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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to the ‘ Snow Leopard’,consider the following statements:
It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
It is found in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
A recent estimation was conducted in Himachal Pradesh, as part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment.
Statement 1 is correct: It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Statement 2 is not correct: It is found in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, besides Himachal Pradesh.
Habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change and pollution are having an unprecedented impact on the snow leopard worldwide.
It serves as an indicator of the health of the Himalayan ecosystems in terms of climate change and biodiversity.
Incorrect
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
A recent estimation was conducted in Himachal Pradesh, as part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment.
Statement 1 is correct: It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
Statement 2 is not correct: It is found in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, besides Himachal Pradesh.
Habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change and pollution are having an unprecedented impact on the snow leopard worldwide.
It serves as an indicator of the health of the Himalayan ecosystems in terms of climate change and biodiversity.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
The region ‘Rafah crossing’ often seen in news is in:
Correct
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Rafah crossing is the southernmost post of exit from Gaza city in Palestine and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
Rafah is now also the only crossing point for humanitarian aid into Palestine amid ongoing conflict.
Incorrect
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Rafah crossing is the southernmost post of exit from Gaza city in Palestine and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
Rafah is now also the only crossing point for humanitarian aid into Palestine amid ongoing conflict.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
With reference to the fertiliser subsidies, consider the following statements:
The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme has been implemented since 2010 by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Under the scheme, fertilisers are provided at subsidised rates based on the nutrients contained, namely Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash and Urea.
The government decides where companies can sell the fertilisers apart from subsidising and deciding at what price companies can sell.
How many statement/s given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme(NBS) has been implemented since 2010 by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Statement 2 is not correct: Under the scheme, fertilizers are provided at subsidized rates based on the nutrients contained, namely Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P), Potash (K) and Sulphur (S).
It does not include urea-based fertilizers.
Statement 3 is correct: The government also decides where they can sell the fertilisers apart from subsidising and deciding at what price companies can sell.
Incorrect
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme(NBS) has been implemented since 2010 by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Statement 2 is not correct: Under the scheme, fertilizers are provided at subsidized rates based on the nutrients contained, namely Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P), Potash (K) and Sulphur (S).
It does not include urea-based fertilizers.
Statement 3 is correct: The government also decides where they can sell the fertilisers apart from subsidising and deciding at what price companies can sell.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS):
WGS allows rapid identification of the origin and drug resistance (DR) profile of TB strains in the patients.
The genomic data of the organism can help in Tuberculosis surveillance and detecting resistance.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
An IIT Bombay-incubated company (Haystack Analytics) has created a comprehensive drug resistance test for tuberculosis (TB).
Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS): WGS is a genetic fingerprinting technique that determines the entire DNA sequence of an organism which can be used for testing drug resistance TB.
Statement 1 is correct: WGS would allow rapid identification of the origin and drug resistance (DR) profile of TB strains in the patients.
Statement 2 is correct: Analysing the genomic data of the organism is an important molecular tool for TB surveillance and detecting resistance.
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
An IIT Bombay-incubated company (Haystack Analytics) has created a comprehensive drug resistance test for tuberculosis (TB).
Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS): WGS is a genetic fingerprinting technique that determines the entire DNA sequence of an organism which can be used for testing drug resistance TB.
Statement 1 is correct: WGS would allow rapid identification of the origin and drug resistance (DR) profile of TB strains in the patients.
Statement 2 is correct: Analysing the genomic data of the organism is an important molecular tool for TB surveillance and detecting resistance.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following with respect to the power of the Supreme Court?
The Article provides a unique power to the Supreme Court, to do “complete justice” between the parties, where, at times, the law or statute may not provide a remedy. In those situations, the Court can extend itself to put an end to a dispute in a manner that would fit the facts of the case.
The above information is related to which Article of Indian Constitution?
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to appoint a postal assistant after the postal department refused to hire him despite his high merit list ranking.
Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the Supreme Court’s power to exercise its jurisdiction and pass order for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Article 136: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to appoint a postal assistant after the postal department refused to hire him despite his high merit list ranking.
Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the Supreme Court’s power to exercise its jurisdiction and pass order for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Article 136: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court
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