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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Collective Security Treaty Organisation
- It is an intergovernmental military alliance in Eurasia, which was established in 2002.
- Members of the organization at present are EU and all Central Asian countries.
- The key objective is national and collective security and intensive politico-military cooperation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is an intergovernmental military alliance in Eurasia, which was established in 2002.The treaty came into force on April 20, 1994. · On May 14, 2002, in Moscow, the Collective Security Council made a decision to grant the status of an international regional organization to the Collective Security Treaty.
· In 2004 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution granting the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) an observer status in the UN General Assembly.
· Members of the organization at present are: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.The Collective Security Treaty (CST) was signed on May 15, 1992 in Tashkent by the Heads of six countries: Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Subsequently, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Belarus joined it. · The key objectives of the CSTO include · The provision of national and collective security, intensive politico-military cooperation, foreign policy coordination on international and regional security issues, the establishment of multilateral cooperation mechanisms, including a military component, the development of cooperation in the counteraction to modern challenges and security threats.
· Headquarter: Moscow, Russia
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of Armenia said that his country has frozen its participation in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) because the bloc had failed the country.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is an intergovernmental military alliance in Eurasia, which was established in 2002.The treaty came into force on April 20, 1994. · On May 14, 2002, in Moscow, the Collective Security Council made a decision to grant the status of an international regional organization to the Collective Security Treaty.
· In 2004 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution granting the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) an observer status in the UN General Assembly.
· Members of the organization at present are: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.The Collective Security Treaty (CST) was signed on May 15, 1992 in Tashkent by the Heads of six countries: Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Subsequently, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Belarus joined it. · The key objectives of the CSTO include · The provision of national and collective security, intensive politico-military cooperation, foreign policy coordination on international and regional security issues, the establishment of multilateral cooperation mechanisms, including a military component, the development of cooperation in the counteraction to modern challenges and security threats.
· Headquarter: Moscow, Russia
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of Armenia said that his country has frozen its participation in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) because the bloc had failed the country.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Hanooman
- It is a multimodal AI tool, which can generate text, speech, videos in 11 Indian languages
- It was developed by BharatGPT, a research consortium led by IIT Bombay along with Information Technology division of CSIR
Choose the incorrect statement:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi, with plans to expand to more than 20 languages. · Capabilities: It is a multimodal AI tool, which can generate text, speech, videos and more in multiple Indian languages. The size of these AI models ranges from 1.5 billion to a whopping 40 billion parameters.
· Applications: It has been designed to work in four fields, including health care, governance, financial services, and education.
· In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages. · BharatGPT ecosystem It is a research consortium led by IIT Bombay with seven other IITs. It is backed by the Department of Science and Technology, SML and Reliance Jio.
Context: In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi, with plans to expand to more than 20 languages. · Capabilities: It is a multimodal AI tool, which can generate text, speech, videos and more in multiple Indian languages. The size of these AI models ranges from 1.5 billion to a whopping 40 billion parameters.
· Applications: It has been designed to work in four fields, including health care, governance, financial services, and education.
· In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages. · BharatGPT ecosystem It is a research consortium led by IIT Bombay with seven other IITs. It is backed by the Department of Science and Technology, SML and Reliance Jio.
Context: In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Sub-national Climate Fund
- It is a global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions.
- Fund is managed by Pegasus Capital with IUCN being responsible for Technical Assistance component of SCF.
Choose the correct statement:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions. · Mission: To invest in subnational climate-smart infrastructure and nature-based solutions delivering measurable and certified climate and sustainable development impact at the local level.
· The model is designed to attract public and private investment and to deliver certified climate and Sustainable Development impacts and Nature-based Solutions.
· Fund Manager: It is managed by Pegasus Capital. · Technical assistance: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is responsible for the Technical Assistance component of SCF. Anchor Investor of Concessional Capital: The Green Climate Fund (GCF).
· Governance of the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) includes a High-level Advisory Committee.
· The role of the committee is to advise the SCF Consortium on best opportunities to invest in regard to SCF mission, and more widely on the theory of change encompassed by SCF.
