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1Q) Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aimed to achieve an "open-defecation free" (ODF) India by which of the following year?

(A) 2019

(B) 2020

(C) 2021

(D) 2022

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⇨ Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aimed to achieve an "open-defecation-free" (ODF) India by 2 October 2019, the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi through the construction of toilets.

⇨ An estimated 89.9 million toilets were built in the period.

⇨ The objectives of the first phase of the mission also included eradication of manual scavenging, generating awareness and bringing about a behavior change regarding sanitation practices, and augmentation of capacity at the local level.

⇨ The second phase of the mission aims to sustain the open defecation-free status and improve the management of solid and liquid waste, while also working to improve the lives of sanitation workers.

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2Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the India-Africa Summit (IAFS)?

(1) IAFS was initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.

(2) IAFS will be held once every three years.

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ About India-Africa Summit (IAFS):

⇨ The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official platform for African-Indian relations.

⇨ IAFS will be held once every three years.

⇨ It was first held from April 4 to April 8, 2008, in New Delhi, India.

⇨ The second summit was held in Addis Ababa in 2011.

⇨ The third summit on a rotation basis was held in New Delhi, India from 26 to 30 October 2015.

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3Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the “International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)”?

(1) The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.

(2) The up-to-date list of amendments to SOLAS is maintained by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ Important points about the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS):

⇨ The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.

⇨ SOLAS Convention's first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the Titanic disaster.

⇨ The current version of SOLAS is the 1974 version, known as SOLAS 1974, which came into force on 25 May 1980.

⇨ The up-to-date list of amendments to SOLAS is maintained by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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4Q) Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

(1) Preamble

(2) Directive Principles of State Policy

(3) Fundamental Duties

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1 and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, and 3

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⇨ The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions the dignity of an individual. Similar to this, The preamble of the Indian Constitution confirms "Equality of status and of opportunity; assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity".

⇨ Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions about right to work similar to Article 41 of the Indian constitution which confirms the Right to work, to education, and to public assistance in certain cases.

⇨ Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions duties, similar to Article 51 of the Indian constitution.

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5Q) "Right to Privacy" is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

(A) Article 15

(B) Article 19

(C) Article 21

(D) Article 29

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⇨ The right to privacy is protected as a fundamental right under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution of India.

⇨ The right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.

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6Q) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established in which of the following year?

(A) 2006

(B) 2008

(C) 2011

(D) 2014

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⇨ Important points Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):

⇨ Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

⇨ The FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006.

⇨ The FSSAI has its headquarters in New Delhi.

⇨ FSSAI was established on 5 September 2008 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006.

⇨ The Ministry of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the nodal ministry of FSSAI.

⇨ FSSAI work within the Food Authority effectively began in 2011 after its Rules and key Regulations were notified.

⇨ The FSS Act was a consolidation of various older Acts as follows:

⇨ Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

⇨ Fruit Products Order, 1955

⇨ Meat Food Products Order, 1973

⇨ Vegetable Oil Products (Control) Order, 1947

⇨ Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order 1988

⇨ Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992

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7Q) The Government of India launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in which of the following year?

(A) 2008

(B) 2014

(C) 2017

(D) 2019

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⇨ The Government of India launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30th June 2008 outlining eight National Missions on climate change.

⇨ The 8 missions under NAPCC are as follows:

⇨ (1) National Solar Mission

⇨ (2) National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

⇨ (3) National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

⇨ (4) National Water Mission

⇨ (5) National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system

⇨ (6) National Mission for a Green India

⇨ (7) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

⇨ (8) National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change

⇨ The Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology was entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating two out of these eight national missions on climate change. These are:

⇨ (1) National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) and

⇨ (2) National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC)

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8Q) Khadir Bet Island is located in which of the following state?

(A) Gujarat

(B) Kerala

(C) Assam

(D) Tamil Nadu

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⇨ Khadir Bet Island is located in the Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat State.

⇨ Important Note:

⇨ The ancient city of Dholavira, the southern center of the Harappan Civilization, is located on the arid island of Khadir in the State of Gujarat.

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9Q) Which of the following statements is correct regarding Chandrayaan-3?

(1) Chandrayaan-3 will be the first soft landing on the moon's south pole.

(2) The lander of the Chandrayaan-3 consists of four throttle-able engines.

(3) The lander and rover will have a mission life of one lunar day.

(4) Launch Vehicle Mark-3 is the launch vehicle of Chandrayaan-3.

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Important Points about Chandrayaan-3:

⇨ Chandrayaan-3 will be the first soft landing on the moon's south pole.

⇨ The lander of the Chandrayaan-3 consists of four throttle-able engines.

⇨ The lander and rover will have a mission life of one lunar day.

⇨ Launch Vehicle Mark-3 is the launch vehicle of Chandrayaan-3.

⇨ It was previously known as Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk-3.

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10Q) National Food Security Mission (NFSM) Scheme launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2004

(B) 2007

(C) 2011

(D) 2014

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⇨ National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2007 based on the recommendations of the agriculture sub-committee of the National Development Council (NDC).

⇨ The Mission met with overwhelming success and achieved the targeted additional production of rice, wheat, and pulses.

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