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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI)’
- It is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the Aspirational Districts
- This will be a Central Sponsored Scheme
- Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Ministry of Heavy Industries
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI) is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region, seeks to create productive economic activity in manufacturing and services. Its main objective is to generate gainful employment, leading to the overall socio-economic development of the region. It will be a Central Sector Scheme. It is proposed to be divided into two parts. Part, A caters to the incentives to the eligible units (Rs. 9737 crores), and Part B, is for implementation and institutional arrangements for the scheme. (Rs. 300 Crore). Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Context – The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024).
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI) is aimed at developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region, seeks to create productive economic activity in manufacturing and services. Its main objective is to generate gainful employment, leading to the overall socio-economic development of the region. It will be a Central Sector Scheme. It is proposed to be divided into two parts. Part, A caters to the incentives to the eligible units (Rs. 9737 crores), and Part B, is for implementation and institutional arrangements for the scheme. (Rs. 300 Crore). Implementation of the scheme will be overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Context – The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Dolutegravir’ seen in news recently is a
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Solution (b)
Dolutegravir (DTG) is an antiviral drug used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the virus that can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Dolutegravir is in a class of medications called HIV integrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in your blood and increasing the number of immune cells.
Context – Resistance to the antiretroviral drug dolutegravir (DTG) is increasing among HIV patients, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted.
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Solution (b)
Dolutegravir (DTG) is an antiviral drug used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the virus that can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Dolutegravir is in a class of medications called HIV integrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in your blood and increasing the number of immune cells.
Context – Resistance to the antiretroviral drug dolutegravir (DTG) is increasing among HIV patients, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Article 131 of the Constitution of India’, consider the following statements about
- The Supreme Court of India has exclusive and original jurisdiction over legal issues originating between States or between States and the Union
- The original jurisdiction also extends to disputes arising out of any treaty, agreement which came into being before the commencement of the Constitution
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to Article 131, the SC has exclusive and original jurisdiction over legal issues originating between States or between States and the Union. Original jurisdiction is the power of the court to hear and determine a dispute in the first instance. The original jurisdiction of the SC does not extend to disputes arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad, or any other similar instrument which came into being before the commencement of the Constitution. The parliament may exclude the jurisdiction of the SC in disputes relating to the use, distribution, or control of the water of any inter-state river Context – The Supreme Court (SC) recently disapproved of the Centre insisting on withdrawal of a suit filed by the Kerala Government as a pre-condition for giving consent to the State for additional borrowing.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to Article 131, the SC has exclusive and original jurisdiction over legal issues originating between States or between States and the Union. Original jurisdiction is the power of the court to hear and determine a dispute in the first instance. The original jurisdiction of the SC does not extend to disputes arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad, or any other similar instrument which came into being before the commencement of the Constitution. The parliament may exclude the jurisdiction of the SC in disputes relating to the use, distribution, or control of the water of any inter-state river Context – The Supreme Court (SC) recently disapproved of the Centre insisting on withdrawal of a suit filed by the Kerala Government as a pre-condition for giving consent to the State for additional borrowing.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following countries
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Finland
- Norway
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Luxembourg
How many of the above mentioned countries are members of European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
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Solution (a)
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organization of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It was set up in 1960 (by the Stockholm Convention in 1960) by its then seven Member States for the promotion of free trade and economic integration between its members. The organization operates in parallel with the European Union (EU), and all four member states participate in the European Single Market and are part of the Schengen Area. However, they are not a party to the European Union Customs Union.
Context – India and the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) grouping – comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – are set to conclude a trade deal on March 10.
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Solution (a)
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organization of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It was set up in 1960 (by the Stockholm Convention in 1960) by its then seven Member States for the promotion of free trade and economic integration between its members. The organization operates in parallel with the European Union (EU), and all four member states participate in the European Single Market and are part of the Schengen Area. However, they are not a party to the European Union Customs Union.
Context – India and the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) grouping – comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – are set to conclude a trade deal on March 10.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘UNCOVER program’
- It is a part of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) initiative
- It aims to study ultra-low luminosity galaxies responsible for the epoch of reionization
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The UNCOVER program is part of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) initiative aimed at uncovering insights about the early universe. UNCOVER, which stands for Ultra-deep NIRCam and NIRSpec Observations Before the Epoch of Reionization, focuses on two main goals: Identifying first-light galaxies during the Dark Ages and studying ultra-low luminosity galaxies responsible for the epoch of reionization. Context – It was recently in news
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The UNCOVER program is part of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) initiative aimed at uncovering insights about the early universe. UNCOVER, which stands for Ultra-deep NIRCam and NIRSpec Observations Before the Epoch of Reionization, focuses on two main goals: Identifying first-light galaxies during the Dark Ages and studying ultra-low luminosity galaxies responsible for the epoch of reionization. Context – It was recently in news
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