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1. Consider the following statements: 1. India has secured 10th rank i

Consider the following statements:

1. India has secured 10th rank in International Shipment category in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report-2023
2. Global Maritime India Summit-2023 was held in Vishakhapatnam
3. ‘Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ was launched during Global Maritime India Summit-2023

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct. According to the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report-2023, India achieved the 10th rank in the ‘International Shipments’ category. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Global Maritime India Summit-2023 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, not Vishakhapatnam. Statement 3 is correct. The ‘Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’, a comprehensive plan for the future of India’s maritime sector, was indeed launched during the Global Maritime India Summit-2023 in Mumbai. Therefore, two out of the three statements are correct.

– India significantly improved its overall LPI ranking in 2023, reaching 38th globally.
– India performed particularly well in the ‘International Shipments’ component of the LPI.
– The Global Maritime India Summit 2023 was a major event held in Mumbai.
– ‘Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ outlines India’s goals for the maritime sector over the next 25 years.

The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance. The 2023 report highlighted India’s progress in logistics efficiency due to policy interventions and investments.

2. Which one among the following Joint Military Exercises was NOT conduct

Which one among the following Joint Military Exercises was NOT conducted between India and USA ?

Yudhabhyas

Vajra Prahar

Malabar

Varuna

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The joint military exercise ‘Varuna’ is conducted between India and France, specifically their navies. ‘Yudhabhyas’ is a joint exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army. ‘Vajra Prahar’ is a joint exercise between the Special Forces of India and the United States. ‘Malabar’ is a multilateral naval exercise that originally started as a bilateral exercise between India and the USA, and later included Japan and Australia. Therefore, ‘Varuna’ is the exercise from the given options that is NOT conducted between India and the USA.

– Yudhabhyas: India-USA (Army)
– Vajra Prahar: India-USA (Special Forces)
– Malabar: India, USA, Japan, Australia (Navy)
– Varuna: India-France (Navy)

India conducts numerous bilateral and multilateral military exercises with various countries to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and build mutual trust. These exercises cover all branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and specialized forces.

3. In January 2024, India has entered into a bilateral agreement through

In January 2024, India has entered into a bilateral agreement through which it will provide grant assistance to a country to construct a 20 feet Bailey bridge. Identify the country.

Nepal

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Myanmar

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In January 2024, India entered into a bilateral agreement with Nepal to provide grant assistance for reconstruction and restoration projects, including bridges. News reports from this period specifically mention India’s support for infrastructure development in Nepal, often involving the reconstruction of bridges damaged by natural calamities or for enhancing connectivity. A 20-feet Bailey bridge is a type of portable pre-fabricated bridge, commonly used in disaster relief or temporary/semi-permanent crossings, and India has frequently assisted Nepal with such infrastructure projects.

– India has a strong development partnership with Nepal, including infrastructure projects.
– Bailey bridges are often used in areas with challenging terrain or damaged infrastructure.
– The grant assistance for this specific type of bridge in January 2024 was provided to Nepal.

India and Nepal share close ties, and India has been actively involved in various development initiatives in Nepal under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. These initiatives span across sectors like infrastructure, education, health, and connectivity. Providing assistance for bridge construction helps improve transportation and connectivity, benefiting local communities.

4. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about NATO ?

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about NATO ?

It was formed out of the signing of the Washington Treaty

Russia is not a member of this organization

It derives its authority from the UN Charter

Finland is its latest member

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Statement C is NOT correct. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty (Washington Treaty) in 1949 (Statement A is correct). It is an alliance of sovereign states based on this treaty. While the UN Charter’s Article 51 recognizes the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense (which NATO members can invoke), NATO does not derive its authority *from* the UN Charter. Its authority comes from the mutual agreement of its member states as outlined in the North Atlantic Treaty. Statement B is correct as Russia is not a member of NATO. Statement D is correct as Finland joined NATO in April 2023, becoming the 31st member (Sweden joined in March 2024 as the 32nd, making Finland the latest member at the time this information was prominent).

