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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about African Swine Fever (ASF):
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- It is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs.
- The virus does not affect people and there is no impact on human health
- There is no treatment or vaccine available for this disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- ASF is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic fever.
- It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s.
- The mortality is close to 100 per cent, and since the fever has no cure, the only way to stop it spreading is by culling the animals.
- ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans.
- As of now, there is no approved vaccine,which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/african-swine-fever-6/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- ASF is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic fever.
- It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s.
- The mortality is close to 100 per cent, and since the fever has no cure, the only way to stop it spreading is by culling the animals.
- ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans.
- As of now, there is no approved vaccine,which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/african-swine-fever-6/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Full membership of the G20:
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Full membership of the G20:
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
With reference to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), consider the following statements:
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- An SPAC is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in a particular sector.
- An SPAC aims to raise money in an initial public offering (IPO) without any operations or revenues.
- The money that is raised from the public is kept in an escrow account, which can be accessed while making the acquisition.
- If the acquisition is not made within two years of the IPO, the SPAC is delisted and the money is returned to the investors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- What are SPACs?
- An SPAC, or a blank-cheque company,is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in a particular sector.
- An SPAC aims to raise money in an initial public offering (IPO)without any operations or revenues.
- The money that is raised from the public is kept in an escrow account,which can be accessed while making the acquisition.
- If the acquisition is not made within two years of the IPO,the SPAC is delisted and the money is returned to the investors.
- Why are they attractive?
- While SPACs are essentially shell companies, a key factor that makes them attractive to investors are the people who sponsor them.
- Globally, prominent names have participated in SPACs.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- What are SPACs?
- An SPAC, or a blank-cheque company,is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in a particular sector.
- An SPAC aims to raise money in an initial public offering (IPO)without any operations or revenues.
- The money that is raised from the public is kept in an escrow account,which can be accessed while making the acquisition.
- If the acquisition is not made within two years of the IPO,the SPAC is delisted and the money is returned to the investors.
- Why are they attractive?
- While SPACs are essentially shell companies, a key factor that makes them attractive to investors are the people who sponsor them.
- Globally, prominent names have participated in SPACs.
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
A report titled, “A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence”, was released by the
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- A report titled, A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence, was released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in July 2021.
- Highlights of the Report:
- Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some of the world’s most iconic species.
- Globally, conflict-related killing affects more than 75 per cent of the world’s wild cat species. It also affects polar bears and Mediterranean monk seals as well as large herbivores such as elephants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/human-animal-conflict/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- A report titled, A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence, was released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in July 2021.
- Highlights of the Report:
- Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some of the world’s most iconic species.
- Globally, conflict-related killing affects more than 75 per cent of the world’s wild cat species. It also affects polar bears and Mediterranean monk seals as well as large herbivores such as elephants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/human-animal-conflict/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/human-animal-conflict/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/human-animal-conflict/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
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- Gharial
- Indian wild ass
- Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
With reference to Jupiter’s moons Europa, consider the following statements:
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- Europa is slightly smaller than Earth’s moon and its diameter is about one-quarter that of the Earth.
- Europa has a very thin oxygen atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Europa is slightly smaller than Earth’s moon and its diameter is about one-quarter that of the Earth.
- Europa has a very thin oxygen atmosphere.
- Interestingly, while its diameter is less than the Earth’s, Europa probably contains twice the amount of the water in all of the Earth’s oceans.
- NASA is expected to launch its Europa Clipper in 2024. The module will orbit Jupiter and conduct multiple close flybys to Europa to gather data on the moon’s atmosphere, surface and its interior.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Europa is slightly smaller than Earth’s moon and its diameter is about one-quarter that of the Earth.
- Europa has a very thin oxygen atmosphere.
- Interestingly, while its diameter is less than the Earth’s, Europa probably contains twice the amount of the water in all of the Earth’s oceans.
- NASA is expected to launch its Europa Clipper in 2024. The module will orbit Jupiter and conduct multiple close flybys to Europa to gather data on the moon’s atmosphere, surface and its interior.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services day’ as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.
- This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Prime Minister of Independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi.
- As part of Civil Servant Day, Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented to Districts/Implementing Units for implementation of Priority programme and innovation categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services day’ as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.
- This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi.
- As part of Civil Servant Day, Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented to Districts/Implementing Units for implementation of Priority programme and innovation categories.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as ‘Civil Services day’ as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work.
- This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi.
- As part of Civil Servant Day, Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented to Districts/Implementing Units for implementation of Priority programme and innovation categories.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay:
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- He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
- His first Bengali fiction is called ‘Durgeshnondini’ published in 1865.
- He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- He was a Bengali poet and writer.
- He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
- His novel Anandamath — which was set in the background of the Sanyashi Bidroho (rebellion of monks in late 18th century) — is considered to be one of key works on Bengal’s nationalism.
- His first Bengali fiction is called ‘Durgeshnondini’ published in 1865.
- He also wrote other famous novels like Kapalkundala in 1866, Mrinalini in 1869, Vishbriksha in 1873, Chandrasekhar in 1877, Rajani in 1877, Rajsimha in 1881 and Devi Chaudhurani in 1884.
- He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
- His first fiction to appear in print was the English novel Rajmohan’s Wife.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- He was a Bengali poet and writer.
- He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
- His novel Anandamath — which was set in the background of the Sanyashi Bidroho (rebellion of monks in late 18th century) — is considered to be one of key works on Bengal’s nationalism.
- His first Bengali fiction is called ‘Durgeshnondini’ published in 1865.
- He also wrote other famous novels like Kapalkundala in 1866, Mrinalini in 1869, Vishbriksha in 1873, Chandrasekhar in 1877, Rajani in 1877, Rajsimha in 1881 and Devi Chaudhurani in 1884.
- He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
- His first fiction to appear in print was the English novel Rajmohan’s Wife.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/22/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-april-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following pairs:
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- Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association
- Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
- Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The first committee of the association was composed of: Raja Radhakanta Deb – President, Raja Kalikrishna Deb – Vice-President, Debendranath Tagore – secretary, et al.
- Statement 2: In 1884, M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
- Statement 3: IA was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The first committee of the association was composed of: Raja Radhakanta Deb – President, Raja Kalikrishna Deb – Vice-President, Debendranath Tagore – secretary, et al.
- Statement 2: In 1884, M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
- Statement 3: IA was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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