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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Unified Pension Scheme:
The UPS promises government employees 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months.
The pension includes a periodic dearness relief hike in line with inflation trends.
In case of a government employee’s death, the family is assured a pension equivalent to 20% of the employee’s pension.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
The Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will provide government employees with assured pension after retirement.
About Unified Pension Scheme (UPS):
The scheme will be effective from April 1, 2025.
Statement 1 is correct: Assured pension: 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months prior to superannuation for a minimum qualifying service of 25 years. This pay is to be proportionate for lesser service periods upto a minimum of 10 years of service.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Assured family pension: @60% of pension of the employee immediately before her/his demise.
Assured minimum pension: @10,000 per month on superannuation after minimum 10 years of service.
Statement 2 is correct: Inflation indexation: On assured pension, on assured family pension and assured minimum pension. Dearness Relief based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW).
Superannuation payout: As in case of service employees lump sum payment at superannuation in addition to gratuity 1/10th of monthly emoluments (pay + DA) as on the date of superannuation for every completed six months of service this payment will not reduce the quantum of assured pension.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
The Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will provide government employees with assured pension after retirement.
About Unified Pension Scheme (UPS):
The scheme will be effective from April 1, 2025.
Statement 1 is correct: Assured pension: 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months prior to superannuation for a minimum qualifying service of 25 years. This pay is to be proportionate for lesser service periods upto a minimum of 10 years of service.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Assured family pension: @60% of pension of the employee immediately before her/his demise.
Assured minimum pension: @10,000 per month on superannuation after minimum 10 years of service.
Statement 2 is correct: Inflation indexation: On assured pension, on assured family pension and assured minimum pension. Dearness Relief based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW).
Superannuation payout: As in case of service employees lump sum payment at superannuation in addition to gratuity 1/10th of monthly emoluments (pay + DA) as on the date of superannuation for every completed six months of service this payment will not reduce the quantum of assured pension.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Sedongpu glacier.
The Brahmaputra River forms a deep gorge while flowing around Mt. Namcha Barwa and Mt. Gyala Peri.
Lhasa River, Lohit River, and Dhanashri River are the right bank tributaries of Brahmaputra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
The geological event in the Sedongpu Gully catchment draining into the Yarlung Tsangpo River, upstream of the Brahmaputra in Assam, has been happening more often since 2017.
About Brahmaputra River system:
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier, which is located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Tibet, about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Lake Mapam.
Statement 2 is Correct: Brahmaputra River takes a sharp turn — called the Great Bend — while flowing around Mt. Namcha Barwa (altitude 7,782 metres) and Mt. Gyala Peri (7,294 metres) to create a gorge 505 km long and 6,009 metres deep.
This is one of the deepest gorges on the earth.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: The left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra River System are Lhasa River, Nyang River, Parlung Zangbo River, Lohit River, Dhanashri River, and Kolong River.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
The geological event in the Sedongpu Gully catchment draining into the Yarlung Tsangpo River, upstream of the Brahmaputra in Assam, has been happening more often since 2017.
About Brahmaputra River system:
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier, which is located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Tibet, about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Lake Mapam.
Statement 2 is Correct: Brahmaputra River takes a sharp turn — called the Great Bend — while flowing around Mt. Namcha Barwa (altitude 7,782 metres) and Mt. Gyala Peri (7,294 metres) to create a gorge 505 km long and 6,009 metres deep.
This is one of the deepest gorges on the earth.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: The left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra River System are Lhasa River, Nyang River, Parlung Zangbo River, Lohit River, Dhanashri River, and Kolong River.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Tanager-1 Satellite:
Tanager-1 satellite is designed to detect major emitters of PM 2.5 and Ozone.
Tanager-1 uses imaging spectrometer technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, a satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, known as Tanager-1.
About Tanager-1 Satellite:
Launch Date & Platform: The Tanager-1 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Objective: The satellite is designed to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄).
Tracking Emissions with Tanager-1:
Statement 2 is Correct: Technology Used: Tanager-1 employs imaging spectrometer technology developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Functionality:
It measures hundreds of wavelengths of light reflected by Earth’s surface.
