UPSC CAPF

21. Who among the following was the Head of the Expert Committee on Variab

Who among the following was the Head of the Expert Committee on Variable Capital Company in India which has submitted its report recently?

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K. P. Krishnan
Ketan Dalal
J. Ranganayakulu
Bobby Parikh
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The Expert Committee on Variable Capital Company (VCC) in India, which submitted its report, was headed by K. P. Krishnan.
K. P. Krishnan is a distinguished economist and former Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The committee was set up to examine the feasibility of introducing the VCC structure in India.
A Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a corporate structure used for investment funds in several jurisdictions (like Singapore) that offers flexibility in the subscription and redemption of shares. The committee’s report explored how such a structure could benefit the fund management industry in India.

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22. Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sajag’, which was commissio

Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sajag’, which was commissioned in May 2021, was constructed by

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M/s Bharati Shipyard Limited
M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited
M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited
M/s Goa Shipyard Limited
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Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sajag, the third in the series of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), which was commissioned in May 2021, was constructed by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
Goa Shipyard Limited is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence and is a major contributor to the construction of vessels for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
The Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are designed for performing duties such as coastal surveillance, anti-piracy operations, and search and rescue missions. The other four ships in this series built by GSL are ICGS Sachet, ICGS Sujeet, ICGS Sarthak, and ICGS Saksham.

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23. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Variant of COVID-19)		 List-II
(First identified in)
A. Alpha 1. India
B. Beta 2. Brazil
C. Gamma 3. Britain
D. Delta 4. South Africa

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A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
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The correct matching of the COVID-19 variants with the locations where they were first identified is as follows:
A. Alpha – 3. Britain (specifically, the UK)
B. Beta – 4. South Africa
C. Gamma – 2. Brazil
D. Delta – 1. India
These variants were initially referred to by geographical names but were later assigned Greek letters by the World Health Organization (WHO) for easier public communication and to avoid stigma.
The Alpha variant (B.1.1.7) was first detected in the UK. The Beta variant (B.1.351) was first detected in South Africa. The Gamma variant (P.1) was first detected in Brazil. The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) was first detected in India. The WHO continues to monitor and classify new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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24. Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ was named by

Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ was named by

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Maldives
Myanmar
Oman
Iran
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Cyclone ‘Tauktae’, which formed in the Arabian Sea in May 2021, was named by Myanmar. The name ‘Tauktae’ is a Burmese word meaning ‘gecko’, a highly vocal lizard.
Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region are named by countries in the region on a rotational basis, following guidelines set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical Cyclones.
The list of names is maintained by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) authorized to name tropical cyclones. The current list comprises names contributed by 13 member countries.

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25. Heron drones, inducted by Indian forces for enhancing their surveillan

Heron drones, inducted by Indian forces for enhancing their surveillance capabilities, are acquired from

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USA
Russia
Israel
Japan
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The Heron drones, which are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used by Indian forces for surveillance and reconnaissance, are acquired from Israel. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is the manufacturer of these drones.
Heron drones are medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAVs. India operates a fleet of Heron drones.
India has been acquiring defence equipment from Israel for several years, including surveillance platforms, missiles, and radar systems. The Heron drones are a significant part of India’s aerial surveillance capabilities, particularly along borders.

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26. Who among the following has withdrawn from the French Open Tennis Tour

Who among the following has withdrawn from the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2021 in second round after controversy over media obligations?

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Coco Gauff
Serena Williams
Ana Bogdan
Naomi Osaka
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The correct answer is D) Naomi Osaka.
– Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in May/June 2021 after she was fined for refusing to attend mandatory post-match press conferences.
– She cited mental health reasons for her decision and subsequent withdrawal from the tournament after winning her first-round match.
– The incident sparked a global conversation about athlete mental health and media obligations.
– Coco Gauff, Serena Williams, and Ana Bogdan were also participants in the French Open 2021, but it was Naomi Osaka whose withdrawal was directly linked to the controversy over media interactions.

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27. On the occasion of the World Environment Day, 2021, which one of the f

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, 2021, which one of the following was declared as a National Park in India?

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Raimona
Orang
Dibru-Saikhowa
Nameri
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The correct answer is A) Raimona.
– On World Environment Day, June 5, 2021, the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, declared the Raimona Reserve Forest in the Kokrajhar district of Assam as the state’s 6th National Park.
– The notification was issued subsequently.
– Raimona is located in the Bodoland Territorial Region and is known for its biodiversity, including the Golden Langur, Asian elephant, and Bengal tiger.
– The other options (Orang, Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri) were already existing National Parks in Assam prior to June 2021. Manas National Park was the 5th NP in Assam. The 7th National Park, Dihing Patkai, was declared later in June 2021.

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28. E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the

E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the production and distribution of

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COVID vaccine
ethanol
electric vehicle
ethane
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The correct answer is B) ethanol.
– The E-100 pilot project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day (June 5) in 2021, is part of India’s initiative to promote ethanol blending in petrol.
– The project aimed at setting up a network for the production and distribution of E-100 fuel, which is 100% ethanol, though the immediate goal was achieving 20% ethanol blending (E-20) by 2025.
– Pune was chosen as the launch city for this pilot project.
– Ethanol is a biofuel produced from sugarcane, corn, rice, and other agricultural residues.
– Promoting ethanol blending aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil, cut carbon emissions, and support the agricultural sector.

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29. Volcano Mount Merapi, which erupted in January 2021, is situated in

Volcano Mount Merapi, which erupted in January 2021, is situated in

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Thailand
China
Indonesia
Maldives
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The correct answer is C) Indonesia.
– Mount Merapi is one of the most active stratovolcanoes in Indonesia.
– It is located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
– It erupted multiple times in January 2021, causing evacuations and concerns among local residents.
– Indonesia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the most volcanically active countries in the world.
– Mount Merapi has a history of frequent and dangerous eruptions.

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30. Who among the following Bhakti saints did not belong to Nirguna Scho

Who among the following Bhakti saints did not belong to Nirguna School of Bhakti?

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Kabir
Nanak
Dadu
Chaitanya
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The correct answer is D) Chaitanya.
– Bhakti saints are broadly classified into two schools: Nirguna (worshipping a formless God) and Saguna (worshipping God with form).
– Kabir, Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), and Dadu Dayal belonged to the Nirguna school, emphasizing a formless, omnipresent God and often criticizing idolatry and caste distinctions.
– Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) was a prominent saint of the Saguna school, specifically a devotee of Lord Krishna. He is credited with popularizing the Hare Krishna mantra and the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition.
– Saguna Bhakti focuses on the worship of specific deities (like Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Shiva, or the Goddess) through idols, rituals, and devotional practices.
– Nirguna Bhakti emphasizes meditation on the formless aspect of the divine and often downplays external rituals.

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