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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue:
1. It was first conceptualised and conducted in 2015.
2. It is organised by Ministry of Defence.
3. It is an apex level conference of Indian Navy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Explanation:
The idea of an Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) was first conceptualised and conducted in 2018 (option 1 is incorrect), as the apex level conference of the Indian Navy(option 3 is correct), organised by the National Maritime Foundation (option 2 is incorrect) as the Navy’s Knowledge Partner.
The permanent theme of this annual dialogue is a review of India’s opportunities and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
The aim is to focus attention on the Indo-Pacific, as a maritime geographical-entity, while deliberating aspects of great relevance to regional geopolitics.Link: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189144
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Explanation:
The idea of an Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) was first conceptualised and conducted in 2018 (option 1 is incorrect), as the apex level conference of the Indian Navy(option 3 is correct), organised by the National Maritime Foundation (option 2 is incorrect) as the Navy’s Knowledge Partner.
The permanent theme of this annual dialogue is a review of India’s opportunities and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
The aim is to focus attention on the Indo-Pacific, as a maritime geographical-entity, while deliberating aspects of great relevance to regional geopolitics.Link: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189144
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about Smart India Hackathon 2019 is correct:
1. It is a 3rd edition of highly successful Smart India Hackathon initiative.
2. It is an initiative by Ministry of Human Resource Development only.
3. It is world’s biggest software as well as hardware hackathon.Correct
Explanation:-
Smart India Hackathon 2019 is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem solving.
It is an initiative by Ministry of HRD, AICTE, Persistent Systems, i4c and Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini.
It is a world’s biggest Software and Hardware hackathon.
The 3rd edition of highly successful Smart India Hackathon initiative.Link: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1567142
Incorrect
Explanation:-
Smart India Hackathon 2019 is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem solving.
It is an initiative by Ministry of HRD, AICTE, Persistent Systems, i4c and Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini.
It is a world’s biggest Software and Hardware hackathon.
The 3rd edition of highly successful Smart India Hackathon initiative.Link: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1567142
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about SKOCH Award is/are correct?
1. It was instituted in 2003.
2. It is the highest civilian honour in India conferred by an independent organisation.
3. The award covers the best of efforts in the area of digital, financial and social inclusion.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
SKOCH Award, instituted in 2003, is the highest civilian honour in the country conferred by an independent organisation. It recognises people, projects and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation.
SKOCH Award covers the best of efforts in the area of digital, financial and social inclusion.Link:
http://www.skoch.in/skochaward/methodology/
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/osdma-bags-skoch-award-119030200103_1.htmlIncorrect
Explanation:
SKOCH Award, instituted in 2003, is the highest civilian honour in the country conferred by an independent organisation. It recognises people, projects and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation.
SKOCH Award covers the best of efforts in the area of digital, financial and social inclusion.Link:
http://www.skoch.in/skochaward/methodology/
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/osdma-bags-skoch-award-119030200103_1.html -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been proposed between which of the following member states:
1. Japan
2. India
3. Australia
4. Cambodia
5. Indonesia
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
RCEP is proposed between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand).
RCEP negotiations were formally launched in November 2012 at the ASEAN Summit in Cambodia.
Link:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189151Incorrect
Explanation:
RCEP is proposed between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand).
RCEP negotiations were formally launched in November 2012 at the ASEAN Summit in Cambodia.
Link:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189151 -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements in reference to Kumbh Mela are correct:
1.It is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years.
2.It was included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2017.
3. In Ujjain it takes place on Chambal river.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
The Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology.
It is the largest public gathering and collective act of faith, anywhere in the world.
The Mela was included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2017 (so option 2 is correct)
It is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years (so option1 is correct)
The geographical location of Kumbh Mela spans over four locations in India and the Mela site keeps rotating between one of the four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers as listed below:
Haridwar on the Ganges in Uttarakhand.
Ujjain on the Shipra in Madhya Pradesh (so option 3 is incorrect)
Nashik on the Godavari in Maharashtra.
Prayagraj at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati in Uttar Pradesh.Incorrect
Explanation:
The Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology.
It is the largest public gathering and collective act of faith, anywhere in the world.
The Mela was included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2017 (so option 2 is correct)
It is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years (so option1 is correct)
The geographical location of Kumbh Mela spans over four locations in India and the Mela site keeps rotating between one of the four pilgrimage places on four sacred rivers as listed below:
Haridwar on the Ganges in Uttarakhand.
Ujjain on the Shipra in Madhya Pradesh (so option 3 is incorrect)
Nashik on the Godavari in Maharashtra.
Prayagraj at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati in Uttar Pradesh.