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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- In 1727, the East India company opened its first post office in India.
- Lord Dalhousie modified the “Company Mail” into a Crown service in 1854.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ‘Creator Economy’?
CorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The article explores the advantages of establishing a creator economy based on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain technology.
- What is the Creator Economy?
- The Creator Economy refers to an internet-facilitated economic model that allows content creators and influencers to earn revenue directly from their creations. It leverages digital platforms, such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, enabling creators to produce and distribute content, products, or services independently.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/creator-economy/
IncorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The article explores the advantages of establishing a creator economy based on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain technology.
- What is the Creator Economy?
- The Creator Economy refers to an internet-facilitated economic model that allows content creators and influencers to earn revenue directly from their creations. It leverages digital platforms, such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, enabling creators to produce and distribute content, products, or services independently.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/creator-economy/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
What is true about ‘Non-Fungible Tokens’ (NFTs)?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital or physical tokens that are stored on a blockchain. Each NFT has distinct information that sets it apart from other tokens, making it non-interchangeable. This uniqueness is what allows NFTs to represent ownership of specific digital or physical assets, such as digital art, music, videos, or even real estate.
- Cryptocurrency is functionally a token that is created on a blockchain to signify a unit of value, while an NFT is a token on blockchain enabling ownership of a unique digital asset.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/creator-economy/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital or physical tokens that are stored on a blockchain. Each NFT has distinct information that sets it apart from other tokens, making it non-interchangeable. This uniqueness is what allows NFTs to represent ownership of specific digital or physical assets, such as digital art, music, videos, or even real estate.
- Cryptocurrency is functionally a token that is created on a blockchain to signify a unit of value, while an NFT is a token on blockchain enabling ownership of a unique digital asset.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/creator-economy/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Which of the following statements about the Navy of Ancient India is correct?
CorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Option A: This statement is incorrect. While elephants were indeed used in various military capacities in ancient India, they were not the primary focus of naval warfare. Naval warfare typically involved ships and strategies related to sea battles.
- Option B: This statement is incorrect. Chariots were mainly land-based military units, and there is no significant historical evidence supporting their extensive use at sea in ancient Indian naval forces.
- Option C: This statement is correct. The Maurya Empire, under the rule of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya (around 322–298 BCE), is credited with establishing one of the earliest recorded naval fleets in ancient India. The Mauryan navy played a crucial role in securing maritime trade routes and protecting the coastline.
- Option D: This statement is incorrect. Naval strategies in ancient India were more focused on maritime considerations, and cavalry tactics were typically employed on land rather than at sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/navy-of-ancient-india/
IncorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Option A: This statement is incorrect. While elephants were indeed used in various military capacities in ancient India, they were not the primary focus of naval warfare. Naval warfare typically involved ships and strategies related to sea battles.
- Option B: This statement is incorrect. Chariots were mainly land-based military units, and there is no significant historical evidence supporting their extensive use at sea in ancient Indian naval forces.
- Option C: This statement is correct. The Maurya Empire, under the rule of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya (around 322–298 BCE), is credited with establishing one of the earliest recorded naval fleets in ancient India. The Mauryan navy played a crucial role in securing maritime trade routes and protecting the coastline.
- Option D: This statement is incorrect. Naval strategies in ancient India were more focused on maritime considerations, and cavalry tactics were typically employed on land rather than at sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/navy-of-ancient-india/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
With reference to differences between tropical cyclones and extratropical cyclones, Consider the following statements:
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- Tropical cyclones and extratropical cyclones both form over warm ocean waters.
- One major difference is the location of formation; tropical cyclones form over tropical oceans, while extratropical cyclones form over mid-latitude or polar regions.
- The energy source for tropical cyclones is the release of latent heat during condensation, whereas extratropical cyclones are primarily fueled by horizontal temperature contrasts.
How many of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: This statement is incorrect. While tropical cyclones do form over warm ocean waters, extratropical cyclones form over cooler ocean or land areas, usually at higher latitudes.
- S2: This statement is correct. The primary difference in the location of formation is a key characteristic. Tropical cyclones form over warm tropical oceans, while extratropical cyclones develop in mid-latitude or polar regions.
- S3: This statement is correct. The energy source for tropical cyclones is the latent heat released when moist air rises and condenses. In contrast, extratropical cyclones are fueled by horizontal temperature differences, often associated with the interaction of warm and cold air masses.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/cyclone-michaung/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: This statement is incorrect. While tropical cyclones do form over warm ocean waters, extratropical cyclones form over cooler ocean or land areas, usually at higher latitudes.
- S2: This statement is correct. The primary difference in the location of formation is a key characteristic. Tropical cyclones form over warm tropical oceans, while extratropical cyclones develop in mid-latitude or polar regions.
