UPSC CISF-AC-EXE

1. Which of the following coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar P

Which of the following coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar Pradesh ?
1. Darlipali
2. Dadri
3. Singrauli
4. Vindhyachal
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2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
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The Dadri and Singrauli coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar Pradesh.
NTPC Dadri is a major power generation complex located near Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. NTPC Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station is located in Shaktinagar, Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, although the Singrauli coalfield region itself spans parts of both UP and Madhya Pradesh.
Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station is located in Sundargarh district, Odisha. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station is located in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh.

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2. With reference to the Galapagos Islands, which of the following statem

With reference to the Galapagos Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

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  • 1. They are formed due to volcanic activity
  • 2. They are part of the South American nation, Peru
  • 3. They are situated in the Pacific Ocean

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1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
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Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean (Statement 3). They were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago (Statement 1).
The Galapagos Islands are a province of Ecuador (Statement 2 is incorrect), located approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) off the coast of the country. The islands are famous for their unique biodiversity, studied by Charles Darwin, which influenced his theory of evolution by natural selection.

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3. Lake Balkhash is situated in which one of the following countries ?

Lake Balkhash is situated in which one of the following countries ?

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Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Russia
Turkmenistan
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Lake Balkhash is located in Kazakhstan.
It is the largest lake in Kazakhstan and the 15th largest in the world.
Lake Balkhash is unique because its western part consists of fresh water, while its eastern part is saline, separated by a narrow strait. The primary inflow is the Ili River. The lake faces significant environmental challenges due to water diversion from its tributaries.

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4. Which of the following countries are not situated along the coast of t

Which of the following countries are not situated along the coast of the Baltic Sea ?

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Latvia and Poland
Latvia and Russia
Sweden and Russia
Sweden and Norway
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Norway is not situated along the coast of the Baltic Sea.
Countries bordering the Baltic Sea include Sweden, Finland, Russia (specifically its exclave Kaliningrad and the coast near St. Petersburg), Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Denmark.
Norway has an extensive coastline but faces the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea, not the Baltic Sea. Sweden borders the Baltic Sea on its east coast.

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5. With reference to Lakshadweep, which of the following statements is/ar

With reference to Lakshadweep, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

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  1. It is an archipelago consisting of coral islands and reefs
  2. It is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of area
  3. The main occupation of people is tourism and allied activities

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1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is not entirely accurate as the *main* occupation.
Lakshadweep is an archipelago composed primarily of coral atolls, reefs, and submerged banks (Statement 1). It is indeed the smallest Union Territory of India by geographical area, covering just 32 square kilometers (Statement 2).
While tourism is an important and growing sector in Lakshadweep, the traditional and primary occupations of the majority of the local population are fishing and coconut cultivation. Stating tourism as the *main* occupation might be an oversimplification or exaggeration compared to these traditional livelihoods. Therefore, considering the phrasing, statement 3 is less accurate than 1 and 2.

6. John Goodenough, a Nobel Prize winner, recently passed away at the age

John Goodenough, a Nobel Prize winner, recently passed away at the age of 100. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for :

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Inventing Chlorpromazine
Inventing Morphine
Developing Lithium-ion battery
Developing HIV protease inhibitors
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John B. Goodenough was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for his pivotal role in the development of the lithium-ion battery.
Along with M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino, Goodenough’s research laid the foundation for the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is now ubiquitous in mobile phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and other portable electronic devices.
Goodenough passed away on June 25, 2023, at the age of 100. He held the distinction of being the oldest person ever to receive a Nobel Prize. His specific contribution was identifying key materials for the cathode of the battery, enabling higher voltage and energy density.

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7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mineral Securit

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mineral Security Partnership ?

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  1. It is an initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chain, established by the United States of America and other countries.
  2. India is not a partner of this initiative.

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) is a US-led initiative launched in June 2022 involving a group of countries aiming to secure supply chains for critical minerals that are essential for clean energy technologies and other strategic sectors.
Initially, the partners included Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. India joined the MSP in June 2023, becoming the 12th partner. The partnership aims to catalyze investment in projects throughout the value chain, from extraction to processing and recycling.

8. Consider the following statements : In July 2022, the United Nation

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  1. In July 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a Resolution recognizing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right
  2. India was one of five countries, which had originally proposed the Resolution

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/76/L.75 on July 28, 2022, which recognized the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right.
The resolution was originally proposed by Costa Rica, Morocco, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the Maldives. India voted in favour of the resolution, along with 160 other countries. Eight countries abstained. This recognition is seen as an important step towards addressing environmental issues and strengthening environmental protection under human rights law.

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9. Consider the following statements : It was alleged that the river b

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  • It was alleged that the river became dead after its mouth was closed restricting its free flow in 1950. The entire river bed was converted into a dumping ground for garbage and solid and liquid waste. The National Green Tribunal has recently directed the State Government to revive the dead river by earmarking dedicated fund for the purpose.

Identify the river :

Vamsadhara river
Sukapaika river
Musi river
Ulhas river
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The description matches the case of the Sukapaika river in Odisha. Sukapaika is a distributary of the Mahanadi river.
In 1950, the mouth of the Sukapaika river was closed to prevent flooding in the region, which subsequently choked the river’s flow, leading to its conversion into a dumping ground and its eventual ‘death’.
Following petitions and environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Odisha government to take steps to revive the Sukapaika river, including clearing obstructions and ensuring water flow. The state government has since initiated a restoration project.

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10. ‘Predator Drones’ are manufactured by :

‘Predator Drones’ are manufactured by :

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General Atomics
The Boeing Company
Lockheed Martin Corporation
PrecisionHawk
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The ‘Predator Drones’, specifically the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), were manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
General Atomics is a major American energy and defense corporation known for its contributions to nuclear physics, drone technology, and other advanced systems.
The MQ-1 Predator has been replaced by its successor, the MQ-9 Reaper, which is also manufactured by General Atomics. The Predator was primarily used by the United States Air Force and CIA for reconnaissance and strike missions.

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