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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Soligas are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Karnataka.
- They live in the core area of Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve.
- Soliga tribes consume Silver cockscomb, a weed as nutritious leafy vegetable.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Soligas are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka. · The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Karnataka – Jenu Kuruba and Koraga
· The Soligas are the first tribal community living in the core area of a Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in India to get their forest rights recognised. · Traditionally they have been dependent on the forests for their livelihood.
· The Soligas are also called the children of bamboo.
Silver Cockscomb · Silver cockscomb is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that grows well even on fallow land and in drought-like conditions.
· The scientific name is Celosia argentea.
· It is a short-lived 50-60 cm-tall plant that bears simple, spirally arranged leaves around the stem with pinkish or silky white flowers.
· For the Soligas, known for their traditional knowledge of ecology, silver cockscomb is a nutritious leafy green vegetable
Context: The Soliga tribal community uses silver cockscomb, which is often considered to be a weed but has been discovered to have advantages.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Soligas are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka. · The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Karnataka – Jenu Kuruba and Koraga
· The Soligas are the first tribal community living in the core area of a Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in India to get their forest rights recognised. · Traditionally they have been dependent on the forests for their livelihood.
· The Soligas are also called the children of bamboo.
Silver Cockscomb · Silver cockscomb is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that grows well even on fallow land and in drought-like conditions.
· The scientific name is Celosia argentea.
· It is a short-lived 50-60 cm-tall plant that bears simple, spirally arranged leaves around the stem with pinkish or silky white flowers.
· For the Soligas, known for their traditional knowledge of ecology, silver cockscomb is a nutritious leafy green vegetable
Context: The Soliga tribal community uses silver cockscomb, which is often considered to be a weed but has been discovered to have advantages.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA)
- NMMA was launched in 2007 to document the India’s monuments and antiquities.
- Archaeological Survey of India is the nodal agency for NMMA to implement the various activities all over the country.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) · NMMA was launched in 2007 to document the India’s monuments and antiquities.
· It was mandated with the target to document 58 lakh of the antiquities.
· It was initially set up for a period of 5 years from 2007 to 2012.
· It was extended for a further 5 years till 2017 and later merged with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). · Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the nodal agency for NMMA to implement the various activities all over the country.
Context: Due to slow pace of documentation under the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) the trafficking of Antiquities is on the rise
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) · NMMA was launched in 2007 to document the India’s monuments and antiquities.
· It was mandated with the target to document 58 lakh of the antiquities.
· It was initially set up for a period of 5 years from 2007 to 2012.
· It was extended for a further 5 years till 2017 and later merged with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). · Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the nodal agency for NMMA to implement the various activities all over the country.
Context: Due to slow pace of documentation under the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) the trafficking of Antiquities is on the rise
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about PM-WANI
- It is implemented by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- It aims to enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · PM – Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in December 2020. · Implementation – DOT will assist all the stakeholders in implementation and proliferation of PM WANI.
· Aim – To enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas. · Elements – Various entities such as PDO, PDOA, app providers, and a central registry are parts of the scheme.
· The Central Registry maintains the details of the App providers, PDOAs and POAs.
· The Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) provide public Wi-Fi services through PDOs spread across length and breadth of the country.
· PDOAs provides aggregate services such as authorization and accounting to PDOs.
· Public Data Offices (PDOs) (last-mile providers) can be found in small shops, local establishments, and even households.
· PDOs establish, maintain, and operate PM-WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots.
· No licence or permit is needed for operators to start operations.
· App Provider will develop an Application to register users and discover and display PM-WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots.
· Data PM-WANI App is the PM-WANI compliant app which help users to easily navigate and discovering PMWANI Wi-Fi hotspots.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · PM – Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in December 2020. · Implementation – DOT will assist all the stakeholders in implementation and proliferation of PM WANI.
· Aim – To enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas. · Elements – Various entities such as PDO, PDOA, app providers, and a central registry are parts of the scheme.
