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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)
- Under the act only the Governor of the State can declare the whole or part of the State as a disturbed area.
- In a disturbed area army can arrest a person and search premises without a warrant.
- These armed forces are immune from prosecution unless the Union Government provides sanction to the prosecuting agencies.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. · What is a Disturbed area? An area can be considered to be disturbed due to differences or disputes among different religious, racial, language, or regional groups or castes or communities.
· Who declares an area as disturbed?
· The Central Government, or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union Territory, can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
· It can be invoked in places where “the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary”.
· They have the authority to prohibit a gathering of five or more persons in an area, can use force or even open fire after giving due warning if they feel a person is in contravention of the law. · If reasonable suspicion exists, the army can also arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search a premises without a warrant, and ban the possession of firearms.
· These armed forces are immune from prosecution unless the Union Government provides sanction to the prosecuting agencies. · Where is AFSPA in force now? Apart from Nagaland, the AFSPA is currently in force in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Manipur except Imphal, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Context: The Union Home Minister recently said the central government will consider revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. · What is a Disturbed area? An area can be considered to be disturbed due to differences or disputes among different religious, racial, language, or regional groups or castes or communities.
· Who declares an area as disturbed?
· The Central Government, or the Governor of the State or administrator of the Union Territory, can declare the whole or part of the State or Union Territory as a disturbed area.
· It can be invoked in places where “the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary”.
· They have the authority to prohibit a gathering of five or more persons in an area, can use force or even open fire after giving due warning if they feel a person is in contravention of the law. · If reasonable suspicion exists, the army can also arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search a premises without a warrant, and ban the possession of firearms.
· These armed forces are immune from prosecution unless the Union Government provides sanction to the prosecuting agencies. · Where is AFSPA in force now? Apart from Nagaland, the AFSPA is currently in force in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Manipur except Imphal, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Context: The Union Home Minister recently said the central government will consider revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Samudra Paheredar
- It is a specialised Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of the Indian Coast Guard.
- It is the second PCV of India after ICGS Samudra Prahari.
- It was built through a joint collaboration between Cochin Shipyard Ltd and Mazagaon Dock Ltd.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a specialised Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of the Indian Coast Guard. · It was commissioned in 2012.
· It is stationed on the East Coast of India in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
· It is the second PCV of India (the first being ICGS Samudra Prahari). · The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari boasts state-of-the-art pollution response. It was commissioned at Mumbai on October 9, 2010.
· The vessel is outfitted with advanced pollution control gear, including containment tools like Hi-Sprint Booms and river booms to contain oil spills, as well as oil recovery devices like skimmers and side sweeping arms, along with storage facilities within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.
· Built by – ABG Shipyard, Surat · FeaturesThe ship’s primary role is pollution response at sea. It is equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated pollution response and control equipment for mitigating oil spills.
· b) It includes containment equipment like hi-sprint booms and river booms, recovery devices like skimmers and side sweeping arms. The ship is capable of unhindered oil-recovery operations.
· c) The special features include an integrated platform management system, a power management system and a high-powered external firefighting system.
· d) It is capable of operating one twin-engine ALH/ Chetak helicopter.s
Context: External Affairs recently visited Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is in Manila Bay in the Philippines, as part of an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a specialised Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of the Indian Coast Guard. · It was commissioned in 2012.
· It is stationed on the East Coast of India in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
· It is the second PCV of India (the first being ICGS Samudra Prahari). · The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari boasts state-of-the-art pollution response. It was commissioned at Mumbai on October 9, 2010.
· The vessel is outfitted with advanced pollution control gear, including containment tools like Hi-Sprint Booms and river booms to contain oil spills, as well as oil recovery devices like skimmers and side sweeping arms, along with storage facilities within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.
· Built by – ABG Shipyard, Surat · FeaturesThe ship’s primary role is pollution response at sea. It is equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated pollution response and control equipment for mitigating oil spills.
· b) It includes containment equipment like hi-sprint booms and river booms, recovery devices like skimmers and side sweeping arms. The ship is capable of unhindered oil-recovery operations.
· c) The special features include an integrated platform management system, a power management system and a high-powered external firefighting system.
· d) It is capable of operating one twin-engine ALH/ Chetak helicopter.s
Context: External Affairs recently visited Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is in Manila Bay in the Philippines, as part of an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Under the Ancient Monuments (AMASR Act), 1958 only Archaeological Survey of India has the power to list and delist any monument as Monuments of National Importance (MNI)
- Once declared as MNI the 100 meter radius of the monument is then considered a ‘prohibited area’ where there is a ban on construction activities.
Choose the incorrect statement:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (amended in 2010), provides for the declaration and conservation of ancient and historical monuments, and archaeological sites, and remains of national importance. Declaration:
· The Central Government issues a notification of its intention to declare any ancient monument which archaeologically, historically, or architecturally qualifies to be of national importance by giving two months’ notice, inviting views/objections from the public.
