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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’ programme
- It is a series of cricket-based animation films to promote gender equality among girls and boys
- It was launched by The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in association with the International Cricket Council
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’ is a new online, life skills learning modules, to promote gender equality among girls and boys. ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’ is a series of 8 cricket-based animation films to promote gender parity, equip girls with life skills and encourage their participation in sports. The themes of the eight modules are: leadership, problem-solving, confidence, decision-making, negotiation, empathy, teamwork and goal setting and are visualized through state-of-the-art animation using cricketing examples. In-depth research into local nuances has made these films real and relatable. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Education in association with the International Cricket Council, UNICEF, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Context – Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’
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Solution (a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’ is a new online, life skills learning modules, to promote gender equality among girls and boys. ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’ is a series of 8 cricket-based animation films to promote gender parity, equip girls with life skills and encourage their participation in sports. The themes of the eight modules are: leadership, problem-solving, confidence, decision-making, negotiation, empathy, teamwork and goal setting and are visualized through state-of-the-art animation using cricketing examples. In-depth research into local nuances has made these films real and relatable. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Education in association with the International Cricket Council, UNICEF, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Context – Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Anti-matter, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – Antimatter is the same as ordinary matter except that it has the opposite electric charge.
Statement 2 – An electron, which has a negative charge has an antimatter partner known as a proton.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Antimatter is the same as ordinary matter except that it has the opposite electric charge. It is also known as “mirror” matter. Matter and antimatter cannot coexist at close range for more than a small fraction of a second because they collide with and annihilate each other, releasing large quantities of energy in the form of gamma rays or elementary particles. An electron, which has a negative charge, has an antimatter partner known as a positron. A positron is a particle with the same mass as an electron but a positive charge. The antimatter particles corresponding to electrons, protons, and neutrons are called positrons, antiprotons, and antineutrons; collectively they are referred to as antiparticles. Context – Recent experiments at CERN have demonstrated that antimatter falls, validating yet another aspect of the general theory.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Antimatter is the same as ordinary matter except that it has the opposite electric charge. It is also known as “mirror” matter. Matter and antimatter cannot coexist at close range for more than a small fraction of a second because they collide with and annihilate each other, releasing large quantities of energy in the form of gamma rays or elementary particles. An electron, which has a negative charge, has an antimatter partner known as a positron. A positron is a particle with the same mass as an electron but a positive charge. The antimatter particles corresponding to electrons, protons, and neutrons are called positrons, antiprotons, and antineutrons; collectively they are referred to as antiparticles. Context – Recent experiments at CERN have demonstrated that antimatter falls, validating yet another aspect of the general theory.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Toto’ language which is said to be endangered belongs to which language family
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Solution (b)
Toto is a language spoken by barely 1,600 people living in parts of West Bengal bordering Bhutan. Toto is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the tribal Toto people and is written in the Bengali script. Even though prominent community member Dhaniram Toto developed a script as recently as in 2015, most people either write it in Bengali script or write in Bengali language.
Context – Toto Shabda Sangraha will be released in Kolkata on October 7, 2023
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Solution (b)
Toto is a language spoken by barely 1,600 people living in parts of West Bengal bordering Bhutan. Toto is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the tribal Toto people and is written in the Bengali script. Even though prominent community member Dhaniram Toto developed a script as recently as in 2015, most people either write it in Bengali script or write in Bengali language.
Context – Toto Shabda Sangraha will be released in Kolkata on October 7, 2023
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime’
- The Convention is the first comprehensive and global legally binding instrument to fight transnational organized crime.
- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the custodian of the UNTOC
- India is the only South Asian country to ratify the Convention
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 Correct Incorrect The UNTOC was adopted by General Assembly in 2000 and came into force in 2003. The Convention is the first comprehensive and global legally binding instrument to fight transnational organized crime. States that have ratified UNTOC commit themselves to taking a series of measures to prevent and control transnational organized crime, including (i) the criminalising of the participation in an organized criminal group, of money laundering, related corruption and obstruction of justice and (ii) the adoption of frameworks for extradition, mutual legal assistance and international cooperation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the custodian of the UNTOC. In May 2011, the Indian Government ratified two UN Conventions – the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) and its three protocols. India became the fourth South Asian country after Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to ratify the UNTOC. Context – Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai attended two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The UNTOC was adopted by General Assembly in 2000 and came into force in 2003. The Convention is the first comprehensive and global legally binding instrument to fight transnational organized crime. States that have ratified UNTOC commit themselves to taking a series of measures to prevent and control transnational organized crime, including (i) the criminalising of the participation in an organized criminal group, of money laundering, related corruption and obstruction of justice and (ii) the adoption of frameworks for extradition, mutual legal assistance and international cooperation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the custodian of the UNTOC. In May 2011, the Indian Government ratified two UN Conventions – the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) and its three protocols. India became the fourth South Asian country after Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to ratify the UNTOC. Context – Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai attended two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Sarnaism’
- The followers of Sarnaism pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas
- It is mainly practised by the tribal community of the Himalayan ranges
- The main festival of Sarnaism is Sarhul, a festival in which devotees worship their ancestors
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith that is also known as “Sarna Dharma” or “Religion of the Holy Woods”. Followers of the Sarna religion pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas. Their holy grail is “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land)”. Sarnaism is an Indian religious belief in eastern regions of the subcontinent. The belief is based on worship at Sarna, the sacred groves in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region in the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The main festival of Sarnaism is Sarhul, a festival in which devotees worship their ancestors. During the festival, the pahan brings three water pots to the sarna. If the water pots reduce in level, they believe the monsoon will fail, but if it stays the same the monsoon will come as normal. Men then offer sakua flowers and leaves Context – Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister seeking recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Sarna religion is a nature-worshipping faith that is also known as “Sarna Dharma” or “Religion of the Holy Woods”. Followers of the Sarna religion pray to trees and hills and believe in protecting forest areas. Their holy grail is “Jal (water), Jungle (forest), Zameen (land)”. Sarnaism is an Indian religious belief in eastern regions of the subcontinent. The belief is based on worship at Sarna, the sacred groves in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region in the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The main festival of Sarnaism is Sarhul, a festival in which devotees worship their ancestors. During the festival, the pahan brings three water pots to the sarna. If the water pots reduce in level, they believe the monsoon will fail, but if it stays the same the monsoon will come as normal. Men then offer sakua flowers and leaves Context – Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister seeking recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals
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