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With reference to the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Easy-level question testing nodal ministry, target year, and alignment with national commitments.
Why important for UPSC? GTTP is a recent government initiative under Maritime India Vision 2030, relevant for environment and economy sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2022, 2023 on government schemes related to green shipping and maritime initiatives.
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Why this question? Easy-level question testing nodal ministry, target year, and alignment with national commitments.
Why important for UPSC? GTTP is a recent government initiative under Maritime India Vision 2030, relevant for environment and economy sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2022, 2023 on government schemes related to green shipping and maritime initiatives.
Q.2) Alaknanda, recently discovered by Indian researchers, is significant because:
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Alaknanda is a massive spiral galaxy discovered by researchers at NCRA–TIFR, Pune, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Its significance lies in its unexpected maturity—early galaxies were thought to be chaotic and clumpy, but Alaknanda has a well-defined spiral structure and existed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old (about 10% of its current age).
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the key significance of a recent scientific discovery.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries, especially those involving Indian research institutions, are frequently tested in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2023 on discoveries by Indian researchers and the James Webb Space Telescope.
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Alaknanda is a massive spiral galaxy discovered by researchers at NCRA–TIFR, Pune, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Its significance lies in its unexpected maturity—early galaxies were thought to be chaotic and clumpy, but Alaknanda has a well-defined spiral structure and existed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old (about 10% of its current age).
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the key significance of a recent scientific discovery.
Why important for UPSC? Space discoveries, especially those involving Indian research institutions, are frequently tested in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2023 on discoveries by Indian researchers and the James Webb Space Telescope.
With reference to Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Sharda River flows by Kishanpur sanctuary, the Geruwa River flows through Katerniaghat sanctuary, and the Suheli and Mohana streams flow through Dudhwa National Park. All these are tributaries of the Ghagra River, but the Ghagra itself does not flow through the reserve’s core forest areas.
Why this question? Tests location, unique faunal feature, and river systems—common areas of focus for protected area questions.
Why important for UPSC? Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a significant protected area frequently referenced in environment and geography sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022 on tiger reserves, their location, and distinctive features.
Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Sharda River flows by Kishanpur sanctuary, the Geruwa River flows through Katerniaghat sanctuary, and the Suheli and Mohana streams flow through Dudhwa National Park. All these are tributaries of the Ghagra River, but the Ghagra itself does not flow through the reserve’s core forest areas.
Why this question? Tests location, unique faunal feature, and river systems—common areas of focus for protected area questions.
Why important for UPSC? Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a significant protected area frequently referenced in environment and geography sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022 on tiger reserves, their location, and distinctive features.
Q.4) With reference to the Assam Accord, 1985, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the signatories, cut-off dates, and Clause 6—key factual elements of the Accord.
Why important for UPSC? The Assam Accord is a landmark agreement with significant implications for citizenship, migration, and regional identity—frequently tested in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 on citizenship cut-off dates and the Assam Accord provisions.
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the signatories, cut-off dates, and Clause 6—key factual elements of the Accord.
Why important for UPSC? The Assam Accord is a landmark agreement with significant implications for citizenship, migration, and regional identity—frequently tested in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 on citizenship cut-off dates and the Assam Accord provisions.
Q.5) Which of the following statements correctly describes a key difference between Treasury Bills (T-bills) and Cash Management Bills (CMBs) issued by the Government of India?
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Treasury Bills (T-bills) are zero-coupon securities issued at a discount and redeemed at face value. They are short-term instruments with tenors of 91, 182, and 364 days. Cash Management Bills (CMBs), introduced in 2010, are also short-term instruments but are issued specifically to meet temporary cash flow mismatches of the government.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the distinct purpose and nature of T-bills vs. CMBs.
Why important for UPSC? Government securities and their types are core topics in Indian Economy for Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020 on treasury bills, CMBs, and dated government securities.
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Treasury Bills (T-bills) are zero-coupon securities issued at a discount and redeemed at face value. They are short-term instruments with tenors of 91, 182, and 364 days. Cash Management Bills (CMBs), introduced in 2010, are also short-term instruments but are issued specifically to meet temporary cash flow mismatches of the government.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the distinct purpose and nature of T-bills vs. CMBs.
Why important for UPSC? Government securities and their types are core topics in Indian Economy for Prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020 on treasury bills, CMBs, and dated government securities.
