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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Sone River
- It originates from the Amarkantak highlands in the hills of the Maikala range in state of Madhya Pradesh.
- The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna in Bihar.
- Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is the reservoir on Rihand river, which is a tributary of Sone river.
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 · Origin: It originates from the Amarkantak highlands in the hills of the Maikala range in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh at an elevation of 640 m. (The Narmada River also originates from Amarkantak, though it flows westward while Sone journeys towards the east). · The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna in Bihar after a 487-mile (784-km) course. · It flows through the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
· Major Tributaries: The main tributaries of the Sone River are the Rihand River and the Koel River. The other tributaries are the Gopad River and the Kanhar River. · The reservoir of Rihand Dam is called Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar and is India’s largest artificial lake. Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. Its reservoir area is on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Context: Bihar police have arrested 20 sand smugglers and seized 40 sand-laden boats in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining on the Sone River.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Origin: It originates from the Amarkantak highlands in the hills of the Maikala range in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh at an elevation of 640 m. (The Narmada River also originates from Amarkantak, though it flows westward while Sone journeys towards the east). · The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna in Bihar after a 487-mile (784-km) course. · It flows through the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
· Major Tributaries: The main tributaries of the Sone River are the Rihand River and the Koel River. The other tributaries are the Gopad River and the Kanhar River. · The reservoir of Rihand Dam is called Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar and is India’s largest artificial lake. Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. Its reservoir area is on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Context: Bihar police have arrested 20 sand smugglers and seized 40 sand-laden boats in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining on the Sone River.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Tokamaks
Statement 1 – Tokamaks are called ‘artificial suns’ due to the fact that these doughnut-shaped machines replicate processes that occur in the sun.
Statement 2 – Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma—a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Nuclear Fusion · It is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy.
· Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma—a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties distinct from solids, liquids, or gases.
· The sun, along with all other stars, is powered by this reaction.
What are Tokamaks?
· The devices designated for the task of doing this here on Earth—nuclear fusion reactors — are called tokamaks.
· Tokamaks are often also called ‘artificial suns’ due to the fact that these doughnut-shaped machines replicate processes that occur in the sun.
· There are currently over 200 tokamaks in operation across the globe, with the scientific milestones achieved in these devices developing a roadmap for the operation of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER, the world’s largest fusion experiment under construction in the south of France.
Context: Scientists have managed to repeatedly produce nuclear fusion ignition for the first time, marking a major milestone towards achieving near-limitless clean energy at scale.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Nuclear Fusion · It is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy.
· Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma—a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties distinct from solids, liquids, or gases.
· The sun, along with all other stars, is powered by this reaction.
What are Tokamaks?
· The devices designated for the task of doing this here on Earth—nuclear fusion reactors — are called tokamaks.
· Tokamaks are often also called ‘artificial suns’ due to the fact that these doughnut-shaped machines replicate processes that occur in the sun.
· There are currently over 200 tokamaks in operation across the globe, with the scientific milestones achieved in these devices developing a roadmap for the operation of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER, the world’s largest fusion experiment under construction in the south of France.
Context: Scientists have managed to repeatedly produce nuclear fusion ignition for the first time, marking a major milestone towards achieving near-limitless clean energy at scale.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Tribunals
- The 42nd constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, inserted Articles 323-A and 323-B which deals with establishment of tribunals.
- Article 136 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment or order passed by any tribunal in India.
- Article 323B specifies certain subjects for which Parliament or state legislatures may constitute tribunals by enacting a law.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Tribunals are judicial or quasi-judicial institutions established by law. · They intend to provide a platform for faster adjudication as compared to traditional courts, as well as expertise on certain subject matters.
· The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, inserted Articles 323-A and 323-B.
· Article 323A empowers Parliament to constitute administrative Tribunals (both at the central and state levels) for adjudication of matters related to the recruitment and conditions of service of public servants.
· Article 323B specifies certain subjects (such as taxation and land reforms) for which Parliament or state legislatures may constitute tribunals by enacting a law.
· Article 136 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, order, determination, sentence, or order passed or made by any tribunal in India. · Article 227 enables every High Court to exercise power of superintendence over all tribunals throughout the territories over which it exercises jurisdiction.
· Article 323B specifies certain subjects (such as taxation and land reforms) for which Parliament or state legislatures may constitute tribunals by enacting a law. Context: The Supreme Court recently clarified that tribunals functioning under the strict parameters of their governing legislation cannot direct the government to make policy.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Tribunals are judicial or quasi-judicial institutions established by law. · They intend to provide a platform for faster adjudication as compared to traditional courts, as well as expertise on certain subject matters.
· The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, inserted Articles 323-A and 323-B.
