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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Laughing Gull’
- These birds are mainly found on the Atlantic coast of North America
- The bird is known for its unique laughter-like calls which resemble human laughter
- It is categorized as Threatened under the IUCN Red List
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 These birds are mainly found on the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. These are a coastal species and are only occasionally seen very far inland. The bird is known for its unique laughter-like calls which resemble human laughter. They are opportunistic carnivores and scavengers. They eat mainly fish, shellfish, crabs, molluscs, insects, bird eggs, and young birds. It is categorized as Least Concern under the IUCN Red List Context – A laughing gull, a migratory bird from North America, has been sighted for the first time in the country at the Chittari estuary in Kasaragod district
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect These birds are mainly found on the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. These are a coastal species and are only occasionally seen very far inland. The bird is known for its unique laughter-like calls which resemble human laughter. They are opportunistic carnivores and scavengers. They eat mainly fish, shellfish, crabs, molluscs, insects, bird eggs, and young birds. It is categorized as Least Concern under the IUCN Red List Context – A laughing gull, a migratory bird from North America, has been sighted for the first time in the country at the Chittari estuary in Kasaragod district
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘E-Ink displays’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is a special type of screen technology which works using tiny microcapsules filled with positively charged white particles and negatively charged black ones
Statement 2 – Unlike LCD and LED displays that use a backlight, E Ink displays reflect light – just like paper which makes it suitable for longer reading sessions
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct E-Ink displays are a special type of screen technology often used in e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. The technology was originally developed in the 1990s at MIT and is now owned by E Ink Corporation. The screens work using tiny microcapsules filled with positively charged white particles and negatively charged black ones suspended in fluid inside the display. By applying positive or negative electrical charges to different areas of the screen, the white or black particles can be made to rise to the surface, creating the text and images on the display. Unlike LCD and LED displays that use a backlight, E Ink displays reflect light – just like paper. This makes them easier on the eyes for long reading sessions. They consume very little power compared to LCD and OLED displays. An E Ink display only draws power when the image is changed, meaning it can display a static image for weeks or months without needing a charge. Context – This technology was in news
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct E-Ink displays are a special type of screen technology often used in e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. The technology was originally developed in the 1990s at MIT and is now owned by E Ink Corporation. The screens work using tiny microcapsules filled with positively charged white particles and negatively charged black ones suspended in fluid inside the display. By applying positive or negative electrical charges to different areas of the screen, the white or black particles can be made to rise to the surface, creating the text and images on the display. Unlike LCD and LED displays that use a backlight, E Ink displays reflect light – just like paper. This makes them easier on the eyes for long reading sessions. They consume very little power compared to LCD and OLED displays. An E Ink display only draws power when the image is changed, meaning it can display a static image for weeks or months without needing a charge. Context – This technology was in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Exercise Sada Tanseeq’ is conducted between India and
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Solution (c)
Exercise Sada Tanseeq is the inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th January to 10th February 2024. Aim of the Exercise is to train troops of both sides for Joint Operations in Semi Desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Context – The militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq.
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Solution (c)
Exercise Sada Tanseeq is the inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th January to 10th February 2024. Aim of the Exercise is to train troops of both sides for Joint Operations in Semi Desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Context – The militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Default Bail’
- It is a bail granted because of the default of the investigating agency in not completing the investigation within the specified time
- Although it is mentioned in the CrPC, it cannot be claimed as a right of the accused
- The default bail is not liable to be cancelled even after the completion of the investigation and the submission of the charge sheet
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 Incorrect Correct When a person is arrested and the police is not able to complete investigation within the specified period, it is their default, and the arrested person cannot be kept behind bars beyond this period. This entitlement is called default bail. The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal regarding default bail, said that default bail under the first proviso of Section 167(2) of the CrPC. is a fundamental right and not merely a statutory right as it is, a procedure established by law under Article 21 of the Constitution. The default bail is not liable to be cancelled even after the completion of the investigation and the submission of the charge sheet. The default bail can be cancelled only on the grounds and considerations on which a regular bail can be cancelled. Context – The Supreme Court recently held that default bail cannot be claimed on the ground that the investigation is pending against other accused.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct When a person is arrested and the police is not able to complete investigation within the specified period, it is their default, and the arrested person cannot be kept behind bars beyond this period. This entitlement is called default bail. The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal regarding default bail, said that default bail under the first proviso of Section 167(2) of the CrPC. is a fundamental right and not merely a statutory right as it is, a procedure established by law under Article 21 of the Constitution. The default bail is not liable to be cancelled even after the completion of the investigation and the submission of the charge sheet. The default bail can be cancelled only on the grounds and considerations on which a regular bail can be cancelled. Context – The Supreme Court recently held that default bail cannot be claimed on the ground that the investigation is pending against other accused.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Guinea
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Ghana
How many of the above mentioned countries are members of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Solution (b)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional bloc established in 1975 with the goal of promoting economic integration among its 15 member countries in West Africa. The member countries include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger (all three now left it), Cape Verde, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Togo. ECOWAS aims to achieve a single common currency and create a large trading bloc in various sectors like industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, finance, and culture.
Context – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS
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Solution (b)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional bloc established in 1975 with the goal of promoting economic integration among its 15 member countries in West Africa. The member countries include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger (all three now left it), Cape Verde, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Togo. ECOWAS aims to achieve a single common currency and create a large trading bloc in various sectors like industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, finance, and culture.
Context – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS
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