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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following countries
Myanmar
Laos
Vietnam
Thailand
Malaysia
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Cambodia?
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Solution (b)
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Solution (b)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about diatom species
- They are single celled organism and form one of the most common forms of phytoplankton.
- Collectively, they are responsible for generating up to 50% of the oxygen produced globally each year.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a photosynthetic, single celled organism. · They are a major group of algae and form one of the most common forms of phytoplankton.
· They are found in almost every aquatic environment including fresh and marine waters.
· Diatoms have cell walls made of silica, Each species has a distinct pattern of tiny holes in the cell wall (frustule) through which they absorb nutrients and get rid of waste. · Collectively, they are responsible for generating up to 50% of the oxygen produced globally each year.
Context: Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a photosynthetic, single celled organism. · They are a major group of algae and form one of the most common forms of phytoplankton.
· They are found in almost every aquatic environment including fresh and marine waters.
· Diatoms have cell walls made of silica, Each species has a distinct pattern of tiny holes in the cell wall (frustule) through which they absorb nutrients and get rid of waste. · Collectively, they are responsible for generating up to 50% of the oxygen produced globally each year.
Context: Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The WTO Appellate Body is a standing committee of seven members.
- The members of WTO are appointed by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
- The Appellate Body can uphold, modify or reverse the legal findings and conclusions of a Dispute Settlement panel.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Appellate Body was established in 1995 under Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU). It is a standing body of seven persons that hears appeals from reports issued by panels in disputes brought by WTO Members. · The Appellate Body is composed of seven Members who are appointed by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to serve for four-year terms. · The DSB has authority to establish dispute settlement panels, refer matters to arbitration, adopt panel, Appellate Body and arbitration reports, maintain surveillance over the implementation of recommendations and rulings contained in such reports, and authorize suspension of concessions in the event of non-compliance with those recommendations and rulings.
· The Appellate Body can uphold, modify or reverse the legal findings and conclusions of a panel, and Appellate Body Reports are adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) unless all members decide not to do so. The Appellate Body has its seat in Geneva, Switzerland. Context: India has appealed against a ruling of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) trade dispute settlement panel in the Appellate Body.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Appellate Body was established in 1995 under Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU). It is a standing body of seven persons that hears appeals from reports issued by panels in disputes brought by WTO Members. · The Appellate Body is composed of seven Members who are appointed by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to serve for four-year terms. · The DSB has authority to establish dispute settlement panels, refer matters to arbitration, adopt panel, Appellate Body and arbitration reports, maintain surveillance over the implementation of recommendations and rulings contained in such reports, and authorize suspension of concessions in the event of non-compliance with those recommendations and rulings.
· The Appellate Body can uphold, modify or reverse the legal findings and conclusions of a panel, and Appellate Body Reports are adopted by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) unless all members decide not to do so. The Appellate Body has its seat in Geneva, Switzerland. Context: India has appealed against a ruling of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) trade dispute settlement panel in the Appellate Body.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following countries constitute Nato Plus?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct Nato Plus: · It is a grouping of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and five countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea.
· The group works toward boosting global defence cooperation.
· Advantages for India by becoming a member of NATO Plus:
· India would gain access to seamless intelligence sharing between these countries.
· India would get access to the latest military technology without much of a time lag.
· It would further strengthen India’s defence partnership with the United States.
What is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
· It is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries.
· It was established by the North Atlantic Treaty (also called the Washington Treaty) on April 4, 1949.
· Aim: To protect peace and to guarantee the territorial integrity, political independence and security of the member states.
· Article Five of the treaty: If an armed attack occurs against one of the member states, it should be considered an attack against all members, and other members shall assist the attacked member, with armed forces if necessary.
· Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
Context: A US Congressional Committee recently recommended strengthening Nato Plus by including India in the five-member grouping.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct Nato Plus: · It is a grouping of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and five countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea.
· The group works toward boosting global defence cooperation.
· Advantages for India by becoming a member of NATO Plus:
· India would gain access to seamless intelligence sharing between these countries.
· India would get access to the latest military technology without much of a time lag.
· It would further strengthen India’s defence partnership with the United States.
What is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
· It is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries.
· It was established by the North Atlantic Treaty (also called the Washington Treaty) on April 4, 1949.
· Aim: To protect peace and to guarantee the territorial integrity, political independence and security of the member states.
· Article Five of the treaty: If an armed attack occurs against one of the member states, it should be considered an attack against all members, and other members shall assist the attacked member, with armed forces if necessary.
· Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
Context: A US Congressional Committee recently recommended strengthening Nato Plus by including India in the five-member grouping.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Athirappilly – Vazhachal areas of Kerala is the only location where all the four south Indian species of hornbills are seen.
- The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Kerala state.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Athirappilly – Vazhachal areas is the only location where all the four south Indian species of hornbills are seen. · The Great Hornbill
· Malabar Pied Hornbill
· Malabar Grey Hornbill
· Indian Grey Hornbill
· The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Kerala state. · Initiative – The Hornbill nest tree monitoring programme was started in 2005 to address the declining hornbill population and restore their vanishing nesting habitat
· It involved the Kadars, an indigenous community, in the Vazhachal forest division.
· The programme had technical support of the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation for the conservation processes.
Context: A community-based conservation initiative, involving the Kadar tribal community, has restored the dwindling hornbill population.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Athirappilly – Vazhachal areas is the only location where all the four south Indian species of hornbills are seen. · The Great Hornbill
· Malabar Pied Hornbill
· Malabar Grey Hornbill
· Indian Grey Hornbill
· The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Kerala state. · Initiative – The Hornbill nest tree monitoring programme was started in 2005 to address the declining hornbill population and restore their vanishing nesting habitat
· It involved the Kadars, an indigenous community, in the Vazhachal forest division.
· The programme had technical support of the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation for the conservation processes.
Context: A community-based conservation initiative, involving the Kadar tribal community, has restored the dwindling hornbill population.
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