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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0
- It is the country’s one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector.
- It was developed by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with the energy and climate think-tank Vasudha Foundation.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is the country’s one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets based on government published sources. · Developed as a user-friendly platform, ICED 3.0 enables users to freely access and analyses datasets using an analytical engine.
· It will facilitate insights and enhance understanding about the energy and climate sectors while identifying the key challenges.
· The Portal will draw insights from the available data parameters and hence immensely useful in monitoring the progress of India’s clean energy transition journey.
· This dashboard offers more than 500 parameters, over 2000 infographics, and a number of interactive visualizations, allowing users to gain a holistic understanding of India’s energy sector.
· It was developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the energy and climate think-tank Vasudha Foundation. Context: NITI Aayog recently launched India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is the country’s one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets based on government published sources. · Developed as a user-friendly platform, ICED 3.0 enables users to freely access and analyses datasets using an analytical engine.
· It will facilitate insights and enhance understanding about the energy and climate sectors while identifying the key challenges.
· The Portal will draw insights from the available data parameters and hence immensely useful in monitoring the progress of India’s clean energy transition journey.
· This dashboard offers more than 500 parameters, over 2000 infographics, and a number of interactive visualizations, allowing users to gain a holistic understanding of India’s energy sector.
· It was developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the energy and climate think-tank Vasudha Foundation. Context: NITI Aayog recently launched India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about DART Mission
- DART was the first-ever space mission to demonstrate asteroid deflection by kinetic impactor.
- It is a joint initiative of NASA and ESA launched in 2021.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · DART was the first-ever space mission to demonstrate asteroid deflection by kinetic impactor. · The target of the spacecraft was a 160-meter-wide asteroid known as Dimorphos, which is a moonlet in orbit around the larger asteroid, Didymos.
· NASA’s DART mission was a spacecraft designed to test a method of deflecting an asteroid for planetary defense, using the “kinetic impactor” technique (in simplest terms means smashing a thing into another thing). · It was launched in November 2021.
· DART spacecraft successfully collided with Dimorphos on 26 September 2022, altering the asteroid’s orbit by 33 minutes.
· It is the first-time humanity intentionally changed the motion of a celestial object in space.
Context: Months after the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart) mission crashed into asteroid Dimorphos, the Hubble telescope recently observed boulders escaping out.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · DART was the first-ever space mission to demonstrate asteroid deflection by kinetic impactor. · The target of the spacecraft was a 160-meter-wide asteroid known as Dimorphos, which is a moonlet in orbit around the larger asteroid, Didymos.
· NASA’s DART mission was a spacecraft designed to test a method of deflecting an asteroid for planetary defense, using the “kinetic impactor” technique (in simplest terms means smashing a thing into another thing). · It was launched in November 2021.
· DART spacecraft successfully collided with Dimorphos on 26 September 2022, altering the asteroid’s orbit by 33 minutes.
· It is the first-time humanity intentionally changed the motion of a celestial object in space.
Context: Months after the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart) mission crashed into asteroid Dimorphos, the Hubble telescope recently observed boulders escaping out.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Conisder the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan for notified crops.
- It includes uniform premium of 1.5% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 3% for all Rabi crops.
- The scheme provides coverage for the entire cropping cycle, from pre-sowing to post-harvest.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It was launched in 2016 and replaced all the prevailing yield insurance schemes in India. · This scheme is being administered by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture, along with empanelled general insurance companies.
· Aim: To support production in agriculture by providing affordable crop insurance to ensure comprehensive risk cover for crops of farmers against all non-preventable natural risks.
· The scheme provides coverage for the entire cropping cycle, from pre-sowing to post-harvest and midseason adversities.
Eligibility criteria:
· The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan /KCC account for notified crops.
· The Scheme would be optional for non-loanee farmers.
Insurance Coverage:
· Under this scheme, the insurance cover is limited to specific crops and agricultural risks related to crop yield.
· The list of notified crops includes food crops (i.e., cereals, millets, and pulses), oilseeds, annual commercial crops, and annual horticultural crops.
Premiums:
· There will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops.
· In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%.
