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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar
- It is a trilateral naval exercise between India, the USA and Japan.
- It takes place annually in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans alternatively.
- The 2024 edition is being held in India’s Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam.
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 · It was started in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between India and US navy. · The first Malabar Exercise in the Bay of Bengal took place in 2007.
· It was expanded into a trilateral format with the inclusion of Japan in 2015.
· In 2020, the Australian Navy joined the Malabar Exercise, making it a quadrilateral naval exercise. · It takes place annually in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans alternatively.
· The exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
· Recently, the naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024 was flagged off at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam. Context: Recently, the naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024 was flagged off at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It was started in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between India and US navy. · The first Malabar Exercise in the Bay of Bengal took place in 2007.
· It was expanded into a trilateral format with the inclusion of Japan in 2015.
· In 2020, the Australian Navy joined the Malabar Exercise, making it a quadrilateral naval exercise. · It takes place annually in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans alternatively.
· The exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
· Recently, the naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024 was flagged off at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam. Context: Recently, the naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024 was flagged off at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Halari donkey
- The Halari donkey is native to the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
- It is a unique and rare breed known for its distinctive physical characteristics and historical significance.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Halari donkey is native to the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. · It is a unique and rare breed known for its distinctive physical characteristics and historical significance.
· The Halari donkey’s milk is one of the most expensive in the world which can go upto Rs 1000 for its medicinal values.
o Appearance: Halari donkeys are typically white or light gray in colour and have a strong, muscular build. They are relatively small to medium in size.
o Adaptability: This breed is well-adapted to the arid and semi-arid conditions of the region, with high endurance levels that make them suitable for working in harsh climates.
· Diet: Halari donkeys can survive on minimal food and water, making them ideal for regions with limited resources.
· IUCN Status: Endangered · The Halari donkey population has been declining due to mechanization, reduced dependence on animal labour, and a lack of awareness about its value.
o Halari Donkey is currently in a threatened state and requires immediate steps towards conservation to reverse the declining trend in the population.
· Conservationists emphasize the importance of maintaining genetic diversity and protecting the cultural heritage associated with traditional breeds like the Halari donkey.
Context: The endangered Halari donkeys, native to the Halar region of Gujarat, are considered to be intelligent animals which work closely with human beings.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Halari donkey is native to the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. · It is a unique and rare breed known for its distinctive physical characteristics and historical significance.
· The Halari donkey’s milk is one of the most expensive in the world which can go upto Rs 1000 for its medicinal values.
o Appearance: Halari donkeys are typically white or light gray in colour and have a strong, muscular build. They are relatively small to medium in size.
o Adaptability: This breed is well-adapted to the arid and semi-arid conditions of the region, with high endurance levels that make them suitable for working in harsh climates.
· Diet: Halari donkeys can survive on minimal food and water, making them ideal for regions with limited resources.
· IUCN Status: Endangered · The Halari donkey population has been declining due to mechanization, reduced dependence on animal labour, and a lack of awareness about its value.
o Halari Donkey is currently in a threatened state and requires immediate steps towards conservation to reverse the declining trend in the population.
· Conservationists emphasize the importance of maintaining genetic diversity and protecting the cultural heritage associated with traditional breeds like the Halari donkey.
Context: The endangered Halari donkeys, native to the Halar region of Gujarat, are considered to be intelligent animals which work closely with human beings.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about MACE Observatory
- It is Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory.
- It is located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, at Hanle, Ladakh.
- It is indigenously built by ISRO with support from Electronics Corporation of India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia. · Location: It is located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, at Hanle, Ladakh.
· It is Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory.
Cherenkov radiation
· It is a form of energy that we can perceive as a blue glow emitted when the electrically charged particles that compose atoms (i.e. electrons and protons) are moving at speeds faster than that of light in a specific medium. It is named after the 1958 Physics Nobel Prize laureate, Pavel Cherenkov, who shared the award with Ilya Frank and Igor Tamm, for being the first to experimentally demonstrate and explain this glow.
· It is indigenously built by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) with support from Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL), Hyderabad, and other Indian industry partners. · It will help the scientific community enhance its understanding in the fields of astrophysics, fundamental physics, and particle acceleration mechanisms.
· The MACE telescope will observe high-energy gamma rays, contributing to global efforts to understand the most energetic phenomena in the universe, such as supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts.
· It plays a significant role not only in advancing scientific research but also in supporting the socio-economic development of Ladakh.
Context: Recently, the MACE Observatory has been inaugurated by the Secretary DAE & Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, at Hanle, Ladakh.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia. · Location: It is located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, at Hanle, Ladakh.
· It is Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory.
Cherenkov radiation
· It is a form of energy that we can perceive as a blue glow emitted when the electrically charged particles that compose atoms (i.e. electrons and protons) are moving at speeds faster than that of light in a specific medium. It is named after the 1958 Physics Nobel Prize laureate, Pavel Cherenkov, who shared the award with Ilya Frank and Igor Tamm, for being the first to experimentally demonstrate and explain this glow.
