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Editorials Quiz 2021-22
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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
We hope students utilize this initiative to the best of advantage. 🙂
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Question 1 of 5
Mahakali Treaty is an agreement between the Government of India and Government of
CorrectSolution: d)
Mahakali Treaty is an agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government of India regarding the development of watershed of Mahakali River. The treaty was signed in 1996. The treaty recognizes the Mahakali River as a boundary river between the two countries.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Mahakali Treaty is an agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Government of India regarding the development of watershed of Mahakali River. The treaty was signed in 1996. The treaty recognizes the Mahakali River as a boundary river between the two countries.
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Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding National Dam Safety Authority.
- The National Dam Safety Authority is a regulatory body, which seeks to maintain standards related to dam safety and prevent dam-related disasters.
- It assumes the role of State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) for a dam located in one State and owned by another.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The National Dam Safety Authority, which seeks to maintain standards related to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and resolve inter-State issues in this regard, has come into force.
National Dam Safety Authority will liaise with State-level dam safety organisations and owners of dams for standardising safety-related data and practices.
The Authority will be headed by a chairman and assisted by five members to lead its five wings — policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster and resilience and administration and finance.
A key function of the Authority is to resolve any issue between the State Dam Safety Organisations of States or between a State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that state.
The Dam Safety Act empowers the body to perform the role of the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) in this context because the NDSA assumes the role of SDSO for a dam located in one State and owned by another.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The National Dam Safety Authority, which seeks to maintain standards related to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and resolve inter-State issues in this regard, has come into force.
National Dam Safety Authority will liaise with State-level dam safety organisations and owners of dams for standardising safety-related data and practices.
The Authority will be headed by a chairman and assisted by five members to lead its five wings — policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster and resilience and administration and finance.
A key function of the Authority is to resolve any issue between the State Dam Safety Organisations of States or between a State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that state.
The Dam Safety Act empowers the body to perform the role of the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) in this context because the NDSA assumes the role of SDSO for a dam located in one State and owned by another.
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Question 3 of 5
Mission Vatsalya, recently approved by the Union Cabinet aims to.
- Secure a healthy and happy childhood for every child in India.
- Assist States/UTs in delivering the mandate of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.
- Achieve the SDG goals.
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The objective of Mission Vatsalya is to secure a healthy and happy childhood for every child in India; foster a sensitive, supportive and synchronized ecosystem for development of children; assist States/UTs in delivering the mandate of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015; achieve the SDG goals.
Components under Mission Vatsalya will include statutory bodies; service delivery structures; institutional care/services; non-institutional community based care; emergency outreach services; training and capacity building.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The objective of Mission Vatsalya is to secure a healthy and happy childhood for every child in India; foster a sensitive, supportive and synchronized ecosystem for development of children; assist States/UTs in delivering the mandate of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015; achieve the SDG goals.
Components under Mission Vatsalya will include statutory bodies; service delivery structures; institutional care/services; non-institutional community based care; emergency outreach services; training and capacity building.
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Question 4 of 5
The River Orange forms the international boundary between which of the following countries?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Orange River is a river in Southern Africa. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Orange River is a river in Southern Africa. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa.
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Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
- The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a small-lift launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which can launch small satellites only to low Earth orbit.
- Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
- It is shorter in length than the PSLV and GSLV.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
- The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a small-lift launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with payload capacity to deliver 600 kg to low Earth orbit (500 km) or 300 kg to Sun-synchronous orbit (500 km) for launching small satellites, with the capability to support multiple orbital drop-offs.
- It is shorter in length than the PSLV and GSLV.
- It can accommodate multiple satellites like the PSLV and GSLV, albeit smaller ones.
- Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
IncorrectSolution: c)
- The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a small-lift launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with payload capacity to deliver 600 kg to low Earth orbit (500 km) or 300 kg to Sun-synchronous orbit (500 km) for launching small satellites, with the capability to support multiple orbital drop-offs.
- It is shorter in length than the PSLV and GSLV.
- It can accommodate multiple satellites like the PSLV and GSLV, albeit smaller ones.
- Unlike the PSLV and GSLV, the SSLV can be assembled both vertically and horizontally.
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