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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
- NTCA was established as a statutory body by amending the Wildlife(Protection) Act
- The Prime Minister is the chairperson of NTCA.
Select the correct statement/s:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it under the said Act. The Minister for Environment & Forests is the current Chairperson of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. NTCA conducts a national-level tiger survey every 4 years once.
Context: According to NTCA, in last decade 1050 tigers died
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it under the said Act. The Minister for Environment & Forests is the current Chairperson of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. NTCA conducts a national-level tiger survey every 4 years once.
Context: According to NTCA, in last decade 1050 tigers died
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
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Solution(c)
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
Context – A new damselfly species was spotted in Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Solution(c)
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
Context – A new damselfly species was spotted in Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Tiger Reserve has predominantly southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands.
- River Andhari of the Wainganga basin flows through the reserve.
- The reserve played a host for National Global Tiger Day Celebrations 2022.
The above points refer to which of the following Tiger Reserve?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
· The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in India. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. · “Tadoba” is taken from the name of the god “Tadoba” or “Taru”, worshipped by the tribes who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, while “Andhari” refers to the Andhari river that meanders through the forest.
· Tadoba Reserve is a predominantly southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands comprising about eighty seven per cent of the protected area. Teak is the predominant tree species.
· Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host for National Global Tiger Day Celebrations 2022
Context – National Global Tiger day celebrations were held in Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
· The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in India. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park. · “Tadoba” is taken from the name of the god “Tadoba” or “Taru”, worshipped by the tribes who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, while “Andhari” refers to the Andhari river that meanders through the forest.
· Tadoba Reserve is a predominantly southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands comprising about eighty seven per cent of the protected area. Teak is the predominant tree species.
· Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host for National Global Tiger Day Celebrations 2022
Context – National Global Tiger day celebrations were held in Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which one of the following best describes the term “Cryptojacking”?
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Solution (c)
Cryptojacking is a cyberattack wherein a computing device is hijacked and controlled by the attacker, and its resources are used to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. In most cases, the malicious programme is installed when the user clicks on an unsafe link, or visits an infected website — and unknowingly provides access to their Internet-connected device. Cryptojackers co-opt devices, servers, and cloud infrastructure, and use their resources for mining. The use of stolen or cryptojacked resources slashes the cost involved in mining.
Context – The term was in news
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Solution (c)
Cryptojacking is a cyberattack wherein a computing device is hijacked and controlled by the attacker, and its resources are used to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. In most cases, the malicious programme is installed when the user clicks on an unsafe link, or visits an infected website — and unknowingly provides access to their Internet-connected device. Cryptojackers co-opt devices, servers, and cloud infrastructure, and use their resources for mining. The use of stolen or cryptojacked resources slashes the cost involved in mining.
Context – The term was in news
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
- The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 defines both civil and criminal contempt.
- Criminal contempt can be invoked if an act obstructs the administration of justice.
Choose the correct statements using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. In 1961, a committee headed by H.N. Sanyal, an Additional Solicitor General for the Government of India, was appointed to examine the application of contempt laws in India. The Sanyal Committee recommended that contempt proceedings should be initiated not by the courts themselves, but on the recommendation of a law officer of the government. These recommendations were incorporated in the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, enacted by the Parliament of India, which is the current legislation governing contempt of courts in India. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 defines both civil and criminal contempt. · Civil contempt refers to wilful disobedience to any judgment of the court. · Criminal contempt can be invoked if an act:
o Tends to scandalise or lower the authority of the court.
o Tends to interfere with the due course of any judicial proceeding.
Obstruct the administration of justice.
Context – Supreme Court warned Maharashtra Government of contempt proceedings
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. In 1961, a committee headed by H.N. Sanyal, an Additional Solicitor General for the Government of India, was appointed to examine the application of contempt laws in India. The Sanyal Committee recommended that contempt proceedings should be initiated not by the courts themselves, but on the recommendation of a law officer of the government. These recommendations were incorporated in the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, enacted by the Parliament of India, which is the current legislation governing contempt of courts in India. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 defines both civil and criminal contempt. · Civil contempt refers to wilful disobedience to any judgment of the court. · Criminal contempt can be invoked if an act:
o Tends to scandalise or lower the authority of the court.
o Tends to interfere with the due course of any judicial proceeding.
Obstruct the administration of justice.
Context – Supreme Court warned Maharashtra Government of contempt proceedings
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