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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Exercise Udara Shakti 2024:
It is conducted between India and Thailand.
Its aim is to enhance interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
After successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at Malaysia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent returned to India, on 10 Aug 24.
About Exercise Udara Shakti 2024:
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The joint air exercise was conducted between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
It commenced from 05 to 09 August 2024 at Kuantan, Malaysia.
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighter jets.
During the exercise, IAF’s Su-30MKI fighter jets engaged in air combat missions alongside the RMAF’s Su-30MKM fighters,
Aim:
Statement 2 is Correct: Enabling the crew of both air forces to familiarise with each other’s operational protocols, thereby enhancing interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations.
Bolstering operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in exchange of their maintenance practices.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
After successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at Malaysia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent returned to India, on 10 Aug 24.
About Exercise Udara Shakti 2024:
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The joint air exercise was conducted between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
It commenced from 05 to 09 August 2024 at Kuantan, Malaysia.
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighter jets.
During the exercise, IAF’s Su-30MKI fighter jets engaged in air combat missions alongside the RMAF’s Su-30MKM fighters,
Aim:
Statement 2 is Correct: Enabling the crew of both air forces to familiarise with each other’s operational protocols, thereby enhancing interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations.
Bolstering operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in exchange of their maintenance practices.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system to avoid collision between two locomotives.
Statement II: It uses GPS sensors fitted in locomotives to detect nearby dangers.
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Recent series of train accidents has brought into sharp focus the safety mechanisms needed to prevent such tragedies.
Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS): Kavach
It is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with the Indian industry. Its aim is to avoid collision between two locomotives. Hence, statement I is correct.
Features:
It is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level4 (SIL4) standards.
It is one of the cheapest,SIL4 certified technologies where the probability of error is 1 in 10,000 years.
Purpose: It is meant
To provide protection by preventing trains to pass the signal at Red (which marks danger)
To avoid collision between two locomotives.
It is a set of electronic devices and Radio Frequency Identificationdevicesinstalled in locomotives, in the signalling system as well the tracks, that talk to each other using ultra-high radio frequencies to control the brakes of trains and also alert drivers, all based on the logic programmed into them. Hence, statement II is incorrect.
Since 2016, the railways have been carrying out field tests for Kavach on passenger trains.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Recent series of train accidents has brought into sharp focus the safety mechanisms needed to prevent such tragedies.
Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS): Kavach
It is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with the Indian industry. Its aim is to avoid collision between two locomotives. Hence, statement I is correct.
Features:
It is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level4 (SIL4) standards.
It is one of the cheapest,SIL4 certified technologies where the probability of error is 1 in 10,000 years.
Purpose: It is meant
To provide protection by preventing trains to pass the signal at Red (which marks danger)
To avoid collision between two locomotives.
It is a set of electronic devices and Radio Frequency Identificationdevicesinstalled in locomotives, in the signalling system as well the tracks, that talk to each other using ultra-high radio frequencies to control the brakes of trains and also alert drivers, all based on the logic programmed into them. Hence, statement II is incorrect.
Since 2016, the railways have been carrying out field tests for Kavach on passenger trains.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
It is a statutory body functioning under the Reserve Bank of India.
Its objective is to protect the interests of investors in securities.
The chairman is appointed on recommendation of the selection committee which includes the Leader of opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research alleged that SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch “had stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money siphoning scandal”, citing whistleblower documents.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
The SEBI, or Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulatory body handling the securities and commodity market in India.
Statement 1 is incorrect: It functions under the Ministry of Finance.
Statement 2 is correct: SEBI aims to protect investors’ interests in securities and promote the development of the securities market.
Origin of SEBI
Previous Authority: Before SEBI, the Controller of Capital Issues was the regulatory authority, which derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947.
Setting Up: The Securities and Exchange Board of India as an institution was set up in 1988 as a non-statutory body for regulating the securities market. In 1992, it was accorded statutory powers with the passing of the SEBI Act 1992 by the Indian Parliament.
Structure
Statement 3 is incorrect: The chairman (nominated by the Union Government of India);
Two members (Officers from the Union Finance Ministry);
One member from the Reserve Bank of India;
Five members (Nominated by the Union Government of India). At Least three shall be whole-time members.
