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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to ‘Order of the Nile Award’, consider the following statements
- It is Egypt’s highest state honour conferred upon Heads of state or Crown Princes only
- Narendra Modi is the second Indian Prime Minister to receive this award
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Order of the Nile Award is Egypt’s highest state honour. Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of state, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services. PM Modi is the first Indian to have received this honour in Egypt. He is also the first Prime Minister to have received this award. Context – The Egyptian President conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award to the Prime Minister of India
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Order of the Nile Award is Egypt’s highest state honour. Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of state, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services. PM Modi is the first Indian to have received this honour in Egypt. He is also the first Prime Minister to have received this award. Context – The Egyptian President conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award to the Prime Minister of India
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS)’
- The scheme allows remittances up to USD $250,000 per financial year on current or capital account transactions
- Only individual Indian residents, HUF, Corporates are permitted to remit funds under LRS
- There is no tax on any profit made on foreign investments made under LRS
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect LRS allows Indian residents to freely remit up to USD $250,000 per financial year for current or capital account transactions or a combination of both. Any remittance exceeding this limit requires prior permission from the RBI. Only individual Indian residents, including minors, are permitted to remit funds under LRS. Corporates, partnership firms, HUF, trusts, etc., are excluded from its ambit. If any profit is made on foreign investments made under LRS, it is taxable in India based on how long the investment was held. Context – Twenty per cent tax on Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India is set to kick off soon.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect LRS allows Indian residents to freely remit up to USD $250,000 per financial year for current or capital account transactions or a combination of both. Any remittance exceeding this limit requires prior permission from the RBI. Only individual Indian residents, including minors, are permitted to remit funds under LRS. Corporates, partnership firms, HUF, trusts, etc., are excluded from its ambit. If any profit is made on foreign investments made under LRS, it is taxable in India based on how long the investment was held. Context – Twenty per cent tax on Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India is set to kick off soon.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Hasarius Mumbai’ which was discovered recently are a species of
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Solution (b)
Hasarius Mumbai is a newly discovered species of jumping spider. These are spiders who, instead of trapping their prey in a web, stalk and hunt them by pouncing. It has multiple eyes that give a 360-degree view of its surroundings and a bulbous body covered in hair. The word ‘Hasarius’ refers to a genus that ranks the species — of ‘jumping spiders’ in the ‘salticidae’ family. In India, there are only two other Hasarius species which have been documented, namely H. Adansoni, which is found across the country, including in urban areas, and kjellerupi, which was documented from the Nicobar Islands.
Context – A new species of jumping spider named ‘Hasarius Mumbai’ was recently discovered from the rocks close to the streams in Goregaon East.
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Solution (b)
Hasarius Mumbai is a newly discovered species of jumping spider. These are spiders who, instead of trapping their prey in a web, stalk and hunt them by pouncing. It has multiple eyes that give a 360-degree view of its surroundings and a bulbous body covered in hair. The word ‘Hasarius’ refers to a genus that ranks the species — of ‘jumping spiders’ in the ‘salticidae’ family. In India, there are only two other Hasarius species which have been documented, namely H. Adansoni, which is found across the country, including in urban areas, and kjellerupi, which was documented from the Nicobar Islands.
Context – A new species of jumping spider named ‘Hasarius Mumbai’ was recently discovered from the rocks close to the streams in Goregaon East.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Pelagic birds’, consider the following statements
- These are seabirds that live on open seas and oceans rather than inland
- They have exceptionally long and thin wings that allow them to fly effortlessly for long periods
- Almost all seabirds live in colonies, migrate annually, and mate for life
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Pelagic Birds are seabirds that live on open seas and oceans rather than inland or around more restricted waters such as lakes and rivers. They can be found thousands of miles offshore but can get blown onto land during high winds and storms. They have exceptionally long and thin wings that allow them to fly effortlessly for long periods without rest. Many pelagic birds have special salt glands. This allows them to drink seawater and discard extra salt accidentally ingested by their oceanic prey. Almost all seabirds live in colonies, migrate annually, and mate for life. In general, seabirds live longer than other wild birds; most have an average lifespan of 50 years Context – Birdwatchers and enthusiasts of Gujarat have recently reported sightings of Pelagic birds in places not typically associated with their presence.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Pelagic Birds are seabirds that live on open seas and oceans rather than inland or around more restricted waters such as lakes and rivers. They can be found thousands of miles offshore but can get blown onto land during high winds and storms. They have exceptionally long and thin wings that allow them to fly effortlessly for long periods without rest. Many pelagic birds have special salt glands. This allows them to drink seawater and discard extra salt accidentally ingested by their oceanic prey. Almost all seabirds live in colonies, migrate annually, and mate for life. In general, seabirds live longer than other wild birds; most have an average lifespan of 50 years Context – Birdwatchers and enthusiasts of Gujarat have recently reported sightings of Pelagic birds in places not typically associated with their presence.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Light Detection and Ranging’
Statement 1 – LiDAR systems allow scientists and mapping professionals to examine both natural and manmade environments with accuracy, precision, and flexibility.
Statement 2 – LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of Infrared rays to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Lidar systems allow scientists and mapping professionals to examine both natural and manmade environments with accuracy, precision, and flexibility. It is used to produce more accurate shoreline maps, make digital elevation models for use in geographic information systems, assist in emergency response operations, and in many other applications. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses—combined with other data recorded by the airborne system — generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics. Context – The technology was in news
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Lidar systems allow scientists and mapping professionals to examine both natural and manmade environments with accuracy, precision, and flexibility. It is used to produce more accurate shoreline maps, make digital elevation models for use in geographic information systems, assist in emergency response operations, and in many other applications. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses—combined with other data recorded by the airborne system — generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics. Context – The technology was in news
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