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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Vibrant Village Programme
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It aims for comprehensive development of villages and blocks on the northern border of the country
- Vibrant Village Action Plans to be created by the district administration with the help of Gram Panchayats.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Home Ministry recently sanctioned 113 roads under the Vibrant Village Programme in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim to improve connectivity in areas along the border. · It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented over the financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Objective: · Comprehensive development of villages and blocks on the northern border, thus improving the quality of life of people living in identified border villages.
· This will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages, adding to improved security of the border.
· The programmme will provide funds for the development of essential infrastructure and the creation of livelihood opportunities in 2967 villages in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks of 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country: Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT of Ladakh.
· Interventions also include providing road connectivity to unconnected villages, housing and village infrastructures, energy including renewable energy, television and telecom connectivity. · Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district administration with the help of Gram Panchayats, and 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured.
· There will be no overlap with the Border Area Development Programme.
Context: The Home Ministry recently sanctioned 113 roads under the Vibrant Village Programme in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim to improve connectivity in areas along the border.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Home Ministry recently sanctioned 113 roads under the Vibrant Village Programme in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim to improve connectivity in areas along the border. · It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented over the financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Objective: · Comprehensive development of villages and blocks on the northern border, thus improving the quality of life of people living in identified border villages.
· This will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages, adding to improved security of the border.
· The programmme will provide funds for the development of essential infrastructure and the creation of livelihood opportunities in 2967 villages in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks of 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country: Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT of Ladakh.
· Interventions also include providing road connectivity to unconnected villages, housing and village infrastructures, energy including renewable energy, television and telecom connectivity. · Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district administration with the help of Gram Panchayats, and 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured.
· There will be no overlap with the Border Area Development Programme.
Context: The Home Ministry recently sanctioned 113 roads under the Vibrant Village Programme in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim to improve connectivity in areas along the border.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Mahi River
- Mahi River originates from Mehad lake in Vindhyachal hills of Madhya Pradesh.
- The Mahi River crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice, making it the only river in India to do so.
- It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Kutch.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is one of the major west-flowing interstate rivers of India. · It extends over the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, having a total drainage area of 34,842 Sq.km.
· Mahi river originates from Mehad lake in Vindhyachal hills near Sardarpura of Amroru hill in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
· Tributaries: The main tributaries of the river are Eru, Nori, Chap, Som, Jakham, Moran, Anas, Panam, and Bhadar.
· The Mahi River crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice, making it the only river in India to do so. The Mahi crosses the Tropic while flowing North West through Madhya Pradesh and then crosses it again while flowing South West in Gujarat. · Before entering Gujarat, the river makes a ‘U’-shaped loop in Rajasthan. · It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
· The total length of Mahi is 583 km.
· It is bounded by the Aravalli Hills on the north and the north-west, by the Malwa Plateau on the east, by the Vindhyas on the south, and by the Gulf of Khambhat on the west.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is one of the major west-flowing interstate rivers of India. · It extends over the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, having a total drainage area of 34,842 Sq.km.
· Mahi river originates from Mehad lake in Vindhyachal hills near Sardarpura of Amroru hill in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
· Tributaries: The main tributaries of the river are Eru, Nori, Chap, Som, Jakham, Moran, Anas, Panam, and Bhadar.
· The Mahi River crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice, making it the only river in India to do so. The Mahi crosses the Tropic while flowing North West through Madhya Pradesh and then crosses it again while flowing South West in Gujarat. · Before entering Gujarat, the river makes a ‘U’-shaped loop in Rajasthan. · It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
· The total length of Mahi is 583 km.
· It is bounded by the Aravalli Hills on the north and the north-west, by the Malwa Plateau on the east, by the Vindhyas on the south, and by the Gulf of Khambhat on the west.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Mammoth carbon capture Plant
- It is the largest carbon dioxide capture and storage facility started by UNEP and World Bank.
- The technology draws in air and chemically extracts CO2 and then stored underground, converted into stone.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is the largest carbon dioxide capture and storage facility of its kind and launched operations. It is situated on a dormant volcano in Iceland. · It is dubbed as “Mammoth,” this plant is Climeworks’ second commercial direct air capture (DAC) facility in the nation and is significantly larger than its predecessor, Orca, which began in 2021.
· The Swiss company Climeworks, in partnership with Icelandic company Carbfix, plans to sequester the captured carbon by turning it into stone beneath the earth’s surface, utilizing Iceland’s abundant geothermal energy to power the process.
· This cutting-edge technology draws in air and chemically extracts carbon dioxide, which can then be stored underground, converted into stone, or reused. · This technology extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere at any location, unlike carbon capture which is generally carried out at the point of emissions, such as a steel plant.
· The CO2 can be permanently stored in deep geological formations or used for a variety of applications.
Context: Recently, the world’s largest facility designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere started operations in Iceland.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is the largest carbon dioxide capture and storage facility of its kind and launched operations. It is situated on a dormant volcano in Iceland. · It is dubbed as “Mammoth,” this plant is Climeworks’ second commercial direct air capture (DAC) facility in the nation and is significantly larger than its predecessor, Orca, which began in 2021.
