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1. Consider the following statements : 1. Nuclear power is the fourth l

Consider the following statements :

1. Nuclear power is the fourth largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydro and renewable sources.
2. India is a non-signatory of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.
3. India is a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct. Around 2010, nuclear power was indeed a significant source of electricity in India, often ranked fourth after thermal, hydro, and increasingly, the growing renewable energy sources. Statement 2 is correct. India has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state, considering it discriminatory. Statement 3 is incorrect. While India received a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in 2008 allowing it to engage in global civilian nuclear commerce, India is not a formal member of the NSG. India has sought membership but faced obstacles from some member countries.

India’s nuclear program operates both civilian and military components. The civilian program, which falls under IAEA safeguards following the 2008 NSG waiver, aims to contribute to the country’s energy security.

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2. The objective of the ‘Golden Handshake’ scheme was to :

The objective of the ‘Golden Handshake’ scheme was to :

stabilize the prices of gold in the market.

improve the labour-management relations in industrial organizations.

close the sick industrial units.

reduce the burden of overstaffing in public enterprises.

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The objective of the ‘Golden Handshake’ scheme is primarily to reduce the burden of overstaffing in public enterprises.

The term “Golden Handshake” is commonly used to refer to a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). Such schemes are offered by companies, particularly public sector enterprises (PSUs) in India, to employees as an incentive to voluntarily retire before their normal retirement age. The main purpose is to reduce the number of employees and thus the overall wage bill, often to address issues of overstaffing, improve efficiency, or restructure the organization. While it might sometimes be used in the context of closing sick units, its core objective is workforce reduction, especially where overstaffing is a problem.

The compensation offered under a VRS is typically more attractive than regular retirement benefits, aiming to make the voluntary separation appealing to a sufficient number of employees.

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3. Which one of the following is not a World Heritage Site as identifie

Which one of the following is *not* a World Heritage Site as identified by UNESCO ?

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Kaziranga National Park

Keoladeo National Park

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Bandipur National Park

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Bandipur National Park is *not* a World Heritage Site identified by UNESCO, whereas Kaziranga, Keoladeo, and Manas National Parks are.

Kaziranga National Park (Assam) was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1985, recognized for its unique natural environment and significant population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan), formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, was also inscribed in 1985 for its importance as a major wintering area for migratory birds. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam) was inscribed in 1985 and later relisted in 2011 after being on the list of World Heritage in Danger, recognized for its exceptional biodiversity. Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) is a well-known tiger reserve and part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, but it is not individually listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

While Bandipur is not a World Heritage Site itself, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which includes Bandipur along with other protected areas, is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The Ajanta cav

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1. The Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism.
2. The crowning achievement of Ellora caves is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple.
3. The Ajanta caves have been built over a period of eight centuries by different rulers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

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Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ajanta caves are primarily associated with Buddhism, featuring paintings and sculptures depicting the Jataka tales (stories of the Buddha’s previous lives) and scenes from his life. Statement 2 is correct. The Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora is a monumental monolithic rock-cut temple dedicated to Shiva and is widely considered the most outstanding architectural achievement among the Ellora caves. Statement 3 is correct. The Ajanta caves were built over a considerable period, dating from roughly the 2nd century BCE (Satavahana period) to the 5th-6th centuries CE (Vakataka period), involving different phases of construction and patronage by various rulers over about eight centuries.

The Ellora caves complex includes shrines and monasteries of three different religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, reflecting the religious harmony prevalent during the periods of their construction (roughly 6th to 10th centuries CE).

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5. Which one of the following was not identified as a pillar of their ref

Which one of the following was not identified as a pillar of their reform agenda by the heads of the G-20 nations in the declaration at the Toronto Summit in June 2010 ?

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Relaxing regulatory framework

Effective supervision

Resolution and addressing systemic institutions

Transparent international assessment and peer review

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Among the options provided, “Relaxing regulatory framework” was not identified as a pillar of the reform agenda by G-20 nations in the declaration at the Toronto Summit in June 2010.

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, G-20 efforts focused on strengthening, not relaxing, the global financial regulatory framework. The Toronto Summit built on previous commitments, emphasizing areas like building stronger financial institutions, improving effective supervision, addressing systemic risk (including ‘too big to fail’ institutions), and enhancing transparency and international cooperation through mechanisms like peer review. Relaxing regulations would have been contrary to the prevailing sentiment and goals of preventing future crises.

The G-20 leaders at the Toronto Summit committed to completing the financial regulatory reform agenda. Key areas included finalizing reforms to capital and liquidity standards for banks, strengthening oversight of the shadow banking system, improving resolution regimes for failed financial institutions, and enhancing the regulation of derivatives markets.

