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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Dnieper River
- It is the longest river of Europe.
- It originates in Russia, in the low Valday Hills west of Moscow.
- It runs through Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea.
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 · It is the fourth-longest river in Europe (after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural). · In Russian, the river’s name is Dnepr. In Ukrainian, it is Dnipro, and in Belarusian, it is Dnyapro.
· Located in Eastern Europe, the Dnieper River and its many tributaries drain much of Belarus and Ukraine.
· Historically, the river was an important barrier dividing Ukraine into right and left banks.
· It originates in Russia, in the low Valday Hills west of Moscow. · Approximately 300 miles of the waterway is located in Russia, 430 miles are in Belarus, and 680 miles are within Ukraine.
· It runs a total length of 1,368 miles through western Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea. · It passes through numerous urban centers such as the Russian cities of Smolensk and Dorogobuzh, as well as Mogilev in Belarus and Kiev, Cherkasy, Dnipro, and Zaporizhia in Ukraine.
· Tributaries: It has as many as 32,000 tributaries, including the Sozh, Desna, Trubizh, Bilozerka, Drut, Berezina, and Prypiat Rivers.
Context: Russia’s military recently said that its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to forge a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is the fourth-longest river in Europe (after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural). · In Russian, the river’s name is Dnepr. In Ukrainian, it is Dnipro, and in Belarusian, it is Dnyapro.
· Located in Eastern Europe, the Dnieper River and its many tributaries drain much of Belarus and Ukraine.
· Historically, the river was an important barrier dividing Ukraine into right and left banks.
· It originates in Russia, in the low Valday Hills west of Moscow. · Approximately 300 miles of the waterway is located in Russia, 430 miles are in Belarus, and 680 miles are within Ukraine.
· It runs a total length of 1,368 miles through western Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea. · It passes through numerous urban centers such as the Russian cities of Smolensk and Dorogobuzh, as well as Mogilev in Belarus and Kiev, Cherkasy, Dnipro, and Zaporizhia in Ukraine.
· Tributaries: It has as many as 32,000 tributaries, including the Sozh, Desna, Trubizh, Bilozerka, Drut, Berezina, and Prypiat Rivers.
Context: Russia’s military recently said that its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to forge a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Zaglossus attenboroughi
- It is found only in the extremely remote Cyclops Mountains of Indonesia’s Papua region.
- The animal belongs to a small, unique group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes.
- It is listed as Endangered in IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Known as Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi) or Sir David’s Long-beaked Echidna, the animal belongs to a small, unique group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes, which also includes the platypus. · It is named in honour of naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
· It has never been recorded outside the extremely remote Cyclops Mountains of Indonesia’s Papua region.
· The animal belongs to a small, unique group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes, which also includes the platypus. · It is the smallest known species of long-beaked echidna, weighing between 5 and 10 kilograms.
· They have five claws on each foot, and adult males have a small, non-venomous spur on the inside of each ankle. Adult females lack these spurs.
· The fur is distinctive, short, fine, and dense, unlike other echidnas, and raw umber brown in color.
· There is short fur that covers the few spines on the middle back of this species.
· Adults have no teeth, but the tongue is covered in tooth-like spikes.
Conservation Status: · IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Context: An elusive echidna named ‘Zaglossus attenboroughi’, feared extinct after disappearing for six decades, has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Known as Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi) or Sir David’s Long-beaked Echidna, the animal belongs to a small, unique group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes, which also includes the platypus. · It is named in honour of naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
· It has never been recorded outside the extremely remote Cyclops Mountains of Indonesia’s Papua region.
· The animal belongs to a small, unique group of egg-laying mammals called monotremes, which also includes the platypus. · It is the smallest known species of long-beaked echidna, weighing between 5 and 10 kilograms.
· They have five claws on each foot, and adult males have a small, non-venomous spur on the inside of each ankle. Adult females lack these spurs.
· The fur is distinctive, short, fine, and dense, unlike other echidnas, and raw umber brown in color.
· There is short fur that covers the few spines on the middle back of this species.
· Adults have no teeth, but the tongue is covered in tooth-like spikes.
