Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP):
1. It was raised in 1962.
2. It is basically a Mountain trained force.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. ITBP personnel have also been deployed abroad in UN peacekeeping missions.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 & 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Ans: 1 Option D is Correct Explanation ITBP:
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Origin: ITBP was initially raised in 1962 under the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Act, 1949 in the backdrop of 1962 During the India-China War
• However, in 1992, parliament enacted the ITBPF Act and the rules were framed in 1994.
• Mandate: ITBP is India’s primary border patrol organization for its border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. It is also deployed for Anti Naxal Operations and other internal security duties.
• Moreover, ITBP personnel have also been deployed abroad in UN peacekeeping missions
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the GREAT scheme:
1. It gives impetus for the development of the technical textile startup ecosystem in India
2. Under it, the Union Ministry of Textiles will provide the entire funding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: 2 Option A is Correct Explanation :
• Recently, the Union Ministry of Textiles released the guidelines of the GREAT scheme.
• Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) Scheme focuses on supporting individuals and companies to translate prototypes to technologies & products, including commercialization.
• Aim: To provide much-needed impetus for the development of the technical textiles startup ecosystem in India, especially in niche sub-segments such as bio-degradable and sustainable textiles, high-performance, and specialty fibers, and smart textiles. Hence Statement 1 is Correct. Funding:
• Under this scheme grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakh for up to a period of 18 months will be provided.
• The textile ministry will additionally provide 10 percent of the total grant-in-aid to incubators. Hence Statement 2 is
Incorrect.
• Only a minimum of 10 percent contribution has to be made by the incubator.
Q3. Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Ans. 3 Option C is correct Explanation:
• 75 tribal groups have been categorized by the Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs reside in 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, statement 1 is correct and statement 3 is not correct.
• The criteria followed for the determination of PVTGs are a pre-agriculture level of technology, a stagnant or declining
population, extremely low literacy, and a subsistence level of the economy. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Irular (Tamil Nadu) and Konda Reddi (Andhra Pradesh) tribes are included in the list of PVTGs. Hence, statement 4 is correct
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the National Education Policy 2020:
1. Karnataka became the first state to implement the NEP 2020 which replaces the previous National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986.
2. The National Education Policy 2020 proposes various reforms in school and higher education, including technical education, that are suited to 21st-century needs.
3. 5 foundational pillars of NEP 2020: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Ans. 4 Option C is correct Explanation:
• Karnataka became the first state to implement the NEP.
• The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 replaces the previous National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
• The Ministry of Education formed a committee under Dr. K Kasturirangan, which outlined this new policy.
• The National Education Policy 2020 proposes various reforms in schools and higher education, including technical
education, that is suited to 21st-century needs. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
• 5 foundational pillars of NEP 2020: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability. Hence Statement 3 is
correct.
• This policy is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Q.5 Consider the following statements with reference to Siliguri Corridor:
1. It serves as a natural buffer zone between the Himalayan Mountain range and the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bhutan.
2. All land trade between the North East and the rest of the country happens through this corridor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 5 Option B is correct
Explanation:
• Siliguri Corridor or Chicken’s Neck, is a narrow stretch of land located in West Bengal that connects India’s northeastern
states to the rest of India. It is located between Nepal and Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect.
• All land trade between the North East and the rest of the country happens through this corridor. Hence Statement 2 is correct
Q6. Consider the following statements
about Red sand boa:
1. The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 lists the snake in Schedule IV which makes trade and possession of it an offense.
2. The red sand boa is classified as ‘Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. 6 Option C is correct Explanation: Red sand boa
• It is a non-poisonous snake.
• Also known as the “Two-headed Snake” as it has a very thick tail having a rounded end which gives it the look of a head.
• The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 lists the snake in Schedule IV
o Trade and possession of the red sand boa is an offense. Hence Statement 1 is
correct.
• The species is listed in CITES Appendix II.
