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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about SAMARTH Scheme
- It is demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme for textile industry.
- It aims to incentivize and supplement the entire value chain of textiles, including Spinning and Weaving.
- It is implemented by Ministry of Textiles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SAMARTH) is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme. Under this scheme skilling programme is implemented through the following Implementing Agencies:
· Textile Industry.
· Institutions/Organizations of the Ministry of Textiles
· Reputed training institutions/ NGOs/ Societies/ Trusts/ Organizations/ Companies /Start-Ups / Entrepreneurs active in the textile sector
· Aim: It aims to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving. · In addition to the entry-level skilling, a special provision for upskilling/ re-skilling programme has also been operationalized under the scheme towards improving the productivity of the existing workers in the Apparel & Garmenting segments.
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles. Context: Recently, the central government has extended the Samarth Scheme for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SAMARTH) is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme. Under this scheme skilling programme is implemented through the following Implementing Agencies:
· Textile Industry.
· Institutions/Organizations of the Ministry of Textiles
· Reputed training institutions/ NGOs/ Societies/ Trusts/ Organizations/ Companies /Start-Ups / Entrepreneurs active in the textile sector
· Aim: It aims to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving. · In addition to the entry-level skilling, a special provision for upskilling/ re-skilling programme has also been operationalized under the scheme towards improving the productivity of the existing workers in the Apparel & Garmenting segments.
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles. Context: Recently, the central government has extended the Samarth Scheme for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC)
- It is the largest layered igneous intrusion within the Earth’s crust.
- It is located in North-Western Australia.
- It is renowned for containing some of the richest ore deposits.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is the largest layered igneous intrusion within the Earth’s crust. · It is located in northern South Africa, exposed at the edge of the Transvaal Basin.
· It covers a pear-shaped area of over 66,000 sq.km.
· The complex varies in thickness, sometimes reaching 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) thick.
· It is renowned for containing some of the richest ore deposits.
· The complex contains the world’s largest reserves of platinum-group metals (PGMs), i.e., platinum, palladium, osmium, iridium, rhodium, and ruthenium, along with vast quantities of iron, tin, chromium, titanium, and vanadium.
· BIC is divided into an eastern and western lobe, with a further northern extension. All three sections of the system were formed around the same time, about 2 billion years ago.
Formation:
· Vast quantities of molten rock from the Earth’s mantle were brought to the surface through long vertical cracks in the Earth’s crust, creating the geological intrusion known as the BIC.
· The effects of these injections of molten rock over time, combined with the crystallisation of different minerals at different temperatures, resulted in the formation of a structure rather like a layered cake consisting of distinct rock strata including three PGM-bearing layers, referred to as reefs.
Context: Researchers recently discovered pockets of living microbes in a 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, providing insights into early life on Earth and potentially aiding the search for life on Mars.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is the largest layered igneous intrusion within the Earth’s crust. · It is located in northern South Africa, exposed at the edge of the Transvaal Basin.
· It covers a pear-shaped area of over 66,000 sq.km.
· The complex varies in thickness, sometimes reaching 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) thick.
· It is renowned for containing some of the richest ore deposits.
· The complex contains the world’s largest reserves of platinum-group metals (PGMs), i.e., platinum, palladium, osmium, iridium, rhodium, and ruthenium, along with vast quantities of iron, tin, chromium, titanium, and vanadium.
· BIC is divided into an eastern and western lobe, with a further northern extension. All three sections of the system were formed around the same time, about 2 billion years ago.
Formation:
· Vast quantities of molten rock from the Earth’s mantle were brought to the surface through long vertical cracks in the Earth’s crust, creating the geological intrusion known as the BIC.
· The effects of these injections of molten rock over time, combined with the crystallisation of different minerals at different temperatures, resulted in the formation of a structure rather like a layered cake consisting of distinct rock strata including three PGM-bearing layers, referred to as reefs.
Context: Researchers recently discovered pockets of living microbes in a 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, providing insights into early life on Earth and potentially aiding the search for life on Mars.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Battle of Walong
- It occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War near the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar.
