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Which of the following about the role of Indian Coast Guard is/are correct? 1. Indian Coast Guard has been entrusted with the offshore security coordination authority 2. Lead intelligence agency for coastal and sea border 3. Coastal security in territorial waters Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 1 and 2 only
- D. 3 only
- Correct Answer
- 1, 2 and 3
ExplanationAfter the Mumbai attacks in 2008, there has been a paradigm shift in the maritime security apparatus that increased emphasis on surveillance, intelligence gathering and information sharing amongst the various stakeholders to ensure an effective response to any emerging situation. In Feb 2009, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was additionally designated as the authority responsible for coastal security in territorial waters, including areas to be patrolled by the Coastal Police.
The Coast Guard is also responsible for overall coordination between Central and State agencies in matters relating to Coastal Security.In order to achieve near gap-free surveillance of the entire coastline, 38 additional Radar Stations and 08 Mobile Surveillance Systems are being installed.
- 1. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Options- A. India joined MTCR in 2016.
- B. India submitted a formal application for membership of the NSG in 2016.
- C. India proposed the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in 1996.
- D. The Common wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta. Discuss
- 2. Which one of the following statements about India is not correct?
Options- A. India has 12 major ports and about 200 non-major ports.
- B. 95 percent of India?s trade by volume and 68 percent by value are moved through maritime transport.
- C. India has a coastline of about 7500 km.
- D. In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020. Discuss
- 3. The Ministry of Communication has recently launched a Pan India scholarship programme for school children called TDeen Dayal SPARSH Yojana?. The objective of the scheme is to increase the reach of
Options- A. sports
- B. philately
- C. music
- D. web designing Discuss
- 4. Which one of the following States will host the Nobel Prize Series?India 2018 (Science Impacts Life) Exhibition?
Options- A. Gujarat
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Goa
- D. Madhya Pradesh Discuss
- 5. Which one of the following was a focus country of the World Food India?, a mega food event held in November 2017 in New Delhi?
Options- A. Germany
- B. Japan
- C. Denmark
- D. Italy Discuss
- 6. The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a Committee to investigate the causes of the accident that occurred on 1stNovember, 2017 at Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd., Unchahar, in Uttar Pradesh. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee?
Options- A. Dr. L. D. Papney
- B. Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar
- C. Shri Subir Chakraborty
- D. Shri P. Siwal Discuss
- 7. Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
Options- A. Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
- B. Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
- C. Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
- D. Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral Discuss
- 8. Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is/are not correct? 1.He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India. 2.He is entitled to the privileges of a Member of the Parliament. 3.He is a whole-time counsel for the Government.4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 3 only
- D. 1 only Discuss
- 9. Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ?one country, two systems??
Options- A. Tibet
- B. Hong Kong
- C. Xinjiang
- D. Inner Mongolia Discuss
- 10. Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017-2031 : 1. This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan. 2. The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife. 3. The NWAP has ten components. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 Discuss
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Correct Answer: The Common wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta.
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is held every 2 years. It is the association?s ultimate policy and decision-making forum. The November 2015 Meeting, to be held in Malta, had the theme of ?Commonwealth ?Adding Global Value?.
Correct Answer: In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020.
Explanation:
Statement 1 and 3 are factual and are correct.The Maritime Agenda projects a total traffic of 2494.95 million tonnes for all major and non-major ports taken together and a capacity of 3280.04 million tonnes. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
Correct Answer: philately
Explanation:
Minister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha today launched a Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately. Under the scheme of SPARSH (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby), it is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles.The Minister said that to avail this scholarship, a child must be a student of a recognized school within India and the concerned school should have a Philately Club and the candidate should be a member of the Club.
Correct Answer: Goa
Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has collaborated with Nobel Media AB, Sweden to hold the Nobel Prize Series in India for five years.
The second edition of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018 will be held at Panjim, Goain partnership with Government of Goa on February 1-2, 2018. It will start on February 1, 2018 with the formal inauguration of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018, Science Exhibition by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar.
Correct Answer: Italy
Correct Answer: Shri P. Siwal
Explanation:
Power Ministry constitutes a Committee to investigate into the causes of the NTPC, Unchahar Thermal Power Plant accident
The composition of the committee would be as follows:
Name Position
Shri P.D. Siwal, Member (Thermal), CEA Chairman
Shri Subir Chakraborty,Director (Projects), UPRVUNL Member
Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar,Director of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra Member
Dr. L.D. Papney,Chief Engoneer, (TE&TD), CEA Member & Convenor
Correct Answer: Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters and to perform such other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
The Attorney General appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
He also represents the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. So, statement 4 is incorrect.
Correct Answer: Hong Kong
Explanation:
Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the ?One Country, Two Systems? principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But ?One Country, Two Systems,? which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn?t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence
Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
India unveiled the third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031. The plan was unveiled by environment minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference The third National Wildlife Action Plan is unique as this is the first time India has recognised the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on integrating actions that need to be taken for its mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management planning processes. The plan adopts a ?landscape approach?in conservation of all wildlife.The government has also underlined an increased role of private sector in wildlife conservation. The plan has 5 components, 17 themes, 103 conservation actions and 250 projects.
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