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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following pairs
Wetland – State
- Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary – Karnataka
- Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary – Tamil Nadu
- Tawa Reservoir – Rajasthan
How many of the above mentioned pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Wetland State Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Tawa Reservoir Madhya Pradesh Context – The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that three new wetlands from India have been added to the list of Ramsar sites
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Wetland State Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Tawa Reservoir Madhya Pradesh Context – The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that three new wetlands from India have been added to the list of Ramsar sites
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme’?
- It aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas
- It is Initiated by the Ministry of Science and Technology
- No license is required for the Public Data Office (PDO) to set up Wi-Fi hotspots to provideinternet access.
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct PM WANI Scheme aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas through a nationwide public Wi-Fi network. It is Initiated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in December 2020. Public Data Office (PDO): Sets up Wi-Fi hotspots and provides internet access. No license is required from DoT. Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA): Offers authorization, accounting services, and user interfaces for purchasing data plans and monitoring usage. Central Registry: Managed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, maintaining records of App Providers, PDOs, and PDOAs.
Context – TRAI has proposed a reduction in broadband rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme to make internet access more affordable and boost the program’s success
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct PM WANI Scheme aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas through a nationwide public Wi-Fi network. It is Initiated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in December 2020. Public Data Office (PDO): Sets up Wi-Fi hotspots and provides internet access. No license is required from DoT. Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA): Offers authorization, accounting services, and user interfaces for purchasing data plans and monitoring usage. Central Registry: Managed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, maintaining records of App Providers, PDOs, and PDOAs.
Context – TRAI has proposed a reduction in broadband rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme to make internet access more affordable and boost the program’s success
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Tanager-1 Satellite’
- The aim of the mission is to detect major carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emissions
- It is capable of monitoring emissions across 13,00,000 square kilometres daily
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Primary objective of the mission is the detection of major carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emissions. It was jointly developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other partners. It was launched onboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It is capable of monitoring emissions across 1,30,000 square kilometres daily. It utilizes advanced imaging spectrometer from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Context – NASA has launched a satellite to track methane emissions.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Primary objective of the mission is the detection of major carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emissions. It was jointly developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other partners. It was launched onboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It is capable of monitoring emissions across 1,30,000 square kilometres daily. It utilizes advanced imaging spectrometer from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Context – NASA has launched a satellite to track methane emissions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’, consider the following statements
- It handles food-related issues including ensuring the safe availability of food for human consumption
- It is an attached office under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The functions of FSSAI – · Setting science-based, globally benchmarked standards for food
· Ensuring credible food-testing and compliance to these standards through surveillance and enforcement activities,
· Responsible for promoting and protecting public health through various regulations and supervisions of food safety.
· It handles food-related issues including ensuring the safe availability of food for human consumption.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Context – on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, the Union Health Minister of India announced the State Food Safety Index awards.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The functions of FSSAI – · Setting science-based, globally benchmarked standards for food
· Ensuring credible food-testing and compliance to these standards through surveillance and enforcement activities,
· Responsible for promoting and protecting public health through various regulations and supervisions of food safety.
· It handles food-related issues including ensuring the safe availability of food for human consumption.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Context – on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, the Union Health Minister of India announced the State Food Safety Index awards.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘A non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA)’ was signed recently between India and
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Solution (d)
India and US signed two key pacts — a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Assignment of Liaison Officers. Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) will mandate the US and India to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defence. The arrangement will enable both countries to acquire the industrial resources they need from one another to resolve unanticipated supply chain disruptions to meet national security needs.
Context – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Washington DC on a four-day official visit.
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Solution (d)
India and US signed two key pacts — a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Assignment of Liaison Officers. Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) will mandate the US and India to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defence. The arrangement will enable both countries to acquire the industrial resources they need from one another to resolve unanticipated supply chain disruptions to meet national security needs.
Context – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Washington DC on a four-day official visit.
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