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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra
- It is an initiative that aims to promote commercial exports across the country.
- DNK portal has been integrated with Export Data Processing & Monitoring System (EDPMS) of RBI to streamline data flow between them.
- It is an initiative of Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra is an initiative that aims to promote commercial exports across the country. · It is an initiative of the Department of Posts and Central Board of Excise and Customs.
· This initiative provides essential services including documentation assistance, market information, bar-coded label printing, and paperless customs clearance.
· It is set to bolster rural exports by supporting small-scale exporters.
· The Department aims to on-board 3000 new exporters onto the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Portal in 100 days.
· Through this initiative small exporters are able to electronically file a Portal Bill of Export and then present the parcel at Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra for export.
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK) portal has recently been successfully established with the following:
· Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE),
· Indian Customs EDI System (ICES),
· Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Export Data Processing & Monitoring System (EDPMS) of RBI.
· This integration will streamline data flow between DNK and systems of Customs and PFMS to automate IGST refund.
· The flow of data into EDPMS will facilitate the issuance of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (e-BRC) by authorized dealers (AD Banks).
· Exporters will gain improved visibility over their export transactions and payments, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Context: Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra portal has now been successfully integrated with the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway, Indian Customs EDI System, Public Financial Management System and Export Data Processing & Monitoring System of RBI.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra is an initiative that aims to promote commercial exports across the country. · It is an initiative of the Department of Posts and Central Board of Excise and Customs.
· This initiative provides essential services including documentation assistance, market information, bar-coded label printing, and paperless customs clearance.
· It is set to bolster rural exports by supporting small-scale exporters.
· The Department aims to on-board 3000 new exporters onto the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Portal in 100 days.
· Through this initiative small exporters are able to electronically file a Portal Bill of Export and then present the parcel at Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra for export.
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK) portal has recently been successfully established with the following:
· Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE),
· Indian Customs EDI System (ICES),
· Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Export Data Processing & Monitoring System (EDPMS) of RBI.
· This integration will streamline data flow between DNK and systems of Customs and PFMS to automate IGST refund.
· The flow of data into EDPMS will facilitate the issuance of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (e-BRC) by authorized dealers (AD Banks).
· Exporters will gain improved visibility over their export transactions and payments, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Context: Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra portal has now been successfully integrated with the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway, Indian Customs EDI System, Public Financial Management System and Export Data Processing & Monitoring System of RBI.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National Institute for Smart Government (NISG)
- It is an autonomous organisation of MeIT that was set up in 2002.
- It is as an institute of excellence in e-governance to assist governments for ushering in smart governance.
- Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeIT) acts as the ex-officio chairman to it.
Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) was registered under the Company Act as a Section 25 not-for-profit company in May 2002 with its headquarters at Hyderabad. · It was set up by the Government of India on a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model.
· The Secretary to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) acts as its Chairman. · Objectives – Aims to usher in smart governance and improve government processes.
· Focuses on establishing service delivery systems for faster and simpler services to citizens and businesses.
· Roles and functions – Acts as an advisory and consulting body, combining private sector efficiency with public sector accountability. · It has played a key role in the design and implementation of several mission mode projects (MMP) in India.
· Few projects include MCA-21, Passport Seva Project, UID (Aadhaar), commercial taxes, immigration, health and agriculture.
Context: The second regional programme of this series focused on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ was recently launched by the National e-Governance Division of MeitY, in partnership with the National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG).
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) was registered under the Company Act as a Section 25 not-for-profit company in May 2002 with its headquarters at Hyderabad. · It was set up by the Government of India on a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model.
· The Secretary to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) acts as its Chairman. · Objectives – Aims to usher in smart governance and improve government processes.
· Focuses on establishing service delivery systems for faster and simpler services to citizens and businesses.
· Roles and functions – Acts as an advisory and consulting body, combining private sector efficiency with public sector accountability. · It has played a key role in the design and implementation of several mission mode projects (MMP) in India.
· Few projects include MCA-21, Passport Seva Project, UID (Aadhaar), commercial taxes, immigration, health and agriculture.
Context: The second regional programme of this series focused on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ was recently launched by the National e-Governance Division of MeitY, in partnership with the National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about National Test House
- It is a premier scientific institution that plays a pivotal role in the development of indigenous industries.
- It is a subordinate office under the administrative control of Department of Consumer Affairs and acts as a certification body for drones.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · National Test House (NTH) was established in 1912 in Alipore, Kolkata, originally under the Railway Board. · It is now a premier scientific institution under the Department of Consumer Affairs.
· National Test House has its Headquarters at Kolkata and has a network of 6 regional offices at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Guwahati.
· It is a subordinate office under the administrative control of Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Functions of NTH:
· Certification Body for drones – NTH, specifically its Northern Region branch in Ghaziabad, has been provisionally approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) as a Certification Body for type certification of drones.
· Ensuring compliance – NTH is tasked with evaluating drone models to ensure they comply with applicable national and international standards.
