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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Exercise MAITREE’
- This was a joint military exercise between India and France.
- It commenced in Jaisalmer
- Joint Counter Insurgency Operations in Jungle was a goal of this operation.
- Indian Army was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Correct Exercise MAITREE is the edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 1st to 15th July 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand. The Exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban Environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The Indian Army contingent comprising 76 personnel is represented mainly by a Battalion of the LADAKH SCOUTS and personnel from other arms and services. Context – The Indian Army contingent departed to take part in India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Correct Exercise MAITREE is the edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 1st to 15th July 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand. The Exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing Joint Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations in Jungle and Urban Environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The Indian Army contingent comprising 76 personnel is represented mainly by a Battalion of the LADAKH SCOUTS and personnel from other arms and services. Context – The Indian Army contingent departed to take part in India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Why is a plant named ‘Senna spectabilis’ often mentioned in news?
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Solution (c)
Senna spectabilis is a species of the legume family. It is a medium to big tree native to South and Central America and is grown as an ornamental plant as it has bright yellow flowers. It is a fast-growing species, particularly on deep soils and is fire- and termite-resistant and tolerant of strongly acidic soils. In India, it was introduced as shade trees for coffee and firewood; it soon became a threat to native tree species as its dense foliage prevented the growth of other indigenous trees and grass species.
Context – Environmental organisations recently urged the Forest Department to maintain transparency in a project to extract Senna spectabilis from the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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Solution (c)
Senna spectabilis is a species of the legume family. It is a medium to big tree native to South and Central America and is grown as an ornamental plant as it has bright yellow flowers. It is a fast-growing species, particularly on deep soils and is fire- and termite-resistant and tolerant of strongly acidic soils. In India, it was introduced as shade trees for coffee and firewood; it soon became a threat to native tree species as its dense foliage prevented the growth of other indigenous trees and grass species.
Context – Environmental organisations recently urged the Forest Department to maintain transparency in a project to extract Senna spectabilis from the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With respect to ‘Steel slag’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It has found use as a barrier material remedy for waste sites where heavy metals tend to leach into the surrounding environment.
Statement 2 – Steel slag is an industrial byproduct obtained from the steel manufacturing industry.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Steel slag is an industrial byproduct obtained from the steel manufacturing industry. Primarily, slag consists of calcium, magnesium, manganese and aluminium silicates and oxides in various combinations. Steel Slag has found use as a barrier material remedy for waste sites where heavy metals tend to leach into the surrounding environment. Steel slag forces the heavy metals to drop out of solution in water run off because of its high oxide mineral content. It has been used successfully to treat acidic water discharges from abandoned mines. Context – The member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for the Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Steel slag is an industrial byproduct obtained from the steel manufacturing industry. Primarily, slag consists of calcium, magnesium, manganese and aluminium silicates and oxides in various combinations. Steel Slag has found use as a barrier material remedy for waste sites where heavy metals tend to leach into the surrounding environment. Steel slag forces the heavy metals to drop out of solution in water run off because of its high oxide mineral content. It has been used successfully to treat acidic water discharges from abandoned mines. Context – The member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for the Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following countries
- Mongolia
- Kazakhstan
- Belarus
- Uzbekistan
- Afghanistan
How many of the above mentioned countries are observers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
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Solution (b)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai,China. It is the world’s largest regional organization by geography and population, covering about 80 percent of the Eurasian landmass and 40 percent of the world population. Founding Members are Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The organization expanded to include India and Pakistan in 2017 and Iran in 2023, bringing the total to nine member states. The SCO also includes 3 observer states—Mongolia, Belarus and Afghanistan.
Context – India has officially announced its participation in the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan’s Astana
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Solution (b)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai,China. It is the world’s largest regional organization by geography and population, covering about 80 percent of the Eurasian landmass and 40 percent of the world population. Founding Members are Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The organization expanded to include India and Pakistan in 2017 and Iran in 2023, bringing the total to nine member states. The SCO also includes 3 observer states—Mongolia, Belarus and Afghanistan.
Context – India has officially announced its participation in the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan’s Astana
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘World Drug Report 2024’
- It is a biannual report released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- The number of people who use drugs has risen over the past ten years
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct World Drug Report 2024 is an annual report released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The number of people who use drugs has risen to 292 million in 2022, a 20 percent increase over the past ten years. Cannabis remains the most widely used drug worldwide (228 million users), followed by opioids (60 million users), amphetamines (30 million users), cocaine (23 million users) and ecstasy (20 million users). Nitazenes, a group of highly potent synthetic opioids, have recently emerged in several high-income countries, resulting in an increase in overdose deaths. Context – The United Nations (UN) agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report recently.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct World Drug Report 2024 is an annual report released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The number of people who use drugs has risen to 292 million in 2022, a 20 percent increase over the past ten years. Cannabis remains the most widely used drug worldwide (228 million users), followed by opioids (60 million users), amphetamines (30 million users), cocaine (23 million users) and ecstasy (20 million users). Nitazenes, a group of highly potent synthetic opioids, have recently emerged in several high-income countries, resulting in an increase in overdose deaths. Context – The United Nations (UN) agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report recently.
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