– NATO’s foundation is the North Atlantic Treaty.
– NATO operates based on decisions made by its member countries.
– While consistent with the right to self-defense in the UN Charter, NATO is an independent alliance, not subordinate to the UN.

NATO is a political and military alliance whose primary purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that an attack against one member shall be considered an attack against all, invoking the principle of collective defense.

5. Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT corr

Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT correct?

1. It’s a Centrally Sponsored scheme which aims at securing childhood for street children
2. It’s a scheme aligned with National Education Policy-2020 which aims at empowering adults aged 15 or above who could not get due schooling

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is NOT correct. The ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme is not aimed at securing childhood for street children. Schemes like Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) focus on child welfare and protection, including street children. Statement 2 is correct. ULLAS is indeed aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to empower adults aged 15 years and above who did not get formal schooling or dropped out. It promotes functional literacy, vocational skills, and other essential life skills. Since the question asks for statements that are NOT correct, only statement 1 is incorrect.

– ULLAS scheme focuses on adult education and lifelong learning for individuals aged 15 and above.
– It is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on lifelong learning.
– The scheme is not targeted specifically at street children, which is covered by other child protection initiatives.

The ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education. Its primary objective is to promote literacy among adults, particularly in the age group of 15 years and above who have missed the opportunity to attend formal schooling. It encompasses foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skill development, and continuing education.

6. Consider the following statements: 1. First Indian Military Heritage

Consider the following statements:

1. First Indian Military Heritage festival was inaugurated in October 2023 in Pune.
2. First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was flagged off in India in Bangalore.
3. South Africa chaired the 15th BRICS Summit held in 2023.
4. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was flagged off in 2023 from Jharkhand.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

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Let’s examine each statement:
1. First Indian Military Heritage festival was inaugurated in October 2023 in Pune: Incorrect. The first Indian Military Heritage Festival was inaugurated in New Delhi in October 2023.
2. First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was flagged off in India in Bangalore: Incorrect. While there are R&D efforts in Bangalore, the first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus demonstration project was flagged off by IndianOil in Delhi in December 2021, and KPIT/CSIR project was in Pune in 2022.
3. South Africa chaired the 15th BRICS Summit held in 2023: Correct. The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa in August 2023, and South Africa held the chair.
4. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was flagged off in 2023 from Jharkhand: Correct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from Khunti, Jharkhand on November 15, 2023, which is Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.

Statements 3 and 4 are factually correct regarding major events in 2023. Statements 1 and 2 contain incorrect locations.

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a nationwide campaign to create awareness and achieve saturation of flagship government schemes. BRICS is an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS summit is an annual meeting of the heads of state or government of the member states.

7. ASEAN-India Millet Festival-2023, organized by Indian Mission to ASEAN

ASEAN-India Millet Festival-2023, organized by Indian Mission to ASEAN, was held in which one of the following countries ?

India

Indonesia

Malaysia

Thailand

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The ASEAN-India Millet Festival-2023, organized by the Indian Mission to ASEAN, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event aimed to raise awareness and create a market for millets and millet-based products, emphasizing their health and environmental benefits.

The festival was a collaborative effort between the Indian Mission to ASEAN and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture.

2023 was declared the International Year of Millets by the United Nations, following a proposal by India. Such events promote millets globally.

8. Consider the following statements: 1. Kozhikode has been included in

Consider the following statements:

1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Music’.
2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Literature’.

How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

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Let’s evaluate each statement regarding UNESCO recognitions:
1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Music’: Incorrect. Kozhikode (Kerala) was designated as the ‘City of Literature’. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) was designated as the ‘City of Music’.
2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage: Correct. Garba, a dance form from Gujarat, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023.
3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO’s creative cities network as the ‘City of Literature’: Incorrect. Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) was designated as the ‘City of Music’. Kozhikode (Kerala) was designated as the ‘City of Literature’.

In 2023, UNESCO added Kozhikode and Gwalior to its Creative Cities Network, recognizing Kozhikode for Literature and Gwalior for Music. Garba of Gujarat was added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) promotes cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. The Intangible Cultural Heritage list aims to safeguard important traditional practices and expressions.