UPSC CDS-2

1. The recent explosion near OIL well in Baghjan is due to

The recent explosion near OIL well in Baghjan is due to

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removing the spool during the blowout control operations
transfer of oil from its depot to a pipeline
the leakage of methyl isocyanide
the leakage of radiations from radioactive substance
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The explosion near the OIL well in Baghjan, Assam, followed a major blowout (uncontrolled release of gas and oil) that occurred weeks earlier. While the initial blowout caused a leak, the subsequent massive fire and explosion occurred during operations attempting to control the blowout. Specifically, reports indicated the explosion happened during activities like removing the spool, which were part of the complex capping operation. This operation likely involved managing high-pressure gas and oil, and removing components could have triggered ignition or intensified the existing fire leading to the explosion.
– The incident started with a blowout (uncontrolled gas/oil release).
– A fire subsequently erupted.
– The major explosion occurred during complex operations to control the blowout and cap the well.
This incident, which began in May 2020 with the blowout, led to a prolonged crisis involving environmental damage, displacement of locals, and loss of life, alongside the challenge of capping the well fire which raged for several months. Option C refers to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (methyl isocyanide leakage), and Option D is unrelated to oil well incidents. Option B is irrelevant to a well blowout and subsequent fire/explosion.

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2. Which one of the following Indian institutes was approved by the Drugs

Which one of the following Indian institutes was approved by the Drugs Controller General of India for conducting human trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine candidate?

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Bharat Biotech
AIIMS
Serum Institute of India
National Institute of Epidemiology
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The Serum Institute of India (SII), based in Pune, was approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials in India for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate, known as Covishield. SII had a partnership with AstraZeneca for the manufacturing and supply of the vaccine in India and globally.
– The question specifically asks about the Indian institute approved for *conducting human trials* of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate.
– Serum Institute of India was the primary partner in India for the manufacturing and trials of this specific vaccine.
Bharat Biotech developed its own indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin. AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) and other institutions are involved in clinical trials of various vaccines but Serum Institute of India was the lead partner for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine trials in India. The National Institute of Epidemiology is primarily involved in epidemiological research.

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3. What is ‘Little Boy’?

What is ‘Little Boy’?

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The fission bomb dropped at Hiroshima
The fusion bomb dropped at Nagasaki
The first nuclear bomb tested by America
The first nuclear bomb tested by North Korea
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“Little Boy” was the codename for the atomic bomb dropped by the United States on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, during World War II. It was a gun-type fission weapon using uranium-235.
It was the first nuclear weapon used in warfare. Three days later, on August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb, “Fat Man” (a plutonium implosion-type bomb), was dropped on Nagasaki.
The first nuclear test ever conducted was the “Trinity” test, which took place on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico, USA. It tested a plutonium implosion device similar to “Fat Man”. North Korea conducted its first nuclear test much later, in 2006. Fusion bombs are typically much more powerful than fission bombs.

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4. In August 2020, a blast has taken place at Beirut killing about one hu

In August 2020, a blast has taken place at Beirut killing about one hundred people and thousand wounded. The blast was caused by

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dynamite
ammonium nitrate
RDX
mercury nitride
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The massive explosion that occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, in August 2020 was caused by the detonation of a large quantity of ammonium nitrate (2,750 tonnes) that had been stored improperly at the port for several years.
Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound primarily used in agriculture as a highly soluble source of nitrogen fertilizer. It is also used in the production of explosives, particularly for mining and construction. Under specific conditions (e.g., contamination, confinement, and a strong initiator), it can detonate violently.
The blast caused widespread damage across Beirut, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The incident highlighted issues of negligence and corruption regarding the storage of hazardous materials.

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5. Which one of the following statements with regard to ‘protective democ

Which one of the following statements with regard to ‘protective democracy’ is not correct?

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It propounds that citizen participation is essential in democracies.
Citizens must be able to protect themselves from governmental encroachments.
It is compatible with *laissez-faire* capitalism.
Political equality is understood in formal terms as equal voting rights.
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‘Protective democracy’, as theorized by thinkers like Bentham, views democracy primarily as a mechanism to protect individual rights and liberties, particularly property rights, from potential encroachment by the government or other powerful groups. While it requires citizen participation (like voting) to function as a protective mechanism, stating that citizen participation is “essential” might be seen as less characteristic compared to other democratic theories (like developmental democracy) where participation is valued for its own sake or for fostering civic virtue and self-governance. In protective democracy, participation is more instrumental – a means to the end of protection.
Protective democracy emphasizes limited government, individual liberty, and using democratic processes (like voting) to ensure that rulers act in the interest of the ruled and protect their rights.
Protective democracy is often contrasted with ‘developmental democracy’ (which emphasizes participation for self-development and community building) and ‘participatory democracy’ (which advocates for broader and deeper citizen involvement). Option B is a core idea, Option C reflects its historical link with classical liberalism and minimal state intervention in the economy, and Option D reflects the focus on formal rather than substantive political equality.

