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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Mahanadi River
- The river originates from the Sihawa range of hills of Madhya Pradesh state.
- The Hirakud Dam, the world’s longest earthen dam is constructed across the Mahanadi River.
- It ranks second to the Godavari River among the peninsular rivers in respect of water potential.
How many of the following statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is one of the major east-flowing peninsular rivers in India. · Origin: The river originates from the Sihawa range of hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state.
· Length: It flows a total of 860 km by distance before it ends up in the Bay of Bengal.
Course:
· It flows in a southeastern direction through Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
· The catchment area of the basin extends over major parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
· It passes through several major cities and towns, including Raipur, Sambalpur, and Cuttack.
· The river is bounded in the north by Central India hills, in the south and east by the Eastern Ghats and in the west by Maikal hill range. · Tributaries: The main tributaries of Mahanadi are Seonath River, Jonk River, Hasdeo River, Mand River, Ib River, Ong River and Telen River.
Hirakud Dam:
· The Hirakud Dam, the world’s longest earthen dam (26km), is constructed across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur in Odisha.
· The dam is used for irrigation, flood control, and power generation.
· Chilika Lake: Chilika, named wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, gets 61% of its inland flow from the Mahanadi river system, mainly from its distributaries – Daya and Bhargabi. · It ranks second to the Godavari River among the peninsular rivers in respect of water potential.
Context: The Odisha government recently alerted the districts in the Mahanadi delta area as it apprehends a “medium” flood in the river system following heavy rains for three consecutive days in the state.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is one of the major east-flowing peninsular rivers in India. · Origin: The river originates from the Sihawa range of hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state.
· Length: It flows a total of 860 km by distance before it ends up in the Bay of Bengal.
Course:
· It flows in a southeastern direction through Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
· The catchment area of the basin extends over major parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
· It passes through several major cities and towns, including Raipur, Sambalpur, and Cuttack.
· The river is bounded in the north by Central India hills, in the south and east by the Eastern Ghats and in the west by Maikal hill range. · Tributaries: The main tributaries of Mahanadi are Seonath River, Jonk River, Hasdeo River, Mand River, Ib River, Ong River and Telen River.
Hirakud Dam:
· The Hirakud Dam, the world’s longest earthen dam (26km), is constructed across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur in Odisha.
· The dam is used for irrigation, flood control, and power generation.
· Chilika Lake: Chilika, named wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, gets 61% of its inland flow from the Mahanadi river system, mainly from its distributaries – Daya and Bhargabi. · It ranks second to the Godavari River among the peninsular rivers in respect of water potential.
Context: The Odisha government recently alerted the districts in the Mahanadi delta area as it apprehends a “medium” flood in the river system following heavy rains for three consecutive days in the state.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Conisder the followowing statements about Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)
- It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space.
- The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). · It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
· IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities including
§ building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services;
§ sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO;
§ and establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities
· The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) and assesses how to utilize India’s space resources better and increase space-based activities. · It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO.
· Headquarters: Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Context: Three private sector satellite makers are expected to send their earth observation satellites this fiscal, according to the sectoral regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). · It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
· IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities including
§ building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services;
§ sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO;
§ and establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities
· The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) and assesses how to utilize India’s space resources better and increase space-based activities. · It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO.
· Headquarters: Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Context: Three private sector satellite makers are expected to send their earth observation satellites this fiscal, according to the sectoral regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Sagar Setu Portal
- It is a single window platform that provides end-to-end logistics solutions to help exporters, importers, and service providers.
- The Port Health Organisation (PHO) works under the aegis of the Sagar Setu.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Sagar Setu is a national maritime single window platform that provides end-to-end logistics solutions to help exporters, importers, and service providers. · It is an “open platform” that allows coexistence of multiple service providers to provide EXIM related services independently or by using connectivity options.
· It will facilitate real-time information of activities that are generally not in reach of the importer, exporter and customs broker.
· It also enables digital transactions for payments required for the clearance process of import and export like CFS charges, shipping line charges, transportation charges, etc.
· It also includes a single-window certification device to approve transactions, as well as the integration of an online payment service.
