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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Commission for Women’
- It was initially a statutory body which later got Constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act
- The Commission has all the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India
- The chairperson of the Commission is appointed by the President of India
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to : review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ; recommend remedial legislative measures ; facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women. It is still a statutory body The Commission shall, while investigating any matter referred to in clause (a) or sub-clause (i) of clause (f) of sub-section (1), have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and, in particular in respect of the following matters, namely :- summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath, requiring the discovery and production of any document, receiving evidence on affidavits, requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents, and any other matter which may be prescribed. The Commission shall consist of :- A Chairperson, committed to the cause of women, to be nominated by the Central Government. five Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who have had experience in law or legislation, trade unionism, management of an industry potential of women, women’s voluntary organisations ( including women activist ), administration, economic development, health, education or social welfare; Provided that at least one Member each shall be from amongst persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively; Context – President of India graced the 31 st Foundation Day celebration of the National Commission for Women
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to : review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ; recommend remedial legislative measures ; facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women. It is still a statutory body The Commission shall, while investigating any matter referred to in clause (a) or sub-clause (i) of clause (f) of sub-section (1), have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and, in particular in respect of the following matters, namely :- summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath, requiring the discovery and production of any document, receiving evidence on affidavits, requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office, issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents, and any other matter which may be prescribed. The Commission shall consist of :- A Chairperson, committed to the cause of women, to be nominated by the Central Government. five Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who have had experience in law or legislation, trade unionism, management of an industry potential of women, women’s voluntary organisations ( including women activist ), administration, economic development, health, education or social welfare; Provided that at least one Member each shall be from amongst persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively; Context – President of India graced the 31 st Foundation Day celebration of the National Commission for Women
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Nitrate radicals’, consider the following statements
- Nitrate radicals can oxidise gas pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs) and lead to the production of ozone
- The synthesis of nitrate radicals rises during clear skies in some regions of India, particularly in northern India
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Nitrate radical is an oxide of nitrogen that consists of three oxygen atoms bound to a nitrogen atom. Nitrate radicals will oxidise gas pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs), which will then generate ozone and secondary organic aerosol. So this deteriorates air quality. Ozone is an air pollutant that affects human health and crop yield. Secondary organic aerosol is an important component of PM2.5 The synthesis of nitrate radicals rises at night in some regions of India, particularly in northern India. Reducing the emissions of VOCs could reduce this night-time oxidation in India and China. Context – A new study has found that parts of India and China are hotspots for the night-time production of nitrate radicals that can increase the amount of deadly ozone and PM2.5 particulate matter in the atmosphere.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Nitrate radical is an oxide of nitrogen that consists of three oxygen atoms bound to a nitrogen atom. Nitrate radicals will oxidise gas pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs), which will then generate ozone and secondary organic aerosol. So this deteriorates air quality. Ozone is an air pollutant that affects human health and crop yield. Secondary organic aerosol is an important component of PM2.5 The synthesis of nitrate radicals rises at night in some regions of India, particularly in northern India. Reducing the emissions of VOCs could reduce this night-time oxidation in India and China. Context – A new study has found that parts of India and China are hotspots for the night-time production of nitrate radicals that can increase the amount of deadly ozone and PM2.5 particulate matter in the atmosphere.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Project ELLORA seen in news is associated with
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Solution(d)
Project ELLORA’s core aim is to make sure these languages — which have very few written resources, let alone any digital presence at all — are not left behind when it comes to some of the advances that language technology is witnessing these days thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced natural language models. Microsoft research has chosen to focus on three languages namely; Gondi, Mundari and Idu Mishmi.
Context – How Microsoft’s Project ELLORA is helping small languages like Gondi, Mundari become eloquent for the digital world
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Solution(d)
Project ELLORA’s core aim is to make sure these languages — which have very few written resources, let alone any digital presence at all — are not left behind when it comes to some of the advances that language technology is witnessing these days thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced natural language models. Microsoft research has chosen to focus on three languages namely; Gondi, Mundari and Idu Mishmi.
Context – How Microsoft’s Project ELLORA is helping small languages like Gondi, Mundari become eloquent for the digital world
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Indus Water Treaty’, consider the following statements
- It is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan negotiated by the World Bank to use the water in the Indus River and its tributaries
- The IWT provides a two-step dispute resolution mechanism where the appeals from the Permanent Indus Commission are heard by International Court of Justice
- India is granted unlimited non-consumptive usage of the western river waters for purposes like power generation
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, arranged and negotiated by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistani president Ayub Khan The Treaty gives control over the waters of the three “eastern rivers” — the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej with a mean annual flow of 41 billion m3 (33 million acre⋅ft) — to India, while control over the waters of the three “western rivers” — the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum with a mean annual flow of 99 billion m3 — to Pakistan. India has about 20% of the total water carried by the Indus system while Pakistan has 80%. The treaty allows India to use the western river waters for limited irrigation use and unlimited non-consumptive use for such applications as power generation, navigation, floating of property, fish culture, etc. The IWT provides a three-step dispute resolution mechanism under Article IX of the Indus Waters Treaty, under which “questions” on both sides can be resolved at the Permanent Commission, or can also be taken up at the inter-government level. In case of unresolved questions or “differences” between the countries on water-sharing, such as technical differences, either side can approach the World Bank to appoint a Neutral Expert (NE) to come to a decision. And eventually, if either party is not satisfied with the NE’s decision or in case of “disputes” in the interpretation and extent of the treaty, matters can be referred to a Court of Arbitration. Context – There are demands for renegotiating the terms of the Indus Water Treaty
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, arranged and negotiated by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistani president Ayub Khan The Treaty gives control over the waters of the three “eastern rivers” — the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej with a mean annual flow of 41 billion m3 (33 million acre⋅ft) — to India, while control over the waters of the three “western rivers” — the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum with a mean annual flow of 99 billion m3 — to Pakistan. India has about 20% of the total water carried by the Indus system while Pakistan has 80%. The treaty allows India to use the western river waters for limited irrigation use and unlimited non-consumptive use for such applications as power generation, navigation, floating of property, fish culture, etc. The IWT provides a three-step dispute resolution mechanism under Article IX of the Indus Waters Treaty, under which “questions” on both sides can be resolved at the Permanent Commission, or can also be taken up at the inter-government level. In case of unresolved questions or “differences” between the countries on water-sharing, such as technical differences, either side can approach the World Bank to appoint a Neutral Expert (NE) to come to a decision. And eventually, if either party is not satisfied with the NE’s decision or in case of “disputes” in the interpretation and extent of the treaty, matters can be referred to a Court of Arbitration. Context – There are demands for renegotiating the terms of the Indus Water Treaty
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Leprosy’
- It is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of virus which predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves
- India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves if left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities. India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem i.e., defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that leprosy is endemic in several Indian states and union territories, with an annual case detection rate of 4.56 per 10,000 population. India reports more than 1,25,000 new patients of leprosy every year. Context – World Leprosy Day was celebrated recently
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves if left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities. India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem i.e., defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that leprosy is endemic in several Indian states and union territories, with an annual case detection rate of 4.56 per 10,000 population. India reports more than 1,25,000 new patients of leprosy every year. Context – World Leprosy Day was celebrated recently
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