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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)’
- It is an intergovernmental organization of low-lying coastal and small island countries
- The members are grouped into three geographic regions namely the Caribbean; the Pacific; and Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS)
Select the correct statement(s)
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization of low-lying coastal and small island countries. AOSIS was established in 1990, ahead of the Second World Climate Conference. The main purpose of the alliance is to consolidate the voices of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to address global warming. AOSIS has a heterogeneous membership. Member states are spread across many global regions. AOSIS’ focus is SIDS, however its membership also includes low-lying coastal countries, for example Belize and Guyana, and larger islands, for example Papua New Guinea. As well as geographical differences, the member nations also vary economically. The members of SIDS are grouped into three geographic regions namely the Caribbean; the Pacific; and Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) Context – The organization was in news.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization of low-lying coastal and small island countries. AOSIS was established in 1990, ahead of the Second World Climate Conference. The main purpose of the alliance is to consolidate the voices of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to address global warming. AOSIS has a heterogeneous membership. Member states are spread across many global regions. AOSIS’ focus is SIDS, however its membership also includes low-lying coastal countries, for example Belize and Guyana, and larger islands, for example Papua New Guinea. As well as geographical differences, the member nations also vary economically. The members of SIDS are grouped into three geographic regions namely the Caribbean; the Pacific; and Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) Context – The organization was in news.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Special Marriage Act of 1954’
- The Act lays down the procedure for both solemnization and registration of marriage where either of the partner or both are of any religion other than Hinduism
- It requires couples getting married under it to give notice to the Marriage Officer 15 days before the date of marriage
- This Act is applicable to the entire territory of India and extends to intending spouses who are both Indian nationals living abroad
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Act applies to any person, irrespective of religion. Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, or Jews can also perform marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. As per Section 5 of the Act Couples have to serve a notice with the relevant documents to the Marriage Officer 30 days before the intended date of marriage. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision for civil marriage (or “registered marriage”) for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrelevant of the religion or faith followed by either party. Context – Supreme Court issued a notice to Centre on plea to recognise same-sex marriage under this Act
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Act applies to any person, irrespective of religion. Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, or Jews can also perform marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. As per Section 5 of the Act Couples have to serve a notice with the relevant documents to the Marriage Officer 30 days before the intended date of marriage. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision for civil marriage (or “registered marriage”) for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrelevant of the religion or faith followed by either party. Context – Supreme Court issued a notice to Centre on plea to recognise same-sex marriage under this Act
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘State Finance Commission’, consider the following statements
- The State Finance Commission (SFC) is a Constitutional body formed under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
- The governor of a state is required to constitute a Finance Commission every five years
- The Commission recommends Grants-in-aid to Panchayati Raj Institutions from the consolidated fund of a state
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The State Finance Commission (SFC) is a Constitutional body, formed under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. The Governor of a State appoints a Finance Commission, every five years in accordance with Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution. Every recommendation of the State Finance Commission and subsequent action taken by the State Government must be brought before the State legislature by the Governor. The Commission recommends the following: 1) Taxes, levies and fees levied or appropriated by Panchayats themselves. 2) Grants-in-aid to Panchayati Raj Institutions from the consolidated fund of a state. 3) Ways to improve the financial position of the Panchayati Raj Institutions. 4) Measures for the overall improvement of Panchayat’s finances. Context – Two-days National Conclave of State Finance Commissions (SFC) began at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The State Finance Commission (SFC) is a Constitutional body, formed under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. The Governor of a State appoints a Finance Commission, every five years in accordance with Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution. Every recommendation of the State Finance Commission and subsequent action taken by the State Government must be brought before the State legislature by the Governor. The Commission recommends the following: 1) Taxes, levies and fees levied or appropriated by Panchayats themselves. 2) Grants-in-aid to Panchayati Raj Institutions from the consolidated fund of a state. 3) Ways to improve the financial position of the Panchayati Raj Institutions. 4) Measures for the overall improvement of Panchayat’s finances. Context – Two-days National Conclave of State Finance Commissions (SFC) began at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘iNCOVACC – intranasal COVID vaccine’
- It is a recombinant replication deficient rhinovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilised SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
- It was developed by Serum Institute of India in partnership with Washington University
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilised SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. It is the world’s first intranasal vaccine to receive both primary series and heterologous booster approval. It is developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited. It was developed in partnership with Washington University, St Louis, which had designed and developed the recombinant adenoviral vectored construct and evaluated in pre-clinical studies for efficacy. Context – Bharat Biotech’s iNCOVACC has recently received approval for Covid booster doses from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilised SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. It is the world’s first intranasal vaccine to receive both primary series and heterologous booster approval. It is developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited. It was developed in partnership with Washington University, St Louis, which had designed and developed the recombinant adenoviral vectored construct and evaluated in pre-clinical studies for efficacy. Context – Bharat Biotech’s iNCOVACC has recently received approval for Covid booster doses from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
It is the largest wetland in northern India. The wetland was formed by constructing the headworks across the Sutlej river. It is a man-made, riverine, lacustrine wetland spread into the three districts. The wetland is
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Solution(a)
Harike wetland, spread over 86 square kilometers in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Kapurthala districts, serves as a home to rare species of migratory water birds during the winter season. Harike Wetland also known as “Hari-ke-Pattan”, with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in northern India. The wetland and the lake were formed by constructing the headworks across the Sutlej river in 1953. This man-made, riverine, lacustrine wetland spreads into the three districts of Tarn Taran Sahib, Ferozepur and Kapurthala in Punjab and covers an area of 4100 ha.
Context – Migratory birds from different countries have started arriving at Punjab’s Harike wetland.
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Solution(a)
Harike wetland, spread over 86 square kilometers in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Kapurthala districts, serves as a home to rare species of migratory water birds during the winter season. Harike Wetland also known as “Hari-ke-Pattan”, with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in northern India. The wetland and the lake were formed by constructing the headworks across the Sutlej river in 1953. This man-made, riverine, lacustrine wetland spreads into the three districts of Tarn Taran Sahib, Ferozepur and Kapurthala in Punjab and covers an area of 4100 ha.
Context – Migratory birds from different countries have started arriving at Punjab’s Harike wetland.
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