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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about PARAKH
- It is a unit established within NCERT in 2023.
- The mandate of PARAKH is to work on bringing the school boards across the States and the Union Territories to a common platform.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is a unit established within NCERT in 2023 to standardise school board assessments nationwide. · PARAKH team will consist of leading assessment experts with a deep understanding of the education system in India and internationally.
· Objective: To fulfil the basic objectives of setting norms, standards, guidelines and implement activities related to student assessment along with other tasks as mandated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. · The mandate of PARAKH is to work on bringing the school boards across the States and the Union Territories to a common platform.
Major areas of focus
· Capacity Development in Competency Based Assessment
· Large-Scale Achievement Survey
· Equivalence of School Boards
· Holistic Progress Cards for the Foundational, Preparational, Middle and Secondary Stages.
Context: Sub-heading (H2) A recent report submitted to the Education Ministry by PARAKH recommends incorporating student performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 into the final Class 12 marks.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is a unit established within NCERT in 2023 to standardise school board assessments nationwide. · PARAKH team will consist of leading assessment experts with a deep understanding of the education system in India and internationally.
· Objective: To fulfil the basic objectives of setting norms, standards, guidelines and implement activities related to student assessment along with other tasks as mandated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. · The mandate of PARAKH is to work on bringing the school boards across the States and the Union Territories to a common platform.
Major areas of focus
· Capacity Development in Competency Based Assessment
· Large-Scale Achievement Survey
· Equivalence of School Boards
· Holistic Progress Cards for the Foundational, Preparational, Middle and Secondary Stages.
Context: Sub-heading (H2) A recent report submitted to the Education Ministry by PARAKH recommends incorporating student performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 into the final Class 12 marks.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National Culture Fund
- It was set up as a Trust to mobilize extra resources through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to protect India’s tangible & intangible cultural heritage.
- It is managed and administered through a Governing Council chaired by Ministry of Tourism.
- Donations to the National Culture Fund are eligible for 100% tax benefit under Income Tax Act, 1961.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It was set up as a Trust on 28th November, 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890 with a view to mobilize extra resources through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) towards promoting, protecting and preserving India’s tangible & intangible cultural heritage. Objectives of NCF
· To administer and apply the Fund for conservation, maintenance, promotion, protection, preservation and up-gradation of monuments protected or otherwise;
· To impart training and facilitate development of a cadre of specialists and cultural administrators
· It is managed and administered through a Governing Council chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Culture and has a maximum strength of 25 members to decide the policies. · An Executive Committee headed by Secretary (Culture) and has a maximum strength of 11 Members, to execute those policies.
· Donations to the National Culture Fund are eligible for 100% tax benefit under Section 80G (ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. · NCF’s activities are covered under Schedule VII No. (v) of the Companies Act, 2013 as valid receptacle of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contribution under: – Protection of national heritage, art and culture including restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art; setting up public libraries; promotion and development of traditional arts and handicrafts.”
· Annual Accounts are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism informed Lok Sabha about the National Culture Fund.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It was set up as a Trust on 28th November, 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890 with a view to mobilize extra resources through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) towards promoting, protecting and preserving India’s tangible & intangible cultural heritage. Objectives of NCF
· To administer and apply the Fund for conservation, maintenance, promotion, protection, preservation and up-gradation of monuments protected or otherwise;
· To impart training and facilitate development of a cadre of specialists and cultural administrators
· It is managed and administered through a Governing Council chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Culture and has a maximum strength of 25 members to decide the policies. · An Executive Committee headed by Secretary (Culture) and has a maximum strength of 11 Members, to execute those policies.
· Donations to the National Culture Fund are eligible for 100% tax benefit under Section 80G (ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. · NCF’s activities are covered under Schedule VII No. (v) of the Companies Act, 2013 as valid receptacle of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contribution under: – Protection of national heritage, art and culture including restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art; setting up public libraries; promotion and development of traditional arts and handicrafts.”
· Annual Accounts are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism informed Lok Sabha about the National Culture Fund.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farm (SADF)
- It aims to enhance agricultural practices, increase crop yields and integrate Indian Standards in farming to benefit the agricultural sector.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards & Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology have signed an agreement to develop India’s first SADF.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farm (SADF) aims to enhance agricultural practices, increase crop yields and integrate Indian Standards in farming to benefit the agricultural sector. · It is a significant step towards promoting standardised agricultural practices and ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
· Recently a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology to developed first SADF in India. · The primary objective of this MoU is to develop SADFs at GBPUAT in collaboration with BIS.
· These farms will serve as experimental sites for testing and implementing various agricultural practices and new technologies in accordance with Indian Standards.
Context: BIS & Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the development of first SADF in India.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farm (SADF) aims to enhance agricultural practices, increase crop yields and integrate Indian Standards in farming to benefit the agricultural sector. · It is a significant step towards promoting standardised agricultural practices and ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
· Recently a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology to developed first SADF in India. · The primary objective of this MoU is to develop SADFs at GBPUAT in collaboration with BIS.
· These farms will serve as experimental sites for testing and implementing various agricultural practices and new technologies in accordance with Indian Standards.
Context: BIS & Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the development of first SADF in India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Mobile Therapy Bus Initiative
- It aims to address the unique needs of children with Sickle Cell Anaemia.
- It was launched by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual and Hans Foundation.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Mobile Therapy Bus Initiative is a transformative programme that aims to address the unique needs of children with disabilities in marginalized communities. · Under this initiative 5 Mobile Therapy Buses in Noida, Ghaziabad, Kolkata and Mumbai will be deployed.
· The initiative was launched by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual (NIEPID) & Hans Foundation. · National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities – It was established in the year 1984 at Secunderabad, a city in Telangana.
· It is an Autonomous Body under the administrative control of Deparment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
· It has three regional centres located at Noida/ New Delhi, Kolkata, & Mumbai.
Context: Recently National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual (NIEPID) & Hans Foundation have launched new Mobile Therapy Buses to empower Children with Disabilities.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Mobile Therapy Bus Initiative is a transformative programme that aims to address the unique needs of children with disabilities in marginalized communities. · Under this initiative 5 Mobile Therapy Buses in Noida, Ghaziabad, Kolkata and Mumbai will be deployed.
· The initiative was launched by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual (NIEPID) & Hans Foundation. · National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities – It was established in the year 1984 at Secunderabad, a city in Telangana.
· It is an Autonomous Body under the administrative control of Deparment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
· It has three regional centres located at Noida/ New Delhi, Kolkata, & Mumbai.
Context: Recently National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual (NIEPID) & Hans Foundation have launched new Mobile Therapy Buses to empower Children with Disabilities.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Jabiluka, Uranium site recently seen in news is located in which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Australia has banned mining at the Jabiluka uranium site, located within Kakadu National Park, in a victory for the Indigenous Mirarr people who have fought for decades to protect their land. This decision aligns with the wishes of the Mirarr, who have cared for the land for over 60,000 years. · Australia has around one-third of the world’s uranium deposits. Uranium deposits in India are primarily found in crystalline rocks.
· Jharkhand state holds 70% of the country’s uranium reserves.
Context: It was in news
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Australia has banned mining at the Jabiluka uranium site, located within Kakadu National Park, in a victory for the Indigenous Mirarr people who have fought for decades to protect their land. This decision aligns with the wishes of the Mirarr, who have cared for the land for over 60,000 years. · Australia has around one-third of the world’s uranium deposits. Uranium deposits in India are primarily found in crystalline rocks.
· Jharkhand state holds 70% of the country’s uranium reserves.
Context: It was in news
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