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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Aarogya Setu app:
- The motto of Aarogya Setu is ‘Main Surakshit, Hum Surakshit, Bharat Surakshit’.
- Aarogya Setu was developed by the National Informatics Centre.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Aarogya Setu was launched in April 2020. It was developed by the National Informatics Centre under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
The motto of Aarogya Setu is ‘Main Surakshit, Hum Surakshit, Bharat Surakshit’.
Since its launch, Aarogya Setu has continuously innovated and introduced more novel features like:
- e-pass integration,
- QR Code scanning,
- Sharing of Health status with family/known persons, etc.
The Aarogya Setu ITIHAS interface which uses location data and Aarogya Setu analytics to predict emerging hotspots at Sub Pincode levels has been very effective in helping the health officials and administration to take necessary precautionary steps.
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Solution (c)
Aarogya Setu was launched in April 2020. It was developed by the National Informatics Centre under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
The motto of Aarogya Setu is ‘Main Surakshit, Hum Surakshit, Bharat Surakshit’.
Since its launch, Aarogya Setu has continuously innovated and introduced more novel features like:
- e-pass integration,
- QR Code scanning,
- Sharing of Health status with family/known persons, etc.
The Aarogya Setu ITIHAS interface which uses location data and Aarogya Setu analytics to predict emerging hotspots at Sub Pincode levels has been very effective in helping the health officials and administration to take necessary precautionary steps.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to river Brahmaputra:
- It flows through only three Indian states
- Majuli Island is situated on this river
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
About Brahmaputra river:
- The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal
- In Tibet the river is known as TSANG – PO
- In China it is known as YARLUNG ZANBO
- After joining Teesta, known as Jamuna in Bangladesh
Do you know?
- Majuli, the largest river island in the world is situated right at the heart of Assam on the turbulent waters of the Brahmaputra River.
Source: ENVIS
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Solution (b)
About Brahmaputra river:
- The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal
- In Tibet the river is known as TSANG – PO
- In China it is known as YARLUNG ZANBO
- After joining Teesta, known as Jamuna in Bangladesh
Do you know?
- Majuli, the largest river island in the world is situated right at the heart of Assam on the turbulent waters of the Brahmaputra River.
Source: ENVIS
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following bank/banks is/are currently authorized to issue electoral bonds?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
- The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
- State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
- These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
- The bonds are available for purchase by any person who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government.
- A person being an individual can buy bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
- Donor’s name is not mentioned on the bond.
- During general elections, the central government may specify an additional period of thirty days for sale of these bonds.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
- The bonds are issued in multiples of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore without any maximum limit.
- State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.
- These bonds are redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party.
- The bonds are available for purchase by any person who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India for a period of ten days each in the months of January, April, July and October as may be specified by the Central Government.
- A person being an individual can buy bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals.
- Donor’s name is not mentioned on the bond.
- During general elections, the central government may specify an additional period of thirty days for sale of these bonds.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture.
- The Behrupiya festival is an agricultural festival observed on the fifth day of the lunar fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada in Jharkhand.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Behrupiya festival
- The word ‘behrupiya’ is a derivative of the Sanskrit word bahu (many) and roop (form).
- Behrupiyas are impersonators, mostly known to perform in villages and markets all over India.
- They put on various costumes to play figures from mythology, folklore and traditional stories.
- The behrupiya festival is a traditional Indian style of street theatre and takes place every year in different locations- Delhi, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kumbh, Muzaffarnagar and others.
- Behrupiyas were more than artists in the past. They assisted in circulating, transmitting and publicising the various knowledge forms in the popular domain of Samaj, the people. The vibrant tradition of Ramlila can also be seen as an extension of this practice which continues even today.
Do you know?
- National Behrupiya Festival was organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) from 5th-8th October 2018.
- IGNCA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture.
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Solution (a)
Behrupiya festival
- The word ‘behrupiya’ is a derivative of the Sanskrit word bahu (many) and roop (form).
- Behrupiyas are impersonators, mostly known to perform in villages and markets all over India.
- They put on various costumes to play figures from mythology, folklore and traditional stories.
- The behrupiya festival is a traditional Indian style of street theatre and takes place every year in different locations- Delhi, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kumbh, Muzaffarnagar and others.
- Behrupiyas were more than artists in the past. They assisted in circulating, transmitting and publicising the various knowledge forms in the popular domain of Samaj, the people. The vibrant tradition of Ramlila can also be seen as an extension of this practice which continues even today.
Do you know?
- National Behrupiya Festival was organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) from 5th-8th October 2018.
- IGNCA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
- India is among the founding members of AIIB.
- Japan is the largest shareholder of AIIB
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. It was established in December 2015.
- It is headquartered in Beijing (China) and began its operations in January 2016.
- It has 103 members including India.
- India is among the founding members of AIIB.
- China is the largest shareholder in AIIB with a 26.6% voting power, followed by India with a 7.62% voting power.
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Solution (a)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. It was established in December 2015.
- It is headquartered in Beijing (China) and began its operations in January 2016.
- It has 103 members including India.
- India is among the founding members of AIIB.
- China is the largest shareholder in AIIB with a 26.6% voting power, followed by India with a 7.62% voting power.
