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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Positioning System
- GPS is a satellite navigation system, used to determine the ground position of an object.
- It is a US-owned utility that provides users with Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
- To provide PNT services of India ISRO has established a regional navigation satellite system called NavIC.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · GPS is a satellite navigation system, used to determine the ground position of an object. · It provides service to civilian and military users. The civilian service is freely available to all users on a continuous, worldwide basis. The military service is available to US and allied armed forces as well as approved Government agencies.
· It is a US-owned utility that provides users with Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services. · To meet the PNT services of India, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has established a regional navigation satellite system called Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). Context: Recently, a prisoner in Jammu and Kashmir was released on bail after he was tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker anklet on his foot to monitor his movements.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · GPS is a satellite navigation system, used to determine the ground position of an object. · It provides service to civilian and military users. The civilian service is freely available to all users on a continuous, worldwide basis. The military service is available to US and allied armed forces as well as approved Government agencies.
· It is a US-owned utility that provides users with Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services. · To meet the PNT services of India, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has established a regional navigation satellite system called Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). Context: Recently, a prisoner in Jammu and Kashmir was released on bail after he was tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker anklet on his foot to monitor his movements.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Established in 1989 it is a regional economic forum to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
- India is a founding member of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is a regional economic forum to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. · Established in – 1989
· Aim – To create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
· APEC Process – All economies have an equal say, consensus based decision-making, no binding commitments and works on both bottom-up and top-down approach.
· Secretariat – It is based in Singapore. · Membership – 21 members which are termed as “economies” because trade and economic issues are the focus of the grouping.
· India is not a member but India made a formal request in 1991 to join APEC.
· Initiatives include sustainable management of resources, promoting energy efficiency, ensuring disaster resilience, planning for pandemics, and addressing terrorism.
Context: USA hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping meeting in November 2023 which will conclude with the Economic Leaders’ Retreat ceremony.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is a regional economic forum to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. · Established in – 1989
· Aim – To create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
· APEC Process – All economies have an equal say, consensus based decision-making, no binding commitments and works on both bottom-up and top-down approach.
· Secretariat – It is based in Singapore. · Membership – 21 members which are termed as “economies” because trade and economic issues are the focus of the grouping.
· India is not a member but India made a formal request in 1991 to join APEC.
· Initiatives include sustainable management of resources, promoting energy efficiency, ensuring disaster resilience, planning for pandemics, and addressing terrorism.
Context: USA hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping meeting in November 2023 which will conclude with the Economic Leaders’ Retreat ceremony.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
- State Food Safety Index and Eat Right India Movement are the initiatives of FSSAI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct FSS Act, 2006 consolidates various acts & orders that had earlier handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments, such as– · Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
· Fruit Products Order, 1955
· Meat Food Products Order, 1973
· Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order, 1947
· Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order 1988
· Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992
· These were repealed after commencement of FSS Act, 2006.
· FSSAI was consequently established in 2008 but work within the Food Authority effectively began in 2011 after its Rules and key Regulations were notified.
· Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI. · Headquarters: Delhi.
· The FSSAI comprises of a Chairperson and twenty two members out of which one – third are to be women.
· The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government.
· The Food Authority is assisted by Scientific Committees and Panels in setting standards and the Central Advisory Committee in coordinating with enforcement agencies.
Initiatives of FSSAI · Heart Attack Rewind – It is the first mass media campaign of FSSAI. It is aimed to support FSSAI’s target of eliminating trans fat in India by the year 2022.
· FSSAI-CHIFSS – It is collaboration between FSSAI and CII-HUL Initiative on Food Safety Sciences to promote collaborations between Industry, Scientific Community, Academia for food safety.
· State Food Safety Index (SFSI): The FSSAI developed the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) index to measure the performance of states on five significant parameters of Food Safety.
· Eat Right India Movement: It is an initiative of the Government of India and FSSAI to transform the country’s food system in order to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians.
· Eat Right Station Certification: The certification is awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks (as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
Context: Recently, an RTI (Right to Information) investigation has found that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) lacks data on Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in produce imported over the past 5 years, raising concerns about the presence of GM varieties in sold fruits and vegetables.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct FSS Act, 2006 consolidates various acts & orders that had earlier handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments, such as– · Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
· Fruit Products Order, 1955
· Meat Food Products Order, 1973
· Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order, 1947
· Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order 1988
· Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992
· These were repealed after commencement of FSS Act, 2006.
