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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Onge tribe
- They are a semi-nomadic group and are dependent on the ocean and the forest for sustenance.
- They are inhabitants of Great Nicobar Island, the most southerly island in the Andaman archipelago.
- They are one of the six aboriginal tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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 · Onges are one of the most primitive tribes in India that belong to the Negrito racial ancestry. · They are a semi-nomadic group and are dependent on the ocean and the forest for sustenance.
· Unlike other religions, they do not believe in or follow firm worshipping practices or sacrifices.
· The colour of the teeth has a unique interpretation among Onges, who consider the pearly white teeth a symbol of death. They continue to chew the bark to impart a red colour to their teeth.
· They are inhabiting Little Andaman Island, the most southerly island in the Andaman archipelago. · Until the 1940s, the Onge were the sole permanent inhabitants of Goubalambabey (the Onge name for Little Andaman).
· They now share the 732 sq km island with around 17,000 settlers from India, Bangladesh, and the Nicobar Islands. ‘
· The Onge population was also decimated following contact with British colonists and Indian settlers; it fell from 670 in 1900to only 96 members by the early 2000s.
· In 1976, the Onge were settled in order to have ‘the basic facilities for hygienic living and protection against elements of nature’.
· They now live in a reserve in Dugong Creek (Little Andaman) that is a fraction of the size of their original territory.
· Andaman and Nicobar Islands which have originally been the abode of six aboriginal tribes i.e., the Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas, Sentinelese, Nicobarese and Shompens. · Except Nicobarese, the rest of the 05 tribes are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The tribes of the Islands belong to two different races.
· The Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges and the Sentinelese living in the Andaman group of islands belong to the Negrito group while the Nicobarese and Shompens, living in Nicobar Islands belong to the Mongoloid group.
Context: Andaman’s Onge tribe king Totoko and queen Priya welcomed a baby boy recently, bringing the tribe’s total population to 136.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · Onges are one of the most primitive tribes in India that belong to the Negrito racial ancestry. · They are a semi-nomadic group and are dependent on the ocean and the forest for sustenance.
· Unlike other religions, they do not believe in or follow firm worshipping practices or sacrifices.
· The colour of the teeth has a unique interpretation among Onges, who consider the pearly white teeth a symbol of death. They continue to chew the bark to impart a red colour to their teeth.
· They are inhabiting Little Andaman Island, the most southerly island in the Andaman archipelago. · Until the 1940s, the Onge were the sole permanent inhabitants of Goubalambabey (the Onge name for Little Andaman).
· They now share the 732 sq km island with around 17,000 settlers from India, Bangladesh, and the Nicobar Islands. ‘
· The Onge population was also decimated following contact with British colonists and Indian settlers; it fell from 670 in 1900to only 96 members by the early 2000s.
· In 1976, the Onge were settled in order to have ‘the basic facilities for hygienic living and protection against elements of nature’.
· They now live in a reserve in Dugong Creek (Little Andaman) that is a fraction of the size of their original territory.
· Andaman and Nicobar Islands which have originally been the abode of six aboriginal tribes i.e., the Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas, Sentinelese, Nicobarese and Shompens. · Except Nicobarese, the rest of the 05 tribes are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The tribes of the Islands belong to two different races.
· The Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges and the Sentinelese living in the Andaman group of islands belong to the Negrito group while the Nicobarese and Shompens, living in Nicobar Islands belong to the Mongoloid group.
Context: Andaman’s Onge tribe king Totoko and queen Priya welcomed a baby boy recently, bringing the tribe’s total population to 136.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Clean Economy Investor Forum
- Clean Economy Investor Forum is an initiative of India launched during 18th G20 summit.
- Clean Economy Investor Forum is managed by Invest India, the country’s national investment promotion agency.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF): · It is an economic initiative launched by the United States President on May 23, 2022.
· IPEF has 14 members: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States and Vietnam.
· This framework is intended to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness for member economies.
· The forum seeks to go beyond traditional free trade agreements and work on the issues of supply chains, clean energy, decarbonisation, infrastructure, and tax and anti-corruption.
· Four pillars of cooperation: Trade, Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy. India is not part of the trade pillar.
Clean Economy Investor Forum:
· The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is one of the initiatives under the IPEF.
· It brings together the region’s top investors, philanthropies, financial institutions, innovative companies, startups and entrepreneurs. The forum aims to mobilise investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects.
· The Department of Commerce is the nodal agency for the IPEF engagements, and the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is managed by Invest India, the country’s national investment promotion agency.
Context: Indian delegation participated in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF): · It is an economic initiative launched by the United States President on May 23, 2022.
· IPEF has 14 members: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States and Vietnam.
· This framework is intended to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness for member economies.
· The forum seeks to go beyond traditional free trade agreements and work on the issues of supply chains, clean energy, decarbonisation, infrastructure, and tax and anti-corruption.
· Four pillars of cooperation: Trade, Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy. India is not part of the trade pillar.
Clean Economy Investor Forum:
· The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is one of the initiatives under the IPEF.
