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41. Which one of the following ships was involved in ‘Mission Sagar – II’

Which one of the following ships was involved in ‘Mission Sagar – II’ ?

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INS Shakti
INS Vikramaditya
INS Kesari
INS Airavat
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INS Airavat was involved in ‘Mission Sagar – II’.
Mission Sagar – II was the second phase of India’s outreach initiative to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. INS Airavat delivered food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea in November 2020 as part of this mission.
Mission Sagar – I, conducted in May 2020, involved INS Kesari delivering aid to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Comoros.

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42. Peninsula Shield Force is a military arm of

Peninsula Shield Force is a military arm of

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Gulf Cooperation Council
Arab League
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Peninsula Shield Force is a military arm of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The Peninsula Shield Force is the joint military arm of the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. Its primary role is to defend the member states against external threats.
The force was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Saudi Arabia. It has been involved in various operations, including intervention during unrest in Bahrain in 2011.

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43. ‘CARAT Bangladesh 2020’ was a joint naval exercise between Bangladesh

‘CARAT Bangladesh 2020’ was a joint naval exercise between Bangladesh and

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India
USA
Japan
Thailand
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‘CARAT Bangladesh 2020’ was a joint naval exercise between Bangladesh and the USA.
CARAT (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) is an annual series of bilateral naval exercises the U.S. Navy conducts with navies of partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region. CARAT Bangladesh is one such exercise, focusing on enhancing interoperability and building relationships.
The CARAT series involves various maritime training events, including exercises on maritime patrol operations, surface warfare, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief.

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44. The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the

The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the river

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Satluj
Beas
Ravi
Chenab
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The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the Satluj river.
The Luhri Hydro Electric Project is a 210 MW run-of-river project located on the Satluj river in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is being developed by SJVN Limited.
The Satluj River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. It is a major tributary of the Indus River basin.

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45. Hollywood actor Sir Sean Connery, who died recently, was popularly kno

Hollywood actor Sir Sean Connery, who died recently, was popularly known for the portrayal of the role

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Rocky
Captain Jack Sparrow
Terminator
James Bond
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The correct answer is James Bond.
Sir Sean Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond on the big screen and is widely regarded as one of the best actors to have played the iconic role. He starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983.
Rocky was portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, Captain Jack Sparrow by Johnny Depp, and the Terminator by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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46. The first phase of Exercise Malabar, 2020 was conducted at

The first phase of Exercise Malabar, 2020 was conducted at

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Port Blair
Mumbai
Visakhapatnam
Kochi
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Exercise Malabar 2020 was a naval exercise conducted in two phases. The first phase (Phase 1) was conducted from 03 to 06 November 2020 in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The second phase (Phase 2) was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 17 to 20 November 2020.
Exercise Malabar is a trilateral (originally India-USA-Japan) naval exercise that became quadrilateral in 2020 with the inclusion of Australia.
Visakhapatnam is the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy and is located on the east coast of India, bordering the Bay of Bengal. This makes it a suitable location for naval exercises conducted in the Bay of Bengal.

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47. Which one of the following is not a member of the Quad group of

Which one of the following is not a member of the Quad group of nations?

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France
USA
Australia
Japan
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The Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four member nations: the United States of America (USA), Japan, Australia, and India. Its origin dates back to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts, and it was revived in 2017. France is not a member of the Quad.
The Quad is a strategic dialogue involving USA, Japan, Australia, and India, primarily focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
The Quad members hold regular summits and meetings at various levels (heads of state, foreign ministers, etc.) to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and other matters.

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48. Which one of the following is correct about ‘Pinaka’?

Which one of the following is correct about ‘Pinaka’?

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It is a multi-barrel rocket system.
It is a type of battle tank.
It is an advanced submarine.
It is an indigenously developed drone system.
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‘Pinaka’ is an indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army. It is designed to fire a variety of rockets, including those with different ranges and warheads, providing artillery support.
Pinaka is India’s domestically developed rocket artillery system, known for its rapid firing capability.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pinaka can fire rockets up to a range of approximately 40-60 km (depending on the variant) within a short period. It has undergone upgrades, including the Pinaka-ER (Enhanced Range) system.

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49. A motion of no-confidence is moved against

A motion of no-confidence is moved against

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an individual Minister.
the Council of Ministers.
the Prime Minister.
a political party.
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A motion of no-confidence is moved against the entire Council of Ministers, as per the principle of collective responsibility enshrined in Article 75(3) of the Constitution. If a no-confidence motion is passed by the Lok Sabha, the entire Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, must resign. It cannot be moved against an individual Minister, the Prime Minister alone (though he is the head), or a political party.
The no-confidence motion is a tool used by the Lok Sabha to check the accountability of the Executive (Council of Ministers) based on the principle of collective responsibility.
The motion needs the support of at least 50 members to be admitted in the Lok Sabha. If admitted, it is debated, and then put to a vote. If the motion is carried by a majority of the members present and voting, the government falls.

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50. Which one of the following statements about the Vice-President of Indi

Which one of the following statements about the Vice-President of India is not correct?

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He is not eligible for re-election.
He must not be less than 35 years of age.
He is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.
His term of office is five years.
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Statement A is incorrect. There is no constitutional bar on the re-election of the Vice-President. The Constitution of India does not explicitly mention any restriction on the number of terms a person can serve as Vice-President.
Statement B is correct. Article 66(3)(b) states that a person shall not be eligible for election as Vice-President unless he has completed the age of thirty-five years.
Statement C is correct. Article 66(1) states that the Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. This electoral college includes both elected and nominated members of Parliament.
Statement D is correct. Article 67 states that the Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
The Vice-President of India is eligible for re-election. They must be at least 35 years old, are elected by an electoral college comprising all members of Parliament, and have a five-year term.
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). They also act as President or discharge the functions of the President in case of a vacancy in the office of the President or during the absence, illness, or any other cause of the President.

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