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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs)
- They are public oversight institutions responsible for the audit of government revenue and expenditure.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) constitute the SAI of India.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · They are public oversight institutions responsible for the audit of government revenue and expenditure. · They are a critical link in a country’s accountability chain.
· By scrutinizing public financial management and reporting, they provide assurance that resources are used as prescribed.
· Most SAIs derives their mandate from the constitution and/or legislation.
· SAIs undertakes financial audits of organizations’ accounting procedures and financial statements, and compliance audits reviewing the legality of transactions made by the audited body.
· They also conduct performance audits to scrutinize the efficiency, effectiveness, or economy of government’s undertakings.
· The independence of the SAI from the executive bodies it audits is fundamental to its role in holding governments to account and building trust between the organs of the state and society. · The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) functioning under him constitute the SAI of India.
· Nearly every SAI from a United Nations-member country is a member of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).
Context: The President of India recently expressed her confidence in the ability of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in ensuring the efficiency and integrity of public funds.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · They are public oversight institutions responsible for the audit of government revenue and expenditure. · They are a critical link in a country’s accountability chain.
· By scrutinizing public financial management and reporting, they provide assurance that resources are used as prescribed.
· Most SAIs derives their mandate from the constitution and/or legislation.
· SAIs undertakes financial audits of organizations’ accounting procedures and financial statements, and compliance audits reviewing the legality of transactions made by the audited body.
· They also conduct performance audits to scrutinize the efficiency, effectiveness, or economy of government’s undertakings.
· The independence of the SAI from the executive bodies it audits is fundamental to its role in holding governments to account and building trust between the organs of the state and society. · The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) functioning under him constitute the SAI of India.
· Nearly every SAI from a United Nations-member country is a member of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).
Context: The President of India recently expressed her confidence in the ability of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in ensuring the efficiency and integrity of public funds.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Sea of Japan
- It is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean.
- It is connected with the East China Sea with Tsugaru Strait.
- The major ports of Russia, the Vladivostok and the Chongjin are on Sea of Japan.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. · It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the north, by North Korea in the west, South Korea in the southwest, and by the Japanese archipelago (Hokkaidō, Honshū, and Kyūshū islands) in the east and south.
· Its area is 377,600 square miles (978,000 sq.km).
· It is connected with the East China Sea in the south via the Tsushima and Korea straits and with the Okhotsk Sea in the north by the La Perouse and Tatar straits. · In the east, it is connected with the Inland Sea of Japan via the Kanmon Strait and the Pacific Ocean by the Tsugaru Strait.
· The average depth is 1,667 meters.
· Dohoku Seamount, an underwater volcano, is its deepest point.
· Its relatively warm waters contribute greatly to the mild climate of Japan.
· Very few rivers empty into it, and their water amounts to less than one percent of the sea’s content.
Ports: · Russia: Vladivostok, Sovetskaya Gavan, Nakhodka, Alexandrovsk-Sakhalinsky, and Kholmsk.
· North Korea: Hamhung, Chongjin, and Wonsan.
· Japan: Niigata, Tsuruta, and Maizuru.
Context: In a bold display of maritime prowess, Russia and China have launched extensive naval exercises in the Sea of Japan.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. · It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the north, by North Korea in the west, South Korea in the southwest, and by the Japanese archipelago (Hokkaidō, Honshū, and Kyūshū islands) in the east and south.
· Its area is 377,600 square miles (978,000 sq.km).
· It is connected with the East China Sea in the south via the Tsushima and Korea straits and with the Okhotsk Sea in the north by the La Perouse and Tatar straits. · In the east, it is connected with the Inland Sea of Japan via the Kanmon Strait and the Pacific Ocean by the Tsugaru Strait.
· The average depth is 1,667 meters.
· Dohoku Seamount, an underwater volcano, is its deepest point.
· Its relatively warm waters contribute greatly to the mild climate of Japan.
· Very few rivers empty into it, and their water amounts to less than one percent of the sea’s content.
Ports: · Russia: Vladivostok, Sovetskaya Gavan, Nakhodka, Alexandrovsk-Sakhalinsky, and Kholmsk.
· North Korea: Hamhung, Chongjin, and Wonsan.
· Japan: Niigata, Tsuruta, and Maizuru.
Context: In a bold display of maritime prowess, Russia and China have launched extensive naval exercises in the Sea of Japan.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- The CAQM is a statutory body established under Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- All the directions and orders by the Commission are of binding on the authority.
- The commission is directly accountable to the parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The CAQM is a statutory body established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas, Act 2021. · Mandate: Better coordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
· It undertakes action for the prevention and control of Air pollution in Delhi-NCR & Adjoining Areas which impacts the air quality of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Powers: · Restricting activities influencing air quality.
· Investigating and conducting research related to environmental pollution impacting air quality, preparing codes and guidelines to prevent and control air pollution,
· Issuing directions on matters including inspections, or regulations, which will be binding on the concerned person or authority.
· All the directions and orders by the Commission are of binding nature, and any person, officer, or authority shall be bound to comply with the same.