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6. Which one of the following statements in relation to Panchayats is no

Which one of the following statements in relation to Panchayats is not correct?

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Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the composition of Panchayats.
Panchayat area means the territorial area of a Panchayat.
Gram Sabha includes all persons in the electoral rolls of village within a Panchayat.
Reservation of seats for SCs and STs has nothing to do with proportion of their population.
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Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Panchayats is directly linked to the proportion of their population. Article 243D (1) of the Constitution mandates reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat in proportion to their population in the Panchayat area.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Part IX to the Constitution, establishing Panchayats as institutions of self-government and providing for their structure, powers, and functions, including reservations for SCs, STs, and women.
Article 243C deals with the composition of Panchayats, allowing state legislatures to make relevant laws. Article 243(e) defines “Panchayat area”. Article 243(b) defines Gram Sabha based on the electoral rolls. Article 243D specifically addresses the reservation of seats based on population proportion.

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7. A special address by the Governor refers to the address delivered by t

A special address by the Governor refers to the address delivered by the Governor

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when President's Rule is called for
when a national emergency necessitates dissolution of Legislative Assembly
at the commencement of the first session after general election and at the first session of each year
whenever he/she has concluded that such is necessary
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A special address by the Governor refers to the address delivered by the Governor to the State Legislature. As per Article 176 of the Constitution of India, the Governor addresses the Legislative Assembly or a joint sitting of both Houses (if applicable) at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year.
This address outlines the government’s policies, programmes, and legislative agenda for the upcoming year or the term of the newly elected assembly. It is similar to the President’s address to the Parliament (Article 87).
The matters referred to in the Governor’s address are discussed by the Legislature on a ‘Motion of Thanks’. The Governor does not deliver an address during President’s Rule or simply whenever they deem it necessary; it is a constitutionally mandated event at specific times.

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8. Which one among the following is not a character of a secular State?

Which one among the following is not a character of a secular State?

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It refuses theocracy.
It separates religion from the State.
A State in order to be secular must be democratic.
It must prevent religious conflict and promote religious harmony.
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A state in order to be secular must be democratic. This statement is not necessarily correct. Secularism primarily concerns the state’s relationship with religion (separation or neutrality), while democracy concerns the political system (rule by the people). A state can be secular without being democratic (e.g., some authoritarian states might separate religion from state affairs), and historically, democratic states have not always been secular.
Characteristics of a secular state generally include the absence of a state religion (refusal of theocracy), separation of religious institutions from state affairs, equal treatment of all religions by the state, and efforts to manage religious diversity and prevent conflict.
While democracy and secularism often coexist and can reinforce each other, one is not a strict prerequisite for the other. The specific model of secularism adopted by a state can vary, such as the ‘separation’ model (like in France or USA) or the ‘neutrality/equal respect’ model (like in India).

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9. The socialist idea of Sapta Kranti (Seven Revolutions) was proposed by

The socialist idea of Sapta Kranti (Seven Revolutions) was proposed by

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Ram Manohar Lohia
Jawaharlal Nehru
M. G. Ranade
Jayaprakash Narayan
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The concept of ‘Sapta Kranti’ or Seven Revolutions was proposed by the socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia.
Lohia envisioned a multifaceted revolution addressing various forms of inequality and injustice, aiming for total transformation of society.
The seven revolutions outlined by Lohia were: 1. For equality between men and women; 2. Against political, economic, and caste-based inequality based on skin colour; 3. Against inequality based on caste and against humiliation of the backward; 4. Against enslavement by foreign countries and for a free world government; 5. For economic equality, planned production, and against the dominance of the private sector; 6. Against injustice in private life and for the right to intervene against injustice; 7. Against weapons and for Satyagraha.

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10. The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Ministr

The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Ministry of

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Home Affairs
Commerce and Industry
Finance
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and is responsible for laying down the policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management.
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides the legal framework for disaster management in India, establishing the NDMA at the national level, State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) at the state level, and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) at the district level.

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