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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following country is not a member of Gulf Cooperation Council:
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Solution (d)
Gulf Cooperation Council
- GCC was established by an agreement concluded in 1981 among Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE in view of their special relations, geographic proximity, similar political systems based on Islamic beliefs, joint destiny and common objectives.
- The structure of the GCC consists of the Supreme Council (the highest authority), the Ministerial Council and the Secretariat General. The Secretariat is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- It is a political, economic, social, and regional organisation according to its charter.
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Solution (d)
Gulf Cooperation Council
- GCC was established by an agreement concluded in 1981 among Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE in view of their special relations, geographic proximity, similar political systems based on Islamic beliefs, joint destiny and common objectives.
- The structure of the GCC consists of the Supreme Council (the highest authority), the Ministerial Council and the Secretariat General. The Secretariat is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- It is a political, economic, social, and regional organisation according to its charter.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is India’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region
- As part of Mission Sagar-II, Indian Naval Ship Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) was launched in 2015.
- It is India’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Mission Sagar-II, follows the first ‘Mission Sagar’ undertaken in 2020.
- As part of Mission Sagar-II, Indian Naval Ship Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea.
- Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles along with La Réunion are part of Indian Ocean Commission.
- The assistance is in line with India’s role as the first responder in the Indian Ocean region.
- The strategic importance of these island nations is highlighted by their location along key Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).
- Earlier, India had sent Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, carrying food items and medical assistance teams, to countries in the southern Indian Ocean to deal with Covid-19 pandemic as part of a “Mission Sagar” initiative.
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Solution (c)
- Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) was launched in 2015.
- It is India’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Mission Sagar-II, follows the first ‘Mission Sagar’ undertaken in 2020.
- As part of Mission Sagar-II, Indian Naval Ship Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea.
- Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles along with La Réunion are part of Indian Ocean Commission.
- The assistance is in line with India’s role as the first responder in the Indian Ocean region.
- The strategic importance of these island nations is highlighted by their location along key Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).
- Earlier, India had sent Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, carrying food items and medical assistance teams, to countries in the southern Indian Ocean to deal with Covid-19 pandemic as part of a “Mission Sagar” initiative.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Luhri Hydro power project is located on River Sutlej which is situated in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh.
- The waters of Sutlej are allocated to India under Indus Water Treaty.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (d)
Luhri Hydro power project
- Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project located on river Satluj which is situated in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh
- The project is to be implemented by the Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited.
- It is to be implemented in Build-Own-Operate-Maintain mode.
- In order to implement the project, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Government of Himachal Pradesh and Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited during the event “Rising Himachal”. It is a Global Investor Meet that was inaugurated by PM Modi in November 2019.
River Sutlej
- It is the longest of the five rivers flowing through Punjab namely Beas, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi.
- It is a tributary of Indus.
- The waters of Sutlej are allocated to India under Indus Water Treaty.
- The river has several major hydroelectric power points namely Bhakra Dam (1,325 MW), Nathpa Jhakri Dam (1,500 MW) and Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant (1,000 MW).
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Solution (d)
Luhri Hydro power project
- Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project located on river Satluj which is situated in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh
- The project is to be implemented by the Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited.
- It is to be implemented in Build-Own-Operate-Maintain mode.
- In order to implement the project, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Government of Himachal Pradesh and Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited during the event “Rising Himachal”. It is a Global Investor Meet that was inaugurated by PM Modi in November 2019.
River Sutlej
- It is the longest of the five rivers flowing through Punjab namely Beas, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi.
- It is a tributary of Indus.
- The waters of Sutlej are allocated to India under Indus Water Treaty.
- The river has several major hydroelectric power points namely Bhakra Dam (1,325 MW), Nathpa Jhakri Dam (1,500 MW) and Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant (1,000 MW).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Monsoon Mission:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- It builds a working partnership between the academic and research and development (R&D) organisations, both national and international.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
National Monsoon Mission
- It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2012.
- Aim: To improve the forecasting skills by setting up a state-of-the-art dynamic prediction system for monsoon rainfall different time scales.
- NMM builds a working partnership between the academic and research and development (R&D) organisations, both national and international.
- Its augmentation with the HPC facilities has helped the country in achieving a paradigm shift in weather and climate modelling for operational weather forecasts.
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Solution (b)
National Monsoon Mission
- It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2012.
- Aim: To improve the forecasting skills by setting up a state-of-the-art dynamic prediction system for monsoon rainfall different time scales.
- NMM builds a working partnership between the academic and research and development (R&D) organisations, both national and international.
- Its augmentation with the HPC facilities has helped the country in achieving a paradigm shift in weather and climate modelling for operational weather forecasts.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals
- Janaushadhi Week was celebrated across the country in the month of November
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
- It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Initially launched in 2008, the scheme was rechristened in 2015.
- Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.
- BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India) has been established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India, with the support of all the CPSUs.
- Janaushadhi Week was celebrated across the country from 1st to 7th March 2020, to inform and educate the general public about the price benefits and quality of the medicines being sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
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Solution (a)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
- It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Initially launched in 2008, the scheme was rechristened in 2015.
- Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.
- BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India) has been established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India, with the support of all the CPSUs.
- Janaushadhi Week was celebrated across the country from 1st to 7th March 2020, to inform and educate the general public about the price benefits and quality of the medicines being sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
