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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Heat waves’
- IMD declares a heat wave when the average temperature crosses 30°c and 40°c in plains and hilly regions respectively.
- NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) has not framed an exclusive and detailed guidelines on Heat Waves.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The India Meteorological Department (IMD) requires that temperatures should reach at least 40℃ in the plains and at least 30℃ in the hilly regions, and should reflect an increase of at least 5℃-6℃ above the normal temperature to be classified as a heatwave. Additionally, if the actual maximum temperature remains 45°C or more irrespective of normal maximum temperature, a heat wave is declared.
In 2016, the (NDMA) issued comprehensive guidelines to prepare national level key strategies for mitigating the impact of heatwaves. Context: Countries across the globe (such as UK and USA) are experiencing Heat waves conditions)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The India Meteorological Department (IMD) requires that temperatures should reach at least 40℃ in the plains and at least 30℃ in the hilly regions, and should reflect an increase of at least 5℃-6℃ above the normal temperature to be classified as a heatwave. Additionally, if the actual maximum temperature remains 45°C or more irrespective of normal maximum temperature, a heat wave is declared.
In 2016, the (NDMA) issued comprehensive guidelines to prepare national level key strategies for mitigating the impact of heatwaves. Context: Countries across the globe (such as UK and USA) are experiencing Heat waves conditions)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Sarna’ a faith seen in news often belongs to
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Solution(c)
The followers of Sarna faith are found in Chota Nagpur Plateau region in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, and Chhattisgarh. Adherents of Sarnaism believe in, worship, and revere a village deity as protector of village, who is called as Gaon khunt, Gram deoti, Dharmes, Marang Buru, Singbonga, or by other names by different tribes. Adherents also believe in, worship, and revere Dharti ayo or Chalapachho Devi, the mother goddess identified as the earth or nature.
Context – There was a demand for religious code from followers of Sarna faith.
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Solution(c)
The followers of Sarna faith are found in Chota Nagpur Plateau region in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, and Chhattisgarh. Adherents of Sarnaism believe in, worship, and revere a village deity as protector of village, who is called as Gaon khunt, Gram deoti, Dharmes, Marang Buru, Singbonga, or by other names by different tribes. Adherents also believe in, worship, and revere Dharti ayo or Chalapachho Devi, the mother goddess identified as the earth or nature.
Context – There was a demand for religious code from followers of Sarna faith.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Commission for Air Quality Management’, consider the following statements
- It is an executive body established as an overarching body to carry out air quality management in Delhi NCR
- Directions issued by the commission can only be contested before the National Green Tribunal
- The rulings by the commission on air pollution will override anything contained in any other law.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CAQM is a statutory Body that regulates the process by coordinating between the Central Government and the states concerned. The Act further says that no civil court will have jurisdiction to entertain any suit, proceeding or dispute pertaining to or arising out of the actions taken or directions issued by the commission and that orders of the commission can only be contested before the National Green Tribunal. The Commission is the most powerful air pollution monitoring body set up by the Centre to date. The rulings by the commission on air pollution will override anything contained in any other law. The powers of the commission will also supersede that of any other body in matters of air pollution. Therefore, in cases where conflict may arise between orders or directions issued by the other state governments, state pollution control boards or even the Central Pollution Control Board, the orders of the commission will prevail Context – The organization was in news.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CAQM is a statutory Body that regulates the process by coordinating between the Central Government and the states concerned. The Act further says that no civil court will have jurisdiction to entertain any suit, proceeding or dispute pertaining to or arising out of the actions taken or directions issued by the commission and that orders of the commission can only be contested before the National Green Tribunal. The Commission is the most powerful air pollution monitoring body set up by the Centre to date. The rulings by the commission on air pollution will override anything contained in any other law. The powers of the commission will also supersede that of any other body in matters of air pollution. Therefore, in cases where conflict may arise between orders or directions issued by the other state governments, state pollution control boards or even the Central Pollution Control Board, the orders of the commission will prevail Context – The organization was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Ayush Mark Certification Scheme’
- It is a voluntary certification operated by Quality Council of India
- The scheme is applicable to Ayurveda, Siddha and Homeopathy medicine
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Ayush Mark Certification Scheme is operated by Quality Council of India (QCI) since 2009. It is a voluntary certification scheme for ASU&H products having two levels: Ayush Standard Mark and Ayush Premium Mark. The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines (ScheduleT) as per Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945. AYUSH Premium Mark is based on WHO’s GMP guidelines covering herbal medicines. Context – Ayush Mark Certification Scheme was in news.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Ayush Mark Certification Scheme is operated by Quality Council of India (QCI) since 2009. It is a voluntary certification scheme for ASU&H products having two levels: Ayush Standard Mark and Ayush Premium Mark. The Ayush Standard Mark is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines (ScheduleT) as per Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945. AYUSH Premium Mark is based on WHO’s GMP guidelines covering herbal medicines. Context – Ayush Mark Certification Scheme was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Anushilan Samiti’
- It was founded by Satish Chandra, Aurobindo Bose and Sarala Devi
- It was an Indian fitness club which was actually used as an underground society for anti-British revolutionaries
- Jugantar group was an independent arm of this organization centred in Dhaka
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Anushilan Samiti was founded by Satish Chandra Mitra and the other three accomplices Pramatha Mitra, Aurobindo Ghose and Sarala Devi. Anushilan Samiti was an Indian fitness club, which was actually used as an underground society for anti-British revolutionaries. In the first quarter of the 20th century it supported revolutionary violence as the means for ending British rule in India. The organisation arose from a conglomeration of local youth groups and gyms (akhara) in Bengal in 1902. The organisation arose from a conglomeration of local youth groups and gyms (akhara) in Bengal in 1902. It had two prominent, somewhat independent, arms in East and West Bengal, Dhaka Anushilan Samiti (centred in Dhaka, modern day Bangladesh), and the Jugantar group (centred at Calcutta). Context – Union Education and Skill Development Minister called for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Anushilan Samiti was founded by Satish Chandra Mitra and the other three accomplices Pramatha Mitra, Aurobindo Ghose and Sarala Devi. Anushilan Samiti was an Indian fitness club, which was actually used as an underground society for anti-British revolutionaries. In the first quarter of the 20th century it supported revolutionary violence as the means for ending British rule in India. The organisation arose from a conglomeration of local youth groups and gyms (akhara) in Bengal in 1902. The organisation arose from a conglomeration of local youth groups and gyms (akhara) in Bengal in 1902. It had two prominent, somewhat independent, arms in East and West Bengal, Dhaka Anushilan Samiti (centred in Dhaka, modern day Bangladesh), and the Jugantar group (centred at Calcutta). Context – Union Education and Skill Development Minister called for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation
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