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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to promote palm cultivation.
- India is the world’s largest palm oil importer.
- Oil palm trees are native to South-East Asia.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect NMEO-OP is a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is proposed to have an additional 6.5 lakh hectares for palm oil by 2025-26. Oil palm farmers will be provided financial assistance and will get remuneration under a price and viability formula.
The Viability Formula is a Minimum Support Price-type mechanism and the government will fix this at 14.3% of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) price.
India is the world’s largest palm oil importer. It imported 8.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) of palm oil in 2020-21, constituting around 18 % of global imports. Oil palm trees are native to Africa but were brought to South-East Asia just over 100 years ago as an ornamental tree crop. Now, Indonesia and Malaysia make up over 85% of global supply but there are 42 other countries that also produce palm oil. Context: Union government to extend Palm-oil plantation in north-eastern states under NMEO-OP.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect NMEO-OP is a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is proposed to have an additional 6.5 lakh hectares for palm oil by 2025-26. Oil palm farmers will be provided financial assistance and will get remuneration under a price and viability formula.
The Viability Formula is a Minimum Support Price-type mechanism and the government will fix this at 14.3% of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) price.
India is the world’s largest palm oil importer. It imported 8.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) of palm oil in 2020-21, constituting around 18 % of global imports. Oil palm trees are native to Africa but were brought to South-East Asia just over 100 years ago as an ornamental tree crop. Now, Indonesia and Malaysia make up over 85% of global supply but there are 42 other countries that also produce palm oil. Context: Union government to extend Palm-oil plantation in north-eastern states under NMEO-OP.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Muthuvan Tribe’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- Population of Muthuvan tribe is limited to fragmented habitats in the Eastern Ghats.
Statement 2- Traditionally, Muthuvans are nomadic agriculturists, hunters and trappers.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Q.2) Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
About the Muthuvan tribe:
- The Muthuvan people live on the border hill forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- They speak slightly two different dialects and call each other Malayalam Muthuvan and Pandi Muthuvan.
- Muthuvan are animists and spirit worshippers and also worship the forest gods,
- They believe that the spirits of their ancestors are to be the first migrants to the hill forests.
- The Muthuvan tribe has a unique system of governance called the ‘Kani System’.
- Under this system, each village is headed by a ‘Kani’, who is responsible for the administration of the village.
- They have expertise in traditional medicines which are very effective and these medicines and the medicine men are confidentially preserved and passed on to the generations.
- Occupation: Agriculture is the main occupation of these Muthuvan tribes, producing quite a number of products like ragi, cardamom and lemon grass.
Context: According to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Muthuvan tribe will be part of Nilgiri Tahr conservation project.
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Q.2) Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
About the Muthuvan tribe:
- The Muthuvan people live on the border hill forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- They speak slightly two different dialects and call each other Malayalam Muthuvan and Pandi Muthuvan.
- Muthuvan are animists and spirit worshippers and also worship the forest gods,
- They believe that the spirits of their ancestors are to be the first migrants to the hill forests.
- The Muthuvan tribe has a unique system of governance called the ‘Kani System’.
- Under this system, each village is headed by a ‘Kani’, who is responsible for the administration of the village.
- They have expertise in traditional medicines which are very effective and these medicines and the medicine men are confidentially preserved and passed on to the generations.
- Occupation: Agriculture is the main occupation of these Muthuvan tribes, producing quite a number of products like ragi, cardamom and lemon grass.
Context: According to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Muthuvan tribe will be part of Nilgiri Tahr conservation project.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘General Provident Fund (GPF)’ consider the following statements
- It is a provident fund account that is available for both government and private employees.
- It is a mandatory scheme, requiring them to contribute a certain percentage of their salary towards the fund.
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a type of provident fund account that is available only for government employees in India. The primary objective of this fund is to provide a dependable source of retirement income for government employees.
It allows government employees to accumulate savings over their employment tenure.
Eligibility: The following are eligible to subscribe to a GPF account:
All temporary government servants who have given their service continuously for one year
All re-employed pensioners (except those eligible for admission to the contributory provident fund)
All permanent government servants
A private sector worker is not eligible for the General Provident Fund
It is a mandatory scheme for government employees, requiring them to contribute a certain percentage of their salary towards the fund. The contributions are deducted from the employee’s monthly salary, and the amount earns interest at a predetermined rate.
Employees can also increase the GPF deductions as per their choice.
Withdrawal:
Employees can withdraw their savings from the fund upon retirement or resignation from service.
A GPF is flexible, allowing employees to withdraw money from the fund for various reasons, such as marriage, education, and medical emergencies.
Employees can also take out loans against their GPF account, subject to certain conditions.
Employees who transfer to another government department or leave their job can withdraw their GPF balance or transfer it to their new employer.
The GPF sum will be paid to their nominee if the employee passes away.
Context The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) recently issued a letter explaining the procedure retiring AIS officers on central deputation can follow to claim GPF.
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Solution (a)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a type of provident fund account that is available only for government employees in India. The primary objective of this fund is to provide a dependable source of retirement income for government employees.
It allows government employees to accumulate savings over their employment tenure.
