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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
- It is a regional security grouping comprising India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Pakistan.
- The CSC’s core objective is to counter terrorism and radicalisation and provide maritime safety and security.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Colombo Security Conclave (CSC): · It is a regional security grouping comprising India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius.
· The CSC’s core objective is to promote regional security by addressing transnational threats and challenges of common concern to the Member States.
· Origin:
· The CSC, initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, evolved out of trilateral meetings between National Security Advisors (NSAs) and Deputy NSAs from India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, starting in 2011.
· It came to a standstill after 2014 due to rising tensions between India and the Maldives.
· Since its revival and re-branding as the CSC in 2020, Mauritius and more recently, Bangladesh were added as members of the grouping.
· Current members of CSC include India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, while the Seychelles is an observer nation.
· CSC brings together NSAs and Deputy NSAs of the member countries. Cooperation under the conclave focuses on five pillars:
· maritime safety and security
· countering terrorism and radicalisation
· combating trafficking and transnational organised crime
· cyber-security and protection of critical infrastructure
· humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
· Permanent secretariat: Colombo
Context: Member states of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) recently signed the Charter and the MoU for the establishment of the CSC Secretariat in Colombo.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Colombo Security Conclave (CSC): · It is a regional security grouping comprising India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius.
· The CSC’s core objective is to promote regional security by addressing transnational threats and challenges of common concern to the Member States.
· Origin:
· The CSC, initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, evolved out of trilateral meetings between National Security Advisors (NSAs) and Deputy NSAs from India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, starting in 2011.
· It came to a standstill after 2014 due to rising tensions between India and the Maldives.
· Since its revival and re-branding as the CSC in 2020, Mauritius and more recently, Bangladesh were added as members of the grouping.
· Current members of CSC include India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, while the Seychelles is an observer nation.
· CSC brings together NSAs and Deputy NSAs of the member countries. Cooperation under the conclave focuses on five pillars:
· maritime safety and security
· countering terrorism and radicalisation
· combating trafficking and transnational organised crime
· cyber-security and protection of critical infrastructure
· humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
· Permanent secretariat: Colombo
Context: Member states of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) recently signed the Charter and the MoU for the establishment of the CSC Secretariat in Colombo.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Saora Tribe
- Saora is one of the ancient and particularly vulnerable tribal groups of Odisha state.
- They have their own native language called Sora with a script called Sorang Sompeng.
- They practice unique art of dying tattooing tradition called ‘Tantangbo’.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Saora is one of the ancient tribes of Odisha, which is also mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. · They are called by various terms such as Savaras, Sabaras, Saura, Sora, etc.
· Though Odisha is the main land for the tribe, a small number of people are also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam.
· The Saoras can be divided broadly into two economic classes:
· The Saoras of the plains (Sudha Saora) depending on their wet cultivation or wage earning and selling firewood.
· The Hill Saoras (Lanjia Saora) practice shifting and terraced cultivation on the hill slopes.
· Language: They have their own native language called Sora, which is a Munda language, and they are one of the very few tribes of India that have a script for the language, Sorang Sompeng. · The Saoras show their racial affinity to the Proto Australoid physical characters, which are dominant among the aborigines of Central and Southern India.
· Religion: Saoras follow an ingrained and intricate religion, having faith in and worshipping a number of gods and spirits, who they believe are the supreme controllers of their regular lives. · They have unique art practices, religious customs, as well as a dying tattooing tradition called ‘Tantangbo’.
Context: With Saora tribals of Gajapati district getting habitat rights over their ancestral lands recently, Odisha has become the only state to provide such rights to the highest number of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Saora is one of the ancient tribes of Odisha, which is also mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. · They are called by various terms such as Savaras, Sabaras, Saura, Sora, etc.
· Though Odisha is the main land for the tribe, a small number of people are also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam.
· The Saoras can be divided broadly into two economic classes:
· The Saoras of the plains (Sudha Saora) depending on their wet cultivation or wage earning and selling firewood.
· The Hill Saoras (Lanjia Saora) practice shifting and terraced cultivation on the hill slopes.
· Language: They have their own native language called Sora, which is a Munda language, and they are one of the very few tribes of India that have a script for the language, Sorang Sompeng. · The Saoras show their racial affinity to the Proto Australoid physical characters, which are dominant among the aborigines of Central and Southern India.
· Religion: Saoras follow an ingrained and intricate religion, having faith in and worshipping a number of gods and spirits, who they believe are the supreme controllers of their regular lives. · They have unique art practices, religious customs, as well as a dying tattooing tradition called ‘Tantangbo’.
Context: With Saora tribals of Gajapati district getting habitat rights over their ancestral lands recently, Odisha has become the only state to provide such rights to the highest number of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Digital Agriculture Mission
- It is an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
- Three major components of DPI are AgriStack, Krishi Decision Support System and Soil Profile Maps.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Digital Agriculture Mission: · It is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure, implementing the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), and taking up other IT initiatives by the Central Government, State Governments, and Academic and Research Institutions.