· FSSAI was consequently established in 2008 but work within the Food Authority effectively began in 2011 after its Rules and key Regulations were notified.
· Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI. · Headquarters: Delhi.
· The FSSAI comprises of a Chairperson and twenty two members out of which one – third are to be women.
· The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government.
· The Food Authority is assisted by Scientific Committees and Panels in setting standards and the Central Advisory Committee in coordinating with enforcement agencies.
Initiatives of FSSAI · Heart Attack Rewind – It is the first mass media campaign of FSSAI. It is aimed to support FSSAI’s target of eliminating trans fat in India by the year 2022.
· FSSAI-CHIFSS – It is collaboration between FSSAI and CII-HUL Initiative on Food Safety Sciences to promote collaborations between Industry, Scientific Community, Academia for food safety.
· State Food Safety Index (SFSI): The FSSAI developed the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) index to measure the performance of states on five significant parameters of Food Safety.
· Eat Right India Movement: It is an initiative of the Government of India and FSSAI to transform the country’s food system in order to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians.
· Eat Right Station Certification: The certification is awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks (as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
Context: Recently, an RTI (Right to Information) investigation has found that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) lacks data on Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in produce imported over the past 5 years, raising concerns about the presence of GM varieties in sold fruits and vegetables.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- It has a weighted voting system where votes are distributed in proportion to members’ capital subscriptions.
- It provides financing to certain private sector projects as well as public-private partnerships.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a multilateral development bank established on 19th December 1966. Functions:
· It assists members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
· It also provides financing to certain private sector projects as well as public-private partnerships.
· It regularly facilitates policy dialogues and provides advisory services.
· It is modelled closely on the World Bank and has a similar weighted voting system where votes are distributed in proportion to members’ capital subscriptions. · As of 2022, ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the United States (each with 15.6% of total shares), the People’s Republic of China (6.4%), India (6.3%), and Australia (5.8%).
· Source of Funding: It relies on member contributions, retained earnings from lending, and the repayment of loans for the funding of the organization.
Context: Recently, India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a multilateral development bank established on 19th December 1966. Functions:
· It assists members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
· It also provides financing to certain private sector projects as well as public-private partnerships.
· It regularly facilitates policy dialogues and provides advisory services.
· It is modelled closely on the World Bank and has a similar weighted voting system where votes are distributed in proportion to members’ capital subscriptions. · As of 2022, ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the United States (each with 15.6% of total shares), the People’s Republic of China (6.4%), India (6.3%), and Australia (5.8%).
· Source of Funding: It relies on member contributions, retained earnings from lending, and the repayment of loans for the funding of the organization.
Context: Recently, India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
North Kivu, recently seen in news located in which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) recently reported a surge in internal displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a staggering 6.9 million. · In the eastern province of North Kivu, nearly a million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict with the rebel group, Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).
· Originating in the 1990s with civil wars in 1996 and 1998, the DRC conflict was exacerbated by the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where ethnic Hutu extremists killed around one million minority ethnic Tutsis and non-extremist Hutus.
· The eastern DRC, bordering Rwanda, has since faced insurgency from over 120 rebel groups ( as per UN Report), leading to heightened tensions and violence.
· Territorial disputes and resource competition fuel the conflict, resulting in substantial casualties.
· Recent resurgence of the Tutsi-led M23 rebel campaign from November 2021 has further intensified security challenges, with M23 making notable advances since January 2023.
Context: The UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) recently reported a surge in internal displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a staggering 6.9 million.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) recently reported a surge in internal displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a staggering 6.9 million. · In the eastern province of North Kivu, nearly a million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict with the rebel group, Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).
· Originating in the 1990s with civil wars in 1996 and 1998, the DRC conflict was exacerbated by the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where ethnic Hutu extremists killed around one million minority ethnic Tutsis and non-extremist Hutus.
· The eastern DRC, bordering Rwanda, has since faced insurgency from over 120 rebel groups ( as per UN Report), leading to heightened tensions and violence.
· Territorial disputes and resource competition fuel the conflict, resulting in substantial casualties.
· Recent resurgence of the Tutsi-led M23 rebel campaign from November 2021 has further intensified security challenges, with M23 making notable advances since January 2023.
Context: The UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) recently reported a surge in internal displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a staggering 6.9 million.
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