· 95-98.5% actuarial premium is fulfilled by the state and central governments and shared on a 1:1 ratio.
Context: The latest data tabled in the Parliament by Union Minister for Farmers’ Welfare shows that agriculture insurance premium has been going up while claims payment is down under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It was launched in 2016 and replaced all the prevailing yield insurance schemes in India. · This scheme is being administered by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture, along with empanelled general insurance companies.
· Aim: To support production in agriculture by providing affordable crop insurance to ensure comprehensive risk cover for crops of farmers against all non-preventable natural risks.
· The scheme provides coverage for the entire cropping cycle, from pre-sowing to post-harvest and midseason adversities.
Eligibility criteria:
· The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan /KCC account for notified crops.
· The Scheme would be optional for non-loanee farmers.
Insurance Coverage:
· Under this scheme, the insurance cover is limited to specific crops and agricultural risks related to crop yield.
· The list of notified crops includes food crops (i.e., cereals, millets, and pulses), oilseeds, annual commercial crops, and annual horticultural crops.
Premiums:
· There will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops.
· In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%.
· 95-98.5% actuarial premium is fulfilled by the state and central governments and shared on a 1:1 ratio.
Context: The latest data tabled in the Parliament by Union Minister for Farmers’ Welfare shows that agriculture insurance premium has been going up while claims payment is down under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Adjournment motion’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance.
Statement 2 – It involves an element of censure against the government, therefore Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance. · It involves an element of censure against the government, therefore Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device
· It is regarded as an extraordinary device as it interrupts the normal business of the House. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
· The discussion on this motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
However, right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions. i.e. It should:
· Raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.
· Not cover more than one matter.
· Be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence.
· Not raise a question of privilege.
· Not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.
· Not deal with any matter that is under adjudication of court.
· Not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.
Context: Recently Congress MPs in Parliament moved adjournment motion to discuss alleged sexual assault of two women in Manipur.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance. · It involves an element of censure against the government, therefore Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device
· It is regarded as an extraordinary device as it interrupts the normal business of the House. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
· The discussion on this motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
However, right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions. i.e. It should:
· Raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.
· Not cover more than one matter.
· Be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence.
· Not raise a question of privilege.
· Not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.
· Not deal with any matter that is under adjudication of court.
· Not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.
Context: Recently Congress MPs in Parliament moved adjournment motion to discuss alleged sexual assault of two women in Manipur.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Export Preparedness Index (2022), recently seen in news is released by?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The index undertakes a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. · It is a comprehensive tool which measures the export preparedness of the States and UTs in India.
Released by – NITI Aayog.
· It seeks to assist the States and UTs in driving policy changes which are relevant to address their specific challenges rather than comparing with the previous editions.
Pillars – EPI assess the performance of the States and UTs across 4 pillars
· Policy,
· Business Ecosystem,
· Export Ecosystem,
· Export Performance.
Each pillar is composed of sub-pillars, which in turn capture a state’s performance using relevant indicators.
· The ranking is based on 4 types of states namely, Coastal states, Landlocked states, Himalayan and UT/Small States.
· The most ‘Coastal States’ have performed well with top 5 performers are Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Haryana and the least performing state/UT is Lakshadweep in all categories.
Context: NITI Aayog is releasing the 3rd edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The index undertakes a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. · It is a comprehensive tool which measures the export preparedness of the States and UTs in India.
Released by – NITI Aayog.
· It seeks to assist the States and UTs in driving policy changes which are relevant to address their specific challenges rather than comparing with the previous editions.
Pillars – EPI assess the performance of the States and UTs across 4 pillars
· Policy,
· Business Ecosystem,
· Export Ecosystem,
· Export Performance.
Each pillar is composed of sub-pillars, which in turn capture a state’s performance using relevant indicators.
· The ranking is based on 4 types of states namely, Coastal states, Landlocked states, Himalayan and UT/Small States.
· The most ‘Coastal States’ have performed well with top 5 performers are Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Haryana and the least performing state/UT is Lakshadweep in all categories.
Context: NITI Aayog is releasing the 3rd edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022.
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