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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Central government formed the Hema committee after the “Me Too” movement in 2018.
Hema committee was formed to study issues of sexual harassment and gender equality in hindi cinema.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
The Kerala government recently released the much-awaited Justice K Hema Committee Report which looked into the working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry.
About Hema committee:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Formation: The K. Hema Committee was formed after the 2017 actress assault case by Kerala Government.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Hema Committee was formed to study issues of sexual harassment and gender equality in Malayalam cinema.
Release: The report was published by the Kerala government under the RTI Act, five years after its submission. The report released was a redacted version,removing 63 pages from the initial 295-page draft.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
The Kerala government recently released the much-awaited Justice K Hema Committee Report which looked into the working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry.
About Hema committee:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Formation: The K. Hema Committee was formed after the 2017 actress assault case by Kerala Government.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Hema Committee was formed to study issues of sexual harassment and gender equality in Malayalam cinema.
Release: The report was published by the Kerala government under the RTI Act, five years after its submission. The report released was a redacted version,removing 63 pages from the initial 295-page draft.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The majority of the Banni grassland has been found to be suitable for restoration.
Statement II: The restoration of a majority of Banni grassland can be possible mainly due to the availability of adequate water sources for irrigation or rainwater harvesting.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, considering ecological value to be the primary criterion.
About Banni Grassland:
Located in Kutch District, Gujarat State, India.
Dry grassland environment on the outer southern edge of the Rann of Kutch.
Renowned for abundant fauna and biodiversity.
Legally protected as a reserve forest.
Statement I is correct: In the study it is found that as much as 937 sq. km (or 36%) of the existing grassland area was “highly suitable”, 728 sq. km (28 %) was “suitable”, 714 sq. km (27%) was “moderately suitable”, 182 sq. km. (7%) was “marginally suitable”, and 61 sq. km (2%) was “not suitable” for restoration.
Statement II is correct and explains statement II: Nearly two-thirds of the complete Banni grasslands can be restored easily by simply providing them with adequate water sources, either through irrigation or rainwater harvesting.
Hence, Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, considering ecological value to be the primary criterion.
About Banni Grassland:
Located in Kutch District, Gujarat State, India.
Dry grassland environment on the outer southern edge of the Rann of Kutch.
Renowned for abundant fauna and biodiversity.
Legally protected as a reserve forest.
Statement I is correct: In the study it is found that as much as 937 sq. km (or 36%) of the existing grassland area was “highly suitable”, 728 sq. km (28 %) was “suitable”, 714 sq. km (27%) was “moderately suitable”, 182 sq. km. (7%) was “marginally suitable”, and 61 sq. km (2%) was “not suitable” for restoration.
Statement II is correct and explains statement II: Nearly two-thirds of the complete Banni grasslands can be restored easily by simply providing them with adequate water sources, either through irrigation or rainwater harvesting.
Hence, Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Orangatuans:
Orangutans are found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
Orangutans are highly arboreal and spend most of their time on land rather than on trees.
The Sumatran orangutan is categorised as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but they will not be able to leave the country, the commodities minister said recently, in a revised version of a conservation scheme announced earlier this year.
About Orangutans:
Statement 1 is Correct: Orangutans are great apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia, found in Borneo and Sumatra.
Their name means “man of the forest” in Malay.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Habitat: Highly arboreal, spending most of their time in trees.
Characteristics:
Have long arms, short legs, and reddish-brown hair covering their bodies.
Bornean and Sumatran orangutans differ slightly in appearance and behavior.
Sumatran orangutans have longer facial hair.
Threats:
Severe declines in populations due to human activities.
Threats include poaching, habitat destruction for palm oil cultivation and logging, and illegal pet trade.
Declining Population & IUCN Status:
Bornean orangutan: Estimated around 104,700, categorized as Endangered.
Statement 3 is Correct: Sumatran orangutan: Estimated around 7,500, categorized as Critically Endangered.
Tapanuli orangutan: A third species announced in 2017, with less than 800 individuals, making it the most endangered great ape.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but they will not be able to leave the country, the commodities minister said recently, in a revised version of a conservation scheme announced earlier this year.
About Orangutans:
Statement 1 is Correct: Orangutans are great apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia, found in Borneo and Sumatra.
Their name means “man of the forest” in Malay.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Habitat: Highly arboreal, spending most of their time in trees.
Characteristics:
Have long arms, short legs, and reddish-brown hair covering their bodies.
Bornean and Sumatran orangutans differ slightly in appearance and behavior.
Sumatran orangutans have longer facial hair.
Threats:
Severe declines in populations due to human activities.
Threats include poaching, habitat destruction for palm oil cultivation and logging, and illegal pet trade.
Declining Population & IUCN Status:
Bornean orangutan: Estimated around 104,700, categorized as Endangered.
Statement 3 is Correct: Sumatran orangutan: Estimated around 7,500, categorized as Critically Endangered.
Tapanuli orangutan: A third species announced in 2017, with less than 800 individuals, making it the most endangered great ape.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), consider the following statements:
NPCI was founded by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2011.
NPCI offers Bharat Bill Payment System, a one-stop bill payment system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans:B
Exp:
The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) announced it was hiving off Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), a payment app based on UPI, into a separate subsidiary.
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Statement 1 is Incorrect:National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
Statement 2 is Correct: NPCI offers several products and services to enhance the digital payment ecosystem in India.
Immediate Payment Service (IMPS): A real-time interbank electronic funds transfer system.
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS): An integrated bill payment system offering interoperable and accessible bill payment services to customers.
National Automated Clearing House (NACH): A centralized clearing service for bulk payments like dividends, interest, salaries, and pensions.
Incorrect
Ans:B
Exp:
The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) announced it was hiving off Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), a payment app based on UPI, into a separate subsidiary.
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Statement 1 is Incorrect:National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
Statement 2 is Correct: NPCI offers several products and services to enhance the digital payment ecosystem in India.
Immediate Payment Service (IMPS): A real-time interbank electronic funds transfer system.
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS): An integrated bill payment system offering interoperable and accessible bill payment services to customers.
National Automated Clearing House (NACH): A centralized clearing service for bulk payments like dividends, interest, salaries, and pensions.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following is an example of a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) in India?
Correct
Ans: c
Exp:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued a framework for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) in financial markets towards strengthening compliance culture among the SRO members and also providing a consultative platform for policy making.
About Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO):
A self-regulatory organization (SRO) is one that has the power to set industry standards and regulations through its own efforts.
Effective SROs are able to provide standards and enforcement of those standards on their members.
Although SROs can be privately owned, the government can still dictate their broader policies.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory organization that oversees advertising practices in India. As an independent, voluntary self-regulatory organisation, The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) aims to ensure advertisements in India are fair, honest and are compliant with the ASCI Code. Hence, option (c) is correct.
SEBI, IRDAI, and RBI are government regulatory bodies, not SROs.
Incorrect
Ans: c
Exp:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued a framework for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) in financial markets towards strengthening compliance culture among the SRO members and also providing a consultative platform for policy making.
About Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO):
A self-regulatory organization (SRO) is one that has the power to set industry standards and regulations through its own efforts.
Effective SROs are able to provide standards and enforcement of those standards on their members.
Although SROs can be privately owned, the government can still dictate their broader policies.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory organization that oversees advertising practices in India. As an independent, voluntary self-regulatory organisation, The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) aims to ensure advertisements in India are fair, honest and are compliant with the ASCI Code. Hence, option (c) is correct.
SEBI, IRDAI, and RBI are government regulatory bodies, not SROs.
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