· After considering the views/objections received within the stipulated period, the Central Government may declare the ancient monument to be of national importance by publishing a notification in the official gazette.The ASI also has the power to delist monuments it deems to “have ceased to be of national importance” under Section 35 of the Act. Once a monument is delisted, the ASI becomes no longer responsible for protecting these monuments.
· Once a monument or a site is declared to be MNI, their protection and upkeep is the responsibility of the Archaeological Survey of India, under the Ministry of Culture. · ASI undertakes the conservation, preservation, and maintenance of MNI throughout the country.
· The One-hundred-meter radius of the monument is then considered a ‘prohibited area’ where there is a ban on construction activities. Further 200 meters (i.e., 100+200 meters) are considered a ‘regulated area’ where there are regulations on construction.
Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (amended in 2010), provides for the declaration and conservation of ancient and historical monuments, and archaeological sites, and remains of national importance. Declaration:
· The Central Government issues a notification of its intention to declare any ancient monument which archaeologically, historically, or architecturally qualifies to be of national importance by giving two months’ notice, inviting views/objections from the public.
· After considering the views/objections received within the stipulated period, the Central Government may declare the ancient monument to be of national importance by publishing a notification in the official gazette.The ASI also has the power to delist monuments it deems to “have ceased to be of national importance” under Section 35 of the Act. Once a monument is delisted, the ASI becomes no longer responsible for protecting these monuments.
· Once a monument or a site is declared to be MNI, their protection and upkeep is the responsibility of the Archaeological Survey of India, under the Ministry of Culture. · ASI undertakes the conservation, preservation, and maintenance of MNI throughout the country.
· The One-hundred-meter radius of the monument is then considered a ‘prohibited area’ where there is a ban on construction activities. Further 200 meters (i.e., 100+200 meters) are considered a ‘regulated area’ where there are regulations on construction.
Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Magentofossils’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- These are the fossilised remains of magnetic particles created by magnetotactic bacteria.
Statement 2- Magnetotactic bacteria contained “novel structured particles, rich in iron” in small sacs that assisted them to arrange themselves along the earth’s magnetic field.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · These are the fossilised remains of magnetic particles created by magnetotactic bacteria, also known as magnetobacteria, and found preserved within the geological records. Magnetotactic bacteria · These are mostly prokaryotic organisms that arrange themselves along the earth’s magnetic field.
· These organisms were believed to follow the magnetic field to reach places that had optimal oxygen concentration.
· These bacteria contained “novel structured particles, rich in iron” in small sacs that essentially worked as a compass.
· These magnetotactic bacteria create tiny crystals made of the iron-rich minerals magnetite or greigite. The crystals help them navigate the changing oxygen levels in the water body they reside in.
Context: In the depths of the Bay of Bengal, scientists have discovered a 50,000-year-old sediment — a giant magnetofossil and one of the youngest to be found yet.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · These are the fossilised remains of magnetic particles created by magnetotactic bacteria, also known as magnetobacteria, and found preserved within the geological records. Magnetotactic bacteria · These are mostly prokaryotic organisms that arrange themselves along the earth’s magnetic field.
· These organisms were believed to follow the magnetic field to reach places that had optimal oxygen concentration.
· These bacteria contained “novel structured particles, rich in iron” in small sacs that essentially worked as a compass.
· These magnetotactic bacteria create tiny crystals made of the iron-rich minerals magnetite or greigite. The crystals help them navigate the changing oxygen levels in the water body they reside in.
Context: In the depths of the Bay of Bengal, scientists have discovered a 50,000-year-old sediment — a giant magnetofossil and one of the youngest to be found yet.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), recently seen in news is located in which of the following ocean body?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · It is a major seamount in the central Indian Ocean Basin. It is located about 3,000 km away from India’s coast. · It reaches up to about 1,200 meters, rising from an oceanic depth of around 4,800 meters.
· It is rich in deposits of cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper.
· Seamounts are underwater mountains formed through volcanic activity and are recognized as hotspots for marine life.
· India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for rights to explore the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), a cobalt-rich region in the Indian Ocean.
· This move, motivated partly by Chinese activity in the area, aims to secure strategic resources.
· The application faces challenges due to overlapping claims by Sri Lanka and international regulations governing seabed exploration. Also, the cost of exploration and extraction is very high.
· India is also seeking permission to explore the Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphide
Context: India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for rights to explore the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), a cobalt-rich region in the Indian Ocean.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · It is a major seamount in the central Indian Ocean Basin. It is located about 3,000 km away from India’s coast. · It reaches up to about 1,200 meters, rising from an oceanic depth of around 4,800 meters.
· It is rich in deposits of cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper.
· Seamounts are underwater mountains formed through volcanic activity and are recognized as hotspots for marine life.
· India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for rights to explore the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), a cobalt-rich region in the Indian Ocean.
· This move, motivated partly by Chinese activity in the area, aims to secure strategic resources.
· The application faces challenges due to overlapping claims by Sri Lanka and international regulations governing seabed exploration. Also, the cost of exploration and extraction is very high.
· India is also seeking permission to explore the Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphide
Context: India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for rights to explore the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), a cobalt-rich region in the Indian Ocean.
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