· The Swiss company Climeworks, in partnership with Icelandic company Carbfix, plans to sequester the captured carbon by turning it into stone beneath the earth’s surface, utilizing Iceland’s abundant geothermal energy to power the process.
· This cutting-edge technology draws in air and chemically extracts carbon dioxide, which can then be stored underground, converted into stone, or reused. · This technology extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere at any location, unlike carbon capture which is generally carried out at the point of emissions, such as a steel plant.
· The CO2 can be permanently stored in deep geological formations or used for a variety of applications.
Context: Recently, the world’s largest facility designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere started operations in Iceland.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Soil Nailing
- It is a geotechnical engineering technique that involves the insertion of reinforcing elements into the soil in a specified area to strengthen it.
- This process uses steel tendons which are drilled and grouted into the soil to create a composite mass similar to a gravity wall.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Soil Nailing: · It is a geotechnical engineering technique that involves the insertion of reinforcing elements into the soil in a specified area to strengthen it.
· This soil reinforcement process uses steel tendons which are drilled and grouted into the soil to create a composite mass similar to a gravity wall.
Soil nailing methods
· Drilled and grouted soil nailing methods: The nails are inserted in the pre-drilled holes and filled with grouting materials.
· Driven Soil Nailing Method: It is used for temporary stabilization, it is fast. However, it does not provide corrosion protection to the steel or nails.
· Drilling Soil Nailing Method: In this method the hollow bars are used in this method, bars are drilled and grout is injected. This method is typically faster than driven nails.
· Jet Grouted Soil Nailing Method: This method is used for eroding soil for creating holes in the soil surface, steel bars are installed in this hole and grout with concrete.
· Launched Soil Nailing Method: This method involves nailing steel bars forced to the soil with a single shot using compression by an air mechanism.
It is commonly used for
· Stabilizing slopes and landslides
· Supporting excavations
· Repairing existing retaining walls
Hydroseeding
· It is a process of applying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials and water onto the soil to facilitate the growth of grass and plant-life, that will help hold the top soil together and prevent erosion.
Context: The project, known as ‘slope stabilisation using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method,’ is being undertaken in a few areas in Tamil Nadu around the Nilgiris’ major roads by the state highways department.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Soil Nailing: · It is a geotechnical engineering technique that involves the insertion of reinforcing elements into the soil in a specified area to strengthen it.
· This soil reinforcement process uses steel tendons which are drilled and grouted into the soil to create a composite mass similar to a gravity wall.
Soil nailing methods
· Drilled and grouted soil nailing methods: The nails are inserted in the pre-drilled holes and filled with grouting materials.
· Driven Soil Nailing Method: It is used for temporary stabilization, it is fast. However, it does not provide corrosion protection to the steel or nails.
· Drilling Soil Nailing Method: In this method the hollow bars are used in this method, bars are drilled and grout is injected. This method is typically faster than driven nails.
· Jet Grouted Soil Nailing Method: This method is used for eroding soil for creating holes in the soil surface, steel bars are installed in this hole and grout with concrete.
· Launched Soil Nailing Method: This method involves nailing steel bars forced to the soil with a single shot using compression by an air mechanism.
It is commonly used for
· Stabilizing slopes and landslides
· Supporting excavations
· Repairing existing retaining walls
Hydroseeding
· It is a process of applying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials and water onto the soil to facilitate the growth of grass and plant-life, that will help hold the top soil together and prevent erosion.
Context: The project, known as ‘slope stabilisation using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method,’ is being undertaken in a few areas in Tamil Nadu around the Nilgiris’ major roads by the state highways department.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Exercise Shakti, recently seen in news is a joint military exercise held between India and which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Exercise Shakti: · It is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France.
· The last edition was conducted in France in November 2021.
· Aim: To enhance the joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub-Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
· The joint exercise will focus on operations in the semi-urban and mountainous terrain.
· Objectives to be achieved from the joint training are a high degree of physical fitness, rehearsing and refining drills for operations at the tactical level, and sharing of best practices.
· It will enable the two sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for conducting joint operations.
· The Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel, primarily from the Rajput Regiment, along with personnel from other arms and services, participating in the exercise.
· Observers from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force are also part of this 14-day exercise.
· It will also include the French contingent, consisting of 90 personnel, mainly from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
Context: The 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya recently.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Exercise Shakti: · It is a biennial training event conducted alternatively in India and France.
· The last edition was conducted in France in November 2021.
· Aim: To enhance the joint military capability of both sides to undertake multi-domain operations in a Sub-Conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.
· The joint exercise will focus on operations in the semi-urban and mountainous terrain.
· Objectives to be achieved from the joint training are a high degree of physical fitness, rehearsing and refining drills for operations at the tactical level, and sharing of best practices.
· It will enable the two sides to share their best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for conducting joint operations.
· The Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel, primarily from the Rajput Regiment, along with personnel from other arms and services, participating in the exercise.
· Observers from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force are also part of this 14-day exercise.
· It will also include the French contingent, consisting of 90 personnel, mainly from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
Context: The 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya recently.
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