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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The programme aims to replace conventional diesel-powered harbour tugs with greener alternatives in a phased manner.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with a target of 100% green tugs by 2030.
- The initiative aligns with India’s net-zero target by 2070 and promotes domestic shipbuilding under ‘Make in India’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. GTTP, launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to transition India’s harbour tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to green alternatives (hybrid, battery-electric, methanol, etc.).
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, not MNRE, and aims for at least 50% green tugs by 2030, not 100%.
- Statement 3 is correct. GTTP supports ‘Make in India’ by promoting domestic shipyards, creates employment, and contributes to India’s climate commitments including the net-zero by 2070 target.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing nodal ministry, target year, and alignment with national commitments.
Why important for UPSC? GTTP is a recent government initiative under Maritime India Vision 2030, relevant for environment and economy sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2022, 2023 on government schemes related to green shipping and maritime initiatives.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. GTTP, launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to transition India’s harbour tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to green alternatives (hybrid, battery-electric, methanol, etc.).
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, not MNRE, and aims for at least 50% green tugs by 2030, not 100%.
- Statement 3 is correct. GTTP supports ‘Make in India’ by promoting domestic shipyards, creates employment, and contributes to India’s climate commitments including the net-zero by 2070 target.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing nodal ministry, target year, and alignment with national commitments.
Why important for UPSC? GTTP is a recent government initiative under Maritime India Vision 2030, relevant for environment and economy sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2022, 2023 on government schemes related to green shipping and maritime initiatives. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Alaknanda, recently discovered by Indian researchers, is significant because:
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Alaknanda is a massive spiral galaxy discovered by researchers at NCRA–TIFR, Pune, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).Its significance lies in its unexpected maturity—early galaxies were thought to be chaotic and clumpy, but Alaknanda has a well-defined spiral structure and existed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old (about 10% of its current age).
- Option (a) is incorrect as it is 12 billion light-years away.
- Option (c) is incorrect; its significance is its structure, not its size.
- Option (d) is incorrect; it was discovered using JWST, not Hubble.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the key significance of a recent scientific discovery.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries, especially those involving Indian research institutions, are frequently tested in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2023 on discoveries by Indian researchers and the James Webb Space Telescope.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Alaknanda is a massive spiral galaxy discovered by researchers at NCRA–TIFR, Pune, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).Its significance lies in its unexpected maturity—early galaxies were thought to be chaotic and clumpy, but Alaknanda has a well-defined spiral structure and existed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old (about 10% of its current age).
- Option (a) is incorrect as it is 12 billion light-years away.
- Option (c) is incorrect; its significance is its structure, not its size.
- Option (d) is incorrect; it was discovered using JWST, not Hubble.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the key significance of a recent scientific discovery.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries, especially those involving Indian research institutions, are frequently tested in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2023 on discoveries by Indian researchers and the James Webb Space Telescope. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
- It is located in the Terai-Bhabar habitat of the upper Gangetic plains on the Indo-Nepal border.
- It is the only tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh where both tigers and rhinos can be spotted together.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located in Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, on the Indo-Nepal border, and represents a typical Terai-Bhabar habitat of the upper Gangetic plains biogeographic province.
- Statement 2 is correct. Dudhwa is unique as it is the only place in Uttar Pradesh where both tigers and Indian rhinoceros (reintroduced) can be spotted together.
The Sharda River flows by Kishanpur sanctuary, the Geruwa River flows through Katerniaghat sanctuary, and the Suheli and Mohana streams flow through Dudhwa National Park. All these are tributaries of the Ghagra River, but the Ghagra itself does not flow through the reserve’s core forest areas.
Why this question? Tests location, unique faunal feature, and river systems—common areas of focus for protected area questions.
Why important for UPSC? Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a significant protected area frequently referenced in environment and geography sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022 on tiger reserves, their location, and distinctive features.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located in Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, on the Indo-Nepal border, and represents a typical Terai-Bhabar habitat of the upper Gangetic plains biogeographic province.
