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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding international peace awards:
1.The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Alfred Nobel’s will in 1895, is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
2.The Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” was established in 1980 to honor those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing the world today.
3.The Confucius Peace Prize, initiated in 2010 by China, aims to promote world peace from an Eastern philosophical perspective.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct.
The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Alfred Nobel’s will in 1895, is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” was established in 1980 to honor those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing the world today.
The Confucius Peace Prize, initiated in 2010 by China, aims to promote world peace from an Eastern philosophical perspective.
The Gandhi Peace Prize, instituted by the Government of India in 1995, honors individuals and institutions for their contributions to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
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(c) All three statements are correct.
The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Alfred Nobel’s will in 1895, is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” was established in 1980 to honor those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing the world today.
The Confucius Peace Prize, initiated in 2010 by China, aims to promote world peace from an Eastern philosophical perspective.
The Gandhi Peace Prize, instituted by the Government of India in 1995, honors individuals and institutions for their contributions to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, consider the following statements:
1.The prize was instituted in 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in memory of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
2.The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions to international peace, disarmament, and development.
3.The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2014.
4.The first recipient of the prize was Nelson Mandela in 1986.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) Only three statements are correct (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was indeed instituted in 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in memory of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. (1st statement is correct)
The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions to international peace, disarmament, and development. The prize consists of a monetary award of ₹25 lakh along with a citation. (2nd statement is correct)
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2014. (3rd statement is correct)
While Nelson Mandela is a prominent figure associated with peace and anti-apartheid efforts, he was not the first recipient of the prize. The inaugural award in 1986 was given to the then United Nations Secretary-General, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar. (4th statement is incorrect)
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(c) Only three statements are correct (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was indeed instituted in 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in memory of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. (1st statement is correct)
The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions to international peace, disarmament, and development. The prize consists of a monetary award of ₹25 lakh along with a citation. (2nd statement is correct)
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2014. (3rd statement is correct)
While Nelson Mandela is a prominent figure associated with peace and anti-apartheid efforts, he was not the first recipient of the prize. The inaugural award in 1986 was given to the then United Nations Secretary-General, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar. (4th statement is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements accurately describes the defence industrial cooperation between India and Italy, as outlined in their recent road map?
1.The collaboration primarily focuses on joint production of military aircraft.
2.The road map includes technology transfer agreements in the field of naval systems.
3.India is looking to Italy for assistance in developing indigenous missile systems.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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(a) 1 and 2 only
The collaboration does indeed include discussions on military aircraft, particularly with companies like Leonardo, which is known for its aircraft manufacturing. (1st statement is correct)
The road map emphasizes naval cooperation, particularly in areas such as submarines and other naval platforms, confirming that technology transfer agreements are part of the collaboration. (2nd statement is correct)
While India is enhancing its missile capabilities, the focus of the collaboration with Italy does not prominently feature the development of indigenous missile systems; instead, it leans more towards aircraft and naval systems. (3rd statement incorrect)
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(a) 1 and 2 only
The collaboration does indeed include discussions on military aircraft, particularly with companies like Leonardo, which is known for its aircraft manufacturing. (1st statement is correct)
The road map emphasizes naval cooperation, particularly in areas such as submarines and other naval platforms, confirming that technology transfer agreements are part of the collaboration. (2nd statement is correct)
While India is enhancing its missile capabilities, the focus of the collaboration with Italy does not prominently feature the development of indigenous missile systems; instead, it leans more towards aircraft and naval systems. (3rd statement incorrect)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020, consider the following statements:
1.NEMMP 2020 aims to achieve 6-7 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles by the year 2020.
2.The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) India Scheme is a part of NEMMP 2020.
3.Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme, launched in 2018, focuses on supporting the electrification of public and shared transportation.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a government initiative to promote the use of electric and hybrid vehicles in India.
The plan aims to achieve 6–7 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles per year by 2020. (1st statement is correct)
The plan offers fiscal and monetary incentives to buyers of hybrid and electric vehicles. The government also reimburses the manufacturer for the incentive amount.
The plan includes the “Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles” (FAME) scheme. (2nd statement is correct)
Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme, launched in 2019, focuses on supporting the electrification of public and shared transportation. (3rd statement incorrect)
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a government initiative to promote the use of electric and hybrid vehicles in India.
The plan aims to achieve 6–7 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles per year by 2020. (1st statement is correct)
The plan offers fiscal and monetary incentives to buyers of hybrid and electric vehicles. The government also reimburses the manufacturer for the incentive amount.
The plan includes the “Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles” (FAME) scheme. (2nd statement is correct)
Phase-II of the FAME India Scheme, launched in 2019, focuses on supporting the electrification of public and shared transportation. (3rd statement incorrect)
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s polio eradication efforts:
1.India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 after five consecutive years without any reported cases of wild poliovirus.
2.The success was largely due to the Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) campaign, which provided oral polio vaccines to children under five years of age.
3.The National Polio Surveillance Project (NPSP), a collaboration between the Government of India and WHO, played a crucial role in monitoring and verifying the absence of poliovirus transmission.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 after three consecutive years (not five consecutive years) without any reported cases of wild poliovirus. The last reported case of polio in India occurred in 2011. (1st statement is incorrect)
The success of India’s polio eradication program was largely due to the Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) campaign, which provided oral polio vaccines to children under five years of age. (2nd statement is correct)
The National Polio Surveillance Project (NPSP), a collaboration between the Government of India and WHO, played a crucial role in monitoring and verifying the absence of poliovirus transmission. India continues to maintain high immunization coverage and conducts regular surveillance to prevent the reintroduction of polio. (3rd statement is correct)
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(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 after three consecutive years (not five consecutive years) without any reported cases of wild poliovirus. The last reported case of polio in India occurred in 2011. (1st statement is incorrect)
The success of India’s polio eradication program was largely due to the Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) campaign, which provided oral polio vaccines to children under five years of age. (2nd statement is correct)
The National Polio Surveillance Project (NPSP), a collaboration between the Government of India and WHO, played a crucial role in monitoring and verifying the absence of poliovirus transmission. India continues to maintain high immunization coverage and conducts regular surveillance to prevent the reintroduction of polio. (3rd statement is correct)