- S3: This statement is correct. The energy source for tropical cyclones is the latent heat released when moist air rises and condenses. In contrast, extratropical cyclones are fueled by horizontal temperature differences, often associated with the interaction of warm and cold air masses.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/cyclone-michaung/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Regarding ‘Rossby waves’, which of the following statements is accurate?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Rossby waves are large-scale waves that are influenced by the rotation of the Earth (Coriolis effect). They are often associated with the jet stream, which is a fast-flowing, meandering air current in the upper atmosphere. Rossby waves play a crucial role in the development of weather patterns and can influence the movement of air masses and the formation of weather systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/cyclone-michaung/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Rossby waves are large-scale waves that are influenced by the rotation of the Earth (Coriolis effect). They are often associated with the jet stream, which is a fast-flowing, meandering air current in the upper atmosphere. Rossby waves play a crucial role in the development of weather patterns and can influence the movement of air masses and the formation of weather systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/cyclone-michaung/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the ‘International Maritime Organization’ (IMO):
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- The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping.
- The IMO sets international standards for the safety, security, and environmental performance of ships.
- The IMO has no enforcement power, and its recommendations are not binding on member states.
How many of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) assembly for the 2024–25 biennium, India was re-elected to the IMO Council with the highest vote tally.
- S1& S2:The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a United Nations specialized agency that works to improve the safety and security of international shipping. The IMO’s mission is to promote sustainable, efficient, environmentally sound, and safe shipping through cooperation.
- S3: As the IMO itself has no enforcement powers, compliance with conventions is ensured by its member states. Also IMO recommendations are not legally binding
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/india-re-elected-to-international-maritime-organisation/
IncorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) assembly for the 2024–25 biennium, India was re-elected to the IMO Council with the highest vote tally.
- S1& S2:The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a United Nations specialized agency that works to improve the safety and security of international shipping. The IMO’s mission is to promote sustainable, efficient, environmentally sound, and safe shipping through cooperation.
- S3: As the IMO itself has no enforcement powers, compliance with conventions is ensured by its member states. Also IMO recommendations are not legally binding
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/india-re-elected-to-international-maritime-organisation/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Which of the following statements about ‘Nationally Determined Contributions’(NDCs) is correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: During the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, 118 countries pledged to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, committing to at least 11,000 gigawatts (GW) and to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements to more than 4%.
- India’s decision not to sign is attributed to its commitment, as part of its nationally determined contributions (NDCs), to installing 500 GW of electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. India recognizes coal as a crucial element in its energy mix due to the anticipated significant growth in energy demand over the next 30 years, which may not be met by renewables alone.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/the-global-renewables-and-energy-efficiency-pledge/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: During the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, 118 countries pledged to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, committing to at least 11,000 gigawatts (GW) and to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements to more than 4%.
- India’s decision not to sign is attributed to its commitment, as part of its nationally determined contributions (NDCs), to installing 500 GW of electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. India recognizes coal as a crucial element in its energy mix due to the anticipated significant growth in energy demand over the next 30 years, which may not be met by renewables alone.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/the-global-renewables-and-energy-efficiency-pledge/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following countries:
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- Burkina Faso
- Togo
- Ivory Coast
- Mali
How many of the above countries share a land border with Gana?
CorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, with participation from over 85 countries and international organizations.
- Aim: The meeting is aimed at expressing collective commitment to UN peacekeeping, in alignment with ongoing reforms under Action for Peacekeeping and the Action for Peacekeeping Plus plan.
- Ghana is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/accra-ghana/
IncorrectAns: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, with participation from over 85 countries and international organizations.
- Aim: The meeting is aimed at expressing collective commitment to UN peacekeeping, in alignment with ongoing reforms under Action for Peacekeeping and the Action for Peacekeeping Plus plan.
- Ghana is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/accra-ghana/
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The G20 consists of the 20 largest economies in the world.
- The G20 was established to address political issues only.
- All G20 countries are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
- The G20 meetings are held annually, with rotating host countries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: This statement is correct. The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union. It includes the world’s major economies, both developed and emerging. The G20 countries represent about 80% of the world’s economic output.
- S2: This statement is incorrect. While the G20 does address economic issues, it is not limited to them. The G20 meetings cover a wide range of global issues, including financial stability, sustainable development, climate change, and more.
- S3: This statement is incorrect. Not all G20 countries are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The United States, China, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom are the permanent members of the UN Security Council, but not all of them are part of the G20.
- S4: This statement is correct. G20 meetings are held annually, and the hosting duties rotate among the member countries. The host country organizes and presides over the summit, and the meetings provide an opportunity for leaders to discuss and coordinate on international economic policies and other global issues.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/the-global-renewables-and-energy-efficiency-pledge/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: This statement is correct. The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union. It includes the world’s major economies, both developed and emerging. The G20 countries represent about 80% of the world’s economic output.
- S2: This statement is incorrect. While the G20 does address economic issues, it is not limited to them. The G20 meetings cover a wide range of global issues, including financial stability, sustainable development, climate change, and more.
- S3: This statement is incorrect. Not all G20 countries are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The United States, China, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom are the permanent members of the UN Security Council, but not all of them are part of the G20.
- S4: This statement is correct. G20 meetings are held annually, and the hosting duties rotate among the member countries. The host country organizes and presides over the summit, and the meetings provide an opportunity for leaders to discuss and coordinate on international economic policies and other global issues.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/12/05/the-global-renewables-and-energy-efficiency-pledge/
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