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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Initiative’
- It is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry
- It is a flagship initiative of DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- It also recognizes the MSMEs, Startups and logistics sector enablers apart from recognizing players in the logistics sector
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The initiative is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry. It would celebrate the demonstrated leadership of the logistics sector in transforming the Indian logistics industry and realizing the combined vision of the National Logistics Policy 2022 and PM GatiShakti. LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Initiative is a flagship initiative by the logistics division of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry. LEAPS will create a new benchmark globally by not only recognizing players in the logistics sector, but also the MSMEs, Startups and logistics sector enablers who have been providing innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem. Context – The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry organised a LEAPS Valedictory Session recently.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The initiative is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry. It would celebrate the demonstrated leadership of the logistics sector in transforming the Indian logistics industry and realizing the combined vision of the National Logistics Policy 2022 and PM GatiShakti. LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Initiative is a flagship initiative by the logistics division of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry. LEAPS will create a new benchmark globally by not only recognizing players in the logistics sector, but also the MSMEs, Startups and logistics sector enablers who have been providing innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem. Context – The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry organised a LEAPS Valedictory Session recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘UDGAM Portal’ which was seen in news recently was developed by
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Solution (b)
UDGAM refers to Unclaimed Deposits-Gateway to Access inforMation, which is an online portal developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It facilitates the registered users to search unclaimed deposits/accounts across multiple banks at one place in a centralized manner. The unclaimed deposits can be claimed only from the respective bank. There are 30 banks, which are part of UDGAM portal, and they cover around 90% of unclaimed deposits (in value terms) in Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of RBI.
Context – The Reserve Bank of India said 30 banks are facilitating people to search their unclaimed deposits/accounts through UDGAM portal.
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Solution (b)
UDGAM refers to Unclaimed Deposits-Gateway to Access inforMation, which is an online portal developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It facilitates the registered users to search unclaimed deposits/accounts across multiple banks at one place in a centralized manner. The unclaimed deposits can be claimed only from the respective bank. There are 30 banks, which are part of UDGAM portal, and they cover around 90% of unclaimed deposits (in value terms) in Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of RBI.
Context – The Reserve Bank of India said 30 banks are facilitating people to search their unclaimed deposits/accounts through UDGAM portal.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘MethaneSAT’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is equipped with a high-resolution infrared sensor and a spectrometer that can track differences in methane concentrations
Statement 2 – It will orbit the Earth 24 times a day, monitoring the oil and gas sector to identify larger emitters
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect MethaneSAT will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale. It is equipped with a high-resolution infrared sensor and a spectrometer. It can track differences in methane concentrations as small as three parts per billion in the atmosphere. It also has a wide-camera view — of about 200 km by 200 km — allowing it to identify larger emitters so-called “super emitters”. It will orbit the Earth 15 times a day, monitoring the oil and gas sector. It will create a large amount of data, which will tell “how much methane is coming from where, who’s responsible, and are those emissions going up or down over time”, Context – The MethaneSAT satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect MethaneSAT will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale. It is equipped with a high-resolution infrared sensor and a spectrometer. It can track differences in methane concentrations as small as three parts per billion in the atmosphere. It also has a wide-camera view — of about 200 km by 200 km — allowing it to identify larger emitters so-called “super emitters”. It will orbit the Earth 15 times a day, monitoring the oil and gas sector. It will create a large amount of data, which will tell “how much methane is coming from where, who’s responsible, and are those emissions going up or down over time”, Context – The MethaneSAT satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Cycas circinalis’
- It is an evergreen palm-like tree that typically occurs in fairly dense
- It is used as a nutraceutical plant by several indigenous communities
- It is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Cycas circinalis is an evergreen palm-like tree that grows up to 25 ft. It typically occurs in fairly dense, seasonally dry scrubby woodlands in hilly areas. It is also facultative deciduous in extremely dry times. Eenthu Pana is like areca nut. It cannot be prepared unless it’s completely dry and this is difficult as it’s usually plucked in the rainy season. It is a nutraceutical plant for several indigenous communities in the Western Ghats It is known to be an Indian endemic, restricted to the Western Ghats, in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and the south of Maharashtra. Out of the nine species of cycads recognised within India, six are endemic. Context – Cycas circinalis is on the verge of extinction in the northern part of the Kerala after being hit by an unknown and fast spreading plant disease.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Cycas circinalis is an evergreen palm-like tree that grows up to 25 ft. It typically occurs in fairly dense, seasonally dry scrubby woodlands in hilly areas. It is also facultative deciduous in extremely dry times. Eenthu Pana is like areca nut. It cannot be prepared unless it’s completely dry and this is difficult as it’s usually plucked in the rainy season. It is a nutraceutical plant for several indigenous communities in the Western Ghats It is known to be an Indian endemic, restricted to the Western Ghats, in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and the south of Maharashtra. Out of the nine species of cycads recognised within India, six are endemic. Context – Cycas circinalis is on the verge of extinction in the northern part of the Kerala after being hit by an unknown and fast spreading plant disease.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Holistic Progress Card (HPC)’
- It aims to provide a comprehensive view of students’ academic performance, cognitive abilities and socio-emotional skills
- It has been developed by Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), a standard-setting body under the NAAC
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Holistic Progress Card incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students. The approach aims to provide a comprehensive view of students’ academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills and creativity during class activities. HPC aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritise a learner-centric evaluation. HPC has been developed by Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), a standard-setting body under the NCERT, for the foundational stage (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory stage (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), as per suggestions by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students’ overall progress. Context – The National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Holistic Progress Card incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students. The approach aims to provide a comprehensive view of students’ academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills and creativity during class activities. HPC aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritise a learner-centric evaluation. HPC has been developed by Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), a standard-setting body under the NCERT, for the foundational stage (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory stage (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), as per suggestions by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students’ overall progress. Context – The National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC).
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