- It is the only Indian counterattack during the 1962 war.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Set during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, it occurred at the easternmost tip of Arunachal Pradesh, near the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar. · As Chinese forces launched a full-scale offensive, Indian troops were tasked with defending Walong, the only advanced landing ground in the region, a vital supply route that connected remote border posts.
· After Tawang, Walong was China’s main offensive in the eastern sector during the war.
· The Chinese had overwhelming numbers on their side—an estimated 15,000 soldiers to India’s 2,500, accompanied by superior weaponry and artillery. · Yet, despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned, Indian soldiers displayed remarkable resolve.
· The Indian Army units involved included battalions from the Kumaon Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Gorkha Rifles, Assam Rifles, and Dogra Regiment.
· Their tenacity and courage managed to hold back the Chinese advance for nearly three weeks, despite dire shortages of ammunition and supplies.
· The battle resulted in significant losses for India, with around 830 soldiers either killed, wounded, or captured.
· Yet, their defence stands as a powerful symbol of the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army.
· It went down in history as the only Indian counterattack during the 1962 war.
Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Set during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, it occurred at the easternmost tip of Arunachal Pradesh, near the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar. · As Chinese forces launched a full-scale offensive, Indian troops were tasked with defending Walong, the only advanced landing ground in the region, a vital supply route that connected remote border posts.
· After Tawang, Walong was China’s main offensive in the eastern sector during the war.
· The Chinese had overwhelming numbers on their side—an estimated 15,000 soldiers to India’s 2,500, accompanied by superior weaponry and artillery. · Yet, despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned, Indian soldiers displayed remarkable resolve.
· The Indian Army units involved included battalions from the Kumaon Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Gorkha Rifles, Assam Rifles, and Dogra Regiment.
· Their tenacity and courage managed to hold back the Chinese advance for nearly three weeks, despite dire shortages of ammunition and supplies.
· The battle resulted in significant losses for India, with around 830 soldiers either killed, wounded, or captured.
· Yet, their defence stands as a powerful symbol of the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Army.
· It went down in history as the only Indian counterattack during the 1962 war.
Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)
- It is designed with a flexible budget and incorporates progressive initiatives to facilitate ease of research.
- It was launched by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and NITI Aayog.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) is designed with a flexible budget and incorporates progressive initiatives to facilitate ease of research. · It will foster high quality innovative research, enable researchers to expand knowledge boundaries, drive technological progress and contribute to positioning India as Global leader in S&T.
· It can boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India’s research-driven aspirations.
· It was launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). · It reflects ANRF’s commitment to nurturing young researchers and by investing in early career researchers, it will help seed, grow, and foster a robust culture of research and innovation across India.
Context: Anusandhan National Research Foundation has recently launched the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) to provide progressive initiatives to facilitate ease of research.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) is designed with a flexible budget and incorporates progressive initiatives to facilitate ease of research. · It will foster high quality innovative research, enable researchers to expand knowledge boundaries, drive technological progress and contribute to positioning India as Global leader in S&T.
· It can boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India’s research-driven aspirations.
· It was launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). · It reflects ANRF’s commitment to nurturing young researchers and by investing in early career researchers, it will help seed, grow, and foster a robust culture of research and innovation across India.
Context: Anusandhan National Research Foundation has recently launched the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) to provide progressive initiatives to facilitate ease of research.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
SAMARTHAK, recently seen in news, is associated with?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · SAMARTHAK is the First indigenous multi-purpose vessel. · It was built by L&T, Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
· The ship has been named ‘ Samarthak ’ which means ‘ Supporter’ and is synonymous to the muti-dimensional role envisaged from the platform.
· Features – It is capable of towing ships.
· It can launch and recover various targets, operate un-crewed autonomous vehicles.
· It can act as a trial platform for various indigenous weapons and sensors under development.
Context: SAMARTHAK, First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel was launched recently.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · SAMARTHAK is the First indigenous multi-purpose vessel. · It was built by L&T, Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
· The ship has been named ‘ Samarthak ’ which means ‘ Supporter’ and is synonymous to the muti-dimensional role envisaged from the platform.
· Features – It is capable of towing ships.
· It can launch and recover various targets, operate un-crewed autonomous vehicles.
· It can act as a trial platform for various indigenous weapons and sensors under development.
Context: SAMARTHAK, First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel was launched recently.
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