· It is indigenously built by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) with support from Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL), Hyderabad, and other Indian industry partners. · It will help the scientific community enhance its understanding in the fields of astrophysics, fundamental physics, and particle acceleration mechanisms.
· The MACE telescope will observe high-energy gamma rays, contributing to global efforts to understand the most energetic phenomena in the universe, such as supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts.
· It plays a significant role not only in advancing scientific research but also in supporting the socio-economic development of Ladakh.
Context: Recently, the MACE Observatory has been inaugurated by the Secretary DAE & Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, at Hanle, Ladakh.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Rice Fortification Initiative
- It is centrally a sponsored scheme and a component of Annapurna Scheme.
- It is implemented by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Rice fortification involves the addition of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) enriched with micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B 12) as per standards prescribed by FSSAI to regular Rice (Custom Milled Rice). · The initiative will complement the interventions adopted under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy of the Union Government.
· The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Union Government.
· It is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) (Food Subsidy), thus providing a unified institutional mechanism for implementation.
· It is implemented by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) · Need for the initiative – Food fortification has been used globally as a safe and effective measure to address anaemia and micronutrient malnutrition in the vulnerable population.
· Rice being an ideal vehicle for supplying micronutrients in the Indian Context as 65% of India’s population consumes rice as a staple food.
· According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019 and 2021, anaemia remains a widespread issue in India, affecting children, women and men across various age groups and income levels. It is implemented by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
· Need for the initiative – Food fortification has been used globally as a safe and effective measure to address anaemia and micronutrient malnutrition in the vulnerable population.
· Rice being an ideal vehicle for supplying micronutrients in the Indian Context as 65% of India’s population consumes rice as a staple food.
· According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019 and 2021, anaemia remains a widespread issue in India, affecting children, women and men across various age groups and income levels.
Context: Cabinet has recently approved continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes from July, 2024 to December, 2028.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Rice fortification involves the addition of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) enriched with micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B 12) as per standards prescribed by FSSAI to regular Rice (Custom Milled Rice). · The initiative will complement the interventions adopted under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy of the Union Government.
· The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Union Government.
· It is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) (Food Subsidy), thus providing a unified institutional mechanism for implementation.
· It is implemented by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) · Need for the initiative – Food fortification has been used globally as a safe and effective measure to address anaemia and micronutrient malnutrition in the vulnerable population.
· Rice being an ideal vehicle for supplying micronutrients in the Indian Context as 65% of India’s population consumes rice as a staple food.
· According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019 and 2021, anaemia remains a widespread issue in India, affecting children, women and men across various age groups and income levels. It is implemented by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
· Need for the initiative – Food fortification has been used globally as a safe and effective measure to address anaemia and micronutrient malnutrition in the vulnerable population.
· Rice being an ideal vehicle for supplying micronutrients in the Indian Context as 65% of India’s population consumes rice as a staple food.
· According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019 and 2021, anaemia remains a widespread issue in India, affecting children, women and men across various age groups and income levels.
Context: Cabinet has recently approved continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes from July, 2024 to December, 2028.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · It is the largest sanctuary located in the Kaimur District of Bihar. · It is nestled in the Vindhayachal hill ranges.
· Rivers: The Sanctuary forms a very important catchment to Kav, Sone and Durgawati river systems with important tributaries.
· It is connected with Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary of UP, which again has links with Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve and Panna landscape in Madhya Pradesh through stepping stone forests of Marihan, Sukrit, Chunar ranges and wildlife sanctuaries of Ranipur (UP).
· Vegetation: This region has a thick covering of mosaic prairie, tropical dry deciduous backwoods, and swampy bogs.
· Fauna: The main animals found are Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian boars, sloth bears, sambar deers, chitals, four-horned antelope and nilgais.
· Flora: The plants found here include Salai (BoswelliaSerrata), Siddha, Indian Rosewood (Sheesham), Jamun, Teak, Koraiya,Saal, and Jheengarare some species of plant life.
Context: Recently, the Bihar government announced that the Centre has given its nod for a tiger reserve at the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · It is the largest sanctuary located in the Kaimur District of Bihar. · It is nestled in the Vindhayachal hill ranges.
· Rivers: The Sanctuary forms a very important catchment to Kav, Sone and Durgawati river systems with important tributaries.
· It is connected with Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary of UP, which again has links with Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve and Panna landscape in Madhya Pradesh through stepping stone forests of Marihan, Sukrit, Chunar ranges and wildlife sanctuaries of Ranipur (UP).
· Vegetation: This region has a thick covering of mosaic prairie, tropical dry deciduous backwoods, and swampy bogs.
· Fauna: The main animals found are Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian boars, sloth bears, sambar deers, chitals, four-horned antelope and nilgais.
· Flora: The plants found here include Salai (BoswelliaSerrata), Siddha, Indian Rosewood (Sheesham), Jamun, Teak, Koraiya,Saal, and Jheengarare some species of plant life.
Context: Recently, the Bihar government announced that the Centre has given its nod for a tiger reserve at the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
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