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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsInitiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), recently seen in news is an initiative between India and which of the following country?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- It was announced by India and the USA on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo in 2022.
- Launched by the National Security Advisors (NSAs) in 2023.
- Comprises key technology sectors such as space, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnology, and clean energy.
- New areas subsequently included: biotechnology, critical minerals and rare earths processing technologies, digital connectivity and digital public infrastructure, and advanced materials.
- Progress Made So Far:
- Established the Quantum Coordination Mechanism.
- Launched a public-private dialogue (PDD) on telecommunications to drive collaboration in OpenRAN, 5G, and 6G.
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing a semiconductor supply chain, leading to the creation of a semiconductor sub-committee to review recommendations from an industry-led task force launched in connection with the iCET.
- Launched the India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) to advance cutting-edge technology cooperation.
- Concluded a roadmap for ‘Defence Industrial Cooperation’ to guide the policy direction for the next few years.
- Established a Strategic Trade Dialogue to remove regulatory barriers and review existing export control norms to further strategic technology and trade collaborations envisaged under iCET.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- It was announced by India and the USA on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo in 2022.
- Launched by the National Security Advisors (NSAs) in 2023.
- Comprises key technology sectors such as space, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnology, and clean energy.
- New areas subsequently included: biotechnology, critical minerals and rare earths processing technologies, digital connectivity and digital public infrastructure, and advanced materials.
- Progress Made So Far:
- Established the Quantum Coordination Mechanism.
- Launched a public-private dialogue (PDD) on telecommunications to drive collaboration in OpenRAN, 5G, and 6G.
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing a semiconductor supply chain, leading to the creation of a semiconductor sub-committee to review recommendations from an industry-led task force launched in connection with the iCET.
- Launched the India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) to advance cutting-edge technology cooperation.
- Concluded a roadmap for ‘Defence Industrial Cooperation’ to guide the policy direction for the next few years.
- Established a Strategic Trade Dialogue to remove regulatory barriers and review existing export control norms to further strategic technology and trade collaborations envisaged under iCET.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsGlobal Gender Gap index is published by:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- The World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes the Global gender Gap Index.
- The index benchmarks countries on their progress towards gender parity across four key dimensions, with sub-matrices for each dimension.
- Economic Participation and Opportunity
- Educational Attainment
- Health and Survival
- Political Empowerment
- The Global Gender Gap (GGG) index provides scores between 0 and 1 for each of the four sub-indices and the overall index, where 1 represents full gender parity and 0 represents complete disparity.
- It is the longest-standing index tracking progress towards closing gender gaps, having been established in 2006.
- Objectives:
- The index serves as a compass to track progress on relative gaps between women and men in health, education, economy, and politics.
- By using this annual measure, stakeholders within each country can set priorities relevant to their specific economic, political, and cultural contexts.
- Global Gender Gap 2024:
- The global gender gap has closed to 68.5% in 2024, up slightly from 68.4% in 2023.
- At this slow pace, achieving full parity will take 134 years, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
- Top- Ranked: Iceland remains the top-ranked country with 5% of its gender gap closed.
- It is the only economy to have closed over 90% of its gender gap.
- India’s Position: India has slipped to 129th out of 146 countries, down from 127th in 2023. In 2022, India was ranked 135th.
- India has closed 1% of its gender gap in 2024, indicating significant room for improvement.
- Areas of Decline for India:
- The slight regression is due to small declines in education and political empowerment.
- Education Gaps: The literacy rate gap between men and women is 17.2 percentage points. India is ranked 124th in this indicator.
- Political Empowerment: Women’s representation in Parliament remains low.
- In the newly elected Lok Sabha, women make up 13.6% of the members (74 out of 543), down from 78 in 2019.
- Economic Participation and Opportunity: India has shown slight improvement in economic participation and opportunity in recent years.
- To match its 2012 score of 46%, India needs to improve by 6.2 percentage points.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- The World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes the Global gender Gap Index.
- The index benchmarks countries on their progress towards gender parity across four key dimensions, with sub-matrices for each dimension.
- Economic Participation and Opportunity
- Educational Attainment
- Health and Survival
- Political Empowerment
- The Global Gender Gap (GGG) index provides scores between 0 and 1 for each of the four sub-indices and the overall index, where 1 represents full gender parity and 0 represents complete disparity.
- It is the longest-standing index tracking progress towards closing gender gaps, having been established in 2006.
- Objectives:
- The index serves as a compass to track progress on relative gaps between women and men in health, education, economy, and politics.
- By using this annual measure, stakeholders within each country can set priorities relevant to their specific economic, political, and cultural contexts.
- Global Gender Gap 2024:
- The global gender gap has closed to 68.5% in 2024, up slightly from 68.4% in 2023.
- At this slow pace, achieving full parity will take 134 years, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
- Top- Ranked: Iceland remains the top-ranked country with 5% of its gender gap closed.
- It is the only economy to have closed over 90% of its gender gap.
- India’s Position: India has slipped to 129th out of 146 countries, down from 127th in 2023. In 2022, India was ranked 135th.
- India has closed 1% of its gender gap in 2024, indicating significant room for improvement.
- Areas of Decline for India:
- The slight regression is due to small declines in education and political empowerment.
- Education Gaps: The literacy rate gap between men and women is 17.2 percentage points. India is ranked 124th in this indicator.