Conservation Status: · IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Context: An elusive echidna named ‘Zaglossus attenboroughi’, feared extinct after disappearing for six decades, has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
AAINA Dashboard, recently seen in news was launched by which of the following Ministry?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal, offering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) a platform to voluntarily submit key data. · AAINA aims to help cities assess their performance relative to others. It seeks to inspire cities by highlighting possibilities and areas for enhancement.
· The Dashboard categorizes data into five pillars: Political & Administrative Structure, Finance, Planning, Citizen-Centric Governance, and Delivery of Basic Services.
· ULBs will regularly submit data, including audited accounts and self-reported performance metrics, through a user-friendly portal.
· AAINA is envisioned as a permanent platform for ULB-related data, a comprehensive database of key performance metrics.
· With active ULB cooperation, the dashboard aims to become a public resource, allowing stakeholders to access and utilize the collected data.
Context: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal, offering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) a platform to voluntarily submit key data.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal, offering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) a platform to voluntarily submit key data. · AAINA aims to help cities assess their performance relative to others. It seeks to inspire cities by highlighting possibilities and areas for enhancement.
· The Dashboard categorizes data into five pillars: Political & Administrative Structure, Finance, Planning, Citizen-Centric Governance, and Delivery of Basic Services.
· ULBs will regularly submit data, including audited accounts and self-reported performance metrics, through a user-friendly portal.
· AAINA is envisioned as a permanent platform for ULB-related data, a comprehensive database of key performance metrics.
· With active ULB cooperation, the dashboard aims to become a public resource, allowing stakeholders to access and utilize the collected data.
Context: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal, offering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) a platform to voluntarily submit key data.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- India stands as the world’s second-largest producer of raw silk after China.
- Central Silk Board is a statutory body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · India stands as the world’s second-largest producer of raw silk after China. · India boasts a diverse range of silk types, including Mulberry, Tasar, Muga, and Eri. The variations arise from the distinct feeding habits of the silkworms.
· The silk industry stands as one of India’s largest foreign exchange earners, contributing significantly to the country’s economic landscape.
· In the fiscal year 2021-22, Karnataka emerged as the leading state in India’s silk production, making a substantial contribution of 32%.
Central Silk Board (CSB): · It is a statutory body, established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
· Its headquarters is located in Bangalore.
· The CSB is responsible for the overall development and promotion of the sericulture and silk industry in India, through retesearch, extension, training, quality control, and marketing support.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · India stands as the world’s second-largest producer of raw silk after China. · India boasts a diverse range of silk types, including Mulberry, Tasar, Muga, and Eri. The variations arise from the distinct feeding habits of the silkworms.
· The silk industry stands as one of India’s largest foreign exchange earners, contributing significantly to the country’s economic landscape.
· In the fiscal year 2021-22, Karnataka emerged as the leading state in India’s silk production, making a substantial contribution of 32%.
Central Silk Board (CSB): · It is a statutory body, established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
· Its headquarters is located in Bangalore.
· The CSB is responsible for the overall development and promotion of the sericulture and silk industry in India, through retesearch, extension, training, quality control, and marketing support.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following countries
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Russia
- Japan
With how many of the above mentioned countries India has held 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue?
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The 2+2 meetings signify the participation of two high-level representatives, Ministers holding Foreign and Defence portfolios, from each of the two countries who aim to enhance the scope of dialogue between them. India’s 2+2 Partners:
· The US is India’s oldest and most important 2+2 talks partner.
· Additionally, India has held 2+2 meetings with ministers from Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and Russia.
Context: Recently, 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue took place, where both countries highlighted progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation including defense, semiconductors, emerging technology, space, health etc.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The 2+2 meetings signify the participation of two high-level representatives, Ministers holding Foreign and Defence portfolios, from each of the two countries who aim to enhance the scope of dialogue between them. India’s 2+2 Partners:
· The US is India’s oldest and most important 2+2 talks partner.
· Additionally, India has held 2+2 meetings with ministers from Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and Russia.
Context: Recently, 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue took place, where both countries highlighted progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation including defense, semiconductors, emerging technology, space, health etc.
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