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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Operations in news Related to
1. Operation Ajay Relief measures to Turkey–Syria
2. Operation Kaveri Evacuate Indian citizens from Israel
3. Operation Ganga Evacuation mission during Russia-Ukraine war
4. Operation Dost Evacuate Indians and foreigners from Sudan
How many of the above pairs is/are correct?
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(a) Only one
Operation Kaveri was a rescue operation launched by the Indian government on April 24, 2023. The operation’s goal was to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Sudan during the 2023 Sudan conflict. The evacuation was conducted by air and sea, with most of the evacuations being done by the Indian Navy through INS Sumedha. (2nd pair is incorrect)
Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission carried out by the Indian government to rescue its citizens stranded in neighboring countries of Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. (3rd pair is correct)
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(a) Only one
Operation Kaveri was a rescue operation launched by the Indian government on April 24, 2023. The operation’s goal was to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Sudan during the 2023 Sudan conflict. The evacuation was conducted by air and sea, with most of the evacuations being done by the Indian Navy through INS Sumedha. (2nd pair is incorrect)
Operation Ganga was an evacuation mission carried out by the Indian government to rescue its citizens stranded in neighboring countries of Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. (3rd pair is correct)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
(a) To lessen the Government of India’s perennial burden of fiscal deficit and current account deficit
(b) To support the infrastructure projects of Central and State Governments
(c) To act as independent regulator in case of applications for loans of Rs. 50 crore or more
(d) To aim at faster resolution of stressed assets of Rs. 50 crore or more which are-under consortium lending
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(d) The inter-creditor agreement is aimed at the resolution of loan accounts with a size of ₹50 crore and above that are under the control of a group of lenders. It is part of the “Sashakt” plan approved by the government to address the problem of resolving bad loans.
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(d) The inter-creditor agreement is aimed at the resolution of loan accounts with a size of ₹50 crore and above that are under the control of a group of lenders. It is part of the “Sashakt” plan approved by the government to address the problem of resolving bad loans.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The first appointment of an Election Commissioner as per the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 will be done through selection committee. Consider the following:
1. Prime Minister
2. Union Home Minister
3. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha.
4. Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
How many of the above are part of selection committee?
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(c) Only three
The selection committee of the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is likely to meet to discuss the replacement of Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey. This would be the first appointment of an Election Commissioner as per the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 that was passed by Parliament in December.
The Act sets out the procedure for appointment of the CEC and ECs for the first time. So far, all members of the ECI have been appointed by the President on the advice of the government.
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(c) Only three
The selection committee of the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is likely to meet to discuss the replacement of Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey. This would be the first appointment of an Election Commissioner as per the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 that was passed by Parliament in December.
The Act sets out the procedure for appointment of the CEC and ECs for the first time. So far, all members of the ECI have been appointed by the President on the advice of the government.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Persons with Disabilities, consider the following statements:
1. Sections 29 and 42 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mandate the government to take measures to promote universal access in the information and communication sector.
2. According to the 2011 Census, the most common disability is a visual impairment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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(c) Both 1 and 2
These guidelines are applicable for those feature films that are certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for public exhibition in cinema halls/movie theatres for commercial purposes.
The proposal quotes Sections 29 and 42 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandate the government to take measures to promote universal access in the information and communication sector, including access to films for persons with hearing and visual disabilities. (Statement 1 is correct)
As per the Census 2011, 2.21% of the total population in India has been marked as ‘disabled’, of which 19 percent are with disability in seeing, and another 19 percent are with disability in hearing. (Statement 2 is correct)
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(c) Both 1 and 2
These guidelines are applicable for those feature films that are certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for public exhibition in cinema halls/movie theatres for commercial purposes.
The proposal quotes Sections 29 and 42 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandate the government to take measures to promote universal access in the information and communication sector, including access to films for persons with hearing and visual disabilities. (Statement 1 is correct)
As per the Census 2011, 2.21% of the total population in India has been marked as ‘disabled’, of which 19 percent are with disability in seeing, and another 19 percent are with disability in hearing. (Statement 2 is correct)
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
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(b) Jainism
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism. It believes that the concept of the soul, or jiva, exists in all living beings and inanimate objects. Jainism teaches that all souls are equal and have inherent qualities of knowledge, perception, and bliss.
This belief in the presence of souls in non-living objects highlights the interconnectedness and value of all life forms.
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(b) Jainism
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism. It believes that the concept of the soul, or jiva, exists in all living beings and inanimate objects. Jainism teaches that all souls are equal and have inherent qualities of knowledge, perception, and bliss.
This belief in the presence of souls in non-living objects highlights the interconnectedness and value of all life forms.