· The commission is directly accountable to the parliament. Composition:
· Chairperson: To be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary. He will hold the post for three years or until s/he attains the age of 70 years.
· It will also have five ex officio members who are either Chief Secretaries or Secretaries in charge of the department dealing with environment protection in the States of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
· Three full time technical members.
· Three members from non-government organisations.
· Technical members from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Indian Space Research Organisation, and NITI Aayog
Context: The Supreme Court recently sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on incidents of stubble-burning and action taken against these occurrences.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The CAQM is a statutory body established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas, Act 2021. · Mandate: Better coordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
· It undertakes action for the prevention and control of Air pollution in Delhi-NCR & Adjoining Areas which impacts the air quality of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Powers: · Restricting activities influencing air quality.
· Investigating and conducting research related to environmental pollution impacting air quality, preparing codes and guidelines to prevent and control air pollution,
· Issuing directions on matters including inspections, or regulations, which will be binding on the concerned person or authority.
· All the directions and orders by the Commission are of binding nature, and any person, officer, or authority shall be bound to comply with the same.
· The commission is directly accountable to the parliament. Composition:
· Chairperson: To be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary. He will hold the post for three years or until s/he attains the age of 70 years.
· It will also have five ex officio members who are either Chief Secretaries or Secretaries in charge of the department dealing with environment protection in the States of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
· Three full time technical members.
· Three members from non-government organisations.
· Technical members from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Indian Space Research Organisation, and NITI Aayog
Context: The Supreme Court recently sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on incidents of stubble-burning and action taken against these occurrences.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about CSIRT-Power
- It is set up under the Central Electricity Authority.
- It will serve as the central agency for responding to cyber incidents and ensuring coordinated responses.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The primary objective of CSIRT-Power is to enhance cybersecurity resilience. · CSIRT-Power will also implement measures to raise cybersecurity awareness and improve the sector’s cybersecurity posture while promoting best practices, standard operating procedures, and security policies.
· The facility will provide cybersecurity expertise and assistance to constituent utilities and facilitate cooperation among stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity efforts.
· It is set up under the Central Electricity Authority.
· It was launched in collaboration with CERT-In and it is in alignment with the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013. · It will serve as the central agency for responding to cyber incidents and ensuring coordinated responses.
· Objective: The primary objective of CSIRT-Power is to enhance cybersecurity resilience in the Indian power sector through a structured approach. This includes preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring coordinated responses to cyber threats, and collecting, analysing, and sharing information about sector-specific threats.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Power inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team for the power sector (CSIRT-Power) in New Delhi.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The primary objective of CSIRT-Power is to enhance cybersecurity resilience. · CSIRT-Power will also implement measures to raise cybersecurity awareness and improve the sector’s cybersecurity posture while promoting best practices, standard operating procedures, and security policies.
· The facility will provide cybersecurity expertise and assistance to constituent utilities and facilitate cooperation among stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity efforts.
· It is set up under the Central Electricity Authority.
· It was launched in collaboration with CERT-In and it is in alignment with the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013. · It will serve as the central agency for responding to cyber incidents and ensuring coordinated responses.
· Objective: The primary objective of CSIRT-Power is to enhance cybersecurity resilience in the Indian power sector through a structured approach. This includes preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring coordinated responses to cyber threats, and collecting, analysing, and sharing information about sector-specific threats.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Power inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team for the power sector (CSIRT-Power) in New Delhi.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
A “Pact for the Future” a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century, was adopted by
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Pact for the Future: · It is a landmark declaration reaffirming the commitment of UN Member States to sustainable development, peace, and stronger global governance.
The Pact’s five broad focus areas include
· Sustainable development: It includes a pledge to move faster towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement commitments on climate change.
· International peace and security: Redouble efforts to build and sustain peaceful, inclusive and just societies and address the root causes of conflicts and protect all civilians in armed conflict
· Science and technology and digital revolution: Science, technology and innovation have the potential to accelerate the realization of the aspirations of the United Nations across all three pillars of its work.
· Youth and future generations: Listen to young people and include them in decision-making, at the national and global levels
· Transforming global governance: Build stronger partnerships with civil society, the private sector, local and regional authorities.
Context: Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a “Pact for the Future” a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century at the Summit of the future.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Pact for the Future: · It is a landmark declaration reaffirming the commitment of UN Member States to sustainable development, peace, and stronger global governance.
The Pact’s five broad focus areas include
· Sustainable development: It includes a pledge to move faster towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement commitments on climate change.
· International peace and security: Redouble efforts to build and sustain peaceful, inclusive and just societies and address the root causes of conflicts and protect all civilians in armed conflict
· Science and technology and digital revolution: Science, technology and innovation have the potential to accelerate the realization of the aspirations of the United Nations across all three pillars of its work.
· Youth and future generations: Listen to young people and include them in decision-making, at the national and global levels
· Transforming global governance: Build stronger partnerships with civil society, the private sector, local and regional authorities.
Context: Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a “Pact for the Future” a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century at the Summit of the future.
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