· All services and documents generated will be in line with global best practices and standards.
· Port Health Organisation (PHO) was recently launched under Sagar Setu.
· Port Health Organisation (PHO) · PHO enables Sagar Setu to be faster & simpler ecosystem to promote Ease of Doing Business.
· PHO will conduct disease surveillance, health inspection, and quarantine measures to safeguard citizens and port workers.
· This module has been envisaged as a part of ‘Ease of Doing business’ by covering features like request for PHO clearance certificates, approval by PHO, etc.
Context: Recently Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched Port Health Organisation (PHO) under Sagar Setu.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Sagar Setu is a national maritime single window platform that provides end-to-end logistics solutions to help exporters, importers, and service providers. · It is an “open platform” that allows coexistence of multiple service providers to provide EXIM related services independently or by using connectivity options.
· It will facilitate real-time information of activities that are generally not in reach of the importer, exporter and customs broker.
· It also enables digital transactions for payments required for the clearance process of import and export like CFS charges, shipping line charges, transportation charges, etc.
· It also includes a single-window certification device to approve transactions, as well as the integration of an online payment service.
· All services and documents generated will be in line with global best practices and standards.
· Port Health Organisation (PHO) was recently launched under Sagar Setu.
· Port Health Organisation (PHO) · PHO enables Sagar Setu to be faster & simpler ecosystem to promote Ease of Doing Business.
· PHO will conduct disease surveillance, health inspection, and quarantine measures to safeguard citizens and port workers.
· This module has been envisaged as a part of ‘Ease of Doing business’ by covering features like request for PHO clearance certificates, approval by PHO, etc.
Context: Recently Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched Port Health Organisation (PHO) under Sagar Setu.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Himalayan vulture
- Himalayan vultures are indigenous to the uplands of central Asia.
- They are a common winter migrant to the Indian plains.
- It is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis ) or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture. · It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors.
· The Himalayan vulture is a common winter migrant to the Indian plains and a resident of the high Himalayas.
· Himalayan vultures are indigenous to the uplands of central Asia, ranging from Kazakhstan and Afghanistan in the west to western China and Mongolia in the east.
· This species predominately inhabits the mountainous terrain of the Tibetan plateau with migration usually only occurring attitudinally.
· Breeding typically occurs at elevations between 600 and 4,500 m.
· These birds generally mate at the nest site, but never on the ground.
· Conservation status – IUCN: Near Threatened
Context: Recently Researchers have recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis ) or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture. · It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors.
· The Himalayan vulture is a common winter migrant to the Indian plains and a resident of the high Himalayas.
· Himalayan vultures are indigenous to the uplands of central Asia, ranging from Kazakhstan and Afghanistan in the west to western China and Mongolia in the east.
· This species predominately inhabits the mountainous terrain of the Tibetan plateau with migration usually only occurring attitudinally.
· Breeding typically occurs at elevations between 600 and 4,500 m.
· These birds generally mate at the nest site, but never on the ground.
· Conservation status – IUCN: Near Threatened
Context: Recently Researchers have recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Rajmargyatra, recently seen in news is related to?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Rajmargyatra is a citizen-centric unified mobile application for National Highway Users. · It aims to create a seamless, user-friendly experience for highway users, fostering a safer and more enjoyable journey on Indian National Highways.
· The app is available on both Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
· The app is launched by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
· The key features of the app includes:
· Comprehensive Highway Information
· Hassle-Free Complaint Redressal
· Seamless FASTag Services
· Over-speeding notifications and voice-assistance
Context: Recently National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Rajmargyatra, a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Rajmargyatra is a citizen-centric unified mobile application for National Highway Users. · It aims to create a seamless, user-friendly experience for highway users, fostering a safer and more enjoyable journey on Indian National Highways.
· The app is available on both Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
· The app is launched by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
· The key features of the app includes:
· Comprehensive Highway Information
· Hassle-Free Complaint Redressal
· Seamless FASTag Services
· Over-speeding notifications and voice-assistance
Context: Recently National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Rajmargyatra, a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users.
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