· Three major components of DPI are envisaged under the Digital Agriculture Mission: AgriStack, Krishi Decision Support System (DSS), and Soil Profile Maps. · AgriStack: The farmer-centric DPI AgriStack consists of three foundational agri-sector registries or databases: Farmers’Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, and Crop Sown Registry, all of which will be created and maintained by state/ UT governments.
· Krishi DSS: It will create a comprehensive geospatial system to unify remote sensing-based information on crops, soil, weather, and water resources, etc.
· Soil Profile Maps: Under the Mission, detailed Soil Profile Maps (on a 1:10,000 scale) of about 142 million hectares of agricultural land are envisaged to be prepared. A detailed soil profile inventory of about 29 million ha has already been completed.
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Digital Agriculture Mission: · It is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure, implementing the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), and taking up other IT initiatives by the Central Government, State Governments, and Academic and Research Institutions.
· Three major components of DPI are envisaged under the Digital Agriculture Mission: AgriStack, Krishi Decision Support System (DSS), and Soil Profile Maps. · AgriStack: The farmer-centric DPI AgriStack consists of three foundational agri-sector registries or databases: Farmers’Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, and Crop Sown Registry, all of which will be created and maintained by state/ UT governments.
· Krishi DSS: It will create a comprehensive geospatial system to unify remote sensing-based information on crops, soil, weather, and water resources, etc.
· Soil Profile Maps: Under the Mission, detailed Soil Profile Maps (on a 1:10,000 scale) of about 142 million hectares of agricultural land are envisaged to be prepared. A detailed soil profile inventory of about 29 million ha has already been completed.
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in India to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- Thanjavur veena is of two types namely the “Ekantha Veena” and “Sada Veena’.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Thanjavur veena is an Indian instrument and has an interesting construction. · They are of two types viz. the “Ekantha Veena” and “Sada Veena’.
· Ekantha Veena” is carved from a single block of wood, while Sada Veena,’ has joints and is carved in three sections namely resonator, neck and head.
· The veena has 24 fixed frets (Mettu), so that all ragas can be played.
· It is made of fresh bark from a Jack Fruit Tree. The tree bark is forced to undergo several rounds of testing before being finalized for usage.
· The work involves making the resonator ( kudam), the neck ( dandi) and a tuning box — the three integral parts of a veena.
· It takes up to 15-20 days to get the finished product. The wood gets cut, intricately carved, shaped, and assembled.
Types
· There are four types of veena. While Rudra veena and Vichitra veena are popular in Hindustani classical music, Saraswati veena and Chitra veena are used in Carnatic classical music.
· Thanjavur is the only place where Saraswati veena is made. Saraswathi, the goddess of learning and arts, is portrayed with a veena.
Context: Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The Thanjavur veena is an Indian instrument and has an interesting construction. · They are of two types viz. the “Ekantha Veena” and “Sada Veena’.
· Ekantha Veena” is carved from a single block of wood, while Sada Veena,’ has joints and is carved in three sections namely resonator, neck and head.
· The veena has 24 fixed frets (Mettu), so that all ragas can be played.
· It is made of fresh bark from a Jack Fruit Tree. The tree bark is forced to undergo several rounds of testing before being finalized for usage.
· The work involves making the resonator ( kudam), the neck ( dandi) and a tuning box — the three integral parts of a veena.
· It takes up to 15-20 days to get the finished product. The wood gets cut, intricately carved, shaped, and assembled.
Types
· There are four types of veena. While Rudra veena and Vichitra veena are popular in Hindustani classical music, Saraswati veena and Chitra veena are used in Carnatic classical music.
· Thanjavur is the only place where Saraswati veena is made. Saraswathi, the goddess of learning and arts, is portrayed with a veena.
Context: Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Om Parvat, a revered Himalayan peak in news for losing its snow cover for the first time is located in which of the following state/UT?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Om Parvat is a Himalayan peak situated at Uttarakhand. · It has recently lost its snow cover for the first time.
This phenomenon is seen as a clear sign of climate change, with several factors contributing:
· Reduced snowfall in winter
· Increased vehicular emissions
· Rising global temperatures
· More frequent and extensive forest fires
· Increased pollution, including black carbon from fires
· UN report states one-third of Himalayan glaciers are threatened by global warming.
· Glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice annually.
· Temperature increase in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region is higher than global averages.
· Western Himalayas are particularly affected due to limited precipitation sources.
Context: Om Parvat, a revered Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand, has lost its snow cover for the first time, alarming locals and scientists.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Om Parvat is a Himalayan peak situated at Uttarakhand. · It has recently lost its snow cover for the first time.
This phenomenon is seen as a clear sign of climate change, with several factors contributing:
· Reduced snowfall in winter
· Increased vehicular emissions
· Rising global temperatures
· More frequent and extensive forest fires
· Increased pollution, including black carbon from fires
· UN report states one-third of Himalayan glaciers are threatened by global warming.
· Glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice annually.
· Temperature increase in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region is higher than global averages.
· Western Himalayas are particularly affected due to limited precipitation sources.
Context: Om Parvat, a revered Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand, has lost its snow cover for the first time, alarming locals and scientists.
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