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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about PM SHRI scheme
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme by implemented by Ministry of Rural Development.
- It aims to provide universal access of the affordable cost-effective reliable financial services to the rural poor SHGs with interest subvention component
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · The Union Education Minister recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha. · It is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Education Ministry, announced in 2022.
· The selected schools will act as exemplar schools, showcasing all components of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) and offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
· The PM SHRI Schools will be developed as Green Schools, incorporating environment-friendly aspects.
· The pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centric, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.
· The focus will be on the learning outcomes of every child in every grade.
· Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real-life situations and will be competency-based.
· Linkage with Sector Skill Councils and local industry for enhancing employability and providing better employment opportunities will be explored.
· Objective: Development of more than 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening the existing schools among those managed by the Central government/State/UT Government/local bodies. · It will nurture students in such a way that they become engaged, productive, and contributing citizens for building an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as envisaged by the National Education Policy 2020.
· The duration of the scheme is from 2022-23 to 2026-27, after which it shall be the responsibility of the States/UTs to continue to maintain the benchmarks achieved by these schools.
· The total cost of the project will be Rs 27360 crore spread over a period of 5 years, which includes the central share of Rs 18128 crore.
Context: The Union Education Minister recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · The Union Education Minister recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha. · It is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Education Ministry, announced in 2022.
· The selected schools will act as exemplar schools, showcasing all components of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) and offering mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
· The PM SHRI Schools will be developed as Green Schools, incorporating environment-friendly aspects.
· The pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centric, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.
· The focus will be on the learning outcomes of every child in every grade.
· Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real-life situations and will be competency-based.
· Linkage with Sector Skill Councils and local industry for enhancing employability and providing better employment opportunities will be explored.
· Objective: Development of more than 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening the existing schools among those managed by the Central government/State/UT Government/local bodies. · It will nurture students in such a way that they become engaged, productive, and contributing citizens for building an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as envisaged by the National Education Policy 2020.
· The duration of the scheme is from 2022-23 to 2026-27, after which it shall be the responsibility of the States/UTs to continue to maintain the benchmarks achieved by these schools.
· The total cost of the project will be Rs 27360 crore spread over a period of 5 years, which includes the central share of Rs 18128 crore.
Context: The Union Education Minister recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a government led multistakeholder initiative to fast-track Digital public infrastructure implementation in the global south.
- This fund will offer financial support to provide upstream technical and non-technical assistance to countries in developing DPI systems.
- India has pledged an initial commitment of $25 million.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is envisioned as a government led multistakeholder initiative to fast-track DPI implementation in the global south. · This fund will offer financial support to provide upstream technical and non-technical assistance to countries in developing DPI systems. · It offers a platform for all relevant stakeholders, including other governments, international organizations, and philanthropic entities, to contribute to this fund and help accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) through DPIs.
· India has pledged an initial commitment of $25 million. Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of two India-led initiatives: the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository and a Social Impact Fund.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is envisioned as a government led multistakeholder initiative to fast-track DPI implementation in the global south. · This fund will offer financial support to provide upstream technical and non-technical assistance to countries in developing DPI systems. · It offers a platform for all relevant stakeholders, including other governments, international organizations, and philanthropic entities, to contribute to this fund and help accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) through DPIs.
· India has pledged an initial commitment of $25 million. Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of two India-led initiatives: the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository and a Social Impact Fund.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Investor Risk Reduction Access Platform
- It aims to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches in the stock market.
- The platform is developed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- It provide investors with an opportunity to square off/close their open positions and cancel pending orders using the IRRA platform.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · Investor Risk Reduction Access Platform (IRRA Platform) aims to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches in the stock market. · The platform will act as a ‘safety net’ for investors in case of technical glitches faced by a trading member or a stock broker registered with SEBI.
IRRA has been jointly developed by all the stock exchanges that includes: · BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange),
· NSE(National Stock Exchange),
· NCDEX(National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited),
· MCX(Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd) and
· Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE)
· Its purpose is to provide investors with an opportunity to square off/close their open positions and cancel pending orders using the IRRA platform in case of technical glitches. · In trading, “square off” means closing an open position. It can be done manually or automatically, depending on your broker and account settings.