· Testing and evaluation – Conducts testing and evaluation of materials, products, equipment, and systems across various scientific and technological fields, excluding pharmaceuticals and arms & ammunition.
· Calibration – Provides calibration services in electrical and non-electrical measurements with traceability to national standards.
· On-site testing – Performs on-site testing and calibration at customer premises.
· Certification – Certifies welders under the Central Authority for Testing and Certification of Welders.
Context: The Quality Council of India has recently provisionally approved National Test House as a Certification Body for the type certification of drones under the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · National Test House (NTH) was established in 1912 in Alipore, Kolkata, originally under the Railway Board. · It is now a premier scientific institution under the Department of Consumer Affairs.
· National Test House has its Headquarters at Kolkata and has a network of 6 regional offices at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Guwahati.
· It is a subordinate office under the administrative control of Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Functions of NTH:
· Certification Body for drones – NTH, specifically its Northern Region branch in Ghaziabad, has been provisionally approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) as a Certification Body for type certification of drones.
· Ensuring compliance – NTH is tasked with evaluating drone models to ensure they comply with applicable national and international standards.
· Testing and evaluation – Conducts testing and evaluation of materials, products, equipment, and systems across various scientific and technological fields, excluding pharmaceuticals and arms & ammunition.
· Calibration – Provides calibration services in electrical and non-electrical measurements with traceability to national standards.
· On-site testing – Performs on-site testing and calibration at customer premises.
· Certification – Certifies welders under the Central Authority for Testing and Certification of Welders.
Context: The Quality Council of India has recently provisionally approved National Test House as a Certification Body for the type certification of drones under the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Cyclone Yagi
- Cyclone Yagi is a tropical cyclone that first made landfall in Somalia
- Operation Sadbhav is an initiative by India to send urgent supplies to countries affected by it.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm that begins over tropical oceans and they can vary in speed, size, and intensity. · Tropical cyclones are also called hurricanes or typhoons, depending on the region.
· According to the World Meteorological Organization, Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes.
· Formation – The tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters near the equator, where the rising warm, moist air creates low pressure, leading to the development of clouds and winds.
· The typhoon first made landfall in the Philippines, where it claimed the lives of over a dozen people.
· Operation Sadbhav is an initiative by India to send urgent supplies to the countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Context: Recently, countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar were devastated by Typhoon Yagi.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm that begins over tropical oceans and they can vary in speed, size, and intensity. · Tropical cyclones are also called hurricanes or typhoons, depending on the region.
· According to the World Meteorological Organization, Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes.
· Formation – The tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters near the equator, where the rising warm, moist air creates low pressure, leading to the development of clouds and winds.
· The typhoon first made landfall in the Philippines, where it claimed the lives of over a dozen people.
· Operation Sadbhav is an initiative by India to send urgent supplies to the countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Context: Recently, countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar were devastated by Typhoon Yagi.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Amolops Formosus, species recently seen in new is a species of?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Amolops formosus is commonly known as the Assam cascade, Assam sucker frog, beautiful stream frog or hill stream frog. · It is a species of frog found in high gradient streams of northern India, northern Bangladesh and Nepal.
· Since it is found in Bangladesh, which is not part of Himalayas it is not endemic to Himalayas.
· In India, it is recorded in the states such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
· They belong to the genus Amolops comprise 72 distinct species distributed throughout the hilly regions with fast-flowing streams in southern and Southeast Asia.
· Amolops are highly adapted to fast-flowing hill streams because they have adhesive disks on the tips of their digits with circum-marginal grooves that help them stick to rocks and other substrates.
· It is accorded ‘Least Concern’ status in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
· The species is associated with streams and riparian vegetation within tropical evergreen forest.
· Breeding takes place in streams and there is a continuing loss of suitable stream habitats, through both deforestation and changes in water management (dams).
Context: Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India have recently studied the Amolops formosus to gain insights into how water flow impacts the presence and abundance of the species in Western Himalayan streams.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Amolops formosus is commonly known as the Assam cascade, Assam sucker frog, beautiful stream frog or hill stream frog. · It is a species of frog found in high gradient streams of northern India, northern Bangladesh and Nepal.
· Since it is found in Bangladesh, which is not part of Himalayas it is not endemic to Himalayas.
· In India, it is recorded in the states such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
· They belong to the genus Amolops comprise 72 distinct species distributed throughout the hilly regions with fast-flowing streams in southern and Southeast Asia.
· Amolops are highly adapted to fast-flowing hill streams because they have adhesive disks on the tips of their digits with circum-marginal grooves that help them stick to rocks and other substrates.
· It is accorded ‘Least Concern’ status in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
· The species is associated with streams and riparian vegetation within tropical evergreen forest.
· Breeding takes place in streams and there is a continuing loss of suitable stream habitats, through both deforestation and changes in water management (dams).
Context: Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India have recently studied the Amolops formosus to gain insights into how water flow impacts the presence and abundance of the species in Western Himalayan streams.
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