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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Varunastra’
- It is ship launched thermally-propelled anti-submarine torpedo capable of targeting quiet submarines
- The torpedo’s guidance system uses active-passive acoustic homing and GPS/NavIC satellite guidance
- It was designed and manufactured by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Varunastra is a ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo capable of targeting quiet submarines, both in deep and shallow waters in an intense counter-measures environment. The torpedo’s guidance system uses active-passive acoustic homing, wire guidance, and GPS/NavIC satellite guidance. Weighing around 1.5 tonnes, it can carry a 250 kg (550 lb) high-explosive warhead and has a maximum operating depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). It has long range with multi manoeuvring capabilities. It was designed and developed by Vizag-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). Context – Indigenously designed and developed heavy-weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra was recently successfully test-fired with a live warhead against an undersea target by the Indian Navy.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Varunastra is a ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo capable of targeting quiet submarines, both in deep and shallow waters in an intense counter-measures environment. The torpedo’s guidance system uses active-passive acoustic homing, wire guidance, and GPS/NavIC satellite guidance. Weighing around 1.5 tonnes, it can carry a 250 kg (550 lb) high-explosive warhead and has a maximum operating depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). It has long range with multi manoeuvring capabilities. It was designed and developed by Vizag-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). Context – Indigenously designed and developed heavy-weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra was recently successfully test-fired with a live warhead against an undersea target by the Indian Navy.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Homo Naledi’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – Homo naledi shared some similarities with humans, like walking upright and manipulating objects by hand
Statement 2 – Homo naledi appears to have lived near the same time as early ancestors of modern humans
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Homo naledi shared some similarities with humans, like walking upright and manipulating objects by hand, but members of the species had smaller heads, a shorter stature, and were thinner and more powerfully built. Homo naledi appears to have lived near the same time as early ancestors of modern humans. Both the statements are independent of each other. Hence, statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 Context – Palaeoanthropologists have uncovered evidence that suggests that Homo naledi, an extinct human species that lived hundreds of thousands of years ago, may have buried their dead and carved meaningful symbols in a cave.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Homo naledi shared some similarities with humans, like walking upright and manipulating objects by hand, but members of the species had smaller heads, a shorter stature, and were thinner and more powerfully built. Homo naledi appears to have lived near the same time as early ancestors of modern humans. Both the statements are independent of each other. Hence, statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1 Context – Palaeoanthropologists have uncovered evidence that suggests that Homo naledi, an extinct human species that lived hundreds of thousands of years ago, may have buried their dead and carved meaningful symbols in a cave.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award is given in the field of
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Solution (b)
The award is given every two years during the MAB council in memory of Dr Michel Batisse for outstanding achievement in the management of biosphere reserves in line with the recommendations of the Seville Strategy.
Context – An IFS officer Jagdish S Bakan won the prestigious Michel Batisse award 2023 for biosphere reserve management from UNESCO.
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Solution (b)
The award is given every two years during the MAB council in memory of Dr Michel Batisse for outstanding achievement in the management of biosphere reserves in line with the recommendations of the Seville Strategy.
Context – An IFS officer Jagdish S Bakan won the prestigious Michel Batisse award 2023 for biosphere reserve management from UNESCO.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Price Support Scheme (PSS)’
- There is no procurement ceiling for tur, urad and masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) operations for 2023-24
- State Governments can also appoint state agencies to undertake PSS operations
- The duration of PSS operations for a particular crop and season shall be for a maximum period of 90 days
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct In a significant step towards enhancing domestic production of pulses, the government has removed the procurement ceilings of 40% for tur, urad and masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) operations for 2023-24. The decision, in effect, assures the procurement of these pulses from farmers at MSP without ceilings. Besides, announcement of MSP, the Government also organizes procurement operations of these agricultural commodities through various public and cooperative agencies such as Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), National Consumer Cooperative Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF), and Small Farmers Agro Consortium (SFAC). Besides, State Governments also appoint state agencies to undertake PSS operations. The DAC shall be responsible to decide the duration of the scheme, crop-wise, state-wise, depending upon the seasonality/climatic/geographical/ locational advantages and disadvantages. The duration of PSS operations for a particular crop and season shall be for a maximum period of 90 days Context – Government removed the ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) for 2023-24
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct In a significant step towards enhancing domestic production of pulses, the government has removed the procurement ceilings of 40% for tur, urad and masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) operations for 2023-24. The decision, in effect, assures the procurement of these pulses from farmers at MSP without ceilings. Besides, announcement of MSP, the Government also organizes procurement operations of these agricultural commodities through various public and cooperative agencies such as Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), National Consumer Cooperative Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF), and Small Farmers Agro Consortium (SFAC). Besides, State Governments also appoint state agencies to undertake PSS operations. The DAC shall be responsible to decide the duration of the scheme, crop-wise, state-wise, depending upon the seasonality/climatic/geographical/ locational advantages and disadvantages. The duration of PSS operations for a particular crop and season shall be for a maximum period of 90 days Context – Government removed the ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) for 2023-24
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)’
- It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985
- It hears and disposes of appeals against orders passed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Securities appellate tribunal is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The presiding officer and other members of the Board are elected by the selection committee by the Prime Minister of India. Jurisdiction of Securities Appellate Tribunal extends to companies situated across India. It hears and disposes of appeals against orders passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Context – The Tribunal was in news recently
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Securities appellate tribunal is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The presiding officer and other members of the Board are elected by the selection committee by the Prime Minister of India. Jurisdiction of Securities Appellate Tribunal extends to companies situated across India. It hears and disposes of appeals against orders passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Context – The Tribunal was in news recently
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