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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
- World Editors Forum (WEF) is an organization for editors within WAN-IFRA.
- It aims to defend press freedom and support the economic independence of newspapers.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The World Association of News Publishers, or WAN-IFRA, is the global organisation of the world’s press. · Its mission is to protect the rights of journalists and publishers around the world to operate independent media. The World Editors Forum is a part of WAN-IFRA and serves as a global community for editors
· WAN-IFRA’s mission includes defending press freedom and promoting the economic independence of newspapers. Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The World Association of News Publishers, or WAN-IFRA, is the global organisation of the world’s press. · Its mission is to protect the rights of journalists and publishers around the world to operate independent media. The World Editors Forum is a part of WAN-IFRA and serves as a global community for editors
· WAN-IFRA’s mission includes defending press freedom and promoting the economic independence of newspapers. Context: It was in news.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS)
- The primary aim of the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme is to train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response.
- It also aims to contribute to long-term community resilience by minimizing reliance on external aid through local empowerment.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The primary aim of the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme is to train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response. · By training local volunteers as first responders, the scheme enhances community resilience and reduces reliance on external aid during disasters.
· The High-Level Committee approved a proposal of YuvaAapdaMitra Scheme (YAMS) at an outlay of Rs.470.50 crore from NDRF, which will be implemented in 315 most disaster-prone districts of the country for training of 1300 trained Aapda Mitra Volunteers as Master Trainers and 2.37 lakh volunteers exclusively from NCC, NSS and NYKS. in disaster preparedness and response.
· This is in line with the vision of Prime Minister, of preparing the community as first responders during any disaster.
· Earlier, the Government has implemented“ Aapda Mitra”, scheme under which around 1 lakh community volunteers have been trained for disaster response in 350 most disaster-prone districts of the country.
· These skilled and trained ‘Apda Mitras’ and ‘Apda Sakhis’ are playing an important role in assisting the local administration in responding to any disaster.
Context: The High-Level Committee approved a proposal of YuvaAapdaMitra Scheme (YAMS) at an outlay of Rs.470.50 crore.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The primary aim of the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme is to train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response. · By training local volunteers as first responders, the scheme enhances community resilience and reduces reliance on external aid during disasters.
· The High-Level Committee approved a proposal of YuvaAapdaMitra Scheme (YAMS) at an outlay of Rs.470.50 crore from NDRF, which will be implemented in 315 most disaster-prone districts of the country for training of 1300 trained Aapda Mitra Volunteers as Master Trainers and 2.37 lakh volunteers exclusively from NCC, NSS and NYKS. in disaster preparedness and response.
· This is in line with the vision of Prime Minister, of preparing the community as first responders during any disaster.
· Earlier, the Government has implemented“ Aapda Mitra”, scheme under which around 1 lakh community volunteers have been trained for disaster response in 350 most disaster-prone districts of the country.
· These skilled and trained ‘Apda Mitras’ and ‘Apda Sakhis’ are playing an important role in assisting the local administration in responding to any disaster.
Context: The High-Level Committee approved a proposal of YuvaAapdaMitra Scheme (YAMS) at an outlay of Rs.470.50 crore.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about EnviStats India 2024
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change compiled and released “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”.
- It is compiled in accordance with the System of Environmental- Economic Accounting (SEEA)
- The current publication covers Energy Accounts Soil Nutrient Index and Biodiversity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”. · It is compiled in accordance with the SEEA (System of Environmental- Economic Accounting) System of Environmental- Economic Accounting · It is an agreed international statistical standard for describing the interaction between the economy and the environment, as well as the stocks and changes in stocks of environmental assets
· It aims to integrate perspectives from other disciplines and, where relevant, provide an improved body of information for environmental economic accounts.
· There are two sides of SEEA–the SEEA-Central Framework (SEEA-CF) and the SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA)
· The current publication which is seventh in series covers Energy Accounts, Ocean Accounts, Soil Nutrient Index and Biodiversity. Highlights EnviStats India 2024
· There has been around 72% increase in the number and around 16% increase in area for the Total Protected Area during the period 2000 to 2023.
· The coverage of Mangroves, which is an important sub ecosystem of the ocean ecosystem, has increased around 8% over the years 2013 to 2021.
Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”. · It is compiled in accordance with the SEEA (System of Environmental- Economic Accounting) System of Environmental- Economic Accounting · It is an agreed international statistical standard for describing the interaction between the economy and the environment, as well as the stocks and changes in stocks of environmental assets
· It aims to integrate perspectives from other disciplines and, where relevant, provide an improved body of information for environmental economic accounts.
· There are two sides of SEEA–the SEEA-Central Framework (SEEA-CF) and the SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA)
· The current publication which is seventh in series covers Energy Accounts, Ocean Accounts, Soil Nutrient Index and Biodiversity. Highlights EnviStats India 2024
· There has been around 72% increase in the number and around 16% increase in area for the Total Protected Area during the period 2000 to 2023.
· The coverage of Mangroves, which is an important sub ecosystem of the ocean ecosystem, has increased around 8% over the years 2013 to 2021.
Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Chess has never been included in the Olympic Games.
- Chess is not recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a sport.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Chess has never been included as an official sport in the Olympic Games. Despite efforts by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to push for its inclusion, chess has failed to become an Olympic sport. · The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes chess as a sport and recognizes FIDE as the governing body for chess. Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Chess has never been included as an official sport in the Olympic Games. Despite efforts by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to push for its inclusion, chess has failed to become an Olympic sport. · The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes chess as a sport and recognizes FIDE as the governing body for chess. Context: It was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Recently India participated in two notable military exercises namely, Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR and Exercise GARUD SHAKTI. Which of the below given countries participated in the exercise?
Correct
Solution (a)
Correct
About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR:
- Participants: Indian Army Special Forces and the US Army Green Berets.
- Location: Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA
- Purpose: To enhance cooperation, joint operations capability, and interoperability between Indian and US Special Forces.
- Training Focus:
- Execution of joint missions in desert and semi-desert conditions.
- Tactics, including joint planning, reconnaissance missions, use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, and psychological warfare.
About Exercise GARUD SHAKTI:
- Participants: Indian Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesia’s Special Forces, Kopassus.
- Location: Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Purpose: To boost cooperation, enhance tactical knowledge, and improve interoperability between Indian and Indonesian Special Forces.
- Training Focus:
- Special operations in jungle terrain, strikes on terrorist camps, and tactical drills.
- Sharing information on weapon systems, equipment, and specialized techniques.
Context: India participated in two notable joint exercises involving its Special Forces: Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR with the United States and Exercise GARUD SHAKTI with Indonesia.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Correct
About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR:
- Participants: Indian Army Special Forces and the US Army Green Berets.
- Location: Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA
- Purpose: To enhance cooperation, joint operations capability, and interoperability between Indian and US Special Forces.
- Training Focus:
- Execution of joint missions in desert and semi-desert conditions.
- Tactics, including joint planning, reconnaissance missions, use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, and psychological warfare.
About Exercise GARUD SHAKTI:
- Participants: Indian Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesia’s Special Forces, Kopassus.
- Location: Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Purpose: To boost cooperation, enhance tactical knowledge, and improve interoperability between Indian and Indonesian Special Forces.
- Training Focus:
- Special operations in jungle terrain, strikes on terrorist camps, and tactical drills.
- Sharing information on weapon systems, equipment, and specialized techniques.
Context: India participated in two notable joint exercises involving its Special Forces: Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR with the United States and Exercise GARUD SHAKTI with Indonesia.
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