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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Gadgil Committee?
The Gadgil Committee was set up to review the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Committee.
It recommended that the entire Western Ghats region be declared as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
In the aftermath of this week’s devastating landslide in Wayanad in Kerala, the Union government has re-issued — for the sixth time in a decade — a draft notification classifying parts of the Western Ghats in six States as ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs). A committee steered by ecologist Madhav Gadgil, was formed to examine the degree of protection needed in the Western Ghats recommended in 2011.
Gadgil Committee:
Also known as the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), it recommended that all of the Western Ghats be declared as the Ecological Sensitive Areas (ESA) with only limited development allowed in graded zones.
Statement 2 is correct: It recommended that the entire region be declared as ecologically sensitive.
Following consultations with residents, industrialists, and government officials connected to the Western Ghats States, the Gadgil panel recommended the creation of three broad zones – ESA 1, ESA 2 and ESA 3 – with the first two inviting the strictest restrictions on economic activity.
Statement 1 is incorrect: With the States unwilling to accept the recommendations, a second committee led by former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan reconvened the exercise and halved the area of protected regions.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
In the aftermath of this week’s devastating landslide in Wayanad in Kerala, the Union government has re-issued — for the sixth time in a decade — a draft notification classifying parts of the Western Ghats in six States as ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs). A committee steered by ecologist Madhav Gadgil, was formed to examine the degree of protection needed in the Western Ghats recommended in 2011.
Gadgil Committee:
Also known as the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), it recommended that all of the Western Ghats be declared as the Ecological Sensitive Areas (ESA) with only limited development allowed in graded zones.
Statement 2 is correct: It recommended that the entire region be declared as ecologically sensitive.
Following consultations with residents, industrialists, and government officials connected to the Western Ghats States, the Gadgil panel recommended the creation of three broad zones – ESA 1, ESA 2 and ESA 3 – with the first two inviting the strictest restrictions on economic activity.
Statement 1 is incorrect: With the States unwilling to accept the recommendations, a second committee led by former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan reconvened the exercise and halved the area of protected regions.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which one of the following is the correct description of “Estampage”?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
A team of epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysore, recently embarked on an exercise to copy using the “estampage method”, important stone inscriptions at the Thalishwarar temple in Kovilpalayam near Palladam, and a few other places in Tiruppur district.
About Estampage:
Estampage is the method being used by the archaeologists to copy the characters and symbols from inscriptions.
In this technique, an exact imitation of an inscription is obtained in an inked paper and then used for further analysis.
Process:
Preparation: Clean the surface of the stone or material holding the inscription.
Application: Place a damp sheet of paper over the inscription.
Pressing: Gently press the paper into the grooves of the inscription using a soft dabber.
Inking: Apply ink (usually black) over the paper to highlight the inscription.
Drying: Allow the paper to dry on the surface.
Removal: Carefully remove the paper to reveal the inked impression of the inscription.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
A team of epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysore, recently embarked on an exercise to copy using the “estampage method”, important stone inscriptions at the Thalishwarar temple in Kovilpalayam near Palladam, and a few other places in Tiruppur district.
About Estampage:
Estampage is the method being used by the archaeologists to copy the characters and symbols from inscriptions.
In this technique, an exact imitation of an inscription is obtained in an inked paper and then used for further analysis.
Process:
Preparation: Clean the surface of the stone or material holding the inscription.
Application: Place a damp sheet of paper over the inscription.
Pressing: Gently press the paper into the grooves of the inscription using a soft dabber.
Inking: Apply ink (usually black) over the paper to highlight the inscription.
Drying: Allow the paper to dry on the surface.
Removal: Carefully remove the paper to reveal the inked impression of the inscription.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC):
It is a digital currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in India.
It can not be exchanged with fiat currency.
Wholesale CBDC can be used by financial institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
At present, 134 countries and currency unions, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
About Central Bank Digital Currency
Statement 1 is correct: Definition: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a digital currency issued by a country’s central bank. They are similar to cryptocurrencies, except that the central bank fixes their value and is equivalent to the country’s fiat currency.
In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called the Digital Rupee.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Digital Rupee: The RBI’s CBDC, also known as the Digital Rupee or e-Rupee, is equivalent to a sovereign currency and may be exchanged one-for-one with fiat currency.
CBDC’s Legality: The Finance Act 2022 amends the RBI Act, allowing it to launch Central Bank Digital Currency. The definition of a banknote was changed to allow the RBI to issue physical and digital currency by changing Section 2 of the RBI Act, of 1934.
Types of CBDC – Retail Digital Rupee and Wholesale Digital Rupee
Retail Retail Digital Rupee: CBDC that people can use for everyday transactions.
