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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme:
The scheme is funded by the central government and state governments in a 60:40 ratio.
Beneficiaries under the scheme receive Rs. 6,000 annually in three installments through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Only small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land are eligible for the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Recently, the Centre has made it mandatory for new applicants to obtain a farmer ID for enrolment into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) to get benefits under the scheme.
About Scheme:
Statement 1 is not correct: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.
Beneficiary Details:
Statement 3 is correct: Small and marginal Landholding farmer families with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land are eligible.
Statement 2 is correct: An annual amount of Rs. 6,000 is transferred directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
Objectives:
Boost income for small and marginal farmers.
Address financial inclusion and facilitate essential input procurement.
Ensure sustainable farming income.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Recently, the Centre has made it mandatory for new applicants to obtain a farmer ID for enrolment into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) to get benefits under the scheme.
About Scheme:
Statement 1 is not correct: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.
Beneficiary Details:
Statement 3 is correct: Small and marginal Landholding farmer families with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land are eligible.
Statement 2 is correct: An annual amount of Rs. 6,000 is transferred directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
Objectives:
Boost income for small and marginal farmers.
Address financial inclusion and facilitate essential input procurement.
Ensure sustainable farming income.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
With reference to the Silligudi or Chicken Neck Corridor in India, consider the following statements:
The Corridor is bordered with Nepal to the north and Bangladesh to the south.
The Mahananda rivers flow through the Corridor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The Siliguri Corridor appeared in national news recently after Union Home Minister Amit Shah underlined the Corridor as a “very important strategic area of eastern India” that “serves an important link between Northeast and rest of India” at the 61st Raising Day of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Ranidanga near Siliguri in North Bengal.
About Siliguri Corridor
The Siliguri Corridor, also known as the “Chicken’s Neck”, is a narrow strip of land in West Bengal that connects the northeastern states of India to the rest of the country.
Location: The corridor is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal and is about 22 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
Statement 1 is correct: The corridor is surrounded by Nepal and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh to the south.
Statement 2 is correct: The Teesta and Mahananda rivers flow through the Siliguri Corridor.
Significance: The Siliguri Corridor is a strategically vital strip of land that serves as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The Siliguri Corridor appeared in national news recently after Union Home Minister Amit Shah underlined the Corridor as a “very important strategic area of eastern India” that “serves an important link between Northeast and rest of India” at the 61st Raising Day of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Ranidanga near Siliguri in North Bengal.
About Siliguri Corridor
The Siliguri Corridor, also known as the “Chicken’s Neck”, is a narrow strip of land in West Bengal that connects the northeastern states of India to the rest of the country.
Location: The corridor is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal and is about 22 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
Statement 1 is correct: The corridor is surrounded by Nepal and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh to the south.
Statement 2 is correct: The Teesta and Mahananda rivers flow through the Siliguri Corridor.
Significance: The Siliguri Corridor is a strategically vital strip of land that serves as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The Gulf Stream originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Panama Canal connects the Gulf of Mexico with the Pacific Ocean.
The Yucatán Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump said that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”.
About Gulf of Mexico:
Statement 1 is correct: The Gulf Stream is a powerful ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
It flows out through the Florida Straits and continues along the eastern coast of the United States before heading toward Europe.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean via the Caribbean Sea.
Statement 3 is correct: The Yucatán Peninsula, located in southeastern Mexico, acts as a natural barrier separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump said that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”.
About Gulf of Mexico:
Statement 1 is correct: The Gulf Stream is a powerful ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico.
It flows out through the Florida Straits and continues along the eastern coast of the United States before heading toward Europe.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean via the Caribbean Sea.
Statement 3 is correct: The Yucatán Peninsula, located in southeastern Mexico, acts as a natural barrier separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), consider the following statements:
It was launched in 2001, implemented by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
It focuses on accreditation, organic production standards, and promoting organic farming.
NPOP standards for production and accreditation are recognized by the European Commission allowing Indian organic products to be accepted internationally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in New Delhi, highlighting India’s potential in organic farming.
About National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP):
Itwas launched in 2001, implemented by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
It focuses on accreditation, organic production standards, and promoting organic farming. Hence statement 2 is correct.
It enhances India’s global competitiveness in organic farming.
NPOP standards for production and accreditation are recognized by the European Commission and Switzerland, allowing Indian organic products to be accepted internationally. Hence statement 3 is correct.
About Organic Farming:
It is an agricultural system that emphasizes the health of soils, ecosystems, and people by avoiding synthetic chemicals and focusing on natural processes.
India’s Status of Organic Farming:
India ranks 2nd in terms of World’s Organic Agricultural land.