- Statement 2 is correct. Dudhwa is unique as it is the only place in Uttar Pradesh where both tigers and Indian rhinoceros (reintroduced) can be spotted together.
The Sharda River flows by Kishanpur sanctuary, the Geruwa River flows through Katerniaghat sanctuary, and the Suheli and Mohana streams flow through Dudhwa National Park. All these are tributaries of the Ghagra River, but the Ghagra itself does not flow through the reserve’s core forest areas.
Why this question? Tests location, unique faunal feature, and river systems—common areas of focus for protected area questions.
Why important for UPSC? Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a significant protected area frequently referenced in environment and geography sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022 on tiger reserves, their location, and distinctive features. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) With reference to the Assam Accord, 1985, consider the following statements:
- The Accord was signed between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU).
- It established 25th March 1996 as the cut-off date for detection and deportation of immigrants from Assam.
- Clause 6 of the Accord provides for constitutional and legislative safeguards to protect the cultural identity of the Assamese people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Assam Accord was signed on 15th August 1985 among the Union of India, the Government of Assam, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The Accord established 1st January 1966 as the cut-off date for granting citizenship, and 25th March 1971 as the cut-off for detection and deportation. Those who came between 1966 and 1971 were disenfranchised for 10 years but not deported.
- Statement 3 is correct. Clause 6 of the Accord promises constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve, and promote the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the signatories, cut-off dates, and Clause 6—key factual elements of the Accord.
Why important for UPSC? The Assam Accord is a landmark agreement with significant implications for citizenship, migration, and regional identity—frequently tested in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 on citizenship cut-off dates and the Assam Accord provisions.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Assam Accord was signed on 15th August 1985 among the Union of India, the Government of Assam, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The Accord established 1st January 1966 as the cut-off date for granting citizenship, and 25th March 1971 as the cut-off for detection and deportation. Those who came between 1966 and 1971 were disenfranchised for 10 years but not deported.
- Statement 3 is correct. Clause 6 of the Accord promises constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve, and promote the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the signatories, cut-off dates, and Clause 6—key factual elements of the Accord.
Why important for UPSC? The Assam Accord is a landmark agreement with significant implications for citizenship, migration, and regional identity—frequently tested in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 on citizenship cut-off dates and the Assam Accord provisions. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Which of the following statements correctly describes a key difference between Treasury Bills (T-bills) and Cash Management Bills (CMBs) issued by the Government of India?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Treasury Bills (T-bills) are zero-coupon securities issued at a discount and redeemed at face value. They are short-term instruments with tenors of 91, 182, and 364 days. Cash Management Bills (CMBs), introduced in 2010, are also short-term instruments but are issued specifically to meet temporary cash flow mismatches of the government.- Option (a) is incorrect—both are issued by the central government.
- Option (c) is incorrect—T-bills have tenor of less than one year; CMBs typically have shorter tenors.
- Option (d) is incorrect—both are tradable.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the distinct purpose and nature of T-bills vs. CMBs.
Why important for UPSC? Government securities and their types are core topics in Indian Economy for Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020 on treasury bills, CMBs, and dated government securities.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Treasury Bills (T-bills) are zero-coupon securities issued at a discount and redeemed at face value. They are short-term instruments with tenors of 91, 182, and 364 days. Cash Management Bills (CMBs), introduced in 2010, are also short-term instruments but are issued specifically to meet temporary cash flow mismatches of the government.- Option (a) is incorrect—both are issued by the central government.
- Option (c) is incorrect—T-bills have tenor of less than one year; CMBs typically have shorter tenors.
- Option (d) is incorrect—both are tradable.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the distinct purpose and nature of T-bills vs. CMBs.
Why important for UPSC? Government securities and their types are core topics in Indian Economy for Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020 on treasury bills, CMBs, and dated government securities.
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