Location: The headquarters of SEBI is located in Mumbai. The regional offices of the Securities and Exchange Board of India are in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research alleged that SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch “had stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money siphoning scandal”, citing whistleblower documents.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
The SEBI, or Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulatory body handling the securities and commodity market in India.
Statement 1 is incorrect: It functions under the Ministry of Finance.
Statement 2 is correct: SEBI aims to protect investors’ interests in securities and promote the development of the securities market.
Origin of SEBI
Previous Authority: Before SEBI, the Controller of Capital Issues was the regulatory authority, which derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947.
Setting Up: The Securities and Exchange Board of India as an institution was set up in 1988 as a non-statutory body for regulating the securities market. In 1992, it was accorded statutory powers with the passing of the SEBI Act 1992 by the Indian Parliament.
Structure
Statement 3 is incorrect: The chairman (nominated by the Union Government of India);
Two members (Officers from the Union Finance Ministry);
One member from the Reserve Bank of India;
Five members (Nominated by the Union Government of India). At Least three shall be whole-time members.
Location: The headquarters of SEBI is located in Mumbai. The regional offices of the Securities and Exchange Board of India are in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Ranking:
The NIRF is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, to rank institutions of higher education in India.
The NIRF cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” and “Graduation Outcomes” as parameters for in ranking framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, August 12.
About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
Statement 1 is correct: The NIRF is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, to rank institutions of higher education in India.
It was approved by the MHRD and launched on 29th September 2015.
This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions.
Statement 2 is Correct: The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.
NIRF Ranking 2024:
Ranking is conducted by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
Best educational institution in the country overall category: IIT Madras 1st, Followed by the IISc, Bengaluru, and IIT Bombay secured the 2nd and 3rd positions.
University category: IISc Bengaluru: first rank, JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia taking the second and third spots
best institution for research category: IISc, Bengaluru
Management category: IIM Ahmedabad 1st, followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode.
Engineering category: IIT Madras 1st, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.
Best Law Institute: National Law School, Bangalore.
Medical category: AIIMS, Delhi.
Best Open University: IGNOU
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, August 12.
About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
Statement 1 is correct: The NIRF is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, to rank institutions of higher education in India.
It was approved by the MHRD and launched on 29th September 2015.
This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions.
Statement 2 is Correct: The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.
NIRF Ranking 2024:
Ranking is conducted by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
Best educational institution in the country overall category: IIT Madras 1st, Followed by the IISc, Bengaluru, and IIT Bombay secured the 2nd and 3rd positions.
University category: IISc Bengaluru: first rank, JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia taking the second and third spots
best institution for research category: IISc, Bengaluru
Management category: IIM Ahmedabad 1st, followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode.
Engineering category: IIT Madras 1st, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.
Best Law Institute: National Law School, Bangalore.
Medical category: AIIMS, Delhi.
Best Open University: IGNOU
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
The term “Kursk” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Ukrainian troops have advanced around 30 km into the Russian territory of the Kursk region, in what has been Kyiv’s largest incursion on Moscow’s territory since the start of the war in 2022
About Kursk Region:
Kursk is a city and administrative centre of Kursk oblast (region) located on the south-western border of Russia. Hence, option (a) is correct.
The Kursk Region is located in the central part of the Eastern European Plain. The Region borders on the Bryansk, Orlov, Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Belgorod regions, as well as Ukraine.
The basins of the Dnieper (Seim, Psel) and Don rivers are located on its territory. The main type of soil is chernozem.
It is located in the area known as the Black Earth territory due to its fertile soil.
The Kursk Region is home to eight specially protected natural areas, including the Alyokhin Central Chernozem State Biosphere Reserve and seven natural landmarks.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Ukrainian troops have advanced around 30 km into the Russian territory of the Kursk region, in what has been Kyiv’s largest incursion on Moscow’s territory since the start of the war in 2022
About Kursk Region:
Kursk is a city and administrative centre of Kursk oblast (region) located on the south-western border of Russia. Hence, option (a) is correct.
The Kursk Region is located in the central part of the Eastern European Plain. The Region borders on the Bryansk, Orlov, Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Belgorod regions, as well as Ukraine.
The basins of the Dnieper (Seim, Psel) and Don rivers are located on its territory. The main type of soil is chernozem.
It is located in the area known as the Black Earth territory due to its fertile soil.
The Kursk Region is home to eight specially protected natural areas, including the Alyokhin Central Chernozem State Biosphere Reserve and seven natural landmarks.
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