Sikkim became the world’s first fully organic state, and North East India has traditionally practiced organic farming with lower chemical use.
India has the largest number of organic producers in the world, with 2.3 million farmers.
The top four states Madhya Pradesh (26%), Maharashtra (22%), Gujarat (15%), and Rajasthan (13%) account for nearly 76% of India’s total organically cultivated area.
Key Organic Products in India: Flax seeds, sesame, soybeans, tea, medicinal plants, rice, and pulses.
India is a global leader in organic cotton production.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in New Delhi, highlighting India’s potential in organic farming.
About National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP):
Itwas launched in 2001, implemented by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
It focuses on accreditation, organic production standards, and promoting organic farming. Hence statement 2 is correct.
It enhances India’s global competitiveness in organic farming.
NPOP standards for production and accreditation are recognized by the European Commission and Switzerland, allowing Indian organic products to be accepted internationally. Hence statement 3 is correct.
About Organic Farming:
It is an agricultural system that emphasizes the health of soils, ecosystems, and people by avoiding synthetic chemicals and focusing on natural processes.
India’s Status of Organic Farming:
India ranks 2nd in terms of World’s Organic Agricultural land.
Sikkim became the world’s first fully organic state, and North East India has traditionally practiced organic farming with lower chemical use.
India has the largest number of organic producers in the world, with 2.3 million farmers.
The top four states Madhya Pradesh (26%), Maharashtra (22%), Gujarat (15%), and Rajasthan (13%) account for nearly 76% of India’s total organically cultivated area.
Key Organic Products in India: Flax seeds, sesame, soybeans, tea, medicinal plants, rice, and pulses.
India is a global leader in organic cotton production.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been a specialized agency of the United Nations since 2016.
It provides advice and assistance to governments on migration policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said it was more than doubling an appeal launched last month for Syria, from $30 million to $73.2 million, with the aim of assisting 1.1 million people across Syria over the next six months.
About International Organization for Migration (IOM):
Established→ 1951
Role→ Leading intergovernmental organization in migration
UN Affiliation→ Part of the United Nations system as a related organization
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is not a specialized agency but a related organization of the United Nations since 2016. Hence Statement 1 is not Correct.
Principle→ Advocates humane and orderly migration to benefit migrants and society
Headquarters→ Geneva, Switzerland
Membership→ 175 Member States & 8 Observer States
India has been a member of the IOM since June 18, 2008
Publications→ World Migration Report & Migration Health Annual Report
Functions:
Migration Management→ Ensures orderly and humane migration processes
Cooperation→ Promotes international collaboration on migration issues
Solutions and Assistance→ Practical solutions for migration challenges
Humanitarian Aid→ To migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons
Key Responsibilities:
UN Agency for Labour Mobility and Migration
Provides policy and operational guidance on:
Labour mobility
Diaspora communities and development links
Migrant integration
Coordinator for UN Network on Migration→ Facilitated the UN Global Compact for Migration (adopted in 2018)
Statement 2 is Correct: IOM works closely with governments, intergovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to establish migration policies and programs that address the needs and rights of migrants globally.
The IOM does not enforce migration policies in member countries. Instead, the IOM provides advice and assistance to governments on migration policy. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said it was more than doubling an appeal launched last month for Syria, from $30 million to $73.2 million, with the aim of assisting 1.1 million people across Syria over the next six months.
About International Organization for Migration (IOM):
Established→ 1951
Role→ Leading intergovernmental organization in migration
UN Affiliation→ Part of the United Nations system as a related organization
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is not a specialized agency but a related organization of the United Nations since 2016. Hence Statement 1 is not Correct.
Principle→ Advocates humane and orderly migration to benefit migrants and society
Headquarters→ Geneva, Switzerland
Membership→ 175 Member States & 8 Observer States
India has been a member of the IOM since June 18, 2008
Publications→ World Migration Report & Migration Health Annual Report
Functions:
Migration Management→ Ensures orderly and humane migration processes
Cooperation→ Promotes international collaboration on migration issues
Solutions and Assistance→ Practical solutions for migration challenges
Humanitarian Aid→ To migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons
Key Responsibilities:
UN Agency for Labour Mobility and Migration
Provides policy and operational guidance on:
Labour mobility
Diaspora communities and development links
Migrant integration
Coordinator for UN Network on Migration→ Facilitated the UN Global Compact for Migration (adopted in 2018)
Statement 2 is Correct: IOM works closely with governments, intergovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to establish migration policies and programs that address the needs and rights of migrants globally.
The IOM does not enforce migration policies in member countries. Instead, the IOM provides advice and assistance to governments on migration policy. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
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