· Article 323A empowers Parliament to constitute administrative Tribunals (both at the central and state levels) for adjudication of matters related to the recruitment and conditions of service of public servants.
· Article 323B specifies certain subjects (such as taxation and land reforms) for which Parliament or state legislatures may constitute tribunals by enacting a law.
· Article 136 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, order, determination, sentence, or order passed or made by any tribunal in India. · Article 227 enables every High Court to exercise power of superintendence over all tribunals throughout the territories over which it exercises jurisdiction.
· Article 323B specifies certain subjects (such as taxation and land reforms) for which Parliament or state legislatures may constitute tribunals by enacting a law. Context: The Supreme Court recently clarified that tribunals functioning under the strict parameters of their governing legislation cannot direct the government to make policy.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Project PRAYAS, recently seen in news is a joint initiative of?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct Project PRAYAS · Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (PRAYAS) was launched in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
· It is one of the first attempts to consolidate all the state-level initiatives for safe, orderly, and well-managed international migration.
· Goal: To facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration for aspiring Indian migrant workers and students through policy recommendations in collaboration with the MEA and state governments, thus strengthening international migration governance.
· It aims to undertake a study, capturing the key migration trends, the needs and aspirations of migrants, and the major international migration and mobility initiatives taken by the union, as well as the state governments sharing the analysis with the ministry.
Context: Recently, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project PRAYAS to help Indian workers and students migrate in a secure, orderly, and regular manner.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct Project PRAYAS · Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (PRAYAS) was launched in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
· It is one of the first attempts to consolidate all the state-level initiatives for safe, orderly, and well-managed international migration.
· Goal: To facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration for aspiring Indian migrant workers and students through policy recommendations in collaboration with the MEA and state governments, thus strengthening international migration governance.
· It aims to undertake a study, capturing the key migration trends, the needs and aspirations of migrants, and the major international migration and mobility initiatives taken by the union, as well as the state governments sharing the analysis with the ministry.
Context: Recently, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project PRAYAS to help Indian workers and students migrate in a secure, orderly, and regular manner.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Gyrocopters
- It is a type of aircraft that flies by means of auto-rotation.
- India’s first-ever gyrocopter safari is to be launched in Uttarakhand.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · A gyrocopter is also called autogyro which is a rotary-wing aircraft that flies by means of auto-rotation. · It is distinguished by the absence of an engine turning the rotors, and resembles a small helicopter.
· A rotor is a moving part of an electromagnetic system in an electric motor, generator or alternator.
· Unlike a helicopter, the rotor of a gyrocopter is not powered directly by a motor, but turns by the action of the relative airflow on the blades.
· The 1st flying autogyro was invented in Spain in1923 by Juan de la Cierva.
· India’s first-ever gyrocopter safari is to be launched in Uttarakhand. · Advantages – The operating and maintenance costs of the gyrocopter are of a much lower level, especially when compared to a helicopter.
· The gyrocopter can be flown safely and steadily under both strong wind and turbulent conditions.
· Since it is microlight driven by autorotation, it is able to fly extremely slowly while being very agile.
· Short take-off and landing distances (10 to 50 meters) enable the gyrocopter to take-off almost vertically and also to land with high approach angles.
· The gyrocopter is one of the safest aircrafts in the world.
· It is used in the para-public missions such as police operations, border control, coast guarding, emergency management and for agricultural purposes.
Context: The Uttarakhand state is all set to introduce India’s first-ever gyrocopter safari to promote tourism in the state.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · A gyrocopter is also called autogyro which is a rotary-wing aircraft that flies by means of auto-rotation. · It is distinguished by the absence of an engine turning the rotors, and resembles a small helicopter.
· A rotor is a moving part of an electromagnetic system in an electric motor, generator or alternator.
· Unlike a helicopter, the rotor of a gyrocopter is not powered directly by a motor, but turns by the action of the relative airflow on the blades.
· The 1st flying autogyro was invented in Spain in1923 by Juan de la Cierva.
· India’s first-ever gyrocopter safari is to be launched in Uttarakhand. · Advantages – The operating and maintenance costs of the gyrocopter are of a much lower level, especially when compared to a helicopter.
· The gyrocopter can be flown safely and steadily under both strong wind and turbulent conditions.
· Since it is microlight driven by autorotation, it is able to fly extremely slowly while being very agile.
· Short take-off and landing distances (10 to 50 meters) enable the gyrocopter to take-off almost vertically and also to land with high approach angles.
· The gyrocopter is one of the safest aircrafts in the world.
· It is used in the para-public missions such as police operations, border control, coast guarding, emergency management and for agricultural purposes.
Context: The Uttarakhand state is all set to introduce India’s first-ever gyrocopter safari to promote tourism in the state.
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