- Political Empowerment: Women’s representation in Parliament remains low.
- In the newly elected Lok Sabha, women make up 13.6% of the members (74 out of 543), down from 78 in 2019.
- Economic Participation and Opportunity: India has shown slight improvement in economic participation and opportunity in recent years.
- To match its 2012 score of 46%, India needs to improve by 6.2 percentage points.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ethanol:
- It increases neurotransmission levels in the human body.
- It is metabolised in the liver and stomach by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzymes into acetaldehyde.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Ethanol (C2H5OH) consists of a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and another carbon atom, which is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and a hydroxyl group (OH–).
- The primary alcohol in these beverages is ethanol, a psychoactive drug that lowers neurotransmission levels in the body, causing intoxication.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Ethanol is metabolised in the liver and stomach by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzymes into acetaldehyde, which is then converted to acetate byaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) enzyme
- The adverse effects of alcohol consumption, from hangovers to cancer, are due to acetaldehyde.
- Despite its widespread recreational use, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that no level of ethanol consumption is safe for health.
- Long-term use can lead to dependence, increase the risk of cancers and heart disease, and potentially result in death.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Ethanol (C2H5OH) consists of a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and another carbon atom, which is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and a hydroxyl group (OH–).
- The primary alcohol in these beverages is ethanol, a psychoactive drug that lowers neurotransmission levels in the body, causing intoxication.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Ethanol is metabolised in the liver and stomach by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzymes into acetaldehyde, which is then converted to acetate byaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) enzyme
- The adverse effects of alcohol consumption, from hangovers to cancer, are due to acetaldehyde.
- Despite its widespread recreational use, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that no level of ethanol consumption is safe for health.
- Long-term use can lead to dependence, increase the risk of cancers and heart disease, and potentially result in death.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements related to pro tem Speaker:
- His/her primary role is to appoint the Speaker.
- The post of pro tem Speaker ismentioned in the article 99 of Indian Constitution.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is inCorrect: The pro-tem Speaker is a temporary presiding officer in the Lok Sabha until the regular Speaker is elected. The term ‘pro-tem’ means ‘for the time being’ or ‘temporarily’.
- The primary role of the pro-tem Speaker is to administer the oath to new Members of Parliament (MPs) as per Article 99 of the Constitution and facilitate the election of the new Speaker.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: The post of pro-tem Speaker is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but is outlined in the ‘Handbook on the Working of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’.
- Article 95(1): While the office of Speaker is vacant; the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such a member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is inCorrect: The pro-tem Speaker is a temporary presiding officer in the Lok Sabha until the regular Speaker is elected. The term ‘pro-tem’ means ‘for the time being’ or ‘temporarily’.
- The primary role of the pro-tem Speaker is to administer the oath to new Members of Parliament (MPs) as per Article 99 of the Constitution and facilitate the election of the new Speaker.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: The post of pro-tem Speaker is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but is outlined in the ‘Handbook on the Working of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’.
- Article 95(1): While the office of Speaker is vacant; the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such a member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme:
- It is a central sector scheme that aims to bolster forensic capabilities nationally through modern infrastructure and skilled manpower.
- The scheme will be in effect for 3 years.
- The scheme will be operated by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
How many of the statements above are not correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: TheNational Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Aim:
- To bolster forensiccapabilities nationally through modern infrastructure and skilled manpower for the scientific investigation of crimes.
- Supports the implementation of new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
- Forensic investigation is mandated for criminal cases with potential imprisonment of seven years or more, increasing the demand on forensic services.
- Financial Outlay: The central government allocated Rs 2254.43 crore for the scheme, sourced from the budgetary allocation of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Aim:
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: The scheme will be in effect for 5 years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The scheme will be operated by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Components of NFIES:
- Construction of Campuses: Building campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) across the country.
- Establishment of Laboratories: Setting up Central Forensic Science Laboratories nationwide.
- Strengthening Existing Infrastructure: Enhancing the infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of NFSU.
- Expected Outcomes:
- Construction of new NFSU off-campuses and Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs).
- Alleviate the shortage of trained forensic professionals.
- Reduce the caseload and pendency in forensic laboratories.
- Components of NFIES:
Assist in achieving the government’s goal of a high conviction rate exceeding 90%.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: TheNational Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Aim:
- To bolster forensiccapabilities nationally through modern infrastructure and skilled manpower for the scientific investigation of crimes.
- Supports the implementation of new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
- Forensic investigation is mandated for criminal cases with potential imprisonment of seven years or more, increasing the demand on forensic services.
- Financial Outlay: The central government allocated Rs 2254.43 crore for the scheme, sourced from the budgetary allocation of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Aim:
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: The scheme will be in effect for 5 years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The scheme will be operated by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Components of NFIES:
- Construction of Campuses: Building campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) across the country.
- Establishment of Laboratories: Setting up Central Forensic Science Laboratories nationwide.
- Strengthening Existing Infrastructure: Enhancing the infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of NFSU.
- Expected Outcomes:
- Construction of new NFSU off-campuses and Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs).
- Alleviate the shortage of trained forensic professionals.
- Reduce the caseload and pendency in forensic laboratories.
- Components of NFIES:
Assist in achieving the government’s goal of a high conviction rate exceeding 90%.
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