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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Mekong Ganga Cooperation’
- It is an initiative between India and six ASEAN countries
- The foundational areas of cooperation under MGC include tourism, culture, education, and transport
- The MGC meetings are co-chaired alternatively every year between India and one of the other Mekong countries
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an initiative by six countries for cooperation in tourism, culture, education, as well as transport and communications. It consists of India and five ASEAN countries — Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The four foundational areas of cooperation under MGC include tourism, culture, education, and transport & communication. It has further expanded to include new areas like health and traditional medicine, agriculture and allied sectors, small and medium enterprises, water resources management, science and technology, skill development, and capacity building. The MGC meetings are co-chaired alternatively every year between India and one of the 5 Mekong countries. Context – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 12th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) meeting in Bangkok along with his Laos counterpart.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an initiative by six countries for cooperation in tourism, culture, education, as well as transport and communications. It consists of India and five ASEAN countries — Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The four foundational areas of cooperation under MGC include tourism, culture, education, and transport & communication. It has further expanded to include new areas like health and traditional medicine, agriculture and allied sectors, small and medium enterprises, water resources management, science and technology, skill development, and capacity building. The MGC meetings are co-chaired alternatively every year between India and one of the 5 Mekong countries. Context – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 12th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) meeting in Bangkok along with his Laos counterpart.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statement with respect to ‘Hoolock Gibbon’
- It is the only ape found in India
- It lives in tropical and subtropical forests of southeastern part of Asia
- They are diurnal and arboreal like the other gibbons
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India. It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar, and Southwest China. Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. The Hoolock gibbon, unique to India’s northeast, is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth. Like the other gibbons, they are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms. They live together in monogamous pairs, which stake out a territory. Their calls serve to locate family members and ward off other gibbons from their territory. Context – The conservation status of India’s only ape was a cause for concern at a global event on Hoolock gibbons held recently in China.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India. It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar, and Southwest China. Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. The Hoolock gibbon, unique to India’s northeast, is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth. Like the other gibbons, they are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms. They live together in monogamous pairs, which stake out a territory. Their calls serve to locate family members and ward off other gibbons from their territory. Context – The conservation status of India’s only ape was a cause for concern at a global event on Hoolock gibbons held recently in China.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme’
Statement 1 – The scheme will offer the opportunity to create an Integrated Textiles Value Chain from spinning to garment manufacturing at one location
Statement 2 – A Special Purpose Vehicle owned exclusively by the Centre will be set up for each park which will oversee the implementation of the project
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect PM-MITRA will offer the opportunity to create an Integrated Textiles Value Chain right from spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing and printing to garment manufacturing etc. at one location and will reduce the logistics cost of the Industry. A Special Purpose Vehicle owned by the Centre and State Government will be set up for each park which will oversee the implementation of the project. The Ministry of Textiles will provide financial support in the form of Development Capital Support up to Rs. 500 crores per park to the Park SPV. Context – Prime Minister of India has lauded the foundation stone laying of 2 mega textile parks in Maharashtra and Gujarat under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect PM-MITRA will offer the opportunity to create an Integrated Textiles Value Chain right from spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing and printing to garment manufacturing etc. at one location and will reduce the logistics cost of the Industry. A Special Purpose Vehicle owned by the Centre and State Government will be set up for each park which will oversee the implementation of the project. The Ministry of Textiles will provide financial support in the form of Development Capital Support up to Rs. 500 crores per park to the Park SPV. Context – Prime Minister of India has lauded the foundation stone laying of 2 mega textile parks in Maharashtra and Gujarat under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT’ which began recently is conducted between India and
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Solution (d)
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual training event with Mongolia which is conducted alternatively in Mongolia and India, the last edition was held at Special Forces Training School, Bakloh in October 2019. The aim of this exercise is to build positive military relations, exchange best practices, develop inter-operability, bonhomie, camaraderie and friendship between the two armies. The primary theme of the exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate. The scope of this exercise involves Platoon level Field Training Exercise (FTX). During the exercise, Indian and Mongolian troops will engage in various training activities designed to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Context – A bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23” is scheduled to be conducted between India and Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 31 July 2023.
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Solution (d)
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual training event with Mongolia which is conducted alternatively in Mongolia and India, the last edition was held at Special Forces Training School, Bakloh in October 2019. The aim of this exercise is to build positive military relations, exchange best practices, develop inter-operability, bonhomie, camaraderie and friendship between the two armies. The primary theme of the exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate. The scope of this exercise involves Platoon level Field Training Exercise (FTX). During the exercise, Indian and Mongolian troops will engage in various training activities designed to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Context – A bilateral joint military exercise “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23” is scheduled to be conducted between India and Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 31 July 2023.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Standing Committee on Statistics’, consider the following statements
- It is responsible for reviewing the framework and results of all surveys conducted under the NSO
- It will act as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect SCoS is responsible for reviewing the framework and results of all surveys conducted under the NSO. It is also mandated to explore the use of administrative statistics to improve data outcomes. NSO acts as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country. It coordinates the statistical work in respect of the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. While the panel will help finalise survey results, the NSC will have the ultimate authority to approve the publication of those results. Context – The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) – tasked with examining economic indicators only, with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect SCoS is responsible for reviewing the framework and results of all surveys conducted under the NSO. It is also mandated to explore the use of administrative statistics to improve data outcomes. NSO acts as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country. It coordinates the statistical work in respect of the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. While the panel will help finalise survey results, the NSC will have the ultimate authority to approve the publication of those results. Context – The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) – tasked with examining economic indicators only, with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS).
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