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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Antardrishti dashboard’
- It provides the necessary knowledge to evaluate the development of financial inclusion by recording relevant data
- It will assess the degree of financial exclusion at a local level across the nation so that such places may be addressed
- It was launched by Reserve Bank of India
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 Antardrishti dashboard provides the necessary knowledge to evaluate and track the development of financial inclusion by recording relevant data. It will also make it possible to assess the degree of financial exclusion at a local level across the nation so that such places may be addressed. It was launched by Reserve Bank of India Context – The Reserve Bank of India Governor launched a financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Antardrishti dashboard provides the necessary knowledge to evaluate and track the development of financial inclusion by recording relevant data. It will also make it possible to assess the degree of financial exclusion at a local level across the nation so that such places may be addressed. It was launched by Reserve Bank of India Context – The Reserve Bank of India Governor launched a financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following parameters
- Human Resources
- Training & Capacity Building
- Consumer Empowerment
- Packaging and Disposal
How many of the above mentioned parameters does Food Safety Index take into account?
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Solution (b)
Food Safety Index is based on the performance of the State/ UT on five significant parameters, namely, Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing – Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training & Capacity Building and Consumer Empowerment. Packaging and Disposal is not a parameter. The Index is a dynamic quantitative and qualitative benchmarking model that provides an objective framework for evaluating food safety across all States/UTs. The Index is an annual assessment released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Context – Union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index recently
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Solution (b)
Food Safety Index is based on the performance of the State/ UT on five significant parameters, namely, Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing – Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training & Capacity Building and Consumer Empowerment. Packaging and Disposal is not a parameter. The Index is a dynamic quantitative and qualitative benchmarking model that provides an objective framework for evaluating food safety across all States/UTs. The Index is an annual assessment released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Context – Union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index recently
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)’
- The mission aims to develop emerging technologies in the power sector indigenously for deployment outside India
- The mission will not receive funding from any budgetary resources
- Geo-thermal energy and solid state refrigeration are some of the areas identified for research
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct MAHIR aims to quickly identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously, at scale, for deployment within and outside India. The Mission will be funded by pooling financial resources of the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Central Public Sector Enterprises under the two Ministries. Additional funding will be mobilized from the Government of India’s budgetary resources. The following eight areas are identified for research: Alternatives to Lithium-Ion storage batteries Modifying electric cookers / pans to suit Indian cooking methods Green hydrogen for mobility (High Efficiency Fuel Cell) Carbon capture Geo-thermal energy Solid state refrigeration. Nano technology for EV battery Indigenous CRGO technology Context – Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct MAHIR aims to quickly identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously, at scale, for deployment within and outside India. The Mission will be funded by pooling financial resources of the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Central Public Sector Enterprises under the two Ministries. Additional funding will be mobilized from the Government of India’s budgetary resources. The following eight areas are identified for research: Alternatives to Lithium-Ion storage batteries Modifying electric cookers / pans to suit Indian cooking methods Green hydrogen for mobility (High Efficiency Fuel Cell) Carbon capture Geo-thermal energy Solid state refrigeration. Nano technology for EV battery Indigenous CRGO technology Context – Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Commission of Railway Safety (CRS)’
- It is an executive body which carries out inspectorial, investigatory and advisory functions related to railway safety
- It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is a government body responsible for railway safety oversight and carries out inspectorial, investigatory, and advisory functions as mandated by the Railways Act, 1989. The CRS is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). It is, however, worth noting that the CRS does not report to the Ministry of Railways of the Railway Board. The reason or principle behind this, put simply, is to keep the CRS insulated from the influence of the country’s railway establishment and prevent conflicts of interest. Context – Investigation into the recent tragic train accident in Odisha, the deadliest train crash in India in over two decades, is being conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety for the south-eastern circle
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is a government body responsible for railway safety oversight and carries out inspectorial, investigatory, and advisory functions as mandated by the Railways Act, 1989. The CRS is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). It is, however, worth noting that the CRS does not report to the Ministry of Railways of the Railway Board. The reason or principle behind this, put simply, is to keep the CRS insulated from the influence of the country’s railway establishment and prevent conflicts of interest. Context – Investigation into the recent tragic train accident in Odisha, the deadliest train crash in India in over two decades, is being conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety for the south-eastern circle
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Kilauea Volcano’ which erupted recently is located in
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Solution (d)
Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawai’i, known as Big Island. It is near-constantly erupting from vents either on its summit (caldera) or on the rift zones.
Context – The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Solution (d)
Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawai’i, known as Big Island. It is near-constantly erupting from vents either on its summit (caldera) or on the rift zones.
Context – The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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