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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about GlobE Network
- It is an initiative of G7 and G20.
- It is unique platform where agencies share and develop best practices in the common cause of combating corruption.
- India is not a member of the GloBE Network.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect GlobE Network: · The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network) was an initiative of G-20.
· The GloBE Network was officially launched on June 3, 2021, during a special event at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption.
· It now has 121 member countries (India is also member of this Network) and 219 member authorities.
· It is emerging as a unique platform where agencies from across the world share best practices and criminal intelligence, develop strategies, and support in the common cause of combating corruption.
· The steering committee, consisting of one chair, one vice-chair, and 13 members, provides leadership and direction for the organisation.
· India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are part of the network, with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acting as the central authority for India.
· The Network is governed by its members and is supported by the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) which provides the Network’s secretariat.
· During India’s G-20 Presidency in 2023, two high-level principles for combating corruption were adopted which detailed leveraging of the GloBE Network.
Context: Recently, India was elected to the GlobE Network’s Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect GlobE Network: · The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network) was an initiative of G-20.
· The GloBE Network was officially launched on June 3, 2021, during a special event at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption.
· It now has 121 member countries (India is also member of this Network) and 219 member authorities.
· It is emerging as a unique platform where agencies from across the world share best practices and criminal intelligence, develop strategies, and support in the common cause of combating corruption.
· The steering committee, consisting of one chair, one vice-chair, and 13 members, provides leadership and direction for the organisation.
· India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are part of the network, with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acting as the central authority for India.
· The Network is governed by its members and is supported by the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) which provides the Network’s secretariat.
· During India’s G-20 Presidency in 2023, two high-level principles for combating corruption were adopted which detailed leveraging of the GloBE Network.
Context: Recently, India was elected to the GlobE Network’s Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Central Silk Board is a Statutory Body established during 1948, by an Act of Parliament.
- It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
- India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Central Silk Board: · It is a Statutory Body established during 1948, by an Act of Parliament.
· It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
· The Board comprises 39 members appointed as per the powers and provisions conferred by Sub-Section 3 of Section 4 of the CSB Act 1948, for a period of 3 years.
· The Chairperson of the Board to be appointed by the Central Government.
Functions
· It advises the Central Government on all matters relating to production, supply, distribution, trade and commerce in silk-worm seed, the development of the silk industry and its products including export and import.
· It has established 6 Regional Offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati.
· Headquarters: Bengaluru
Silk Production in India
· India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five known commercial silks, namely, mulberry, tropical tasar, oak tasar, eri and muga.
· India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.
Context: Recently, the union Minister of Textiles unveiled the Commemoratory coin, celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the Central Silk Board (CSB) at Mysuru.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Central Silk Board: · It is a Statutory Body established during 1948, by an Act of Parliament.
· It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
· The Board comprises 39 members appointed as per the powers and provisions conferred by Sub-Section 3 of Section 4 of the CSB Act 1948, for a period of 3 years.
· The Chairperson of the Board to be appointed by the Central Government.
Functions
· It advises the Central Government on all matters relating to production, supply, distribution, trade and commerce in silk-worm seed, the development of the silk industry and its products including export and import.
· It has established 6 Regional Offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati.
· Headquarters: Bengaluru
Silk Production in India
· India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five known commercial silks, namely, mulberry, tropical tasar, oak tasar, eri and muga.
· India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.
Context: Recently, the union Minister of Textiles unveiled the Commemoratory coin, celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the Central Silk Board (CSB) at Mysuru.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Eastern River Canal Project, recently seen in news is a major project of which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP): · It is an ambitious project of Rajasthan State to harvest the excess water present in the rivers, especially in southern Rajasthan, and use that water for drinking and irrigation purposes in south-eastern Rajasthan, where there is scarcity.
· It envisages intra-basin transfer of water within the Chambal Basin by utilising surplus monsoon water available in Kalisindh, Parvati, Mej, and Chakan sub-basins and diverting it into water deficit sub-basins of Banas, Gambhiri, Banganga, and Parbati to provide drinking and industrial water to 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan.
· The project also envisages irrigation in about 2.82 lakh hectare area.