· The Central Registry maintains the details of the App providers, PDOAs and POAs.
· The Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) provide public Wi-Fi services through PDOs spread across length and breadth of the country.
· PDOAs provides aggregate services such as authorization and accounting to PDOs.
· Public Data Offices (PDOs) (last-mile providers) can be found in small shops, local establishments, and even households.
· PDOs establish, maintain, and operate PM-WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots.
· No licence or permit is needed for operators to start operations.
· App Provider will develop an Application to register users and discover and display PM-WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots.
· Data PM-WANI App is the PM-WANI compliant app which help users to easily navigate and discovering PMWANI Wi-Fi hotspots.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative
- It aims to build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers and frontline IT officials, across all government departments about cyber crime.
- It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Cyber Surakshit Bharat aims to spread awareness about cyber-crime and build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials, across all government departments. · It ensures adequate safety measures and defend the digital infrastructures by various organizations and become future-ready in tackling cyber-attacks.
· It will include an awareness program on the importance of cybersecurity; a series of workshops on best practices.
· It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. · This program also conducts training sessions for CISOs and technical officials to:
· The Central Government,
State Governments and Union Territories,
Public Sector Banks and Public Sector Units,
· Defence Forces, Defence PSUs and technical arms of the Air Force, Army and the Navy.
· CISO Deep-Dive training programme seeks to spread awareness, build capacity as well as enable Government departments on steps that need to be taken to create a cyber-resilient eco system.
Context: Recently National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under Cyber Surakshit Bharat organised CISO Deep-Dive training programme at Central Academy for Police Training to spread awareness about cyber crimes.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Cyber Surakshit Bharat aims to spread awareness about cyber-crime and build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials, across all government departments. · It ensures adequate safety measures and defend the digital infrastructures by various organizations and become future-ready in tackling cyber-attacks.
· It will include an awareness program on the importance of cybersecurity; a series of workshops on best practices.
· It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. · This program also conducts training sessions for CISOs and technical officials to:
· The Central Government,
State Governments and Union Territories,
Public Sector Banks and Public Sector Units,
· Defence Forces, Defence PSUs and technical arms of the Air Force, Army and the Navy.
· CISO Deep-Dive training programme seeks to spread awareness, build capacity as well as enable Government departments on steps that need to be taken to create a cyber-resilient eco system.
Context: Recently National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under Cyber Surakshit Bharat organised CISO Deep-Dive training programme at Central Academy for Police Training to spread awareness about cyber crimes.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
PRABANDH Portal, recently seen in news is related to which of the following sector?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct PRABANDH Portal · PRABANDH – PRoject Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements and Data Handling System.
· It is a step towards leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and manage the implementation of Samagra Shiksha.
· It is for transparency and accuracy in the system with respect to approvals, releases financial position.
· Districts can submit the physical and financial expenditure on the PRABANDH portal.
Samagra Shiksha Scheme
· It is a Centrally Sponsored Integrated Scheme for School Education.
· It envisages the school as a continuum from pre-school, primary, upper primary, secondary to Senior Secondary levels.
· It subsumes the 3 erstwhile Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
· Goal – To improve effectiveness of school, measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes.
· Vision – To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Education.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Option b Correct PRABANDH Portal · PRABANDH – PRoject Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements and Data Handling System.
· It is a step towards leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and manage the implementation of Samagra Shiksha.
· It is for transparency and accuracy in the system with respect to approvals, releases financial position.
· Districts can submit the physical and financial expenditure on the PRABANDH portal.
Samagra Shiksha Scheme
· It is a Centrally Sponsored Integrated Scheme for School Education.
· It envisages the school as a continuum from pre-school, primary, upper primary, secondary to Senior Secondary levels.
· It subsumes the 3 erstwhile Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
· Goal – To improve effectiveness of school, measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes.
· Vision – To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Education.
Context: It was in news.
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