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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following Ramsar Sites and their location
Ramsar Site State Tampara Lake Odisha Yashwant Sagar Karnataka Aghanashini Estuary Madhya Pradesh Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh How many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct New Ramsar site · Of the five wetlands added to the Ramsar list, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, and Aghanashini Estuary are in Karnataka and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest are in Tamil Nadu.
Recently designated Ramsar Sites in India:
· Tampara Lake, located in Odisha.
· Hirakud Reservoir, situated in Odisha.
· Ansupa Lake, found in Odisha.
· Yashwant Sagar, located in Odisha.
· Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, situated in Madhya Pradesh.
· Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex, located in Tamil Nadu.
· Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, found in Tamil Nadu.
· Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, situated in Tamil Nadu.
· Thane Creek, located in Maharashtra.
· Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve, found in Jammu and Kashmir.
· Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, situated in Jammu and Kashmir.
Context: Recently, the union Environment Minister said that five more Indian wetlands have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct New Ramsar site · Of the five wetlands added to the Ramsar list, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, and Aghanashini Estuary are in Karnataka and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest are in Tamil Nadu.
Recently designated Ramsar Sites in India:
· Tampara Lake, located in Odisha.
· Hirakud Reservoir, situated in Odisha.
· Ansupa Lake, found in Odisha.
· Yashwant Sagar, located in Odisha.
· Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, situated in Madhya Pradesh.
· Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex, located in Tamil Nadu.
· Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, found in Tamil Nadu.
· Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, situated in Tamil Nadu.
· Thane Creek, located in Maharashtra.
· Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve, found in Jammu and Kashmir.
· Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, situated in Jammu and Kashmir.
Context: Recently, the union Environment Minister said that five more Indian wetlands have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- One Stop Centre Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme funded through Nirbhaya Fund.
- The Nirbhaya Fund Framework provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women.
- Nirbhaya fund is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · One stop centre is a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), for addressing the problem of violence against women. · It is a subscheme of umbrella scheme for National Mission for Empowerment of Women including Indira Gandhi Mattritav Sahyaog Yojana.
· One stop centre, will be established across the country to provide integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces.
· Funding: The scheme is funded through Nirbhaya Fund and the central government provides 100% financial assistance to the state governments /Union Territories administrations.
· ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ was established for women safety pertaining to the strategic areas of prevention, protection and rehabilitation. · The 12th Plan Working Group on Women’s Agency and Empowerment had recommended setting up of one stop crisis centres.
· Usha Mehra Commission, had recommended for the establishment of a “one-stop centre” to help victims of sexual assault and ensure speedy punishment to culprits.
· The Nirbhaya Fund Framework provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women.
· It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Government of India. · It can be utilized for projects and initiatives related to women safety.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Women and Child Development said that One Stop Centres to help women who have faced violence have been established in over 700 districts across the country
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · One stop centre is a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), for addressing the problem of violence against women. · It is a subscheme of umbrella scheme for National Mission for Empowerment of Women including Indira Gandhi Mattritav Sahyaog Yojana.
· One stop centre, will be established across the country to provide integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces.
· Funding: The scheme is funded through Nirbhaya Fund and the central government provides 100% financial assistance to the state governments /Union Territories administrations.
· ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ was established for women safety pertaining to the strategic areas of prevention, protection and rehabilitation. · The 12th Plan Working Group on Women’s Agency and Empowerment had recommended setting up of one stop crisis centres.
· Usha Mehra Commission, had recommended for the establishment of a “one-stop centre” to help victims of sexual assault and ensure speedy punishment to culprits.
· The Nirbhaya Fund Framework provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women.
· It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Government of India. · It can be utilized for projects and initiatives related to women safety.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Women and Child Development said that One Stop Centres to help women who have faced violence have been established in over 700 districts across the country
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs)
- BITs establish terms for private investment by nationals and companies of one country in the other country.
- India signed its first BIT with the Russia in the year 1972.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · A BIT is an agreement between two countries that establishes the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one country in the other country. · BITs are designed to promote and protect foreign direct investment (FDI).
· India signed its first BIT with in 1994 with the United Kingdom. India signed its first BIT in 1994 with the United Kingdom. · Since 1994, India has signed BITs with 75 States Out of which 66 are already in force and 9 are yet to be entered into force.
· Negotiations with another 25 States are underway.
Context: The Union Cabinet approved an investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) recently.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · A BIT is an agreement between two countries that establishes the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one country in the other country. · BITs are designed to promote and protect foreign direct investment (FDI).
· India signed its first BIT with in 1994 with the United Kingdom. India signed its first BIT in 1994 with the United Kingdom. · Since 1994, India has signed BITs with 75 States Out of which 66 are already in force and 9 are yet to be entered into force.
· Negotiations with another 25 States are underway.
Context: The Union Cabinet approved an investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about C-CARES
- It is the web portal for Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO), working under aegis of the Ministry of Coal.
- The portal is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, an R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the web portal for Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO), working under aegis of the Ministry of Coal. · The portal marks a significant leap in the digitization journey of CMPFO aiming to address the long-standing issue of digitizing its records and work processes.
· Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) is an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Coal.
· CMPFO was established in the year 1948 for administering Provident Fund and Pension schemes for the purpose of providing social security to the coal sector workers.
· At present, CMPFO process settlement claims of Provident Fund subscribers and pensioners manually.
· The portal is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. · With launch of the portal, settlement of PF and pension claims will now be processed and settled online.
· It will facilitate faster processing, transparency in operations, better record management and monitoring.
· It will also instil confidence in the subscribers and pensioners.
Context: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched a web portal of CMPFO namely C- CARES developed and designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the web portal for Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO), working under aegis of the Ministry of Coal. · The portal marks a significant leap in the digitization journey of CMPFO aiming to address the long-standing issue of digitizing its records and work processes.
· Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) is an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Coal.
· CMPFO was established in the year 1948 for administering Provident Fund and Pension schemes for the purpose of providing social security to the coal sector workers.
· At present, CMPFO process settlement claims of Provident Fund subscribers and pensioners manually.
· The portal is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. · With launch of the portal, settlement of PF and pension claims will now be processed and settled online.
· It will facilitate faster processing, transparency in operations, better record management and monitoring.
· It will also instil confidence in the subscribers and pensioners.
Context: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched a web portal of CMPFO namely C- CARES developed and designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Subika Painting anart form sometimes in news belongs to which of the following state?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The Subika painting style is intricately linked to the Meitei community in Manipur’s cultural history through its 6 surviving manuscripts. · 6 surviving manuscripts – Subika, Subika Achouba, Subika Laishaba, Subika Choudit, Subika Cheithil and Thengrakhel Subika.
· Experts estimate the use of Subika paintings since the 18th or 19th century.
· Unfortunately, awareness about this unique art form has dwindled over the years, leading to its near extinction.
Context: Manipur’s age-old Subika paintings and an assistant professor’s struggle to save the art form..
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The Subika painting style is intricately linked to the Meitei community in Manipur’s cultural history through its 6 surviving manuscripts. · 6 surviving manuscripts – Subika, Subika Achouba, Subika Laishaba, Subika Choudit, Subika Cheithil and Thengrakhel Subika.
· Experts estimate the use of Subika paintings since the 18th or 19th century.
· Unfortunately, awareness about this unique art form has dwindled over the years, leading to its near extinction.
Context: Manipur’s age-old Subika paintings and an assistant professor’s struggle to save the art form..
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