· The project will also supply water to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and take care of the flood and drought situation in the area.
Context: Rajasthan Chief Minister recently said that the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is very big and both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are working together to complete it.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP): · It is an ambitious project of Rajasthan State to harvest the excess water present in the rivers, especially in southern Rajasthan, and use that water for drinking and irrigation purposes in south-eastern Rajasthan, where there is scarcity.
· It envisages intra-basin transfer of water within the Chambal Basin by utilising surplus monsoon water available in Kalisindh, Parvati, Mej, and Chakan sub-basins and diverting it into water deficit sub-basins of Banas, Gambhiri, Banganga, and Parbati to provide drinking and industrial water to 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan.
· The project also envisages irrigation in about 2.82 lakh hectare area.
· The project will also supply water to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and take care of the flood and drought situation in the area.
Context: Rajasthan Chief Minister recently said that the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is very big and both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are working together to complete it.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Country Programme Advisory Committee
- It aims to coordinate and review the progress on initiatives under Country Strategic Plan (2023-27).
- Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is the chairman of the committee.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Country Programme Advisory Committee aims to coordinate and review the progress on initiatives under Country Strategic Plan. The CSP 2023-27 focuses on four strategic outcomes:
· Improving national food-based social protection systems.
· Increasing consumption of diverse, nutritious, and fortified foods.
· Enhancing social and financial mobility of women.
· Strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods and food systems.
· Secretary to the department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is the chairman of the committee. · The committee meets at least annually and Joint Secretaries of concerned Ministries and NITI Aayog are its members.
· It will continue to address national priorities in food and nutrition security through capacity strengthening for stakeholders and technical support for the strengthening of national social protection programmes and government schemes.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Country Programme Advisory Committee aims to coordinate and review the progress on initiatives under Country Strategic Plan. The CSP 2023-27 focuses on four strategic outcomes:
· Improving national food-based social protection systems.
· Increasing consumption of diverse, nutritious, and fortified foods.
· Enhancing social and financial mobility of women.
· Strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods and food systems.
· Secretary to the department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is the chairman of the committee. · The committee meets at least annually and Joint Secretaries of concerned Ministries and NITI Aayog are its members.
· It will continue to address national priorities in food and nutrition security through capacity strengthening for stakeholders and technical support for the strengthening of national social protection programmes and government schemes.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Nilgai (blue bulls)
- Nilgai antelope are among the largest of the Asian antelopes.
- Nilgai antelopes live in dry areas with a variety of land types.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) evolved in penninsular India during the Tertiary geological period, where they are also currently found. · Nilgai antelopes live in dry areas with a variety of land types.
· They range from grassy, steppe woodlands, to hillsides. In India, they occur in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains southward to Mysore.
· Nilgai antelope are among the largest of the Asian antelopes.
· The nilgai is only moderately gregarious.
· As per the existing provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, the ‘mukhiya’ has been appointed as the nodal authority to identify and allow the killing of Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars.
· Local mukhiya (village heads) can authorise the killing of blue bulls and wild boars by hired shooters. s
· Besides causing crop damage, encounters with Nilgai also lead to road accidents, resulting in human casualties and loss of property.
Context: The Bihar government has recently authorised the killing of Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars with the assistance of 13 professional shooters to address crop damage caused by these animals.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) evolved in penninsular India during the Tertiary geological period, where they are also currently found. · Nilgai antelopes live in dry areas with a variety of land types.
· They range from grassy, steppe woodlands, to hillsides. In India, they occur in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains southward to Mysore.
· Nilgai antelope are among the largest of the Asian antelopes.
· The nilgai is only moderately gregarious.
· As per the existing provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, the ‘mukhiya’ has been appointed as the nodal authority to identify and allow the killing of Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars.
· Local mukhiya (village heads) can authorise the killing of blue bulls and wild boars by hired shooters. s
· Besides causing crop damage, encounters with Nilgai also lead to road accidents, resulting in human casualties and loss of property.
Context: The Bihar government has recently authorised the killing of Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars with the assistance of 13 professional shooters to address crop damage caused by these animals.
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