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Consider the following statements about ‘New India Literacy Programme’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and Rs.337.90 crore is State share. The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above. The Scheme has five components: (i) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, (ii) Critical Life Skills, (iii) Vocational Skills Development, (iv) Basic Education and (v) Continuing Education. | The scheme is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. The teaching learning material and resources have been made available on DIKSHA platform of NCERT and can be accessed through the mobile-apps. Further, other modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra etc. are also to be used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. All the non-literate above 15 years of age can avail the benefits of the scheme. |
Context – New India Literacy Programme launched to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and Rs.337.90 crore is State share. The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above. The Scheme has five components: (i) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, (ii) Critical Life Skills, (iii) Vocational Skills Development, (iv) Basic Education and (v) Continuing Education. | The scheme is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. The teaching learning material and resources have been made available on DIKSHA platform of NCERT and can be accessed through the mobile-apps. Further, other modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra etc. are also to be used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. All the non-literate above 15 years of age can avail the benefits of the scheme. |
Context – New India Literacy Programme launched to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above
With reference to ‘Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB)’, consider the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| They are the most powerful events in the universe, detectable across billions of light-years. A light-year is the distance a beam of light travels in a single Earth year, or 9.5 trillion kilometers. | Most GRBs are caused by massive stars collapsing into black holes or by the merging of two neutron stars. GRBs are a very bright and powerful explosion of gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. | Astronomers classify GRBs as long or short based on whether the event lasts for more or less than two seconds. |
Context – A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts according to a news analysis by Pune institute
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| They are the most powerful events in the universe, detectable across billions of light-years. A light-year is the distance a beam of light travels in a single Earth year, or 9.5 trillion kilometers. | Most GRBs are caused by massive stars collapsing into black holes or by the merging of two neutron stars. GRBs are a very bright and powerful explosion of gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. | Astronomers classify GRBs as long or short based on whether the event lasts for more or less than two seconds. |
Context – A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts according to a news analysis by Pune institute
Consider the following statements about ‘Corporate Debt Market Development Fund’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The ‘Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) is a backstop facility for specified debt funds during market dislocations. The fund is intended to provide liquidity support in the event of a financial crisis. The proposed CDMDF will have an initial corpus of Rs 3,000 crore contributed by mutual funds. | This fund is guaranteed by the National Credit Guarantee Trust Company (NCGTC) and the backstop facility will be managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Specified mutual fund schemes will have access to the fund for selling securities during market dislocation. This access is proportional to the contribution made to the fund at a mutual fund level. |
Context – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the ‘Corporate Debt Market Development Fund’ to prevent financial crisis.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The ‘Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) is a backstop facility for specified debt funds during market dislocations. The fund is intended to provide liquidity support in the event of a financial crisis. The proposed CDMDF will have an initial corpus of Rs 3,000 crore contributed by mutual funds. | This fund is guaranteed by the National Credit Guarantee Trust Company (NCGTC) and the backstop facility will be managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Specified mutual fund schemes will have access to the fund for selling securities during market dislocation. This access is proportional to the contribution made to the fund at a mutual fund level. |
Context – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the ‘Corporate Debt Market Development Fund’ to prevent financial crisis.
With reference to ‘Tibetan Buddhism’, consider the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Tibetan Buddhism evolved as a form of Mahāyāna Buddhism stemming from the latest stages of Indian Buddhism (which included many Vajrayāna elements). It thus preserves many Indian Buddhist tantric practices of the post-Gupta early medieval period (500 to 1200 CE), along with numerous native Tibetan developments. | Apart from classical Mahāyāna Buddhist practices like the six perfections, Tibetan Buddhism also includes tantric practices, such as deity yoga and the Six Dharmas of Naropa, as well as methods that are seen as transcending tantra, like Dzogchen. | The main goal is Buddhahood. It is a title for those who are awake, and have attained nirvana and Buddhahood through their own efforts and insight, without a teacher to point out the dharma. |
Context – Dalai Lama named a US-born Mongolian boy as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, the head of the Janang tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Tibetan Buddhism evolved as a form of Mahāyāna Buddhism stemming from the latest stages of Indian Buddhism (which included many Vajrayāna elements). It thus preserves many Indian Buddhist tantric practices of the post-Gupta early medieval period (500 to 1200 CE), along with numerous native Tibetan developments. | Apart from classical Mahāyāna Buddhist practices like the six perfections, Tibetan Buddhism also includes tantric practices, such as deity yoga and the Six Dharmas of Naropa, as well as methods that are seen as transcending tantra, like Dzogchen. | The main goal is Buddhahood. It is a title for those who are awake, and have attained nirvana and Buddhahood through their own efforts and insight, without a teacher to point out the dharma. |
Context – Dalai Lama named a US-born Mongolian boy as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, the head of the Janang tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
‘Lynx- U2 system’ seen in news recently is related to
Solution (c)
Lynx-U2 System is a naval gun fire control system designed and developed indigenously. The system will be installed on the NOPV ( Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel), Talwar and Teg class of ships. The system has been completely designed and developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). It is capable of accurately tracking and engaging targets amidst sea clutter. It is capable of accurately tracking air/surface targets and generating required target data for predicting weapon aiming points and engaging targets.
Context – Ministry of Defence recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 fire control systems for the Navy.
Solution (c)
Lynx-U2 System is a naval gun fire control system designed and developed indigenously. The system will be installed on the NOPV ( Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel), Talwar and Teg class of ships. The system has been completely designed and developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). It is capable of accurately tracking and engaging targets amidst sea clutter. It is capable of accurately tracking air/surface targets and generating required target data for predicting weapon aiming points and engaging targets.
Context – Ministry of Defence recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 fire control systems for the Navy.