Context: A delegation from the World Bank has arrived in Goa for talks with the state govt to set up the first sub-national climate resilient green fund.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions. · Mission: To invest in subnational climate-smart infrastructure and nature-based solutions delivering measurable and certified climate and sustainable development impact at the local level.
· The model is designed to attract public and private investment and to deliver certified climate and Sustainable Development impacts and Nature-based Solutions.
· Fund Manager: It is managed by Pegasus Capital. · Technical assistance: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is responsible for the Technical Assistance component of SCF. Anchor Investor of Concessional Capital: The Green Climate Fund (GCF).
· Governance of the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) includes a High-level Advisory Committee.
· The role of the committee is to advise the SCF Consortium on best opportunities to invest in regard to SCF mission, and more widely on the theory of change encompassed by SCF.
Context: A delegation from the World Bank has arrived in Goa for talks with the state govt to set up the first sub-national climate resilient green fund.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
- AWBI is a statutory advisory body set up under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
- AWBI works under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Shrimati Rukmini Devi Arundale pioneered the setting up of the Board, with its Headquaters at Chennai.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Functions performed by AWBI –
· To advice the Central Government on the matters relating to the medical care provided in animal hospitals.
· To advice the Government related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
· To give financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, rescue establishments and animal hospitals
· It works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. · Chair – A senior Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) official.
· The Board consists of 28 Members.
· The term of office of Members is for a period of 3 years.
· Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian Context: It was in news.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Functions performed by AWBI –
· To advice the Central Government on the matters relating to the medical care provided in animal hospitals.
· To advice the Government related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
· To give financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, rescue establishments and animal hospitals
· It works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. · Chair – A senior Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) official.
· The Board consists of 28 Members.
· The term of office of Members is for a period of 3 years.
· Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian Context: It was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
PSiFI System, recently seen in news is related to?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct PSiFI System · The system, known as the personalized skin-integrated facial interface (PSiFI), features a first-of-its-kind bidirectional triboelectric strain and vibration sensor that enables the simultaneous sensing and integration of verbal and non-verbal expression data.
· The PSiFI system is self-powered, facile, stretchable, and transparent.
· Coupled with a sophisticated data processing circuit, the system facilitates seamless wireless data transfer, enabling the instantaneous recognition of emotions.
· Empowered by machine learning algorithms, the technology showcases remarkable efficiency in recognizing human emotions accurately and promptly, even in scenarios where individuals wear masks.
· Its practical application has already been demonstrated in a digital concierge service within a virtual reality (VR) environment, where customised services based on users’ emotions were provided.
Science behind the PSiFI technology:
· The technology is based on the phenomenon of “friction charging,” where objects separate into positive and negative charges upon friction.
· Notably, the system is self-generating, requiring no external power source or complex measuring devices for data recognition.
· This innovative technology is poised to revolutionize various industries, including next-generation wearable systems that provide services based on emotions.
Context: In a significant technological breakthrough, scientists recently unveiled a pioneering technology, named PSiFI, capable of recognizing human emotions in real-time.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct PSiFI System · The system, known as the personalized skin-integrated facial interface (PSiFI), features a first-of-its-kind bidirectional triboelectric strain and vibration sensor that enables the simultaneous sensing and integration of verbal and non-verbal expression data.
· The PSiFI system is self-powered, facile, stretchable, and transparent.
· Coupled with a sophisticated data processing circuit, the system facilitates seamless wireless data transfer, enabling the instantaneous recognition of emotions.
· Empowered by machine learning algorithms, the technology showcases remarkable efficiency in recognizing human emotions accurately and promptly, even in scenarios where individuals wear masks.
· Its practical application has already been demonstrated in a digital concierge service within a virtual reality (VR) environment, where customised services based on users’ emotions were provided.
Science behind the PSiFI technology:
· The technology is based on the phenomenon of “friction charging,” where objects separate into positive and negative charges upon friction.
· Notably, the system is self-generating, requiring no external power source or complex measuring devices for data recognition.
· This innovative technology is poised to revolutionize various industries, including next-generation wearable systems that provide services based on emotions.
Context: In a significant technological breakthrough, scientists recently unveiled a pioneering technology, named PSiFI, capable of recognizing human emotions in real-time.
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