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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Samudrayaan mission
- The mission aimed to send 3 aquanauts to 6000 metre depth in MATSYA-6000, a submersible vehicle.
- MATSYA-6000 is an indigenous vehicle built by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
- The mission aims to explore marine biodiversity and potential of the seabed.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The mission is aimed at sending three personnel to 6000-metre depth in a vehicle called ‘MATSYA 6000’ for the exploration of deep-sea resources like minerals. · ‘MATSYA 6000’ vehicle is being designed and developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai under Ministry of Earth Sciences. · The mission aims to explore marine biodiversity and potential of the seabed. · The mission’s one of the objective is to explore and extract polymetallic nodules of deep ocean.
Context: The National Institute of Ocean Technology is set to spearhead a 6,000-metre dive into the Indian Ocean, a mission to explore marine biodiversity and potential of the seabed
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The mission is aimed at sending three personnel to 6000-metre depth in a vehicle called ‘MATSYA 6000’ for the exploration of deep-sea resources like minerals. · ‘MATSYA 6000’ vehicle is being designed and developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai under Ministry of Earth Sciences. · The mission aims to explore marine biodiversity and potential of the seabed. · The mission’s one of the objective is to explore and extract polymetallic nodules of deep ocean.
Context: The National Institute of Ocean Technology is set to spearhead a 6,000-metre dive into the Indian Ocean, a mission to explore marine biodiversity and potential of the seabed
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform
- It is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers.
- These receivables can only be due from corporates and other buyers but not the Government Departments and PSUs.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing/discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through multiple financiers. · Purpose: To allow MSME sellers to discount invoices raised against major corporations, which helps them manage their working capital demands. The platform enables MSMEs to receive payments more quickly.
· These receivables can be due from corporates and other buyers, including Government Departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor recently said that the TReDS platform introduced in 2014 for MSMEs to finance or discount their invoices — finances around 35,000 factoring units (FUs) monthly.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing/discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through multiple financiers. · Purpose: To allow MSME sellers to discount invoices raised against major corporations, which helps them manage their working capital demands. The platform enables MSMEs to receive payments more quickly.
· These receivables can be due from corporates and other buyers, including Government Departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor recently said that the TReDS platform introduced in 2014 for MSMEs to finance or discount their invoices — finances around 35,000 factoring units (FUs) monthly.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Project Unnati
- It is an initiative of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- It is intended to upgrade the skill base of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA beneficiaries.
- The candidates undergoing training are paid a stipend for a maximum period of 100 days.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct Project Unnati:- · It is under the Union Rural Development Ministry.
· It is a skill-upgrading initiative established in 2020.
Objectives:-
· enhancing the beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA’s skill base and enhancing their quality of life.
· to offer training to one adult household member (between the ages of 18 and 45) who has worked 100 days under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in the fiscal year prior to the project’s start.
· Under the project, the selected candidates are skilled using three established training programmes: the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY), the Rural Self Training Institute (RSETI) and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
· This project is meant for providing training for one adult member (of age 18-45 years old) of a household who has completed 100 days of work under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in the previous financial year from the year of commencement of the project.
· The family from which training candidates are chosen continues to get 100 days of labour under the MGNREGA.
· The applicants undergoing training are paid a stipend for a maximum of 100 days and for one programme per household at the going wage rate in the relevant State/UT.
· The Central Government bears all costs associated with a stipend in exchange for wage loss benefits.
Context: Recently, the President attended celebrations of Kudumbashree and Project Unnati-associated events in Kerala.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct Project Unnati:- · It is under the Union Rural Development Ministry.
· It is a skill-upgrading initiative established in 2020.
Objectives:-
· enhancing the beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA’s skill base and enhancing their quality of life.
· to offer training to one adult household member (between the ages of 18 and 45) who has worked 100 days under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in the fiscal year prior to the project’s start.
· Under the project, the selected candidates are skilled using three established training programmes: the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY), the Rural Self Training Institute (RSETI) and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
· This project is meant for providing training for one adult member (of age 18-45 years old) of a household who has completed 100 days of work under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in the previous financial year from the year of commencement of the project.
· The family from which training candidates are chosen continues to get 100 days of labour under the MGNREGA.
· The applicants undergoing training are paid a stipend for a maximum of 100 days and for one programme per household at the going wage rate in the relevant State/UT.
· The Central Government bears all costs associated with a stipend in exchange for wage loss benefits.
Context: Recently, the President attended celebrations of Kudumbashree and Project Unnati-associated events in Kerala.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP)
- This is the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh.
- It is a pipeline project that connects Siliguri in India with Parbatipur in Bangladesh.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The pipeline foundation laid on September, 2018. · This is the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh and second cross-border energy pipeline between India and its neighbors.
· With this pipeline, 1 million metric tonnes of high-speed diesel can be supplied to various districts of Northern Bangladesh.
· This 130-kilometre pipeline project will connect Siliguri in West Bengal in India and Parbatipur in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. · Implementing Agencies – Numaligarh Refinery Limited of India and Meghna Petroleum Limited of Bangladesh.
Context: India and Bangladesh on Saturday inaugurated a cross-border pipeline that will have the capacity to supply one million metric tonnes of diesel a year from Assam’s Numaligarh refinery to the northern parts of the neighbouring country.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · The pipeline foundation laid on September, 2018. · This is the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh and second cross-border energy pipeline between India and its neighbors.
· With this pipeline, 1 million metric tonnes of high-speed diesel can be supplied to various districts of Northern Bangladesh.
· This 130-kilometre pipeline project will connect Siliguri in West Bengal in India and Parbatipur in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. · Implementing Agencies – Numaligarh Refinery Limited of India and Meghna Petroleum Limited of Bangladesh.
Context: India and Bangladesh on Saturday inaugurated a cross-border pipeline that will have the capacity to supply one million metric tonnes of diesel a year from Assam’s Numaligarh refinery to the northern parts of the neighbouring country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Trindade Island, recently seen in news is located in?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Trindade Island is the easternmost and most remote point in Brazilian territory. · It is located about 1,140 km from the mainland of Brazil.
· Plastic reaching the remote island of Trindade was an evidence of humans’ growing influence over the earth’s geological cycles.
· The plastic rock was found in the permanently preserved area, near the place green turtles lay their eggs.
Context: A rock made of plastic debris, discovered in the Trindade Island is an evidence of humans’ growing influence over the earth’s geological cycles.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Trindade Island is the easternmost and most remote point in Brazilian territory. · It is located about 1,140 km from the mainland of Brazil.
· Plastic reaching the remote island of Trindade was an evidence of humans’ growing influence over the earth’s geological cycles.
· The plastic rock was found in the permanently preserved area, near the place green turtles lay their eggs.
Context: A rock made of plastic debris, discovered in the Trindade Island is an evidence of humans’ growing influence over the earth’s geological cycles.
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