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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)’
- It is a statutory committee functioning under Ministry of Science and Technology
- No Objection Certification from the State/UT Government is required for confined field trials related to Genetically Modified (GM) crops by GEAC
- GEAC is chaired by an expert in the field of bio-technology nominated by the Union Government
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 Incorrect The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the “Rules for the Manufacture, Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Rules, 1989)” framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. For the consideration of any application related to confined field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops by GEAC, NOC from the State/UT Government is required. GEAC is chaired by the Special Secretary/Additional Secretary of MoEF&CC and co-chaired by a representative from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Presently, it has 24 members and meets every month to review the applications in the areas indicated above. Context – Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently approved commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11.
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the “Rules for the Manufacture, Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Rules, 1989)” framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. For the consideration of any application related to confined field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops by GEAC, NOC from the State/UT Government is required. GEAC is chaired by the Special Secretary/Additional Secretary of MoEF&CC and co-chaired by a representative from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Presently, it has 24 members and meets every month to review the applications in the areas indicated above. Context – Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently approved commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Reserve Bank of India has the sole right to issue banknotes in India
- The final decision regarding any change of design of the currency notes lies with RBI
- The role of the RBI in the case of coins is limited to distribution and minting of coins is done by the Central Government
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 Section 22 of The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, gives RBI the “sole right” to issue banknotes in India. The RBI’s Department of Currency Management has the responsibility of administering the core function of currency management. If the design of a currency note has to change, the Department works on the design and submits it to RBI, which recommends it to the central government. The government gives the final approval. The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central government the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. In the case of coins, the role of the RBI is limited to the distribution of coins that are supplied by the central government. Context – Delhi Chief Minister recently appealed to the Union government to print images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on new currency notes.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Section 22 of The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, gives RBI the “sole right” to issue banknotes in India. The RBI’s Department of Currency Management has the responsibility of administering the core function of currency management. If the design of a currency note has to change, the Department works on the design and submits it to RBI, which recommends it to the central government. The government gives the final approval. The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central government the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. In the case of coins, the role of the RBI is limited to the distribution of coins that are supplied by the central government. Context – Delhi Chief Minister recently appealed to the Union government to print images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on new currency notes.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Yashovati, Vakpushta, Didda’ were
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Solution(c)
The Ministry of Culture organized a dance-drama titled “STREEDESH” based on the lives of 13 legendary women of Jammu and Kashmir. The event showcased the history of Jammu and Kashmir as a land of great women and depicted the lives of Yashovati, Ishaan Devi, Vakpushta, Suganda Rani, Rani Didda, Srilekha, Silla, Sooryamati, Kalhanika among many others.
Context – Ministry of Culture organizes Stree Desh- A dance drama production by Dr Sonal Mansingh on the forgotten legendary women of Jammu and Kashmir
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Solution(c)
The Ministry of Culture organized a dance-drama titled “STREEDESH” based on the lives of 13 legendary women of Jammu and Kashmir. The event showcased the history of Jammu and Kashmir as a land of great women and depicted the lives of Yashovati, Ishaan Devi, Vakpushta, Suganda Rani, Rani Didda, Srilekha, Silla, Sooryamati, Kalhanika among many others.
Context – Ministry of Culture organizes Stree Desh- A dance drama production by Dr Sonal Mansingh on the forgotten legendary women of Jammu and Kashmir
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Site-Directed Nuclease (SDN) genome editing involves the use of different RNA-cutting enzymes (nucleases)
- All the SDN processes do not involve alien genetic material and the end result is indistinguishable from conventionally bred crop varieties
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Site-Directed Nuclease (SDN) genome editing involves the use of different DNA-cutting enzymes (nucleases) that are directed to cut the DNA at a predetermined location by a range of different DNA binding systems. After the cut is made, the cell’s own DNA repair mechanism recognizes the break and repairs the damage, using one of two pathways that are naturally present in cells: SDN 1 & SDN 2 processes do not involve alien genetic material and the end result is indistinguishable from conventionally bred crop varieties. The SDN3 process involves larger DNA elements or full length genes of foreign origin which makes it similar to Genetically modified organisms (GMO) development. Context – Notification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Site-Directed Nuclease (SDN) genome editing involves the use of different DNA-cutting enzymes (nucleases) that are directed to cut the DNA at a predetermined location by a range of different DNA binding systems. After the cut is made, the cell’s own DNA repair mechanism recognizes the break and repairs the damage, using one of two pathways that are naturally present in cells: SDN 1 & SDN 2 processes do not involve alien genetic material and the end result is indistinguishable from conventionally bred crop varieties. The SDN3 process involves larger DNA elements or full length genes of foreign origin which makes it similar to Genetically modified organisms (GMO) development. Context – Notification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation)’, consider the following statements
- The satellites under this system are stationed in both geostationary and geosynchronous orbits
- NavIC covers India and a region extending 6000 sq.km around it
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NaVIC or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) uses seven satellites to provide real-time positioning and timing services in India and an area extending up to 1,500 km from the country’s borders. Of the seven satellites used by NaVIC at present, three are in the geostationary orbit and four in the geosynchronous orbit. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with an operational name of NavIC is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it, with plans for further extension Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a series of improvements to the NavIC, or India’s equivalent of the Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NaVIC or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) uses seven satellites to provide real-time positioning and timing services in India and an area extending up to 1,500 km from the country’s borders. Of the seven satellites used by NaVIC at present, three are in the geostationary orbit and four in the geosynchronous orbit. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with an operational name of NavIC is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it, with plans for further extension Context – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a series of improvements to the NavIC, or India’s equivalent of the Global Positioning System (GPS)
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