. She also called for a gathering place for women that was free of caste discrimination or differentiation of any kind. She became a prolific writer and published two books: Kavya Phule (1854); Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar (1892). She also wrote the poem entitled, ‘Go Get Education” in which she encouraged those who are oppressed to free themselves by obtaining an education. Context – The Prime Minister paid homage to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary.
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Savitribai Phule also advocated inter-caste marriages, widow remarriage, and eradication of child marriage, sati and dowry systems, among other social issues. In 1873, the Phules set up the Satyashodhak Samaj (‘Truth-seekers’ society’), a platform open to all, irrespective of their caste, religion or class hierarchies, with the sole aim of bringing social equity. She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to raise awareness for issues concerning women’s rights. She also called for a gathering place for women that was free of caste discrimination or differentiation of any kind. She became a prolific writer and published two books: Kavya Phule (1854); Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar (1892). She also wrote the poem entitled, ‘Go Get Education” in which she encouraged those who are oppressed to free themselves by obtaining an education. Context – The Prime Minister paid homage to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Indian Science Congress’, consider the following statements
- It is an annual gathering of researchers in the country organised by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
- The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Self-reliance”
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Indian Science Congress, the annual gathering of researchers in the country is organised by the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). The first meeting of the Congress was held from January 15-17, 1914 at the premises of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta. Established in 1914, ISCA is a professional body under Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology. The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” which will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment and the role of science & technology in achieving this. Context – The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC)
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Indian Science Congress, the annual gathering of researchers in the country is organised by the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). The first meeting of the Congress was held from January 15-17, 1914 at the premises of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta. Established in 1914, ISCA is a professional body under Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology. The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” which will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment and the role of science & technology in achieving this. Context – The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)’
- HEFA is a non-profit Non-Banking Financing Company (NBFC) and is a joint venture between the Union Ministry of Education and the Canara Bank
- Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) finances creation of capital assets in all premier educational institutions in India except school education
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect HEFA is a non-profit Non-Banking Financing Company (NBFC), is a joint venture between the Union Ministry of Education and the Canara Bank to finance infrastructure development in educational institutions through long-term loans. Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) is set up for financing creation of capital assets in premier educational institutions in India as part of rising 2022 HEFA’s scope is greatly expanded to cover school education, educational institutes under Ministry of health etc. Context – The Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) has fallen short of the government’s target of mobilising Rs 1 lakh crore by 2022
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect HEFA is a non-profit Non-Banking Financing Company (NBFC), is a joint venture between the Union Ministry of Education and the Canara Bank to finance infrastructure development in educational institutions through long-term loans. Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) is set up for financing creation of capital assets in premier educational institutions in India as part of rising 2022 HEFA’s scope is greatly expanded to cover school education, educational institutes under Ministry of health etc. Context – The Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) has fallen short of the government’s target of mobilising Rs 1 lakh crore by 2022
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022’
- Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 have been promulgated solely to implement the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
- The consent of Gram Sabha has been explicitly mentioned and has been made mandatory for the diversion of forest land
- The settling of forest rights now needs to be carried out by the Central government instead of the State as was the case earlier
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 have been promulgated solely to implement the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Process as envisaged in the Act and the rules framed there under is a parallel process with other statutory processes. The Rules do not inhibit the commencement of processes envisaged in other laws like Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Land Acquisition Act, 1896, Forest Rights Act, 2006, etc. According to the government, FCR 2022 already provides for diversion of forest land “only after fulfilment and compliance of all provisions, including settlement of rights under the Forest Rights Act” and also does not bar or infringe upon the operation of other laws mandating consent of Gram Sabhas. But it does not mention the consent of Gram Sabha explicitly. The settling of forest rights under the new rules now needs to be carried out by the state government instead of the Centre, as was the case earlier. Context – Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 was in news
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 have been promulgated solely to implement the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Process as envisaged in the Act and the rules framed there under is a parallel process with other statutory processes. The Rules do not inhibit the commencement of processes envisaged in other laws like Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Land Acquisition Act, 1896, Forest Rights Act, 2006, etc. According to the government, FCR 2022 already provides for diversion of forest land “only after fulfilment and compliance of all provisions, including settlement of rights under the Forest Rights Act” and also does not bar or infringe upon the operation of other laws mandating consent of Gram Sabhas. But it does not mention the consent of Gram Sabha explicitly. The settling of forest rights under the new rules now needs to be carried out by the state government instead of the Centre, as was the case earlier. Context – Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 was in news
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