Eligibility: The following are eligible to subscribe to a GPF account:
All temporary government servants who have given their service continuously for one year
All re-employed pensioners (except those eligible for admission to the contributory provident fund)
All permanent government servants
A private sector worker is not eligible for the General Provident Fund
It is a mandatory scheme for government employees, requiring them to contribute a certain percentage of their salary towards the fund. The contributions are deducted from the employee’s monthly salary, and the amount earns interest at a predetermined rate.
Employees can also increase the GPF deductions as per their choice.
Withdrawal:
Employees can withdraw their savings from the fund upon retirement or resignation from service.
A GPF is flexible, allowing employees to withdraw money from the fund for various reasons, such as marriage, education, and medical emergencies.
Employees can also take out loans against their GPF account, subject to certain conditions.
Employees who transfer to another government department or leave their job can withdraw their GPF balance or transfer it to their new employer.
The GPF sum will be paid to their nominee if the employee passes away.
Context The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) recently issued a letter explaining the procedure retiring AIS officers on central deputation can follow to claim GPF.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘TV-D1 Mission’ which was recently in news is related to
Correct
Solution (b)
TV-D1 Mission
- Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission.
- It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort mission.
- The payloads consist of the Crew Module (CM) and Crew Escape Systems (CES) with their fast-acting solid motors, along with CM fairing (CMF) and Interface Adapters.
- This flight will simulate the abort condition during the ascent trajectory corresponding to a Mach number of 1.2 encountered in the Gaganyaan mission.
- The Crew Escape System is engineered to automatically function across various altitudes should the onboard computer detect any malfunctions.
- This test flight will simulate an abort condition during the ascent trajectory.
Objective:
- To test a crucial system to be deployed on the Gaganyaan mission that will ensure the safety of the Indian astronauts in case of an emergency in the initial phase of the launch.
- CES with CM will be separated from the Test Vehicle at an altitude of about 17 km.
- Subsequently, the abort sequence will be executed autonomously commencing with the separation of CES and deployment of the series of parachutes, finally culminating in the safe touchdown of CM in the sea, about 10 km from the coast of Sriharikota.
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight.
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Solution (b)
TV-D1 Mission
- Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission.
- It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort mission.
- The payloads consist of the Crew Module (CM) and Crew Escape Systems (CES) with their fast-acting solid motors, along with CM fairing (CMF) and Interface Adapters.
- This flight will simulate the abort condition during the ascent trajectory corresponding to a Mach number of 1.2 encountered in the Gaganyaan mission.
- The Crew Escape System is engineered to automatically function across various altitudes should the onboard computer detect any malfunctions.
- This test flight will simulate an abort condition during the ascent trajectory.
Objective:
- To test a crucial system to be deployed on the Gaganyaan mission that will ensure the safety of the Indian astronauts in case of an emergency in the initial phase of the launch.
- CES with CM will be separated from the Test Vehicle at an altitude of about 17 km.
- Subsequently, the abort sequence will be executed autonomously commencing with the separation of CES and deployment of the series of parachutes, finally culminating in the safe touchdown of CM in the sea, about 10 km from the coast of Sriharikota.
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Niemann-Pick Disease’ consider the following statements
- It is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulates in lysosomes inside cells.
- This disease can affect the brain, nerves, liver, spleen, bone marrow and, in severe cases, lungs
- It is notified as the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases.
How many statement(s) given above are correct ?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect It is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulates in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids.
The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick Types A and B and Type C.
Causes: It is inherited in a c pattern, which means both copies of the gene must be defective to cause the disease.
Most often, the parents of a child with an autosomal recessive disorder are carriers: they have one copy of the altered gene, but are not affected because the other copy produces the enzyme.
If both parents are carriers, each pregnancy has a 25% chance of producing an affected child.
Symptoms Enlargement of the liver and spleen (Hepatosplenomegaly)
Low levels of platelets in the blood(Thrombocytopenia)
Slurring of speech (dysarthria)
Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia)
Abnormal posturing of the limbs, trunk, and face (dystonia).
Voluntary rapid eye movements (supranuclear gaze palsy).
Gradual loss of intellectual abilities, causing dementia and seizures
It is not notified as a rare disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases
Context: Recently, parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases.
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Q.5) Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect It is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulates in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids.
The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick Types A and B and Type C.
Causes: It is inherited in a c pattern, which means both copies of the gene must be defective to cause the disease.
Most often, the parents of a child with an autosomal recessive disorder are carriers: they have one copy of the altered gene, but are not affected because the other copy produces the enzyme.
If both parents are carriers, each pregnancy has a 25% chance of producing an affected child.
Symptoms Enlargement of the liver and spleen (Hepatosplenomegaly)
Low levels of platelets in the blood(Thrombocytopenia)
Slurring of speech (dysarthria)
Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia)
Abnormal posturing of the limbs, trunk, and face (dystonia).
Voluntary rapid eye movements (supranuclear gaze palsy).
Gradual loss of intellectual abilities, causing dementia and seizures
It is not notified as a rare disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases
Context: Recently, parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases.
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