Statement 3 is correct: Wholesale CBDC: It is a CBDC that can only be used by financial institutions such as banks and NBFCs.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
At present, 134 countries and currency unions, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
About Central Bank Digital Currency
Statement 1 is correct: Definition: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a digital currency issued by a country’s central bank. They are similar to cryptocurrencies, except that the central bank fixes their value and is equivalent to the country’s fiat currency.
In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called the Digital Rupee.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Digital Rupee: The RBI’s CBDC, also known as the Digital Rupee or e-Rupee, is equivalent to a sovereign currency and may be exchanged one-for-one with fiat currency.
CBDC’s Legality: The Finance Act 2022 amends the RBI Act, allowing it to launch Central Bank Digital Currency. The definition of a banknote was changed to allow the RBI to issue physical and digital currency by changing Section 2 of the RBI Act, of 1934.
Types of CBDC – Retail Digital Rupee and Wholesale Digital Rupee
Retail Retail Digital Rupee: CBDC that people can use for everyday transactions.
Statement 3 is correct: Wholesale CBDC: It is a CBDC that can only be used by financial institutions such as banks and NBFCs.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following:
Phishing
Malvertising
Infected Web Pages
Social Engineering
Drive-by Downloads
How many of the above are ways in which ransomware infects systems?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a technology service provider to co-operative and regional rural banks was “possibly” hit by a ransomware attack, according to a recent statement by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
About Ransomware:
Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption.
How does Ransomware Infect Systems?
Statement 1 is correct: Phishing: Phishing attacks are the leading cause of ransomware infections. It deceives victims into downloading ransomware through malicious attachments or links.
Statement 2 is correct: Malvertising: It is a form of malware that falsely promotes an ad in a legitimate advertisement space.
Statement 3 is correct: Infected web pages: Infected URLs are commonly used to distribute ransomware.
Statement 4 is correct: Social engineering: It is the practice of tricking unsuspecting individuals into accidentally revealing private or sensitive information to use against them.
Statement 5 is correct: Drive-by Downloads: Infects devices through compromised websites.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a technology service provider to co-operative and regional rural banks was “possibly” hit by a ransomware attack, according to a recent statement by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
About Ransomware:
Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption.
How does Ransomware Infect Systems?
Statement 1 is correct: Phishing: Phishing attacks are the leading cause of ransomware infections. It deceives victims into downloading ransomware through malicious attachments or links.
Statement 2 is correct: Malvertising: It is a form of malware that falsely promotes an ad in a legitimate advertisement space.
Statement 3 is correct: Infected web pages: Infected URLs are commonly used to distribute ransomware.
Statement 4 is correct: Social engineering: It is the practice of tricking unsuspecting individuals into accidentally revealing private or sensitive information to use against them.
Statement 5 is correct: Drive-by Downloads: Infects devices through compromised websites.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Bailey bridges:
They were first invented by an English civil engineer during World War 2.
Bailey bridges can be easily extended and do not require any supporting piers in water bodies.
Due to their lightweight nature, Bailey bridges can only support pedestrian traffic.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
The Indian Army erected a 190-foot Bailey bridge in Wayanad and it has been crucial in facilitating the movement of heavy machinery and ambulances.
About Bailey bridge
A Bailey bridge is a type of modular bridge made of prefabricated parts, allowing for rapid assembly with minimal construction work.
Statement 1 is correct: Donald Coleman Bailey, an English civil engineer, invented it during World War 2 (1939-45).
Key Features
Modular Design: The bridge consists of light steel panels linked with pins, forming guardrails. Beams are placed between these guardrails to create the deck.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bailey bridges typically require supporting piers if they are used to span long water bodies. They are not entirely free-standing without any support.
Quick Assembly: Designed to be assembled quickly and efficiently, often under adverse conditions, such as enemy fire or disaster relief scenarios.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Mobility: The lightweight parts can be transported in small trucks, making it suitable for rapid deployment, and facilitating the movement of heavy machinery and ambulances.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
The Indian Army erected a 190-foot Bailey bridge in Wayanad and it has been crucial in facilitating the movement of heavy machinery and ambulances.
About Bailey bridge
A Bailey bridge is a type of modular bridge made of prefabricated parts, allowing for rapid assembly with minimal construction work.
Statement 1 is correct: Donald Coleman Bailey, an English civil engineer, invented it during World War 2 (1939-45).
Key Features
Modular Design: The bridge consists of light steel panels linked with pins, forming guardrails. Beams are placed between these guardrails to create the deck.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bailey bridges typically require supporting piers if they are used to span long water bodies. They are not entirely free-standing without any support.
Quick Assembly: Designed to be assembled quickly and efficiently, often under adverse conditions, such as enemy fire or disaster relief scenarios.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Mobility: The lightweight parts can be transported in small trucks, making it suitable for rapid deployment, and facilitating the movement of heavy machinery and ambulances.
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