· IRRA is not meant for taking fresh positions or orders, but only to cancel the pending orders.
Context: Recently SEBI launched the IRRA Platform to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches in the stock market.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · Investor Risk Reduction Access Platform (IRRA Platform) aims to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches in the stock market. · The platform will act as a ‘safety net’ for investors in case of technical glitches faced by a trading member or a stock broker registered with SEBI.
IRRA has been jointly developed by all the stock exchanges that includes: · BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange),
· NSE(National Stock Exchange),
· NCDEX(National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited),
· MCX(Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd) and
· Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE)
· Its purpose is to provide investors with an opportunity to square off/close their open positions and cancel pending orders using the IRRA platform in case of technical glitches. · In trading, “square off” means closing an open position. It can be done manually or automatically, depending on your broker and account settings.
· IRRA is not meant for taking fresh positions or orders, but only to cancel the pending orders.
Context: Recently SEBI launched the IRRA Platform to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches in the stock market.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Onattukara Sesame, Geographical indication (GI) product recently seen in news is cultivated in which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · From the 18th century, traditional ayurvedic doctors from the erstwhile Travancore kingdom utilised Onattukara sesame oil for the treatment of diseases related to rheumatism and to protect the skin. · It also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid and so on which help maintain good health.
· Onattukara sesame is currently grown on less than 600 hectares spread across 43 local bodies in 3 districts of Alappuzha, Kollam and Pathanamthitta of Kerala.
· Besides the traditional Ayali variety, farmers in the region are cultivating Kayamkulam-1, Thilak, Thilathara and Thilarani varieties of Onattukara sesame.
· All the varieties are being developed by the Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station (ORARS), Kayamkulam of Kerala.
· Onattukara sesame is a geographical indication (GI) tag product.
Context: Recently the Onattukara Vikasana Agency, registered owner of the GI-tagged sesame seeds have panned to increase the area of cultivation to 2,000 hectares from current 600 hectares.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · From the 18th century, traditional ayurvedic doctors from the erstwhile Travancore kingdom utilised Onattukara sesame oil for the treatment of diseases related to rheumatism and to protect the skin. · It also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid and so on which help maintain good health.
· Onattukara sesame is currently grown on less than 600 hectares spread across 43 local bodies in 3 districts of Alappuzha, Kollam and Pathanamthitta of Kerala.
· Besides the traditional Ayali variety, farmers in the region are cultivating Kayamkulam-1, Thilak, Thilathara and Thilarani varieties of Onattukara sesame.
· All the varieties are being developed by the Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station (ORARS), Kayamkulam of Kerala.
· Onattukara sesame is a geographical indication (GI) tag product.
Context: Recently the Onattukara Vikasana Agency, registered owner of the GI-tagged sesame seeds have panned to increase the area of cultivation to 2,000 hectares from current 600 hectares.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs)
- They are group of compounds present in plants that causes pleasant smell when released into air.
- GLVs activate internal plant-defence responses and could help mitigate pest damage to crops.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs) are group of compounds present in plants that causes pleasant smell when released into air. · GLVs could help mitigate pest damage to crops but that more work was required to understand how specific compounds induced defences against specific pests.
· The plants have 2 major defence mechanisms, involving a chain of molecular reactions. · The reactions are triggered when a plant is damaged and GLVs are released as by-products.
· GLVs activate internal plant-defence responses and some of these volatiles repel the insects and some attract predators of the pests.
· GLVs could help mitigate pest damage to crops.
Context: Scientists are considering harnessing the potential of Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs) to use it as pest due to its characteristics that can fight agricultural pests.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs) are group of compounds present in plants that causes pleasant smell when released into air. · GLVs could help mitigate pest damage to crops but that more work was required to understand how specific compounds induced defences against specific pests.
· The plants have 2 major defence mechanisms, involving a chain of molecular reactions. · The reactions are triggered when a plant is damaged and GLVs are released as by-products.
· GLVs activate internal plant-defence responses and some of these volatiles repel the insects and some attract predators of the pests.
· GLVs could help mitigate pest damage to crops.
Context: Scientists are considering harnessing the potential of Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs) to use it as pest due to its characteristics that can fight agricultural pests.
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