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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘ABHYAS’
- It can travel at high subsonic speed and is programmed for fully autonomous flight
- It is a High speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) designed & developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is powered by a small gas turbine engine to sustain a long endurance flight at high subsonic speed. The vehicle is programmed for fully autonomous flight. ABHYAS – High speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully flight-tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. It is designed & developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Context – High speed Expendable Aerial Target – ABHYAS was successfully flight-tested off Odisha coast.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is powered by a small gas turbine engine to sustain a long endurance flight at high subsonic speed. The vehicle is programmed for fully autonomous flight. ABHYAS – High speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully flight-tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. It is designed & developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Context – High speed Expendable Aerial Target – ABHYAS was successfully flight-tested off Odisha coast.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Primary Agricultural Cooperative credit societies (PACS)’, consider the following statements
- They constitute the lowest tier of the three-tier long-term cooperative credit in the country
- PACS account for more than 75% of the KCC loans given by all entities in the Country
- PACS are outside the purview of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 and hence not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Primary Agricultural Cooperative credit societies (PACS) constitute the lowest tier of the three-tier Short-term cooperative credit (STCC) in the country comprising of approx.13 Cr. farmers as its members, which is crucial for the development of the rural economy. PACS account for 41 % (3.01 Cr. farmers) of the KCC loans given by all entities in the Country and 95 % of these KCC loans (2.95 Cr. farmers) through PACS are to the Small and Marginal farmers. The short-term co-operative credit structure operates with a three-tier system – Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) at the village level, Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) at the district level and State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) at the State level. PACS are outside the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and hence not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. StCBs/DCCBs are registered under the provisions of State Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned and are regulated by the Reserve Bank. Context – Cabinet approves Computerization of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Primary Agricultural Cooperative credit societies (PACS) constitute the lowest tier of the three-tier Short-term cooperative credit (STCC) in the country comprising of approx.13 Cr. farmers as its members, which is crucial for the development of the rural economy. PACS account for 41 % (3.01 Cr. farmers) of the KCC loans given by all entities in the Country and 95 % of these KCC loans (2.95 Cr. farmers) through PACS are to the Small and Marginal farmers. The short-term co-operative credit structure operates with a three-tier system – Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) at the village level, Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) at the district level and State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) at the State level. PACS are outside the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and hence not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. StCBs/DCCBs are registered under the provisions of State Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned and are regulated by the Reserve Bank. Context – Cabinet approves Computerization of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Gulabi Meenakari’, a craft seen in news in practised in which state
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Solution(a)
Meenakari is an art form from Persia and involves colouring the surface of metals by fusing different colours. In Varanasi, it is practiced on jewellery and home decor items The Meenakari of Varanasi is part of its rich cultural heritage. It was given a GI Tag in the year 2015.
Context – Gulabi Meenakari and cufflink set were gifted to US President Joe Biden by Indian PM Narendra Modi.
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Solution(a)
Meenakari is an art form from Persia and involves colouring the surface of metals by fusing different colours. In Varanasi, it is practiced on jewellery and home decor items The Meenakari of Varanasi is part of its rich cultural heritage. It was given a GI Tag in the year 2015.
Context – Gulabi Meenakari and cufflink set were gifted to US President Joe Biden by Indian PM Narendra Modi.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Representation of People’s Act of 1951’
- The act provides the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State
- Certain provisions in this act bar a person convicted of a crime from voting in any elections
- The act was enacted by the provisional parliament and was introduced by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an act of Parliament of India to provide for the conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses Section 62(5) in The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (5)- No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force. This bars voting rights of under trial prisoners and not persons convicted of crime. The persons convicted of crime have the power to vote if they are out on bail. The Act was enacted by the provisional parliament under Article 327 of Indian Constitution, before the first general election. It was introduced in Parliament by law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Context – The act was in news due to Supreme Court barring two MLA’s of Maharashtra Assembly who are in the custody of ED from voting in the Legislative Council Elections recently.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an act of Parliament of India to provide for the conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses Section 62(5) in The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (5)- No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force. This bars voting rights of under trial prisoners and not persons convicted of crime. The persons convicted of crime have the power to vote if they are out on bail. The Act was enacted by the provisional parliament under Article 327 of Indian Constitution, before the first general election. It was introduced in Parliament by law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Context – The act was in news due to Supreme Court barring two MLA’s of Maharashtra Assembly who are in the custody of ED from voting in the Legislative Council Elections recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Partners in the Blue pacific’ initiative
- It is a G-7 led initiative to support Pacific islands and to boost diplomatic and economic ties in the region
- It also aims to enhance cooperation in field like health, climate crisis and education
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The US and its allies — Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdom — have launched a new initiative called ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’.The PBP is a five-nation “informal mechanism” to support Pacific islands and to boost diplomatic, economic ties in the region. The areas where PBP aims to enhance cooperation include “climate crisis, connectivity and transportation, maritime security and protection, health, prosperity, and education”. Context – Partners in the Blue Pacific initiative was launched.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The US and its allies — Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdom — have launched a new initiative called ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’.The PBP is a five-nation “informal mechanism” to support Pacific islands and to boost diplomatic, economic ties in the region. The areas where PBP aims to enhance cooperation include “climate crisis, connectivity and transportation, maritime security and protection, health, prosperity, and education”. Context – Partners in the Blue Pacific initiative was launched.
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