Different atmospheric compounds, like methane and carbon dioxide, absorb specific wavelengths of light, creating spectral “fingerprints.”
These infrared fingerprints help in pinpointing and quantifying greenhouse gas emissions, enabling targeted mitigation efforts.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, a satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, known as Tanager-1.
About Tanager-1 Satellite:
Launch Date & Platform: The Tanager-1 satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Objective: The satellite is designed to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄).
Tracking Emissions with Tanager-1:
Statement 2 is Correct: Technology Used: Tanager-1 employs imaging spectrometer technology developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Functionality:
It measures hundreds of wavelengths of light reflected by Earth’s surface.
Different atmospheric compounds, like methane and carbon dioxide, absorb specific wavelengths of light, creating spectral “fingerprints.”
These infrared fingerprints help in pinpointing and quantifying greenhouse gas emissions, enabling targeted mitigation efforts.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Lithium Productions in the world:
Australia was the largest producer of Lithium in the World in the year 2023.
Australian lithium is mainly extracted from brines whereas Chile’s lithium is mainly produced from hard-rock mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
According to a new study, Chile’s Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimetres per year due to lithium brine extraction — a process in which salt-rich water is pumped to the surface and into a series of evaporation ponds to eventually obtain lithium.
About Lithium Productions in the world:
Lithium: Lithium, also known as “white gold”, is one of the most sought-after metals on Earth.
Uses of Lithium: It is used in rechargeable batteries, which power not only laptops and mobile phones but also electric vehicles — a crucial part of the world’s plan to tackle climate change.
Statement 1 is Correct: Australia was the world’s largest producer of lithium in 2023.
Australia, Chile and China were the top three lithium countries in 2023
Statement 2 is Incorrect:Lithium is currently produced from hard rock or brine mines.
Australia is the world’s biggest supplier, with production from hard rock mines.
Argentina, Chile and China mainly produce it from salt lakes where lithium is extracted from brines.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
According to a new study, Chile’s Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimetres per year due to lithium brine extraction — a process in which salt-rich water is pumped to the surface and into a series of evaporation ponds to eventually obtain lithium.
About Lithium Productions in the world:
Lithium: Lithium, also known as “white gold”, is one of the most sought-after metals on Earth.
Uses of Lithium: It is used in rechargeable batteries, which power not only laptops and mobile phones but also electric vehicles — a crucial part of the world’s plan to tackle climate change.
Statement 1 is Correct: Australia was the world’s largest producer of lithium in 2023.
Australia, Chile and China were the top three lithium countries in 2023
Statement 2 is Incorrect:Lithium is currently produced from hard rock or brine mines.
Australia is the world’s biggest supplier, with production from hard rock mines.
Argentina, Chile and China mainly produce it from salt lakes where lithium is extracted from brines.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Classical Languages in the India:
At present, there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India.
Sanskrit was the first language in India to be accorded classical language status in 2004.
All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, special centres set up for the promotion of Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia after they were designated classical languages are demanding autonomy in their functioning in order to better carry out their functions.
About Classical Languages in India:
A classical language is one that has its own literature and a significant and ancient corpus of written script.
Statement 1 is Correct: Present status – Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India:
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Tamil was the first language in India to be accorded classical language status in 2004. Sanskrit was declared a classical language in 2005, Kannada in 2008, Telugu in 2008, Malayalam in 2013, and Odia in 2014.
Statement 3 is Correct: All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the country.
It was created to recognize India’s diverse linguistic fabric and to provide state support for these languages.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Recently, special centres set up for the promotion of Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia after they were designated classical languages are demanding autonomy in their functioning in order to better carry out their functions.
About Classical Languages in India:
A classical language is one that has its own literature and a significant and ancient corpus of written script.
Statement 1 is Correct: Present status – Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India:
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Tamil was the first language in India to be accorded classical language status in 2004. Sanskrit was declared a classical language in 2005, Kannada in 2008, Telugu in 2008, Malayalam in 2013, and Odia in 2014.
Statement 3 is Correct: All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the country.
It was created to recognize India’s diverse linguistic fabric and to provide state support for these languages.
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