6. Why are governments of various countries finding it difficult so far t

Why are governments of various countries finding it difficult so far to agree on the ways and means to limit the greenhouse gas emission ?

1. They fear that measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have negative effects on their economy.
2. The developing nations regard mandatory limits on their emissions as attempts by the richer countries to hobble their progress.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Both statements 1 and 2 provide valid reasons why governments find it difficult to agree on limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Statement 1 is correct. Governments and industries often fear that stringent measures to reduce emissions, such as carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, or investments in costly clean technologies, could negatively impact economic competitiveness, lead to job losses, and slow down growth. Statement 2 is also correct. A major point of contention in international climate negotiations has been the principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’, where developing nations argue that historical emissions are primarily from developed countries and that mandatory limits could hinder their necessary economic development and poverty reduction efforts. They often perceive such limits imposed by richer countries as attempts to restrict their growth.

These economic and equity concerns are central to the challenges faced in reaching comprehensive and binding international agreements on climate change mitigation, as seen in negotiations under the UNFCCC framework.

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7. Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiati

Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) :

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1. It is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia.
2. All countries with whom India shares international border are members of the organisation.
3. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand were the original members of the organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

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Statements 1 and 3 regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct because BIMSTEC is an international organization comprising seven member states from South Asia and Southeast Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Statement 3 is correct; the organisation was founded as BIST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand) in 1997, making these four countries the original members. Statement 2 is incorrect because India shares international borders with countries like Pakistan and China, which are not members of BIMSTEC.

BIMSTEC aims to promote regional cooperation in various sectors. Myanmar joined BIST-EC in late 1997, and the group was renamed BIMST-EC. With the inclusion of Bhutan and Nepal in 2004, the name was changed to BIMSTEC.

8. Consider the following statements: regarding a record breaking First R

Consider the following statements: regarding a record breaking First Round match in Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2010 between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut :

1. This match is considered as the longest tennis match in the history.
2. There were 183 games in the match with altogether more than 200 aces served.
3. The match was spread over three days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1, 2 and 3

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

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All three statements regarding the record-breaking first-round match at Wimbledon 2010 between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are correct.

Statement 1 is correct as the match set multiple records for duration, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes, and becoming the longest tennis match in history. Statement 3 is correct as the match was indeed suspended due to darkness on two consecutive evenings, spreading it over three days. Statement 2 is also correct; the final score was 6–4, 3–6, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–3), 70–68, resulting in a total of 183 games. The match also saw a combined 216 aces (Isner 113, Mahut 103), exceeding 200 aces.

This match took place from June 22 to June 24, 2010. The final set alone, which Isner won 70-68, lasted 8 hours and 11 minutes, longer than the previous record for the longest match ever.

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9. Garuda 2010 is a military exercise involving the air forces of :

Garuda 2010 is a military exercise involving the air forces of :

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India and Russia

India and USA

India and France

India and Japan

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Garuda is a military exercise involving the air forces of India and France.

Garuda is a series of bilateral aerial exercises conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF). These exercises aim to enhance interoperability, exchange best practices, and strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries. Garuda 2010 was one such iteration held in France.

India conducts various bilateral and multilateral military exercises with different countries. Examples include ‘Malabar’ (with USA, Japan, Australia), ‘Indra’ (with Russia), ‘Surya Kiran’ (with Nepal), ‘Hand-in-Hand’ (with China), ‘Shakti’ (Army) and ‘Varuna’ (Navy) with France, in addition to ‘Garuda’ (Air Force).

10. Which one among the following expenditures shall not be charged on the

Which one among the following expenditures shall not be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India ?

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The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office

Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable including interests, sinking fund charges and redemption charges

Any sum required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal

The sum required to meet expenditure incurred in natural calamities

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The sum required to meet expenditure incurred in natural calamities shall not be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India refers to expenses that are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament, although they can be discussed. Article 112(3) of the Constitution of India lists specific expenditures that are charged upon the Consolidated Fund. These include the emoluments and allowances of the President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the Comptroller and Auditor-General, debt charges of the Government of India, sums required to satisfy court judgments or arbitral awards, etc. Expenditure related to natural calamities is typically voted expenditure, meaning it requires parliamentary approval through the budgetary process (demand for grants), even though the funds are drawn from the Consolidated Fund.

Charged expenditures are considered mandatory and are intended to ensure the financial independence of key constitutional offices and meet essential financial obligations like debt repayment. Voted expenditures constitute the bulk of government spending and are subject to parliamentary scrutiny and approval through the appropriation bill. Funds for disaster relief are typically provisioned under specific heads and require parliamentary vote.