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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)
- It is a multi-stakeholder national platform established in 2010.
- The NPDRR is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
- It’s one of the objective is to review the National Disaster Management Policy.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct · The Government of India has constituted a multi-stakeholder National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in 2013. · It aims to bring together the whole range of India’s disaster risk community.
· The NPDRR is chaired by the Union Home Minister and the Minister of State in-charge of Disaster Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs. · Vice-Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority is the Vice-Chairperson of the NPDRR.
Functions · To review the progress made in the field of disaster management from time to time.
· To review the National Disaster Management Policy.
Context: Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th March 2023.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct · The Government of India has constituted a multi-stakeholder National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in 2013. · It aims to bring together the whole range of India’s disaster risk community.
· The NPDRR is chaired by the Union Home Minister and the Minister of State in-charge of Disaster Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs. · Vice-Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority is the Vice-Chairperson of the NPDRR.
Functions · To review the progress made in the field of disaster management from time to time.
· To review the National Disaster Management Policy.
Context: Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th March 2023.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Nallamala Forest
- It is located in Nallamala Hills, which is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
- It lies south of the Krishna river.
- A part of the forest belongs to the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is spread over five districts in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. · It is located in Nallamala Hills, which is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
· It lies south of the Krishna river. · The forest has a good tiger population, and a part of the forest belongs to the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, the largest tiger reserve in the country. Context: Nallamala forest is witnessing frequent forest fires due to rising temperatures, where the day temperature is almost touching 40 degrees Celsius.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is spread over five districts in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. · It is located in Nallamala Hills, which is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
· It lies south of the Krishna river. · The forest has a good tiger population, and a part of the forest belongs to the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, the largest tiger reserve in the country. Context: Nallamala forest is witnessing frequent forest fires due to rising temperatures, where the day temperature is almost touching 40 degrees Celsius.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following offices will be selected based on the recommendation of a selection committee, where the Leader of Opposition is one of the member?
- NHRC Chairperson
- Chief Election Commissioner
- CBI Director
- Central Vigilance Commissioner
- Chief Information Commissioner
- Chairperson of Lokpal
Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The Supreme Court has recently gave a say to the Opposition in the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. · It ruled that these officials would be appointed by the President based on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Similar high-power panels involves the selection of:
· The CBI Director
· Chief Election Commissioner
· NHRC Chairperson and members
· CIC and Information Commissioners
· Chairperson and Members of Lokpal
· Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners
Context: The Supreme Court has recently gave a say to the Opposition in the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The Supreme Court has recently gave a say to the Opposition in the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. · It ruled that these officials would be appointed by the President based on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Similar high-power panels involves the selection of:
· The CBI Director
· Chief Election Commissioner
· NHRC Chairperson and members
· CIC and Information Commissioners
· Chairperson and Members of Lokpal
· Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners
Context: The Supreme Court has recently gave a say to the Opposition in the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
- It enables buyers and sellers to transact with each other irrespective of the e-commerce platform on which either of them are registered.
- It is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is an open-source network set up to enable buyers and sellers to transact with each other irrespective of the e-commerce platform on which either of them are registered. · It offers small retailers an opportunity to provide their services, and goods to buyers across the country through an e-commerce system.
· ONDC enables merchants to save their data to build credit history and reach consumers.
· It is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. · It comprises of buyer-side apps where consumers can place orders, seller-side apps that onboard merchants and display their listings, and logistics platforms that handle deliveries.
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently said that the ONDC will help small retailers survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is an open-source network set up to enable buyers and sellers to transact with each other irrespective of the e-commerce platform on which either of them are registered. · It offers small retailers an opportunity to provide their services, and goods to buyers across the country through an e-commerce system.
· ONDC enables merchants to save their data to build credit history and reach consumers.
· It is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. · It comprises of buyer-side apps where consumers can place orders, seller-side apps that onboard merchants and display their listings, and logistics platforms that handle deliveries.
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently said that the ONDC will help small retailers survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year of 1967 and is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. · It houses the famous bird sanctuary of Vedaranyam and the Talaignayar forests.
· It is flanked by the Bay of Bengal in the east, and Palk Strait in the south.
· It primarily focuses on the protection and conservation of the black antelopes, an endangered and endemic species that are found in this region.
· It is designated as a Ramsar site.
· Flora: It has mangroves, tropical evergreen forests, and grassland ecosystems.
· Fauna: Wild boar, macaque, black buck, chital, Great flamingo, Painted Stork, Little Stint, Seagull and Brown-headed gull are normally found in the sanctuary.
Context: During the Synchronised Bird Census 2023 at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary as many as 69 species of terrestrial birds were observed.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year of 1967 and is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. · It houses the famous bird sanctuary of Vedaranyam and the Talaignayar forests.
· It is flanked by the Bay of Bengal in the east, and Palk Strait in the south.
· It primarily focuses on the protection and conservation of the black antelopes, an endangered and endemic species that are found in this region.
· It is designated as a Ramsar site.
· Flora: It has mangroves, tropical evergreen forests, and grassland ecosystems.
· Fauna: Wild boar, macaque, black buck, chital, Great flamingo, Painted Stork, Little Stint, Seagull and Brown-headed gull are normally found in the sanctuary.
Context: During the Synchronised Bird Census 2023 at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary as many as 69 species of terrestrial birds were observed.
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