· It brings together the region’s top investors, philanthropies, financial institutions, innovative companies, startups and entrepreneurs. The forum aims to mobilise investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects.
· The Department of Commerce is the nodal agency for the IPEF engagements, and the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is managed by Invest India, the country’s national investment promotion agency.
Context: Indian delegation participated in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
- At the national level, NCMC is one of the key committees involved in top-level decision-making regarding Disaster Management.
- National Crisis Management Committee is headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NCMC · At the national level, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) are the key committees involved in top-level decision-making regarding Disaster Management (DM).
· It deals with major crises which have serious or national ramifications.
Key functions:
· The NCMC plays a crucial role in managing natural disasters by reviewing preparedness measures, coordinating relief efforts, and providing logistic and financial support to state governments.
· It is responsible for ensuring that all necessary preventive and precautionary measures are taken to minimize damage and loss of life
· NCMC is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. · Members include Secretaries of Ministries / Departments and agencies with specific Disaster management responsibilities.
Context: Union Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness to deal with heat waves and forest fires.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NCMC · At the national level, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) are the key committees involved in top-level decision-making regarding Disaster Management (DM).
· It deals with major crises which have serious or national ramifications.
Key functions:
· The NCMC plays a crucial role in managing natural disasters by reviewing preparedness measures, coordinating relief efforts, and providing logistic and financial support to state governments.
· It is responsible for ensuring that all necessary preventive and precautionary measures are taken to minimize damage and loss of life
· NCMC is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. · Members include Secretaries of Ministries / Departments and agencies with specific Disaster management responsibilities.
Context: Union Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness to deal with heat waves and forest fires.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Air of the Anthropocene Project
- It aims to make invisible air pollution in India visible, demonstrating the health risks posed to the population.
- It is a joint initiative of IUCN and WMO.
- It uses a custom-built LED light painter to visualize particulate pollution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It aims to make invisible air pollution in India visible, demonstrating the health risks posed to the population. · Findings in India: In India, two children’s playgrounds just 500 kilometres apart were given the digital light painting treatment.
· The one in urban Delhi has PM2.5 values at least 12.5 times higher than those measured in a play area in rural Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
· PM2.5 (fine particulate matter): It is the deadliest form of air pollution for humans. Its key components are sulfates, nitrates, ammonia, sodium chloride, black carbon, mineral dust and water.
· The project is a collaboration between digital artist Robin Prince and environmental scientist Professor Francis Pope. · This project examines the impact of the Anthropocene on air quality, with photographs taken in various locations worldwide, including India, the UK, Ireland, Mexico, and Africa.
· It is currently being reworked into an open source tool kit that can be distributed to interested school children to help effect positive change through image based campaigning.
· It is an ongoing documentary photography project that uses a custom-built LED light painter to visualize particulate pollution. · This device translates pollution levels into the density of light dots captured in long exposure photographs.
· As pollution increases, more light particles are drawn into the image, effectively making microscopic pollution visible.
Context: The Air of the Anthropocene project has recently been exhibited at gallery shows in Los Angeles, Belfast, and Birmingham.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It aims to make invisible air pollution in India visible, demonstrating the health risks posed to the population. · Findings in India: In India, two children’s playgrounds just 500 kilometres apart were given the digital light painting treatment.
· The one in urban Delhi has PM2.5 values at least 12.5 times higher than those measured in a play area in rural Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
· PM2.5 (fine particulate matter): It is the deadliest form of air pollution for humans. Its key components are sulfates, nitrates, ammonia, sodium chloride, black carbon, mineral dust and water.
· The project is a collaboration between digital artist Robin Prince and environmental scientist Professor Francis Pope. · This project examines the impact of the Anthropocene on air quality, with photographs taken in various locations worldwide, including India, the UK, Ireland, Mexico, and Africa.
· It is currently being reworked into an open source tool kit that can be distributed to interested school children to help effect positive change through image based campaigning.
· It is an ongoing documentary photography project that uses a custom-built LED light painter to visualize particulate pollution. · This device translates pollution levels into the density of light dots captured in long exposure photographs.
· As pollution increases, more light particles are drawn into the image, effectively making microscopic pollution visible.
Context: The Air of the Anthropocene project has recently been exhibited at gallery shows in Los Angeles, Belfast, and Birmingham.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Straits of Tiran, separates which of the following countries?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Straits of Tiran · Straits of Tiran connects red sea and Gulf of Aqaba and it separates Egypt with Tiran island of Saudi Arabia.
· It has two channels navigable by large ships bound for ports in Jordan and Israel.
· There is also a smaller passage between the east side of Tiran Island and Saudi Arabia
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Straits of Tiran · Straits of Tiran connects red sea and Gulf of Aqaba and it separates Egypt with Tiran island of Saudi Arabia.
· It has two channels navigable by large ships bound for ports in Jordan and Israel.
· There is also a smaller passage between the east side of Tiran Island and Saudi Arabia
Context: It was in news.
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