• IUCN status: Near Threatened. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
• Spread of the species: Iran, Pakistan, and
India.
• India- it is found in all of India excluding the northeast states. It is also not found in Indian
islands.
• These are ovoviviparous.
• These are nocturnal
Q7. Consider the following statements with reference to Lagrange points:
1. These are positions in space where objects sent there tend to stay put.
2. At this point, the gravitational pull of two large masses precisely equals the centripetal force required for a small object to move with them.
3. These points in space can be used by spacecraft to reduce fuel consumption needed to remain in
position.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Ans. 7 Option C is correct Explanation Lagrange Points
• Lagrange points are positions in space where objects sent there tend to stay put. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
• At Lagrange points, the gravitational pull of Two large masses precisely equals the centripetal force required for a small object to move with them. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
• These points in space can be used by spacecraft to reduce fuel consumption needed to remain in position. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Q8. Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in:
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Manipur
Ans:8 Option B is Correct Explanation :
• Recently, scientists suggested rerouting railway tracks running through the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.
• The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary renamed on 25 May 2004, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or
Hollongapar Reserve Forest.
• It is an isolated protected area of evergreen Forest located in the Jorhat district of Assam, Hence Option B is Correct
• Vegetation: The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the Hollong tree, while the Nahar dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs.
• Fauna:
o The sanctuary has a rich biodiversity and is home to the only apes in India, the Western Hoolock as well as the only
nocturnal primate found in the Northeast Indian states, the Bengal slow loris.
o Also it is home to Stump-tailed macaque, northern pig-tailed macaque, eastern Assamese macaque, rhesus macaque,
and capped language etc
Q9. Consider the Following Statements regarding self-respect marriages
1. Section 7-A of the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1967 deals with the special provision on “self-respect and secular marriages”.
2. Such marriages are solemnized in the presence of relatives, friends, or other persons, with parties declaring each other to be husband or wife, in a language understood by them.
3. Such marriages are also required to be registered as per the law.
How many of the Above given statements are/are Incorrect
(a) One only
(b) Two only
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans:9 Option D is Correct Explanation
What are ‘self-respect’ marriages?
• In 1968, the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1967, received the President’s approval and became the law.
• This amendment modified the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, by inserting Section 7- A into it.
• However, it extended only to the state of Tamil Nadu.
• Section 7-A deals with the special provision on “self-respect and secular marriages”. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
• It legally recognizes any marriage between any two Hindus, which can be referred to as “suyamariyathai” or “seerthiruththa marriage” or by any other name. Features
• Such marriages are solemnized in the presence of relatives, friends, or other persons, with parties declaring each other to
be husband or wife, in a language understood by them. Hence Statement 2 is Correct. Further, each party to the marriage garlands the other or puts a ring on the other’s finger or ties a “thali” or mangal sutra.
• However, such marriages are also required to be registered as per the law. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.
Q10. Consider the following Statements regarding the Digital Services Act
1. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation that came into force in EU law in November 2022 and will
be directly applicable across the EU.
2. Act aims to address several issues related to digital services, including online safety, content moderation, and the responsibilities of online platforms.
3. The legislation includes new rules for large online platforms, to ensure greater accountability and transparency in their operations.
How many of the above given the statement is/are Correct
(a) One only
(b) Two only
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Statement 3 is Correct.
Ans:10 Option C is the Correct Explanation
What is the Digital Services Act (DSA)?
• The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation that came into force in EU law in November 2022 and will be directly applicable across the EU.
• The act aims to address several issues related to digital services, including online safety, content moderation, and the
responsibilities of online platforms.
• The legislation includes new rules for large online platforms, such as social media networks and online marketplaces, to
ensure greater accountability and transparency in their operations.
• Goals
o To create a safer digital space in which the fundamental rights of all users of digital services are protected;
o To establish a level playing field to foster innovation, growth, and competitiveness, both in the European
Single Market and global
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