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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Indian Council of Historical Research’
- It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture
- The ICHR receives grants-in-aid from various Indian states, private donations and the proceeds of revenues from the sale of publications of the ICHR
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct ICHR is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was established in 1972 by an Administrative Order. ICHR was registered under the Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860) as a literary and charitable society. The ICHR receives grants-in-aid from the Department of Higher Education, grants-in-aid from various Indian states, private donations, and the proceeds of revenues from the sale of publications of the ICHR. ICHR disburses funds for carrying out research to Indian as well as foreign scholars on their applications for fellowships, grants, and symposia, made to the ICHR or through the Ministry of Human Resource Development Context – The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and it is only “filling gaps”, the government informed the Lok Sabha Monday.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct ICHR is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was established in 1972 by an Administrative Order. ICHR was registered under the Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860) as a literary and charitable society. The ICHR receives grants-in-aid from the Department of Higher Education, grants-in-aid from various Indian states, private donations, and the proceeds of revenues from the sale of publications of the ICHR. ICHR disburses funds for carrying out research to Indian as well as foreign scholars on their applications for fellowships, grants, and symposia, made to the ICHR or through the Ministry of Human Resource Development Context – The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and it is only “filling gaps”, the government informed the Lok Sabha Monday.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Aadi Mahotsav’
- It is an annual flagship event of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited which began in 2014
- The festival will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, handloom, paintings, jewellery, cane & bamboo, pottery, food & natural products among other artefacts
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art, is an annual initiative of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It began in 2017 The festival, will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, handloom, paintings, jewellery, cane & bamboo, pottery, food & natural products, gifts & assortment, tribal cuisine and much more through 200 stalls to showcase this. Context – PM to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art, is an annual initiative of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It began in 2017 The festival, will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, handloom, paintings, jewellery, cane & bamboo, pottery, food & natural products, gifts & assortment, tribal cuisine and much more through 200 stalls to showcase this. Context – PM to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary’ recently seen in news is located in
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Solution (c)
The Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shahapur and Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district and Wada taluka of Palghar district. It is known to be a paradise for birdwatchers. It has two rivers, the Tansa and Vaitarna, and the sanctuary gets its name from the former, which divides the sanctuary into two parts. The Sanctuary has Southern Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest, with a few patches of Evergreen forest.
Context – 186 species spotted during bird survey in Tansa Sanctuary
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Solution (c)
The Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shahapur and Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district and Wada taluka of Palghar district. It is known to be a paradise for birdwatchers. It has two rivers, the Tansa and Vaitarna, and the sanctuary gets its name from the former, which divides the sanctuary into two parts. The Sanctuary has Southern Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest, with a few patches of Evergreen forest.
Context – 186 species spotted during bird survey in Tansa Sanctuary
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘President’s Colour Award’, consider the following statements
- The President’s Colour is a special flag given to a military, paramilitary or police unit as a mark of recognition for its services to the nation
- It is presented by the President of India only and it cannot be presented in his absence
- It is one of the greatest honours bestowed upon in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation both during war and peace irrespective of the years of service
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The President’s Colour is one of the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, and state/UT Police Forces of India. The presentation of the award or standards by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India (President of India) is an acknowledgement of the unit’s meritorious service. In the absence of the President of India, the Vice President of India does not present colours to regiments, ships or air squadrons. The responsibility of being the guest of honour in his or her absence is prerogative of the Services Chiefs. When the president is absent, the federal Minister of Home Affairs or at times the Vice President or Prime Minister serves as delegate in any colour presentation ceremony to federal and/or state police forces. The President’s Colour is one of the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments and state/UT Police Forces of India. It is bestowed upon in recognition of exceptional service of at least 25 years rendered by a military unit to the nation, both during war and peace. It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi. Context – Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented President’s Colour to Haryana Police
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The President’s Colour is one of the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, and state/UT Police Forces of India. The presentation of the award or standards by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India (President of India) is an acknowledgement of the unit’s meritorious service. In the absence of the President of India, the Vice President of India does not present colours to regiments, ships or air squadrons. The responsibility of being the guest of honour in his or her absence is prerogative of the Services Chiefs. When the president is absent, the federal Minister of Home Affairs or at times the Vice President or Prime Minister serves as delegate in any colour presentation ceremony to federal and/or state police forces. The President’s Colour is one of the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments and state/UT Police Forces of India. It is bestowed upon in recognition of exceptional service of at least 25 years rendered by a military unit to the nation, both during war and peace. It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi. Context – Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented President’s Colour to Haryana Police
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Marburg virus disease’
- It is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique zoonotic DNA virus of the filovirus family
- It is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that affects both people and non-human primates
- Marburg viruses are endemic in arid woodlands of equatorial Africa but outbreaks have occurred outside Africa too
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct MVD is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique zoonotic (or animal-borne) RNA virus of the filovirus family. The six species of Ebola virus are the only other known members of the filovirus family. Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and non-human primates. Marburgviruses are endemic in arid woodlands of equatorial Africa. Most marburgvirus infections were repeatedly associated with people visiting natural caves or working in mines.Marburg virus was first recognized in 1967, when outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever occurred simultaneously in laboratories in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany and in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Context – The World Health Organization says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct MVD is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique zoonotic (or animal-borne) RNA virus of the filovirus family. The six species of Ebola virus are the only other known members of the filovirus family. Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and non-human primates. Marburgviruses are endemic in arid woodlands of equatorial Africa. Most marburgvirus infections were repeatedly associated with people visiting natural caves or working in mines.Marburg virus was first recognized in 1967, when outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever occurred simultaneously in laboratories in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany and in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Context – The World Health Organization says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease
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