Answer: C
Explanation:
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
● It is a secure seed bank located on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard
archipelago in Norway.
● The Seed Vault is managed by the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the
Nordic Genetic Resource Center. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● It serves as a global backup facility for seeds of various plant species, safeguarding the
world's food supply against potential catastrophes such as mismanagement, accident,
war, disease, and natural disasters. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The seeds are stored in storage rooms kept at −18 °C (−0.4 °F) as low temperature and
limited access to oxygen will ensure low metabolic activity and delay seed aging.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
● The permafrost surrounding the seed vault will help in maintaining low temperature of
the seed vault incase of power outage.
Why in News?
● The Svalbard Seed Vault has recently received a significant influx of seed samples from
around the world.
Explanation:
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
● It is a secure seed bank located on the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard
archipelago in Norway.
● The Seed Vault is managed by the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the
Nordic Genetic Resource Center. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● It serves as a global backup facility for seeds of various plant species, safeguarding the
world's food supply against potential catastrophes such as mismanagement, accident,
war, disease, and natural disasters. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The seeds are stored in storage rooms kept at −18 °C (−0.4 °F) as low temperature and
limited access to oxygen will ensure low metabolic activity and delay seed aging.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
● The permafrost surrounding the seed vault will help in maintaining low temperature of
the seed vault incase of power outage.
Why in News?
● The Svalbard Seed Vault has recently received a significant influx of seed samples from
around the world.
Answer: A
Explanation
● HarvestPlus initiative has effectively produced biofortified strains of fundamental
crops such as rice, maize, and sweet potatoes to mitigate nutrient shortfalls in developing
nations. Hence, answer is option A.
● These biofortified crops play a very important role in addressing hidden hunger and
deficiencies in micronutrients.
● Agriculture is an instrumental means of farming biofortified crops, which are genetically
altered plants to contain higher levels of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A.
Explanation
● HarvestPlus initiative has effectively produced biofortified strains of fundamental
crops such as rice, maize, and sweet potatoes to mitigate nutrient shortfalls in developing
nations. Hence, answer is option A.
● These biofortified crops play a very important role in addressing hidden hunger and
deficiencies in micronutrients.
● Agriculture is an instrumental means of farming biofortified crops, which are genetically
altered plants to contain higher levels of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A.
2. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
1) The scheme aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary
healthcare services.
2) One of its components aims at making India a medical tourism hub.
1) The scheme aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary
healthcare services.
2) One of its components aims at making India a medical tourism hub.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
35%
A. 1 only
15%
B. 2 only
46%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
● Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
which aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary
healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It was launched in 2006.
● PMSSY has two components:-
○ Setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS); and
○ Upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs).
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
● Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
which aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary
healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It was launched in 2006.
● PMSSY has two components:-
○ Setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS); and
○ Upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs).
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
3. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
1) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides crop insurance against all non-preventable natural risks.
2) Farmers pay a uniform premium for all the crops.
1) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides crop insurance against all non-preventable natural risks.
2) Farmers pay a uniform premium for all the crops.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
54%
A. 1 only
13%
B. 2 only
18%
C. Both 1 and 2
15%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements about Birsa Munda.
1) Birsa Munda encouraged the tribals to follow the Birsa Raj.
2) He encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots and observe unity.
3) He was thankful towards missionaries for their efforts to improve the lives of the tribals.
1) Birsa Munda encouraged the tribals to follow the Birsa Raj.
2) He encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots and observe unity.
3) He was thankful towards missionaries for their efforts to improve the lives of the tribals.
Answer: A
Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
● The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016 provides crop insurance to ensure comprehensive risk cover for crops to farmers against all non- preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest and to provide adequate claim amounts. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Farmers pay a low premium (2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi, and 5% for annual
commercial/horticultural crops), with the remaining cost shared by governments. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.
Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
● The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016 provides crop insurance to ensure comprehensive risk cover for crops to farmers against all non- preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest and to provide adequate claim amounts. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Farmers pay a low premium (2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi, and 5% for annual
commercial/horticultural crops), with the remaining cost shared by governments. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Anonymous Quiz
39%
A. Only one
38%
B. Only two
20%
C. All three
4%
D. None
Answer: A
Explanation
● He encouraged the tribals to follow the Birsa Raj and to not comply with colonial laws
and rent payments. He encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots and observe
unity. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
● Birsa started the faith of Birsait. The religion believed in One God and encouraged tribals
who had converted to other religions to revert to their original religious beliefs. Hence,
statement 3 is incorrect.
About Birsa Munda
● Birsa Munda (1875–1900) was a religious leader and folk hero from the Munda Tribe of
the Chhota Nagpur Plateau area.
● He spearheaded a tribal religious movement named Munda Rebellion/Ulgulan/ Great
Tumult that arose in the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand in the late 19th
century, as a response to the oppressive policies of the British such as new land settlement
systems.
○ Though the movement was suppressed by the British, it led to the enactment of the
Tenancy Act (1903) which recognised the khuntkhatti system.
■ 'Khuntkatti' system is joint ownership or holding of land by tribal lineage.
● In 2021, Government of India had declared that the birth anniversary (15th November)
of Bhagwan Birsa Munda will be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Explanation
● He encouraged the tribals to follow the Birsa Raj and to not comply with colonial laws
and rent payments. He encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots and observe
unity. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
● Birsa started the faith of Birsait. The religion believed in One God and encouraged tribals
who had converted to other religions to revert to their original religious beliefs. Hence,
statement 3 is incorrect.
About Birsa Munda
● Birsa Munda (1875–1900) was a religious leader and folk hero from the Munda Tribe of
the Chhota Nagpur Plateau area.
● He spearheaded a tribal religious movement named Munda Rebellion/Ulgulan/ Great
Tumult that arose in the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand in the late 19th
century, as a response to the oppressive policies of the British such as new land settlement
systems.
○ Though the movement was suppressed by the British, it led to the enactment of the
Tenancy Act (1903) which recognised the khuntkhatti system.
■ 'Khuntkatti' system is joint ownership or holding of land by tribal lineage.
● In 2021, Government of India had declared that the birth anniversary (15th November)
of Bhagwan Birsa Munda will be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
choose the correct answer
Anonymous Quiz
60%
A. A pan-Indian coastal defence exercise to enhance maritime security coastal defence mechanisms.
17%
B. A collective maritime security operation of QUAD countries.
18%
C. An anti-piracy exercise by Indo-African countries.
5%
D. An conference by environmental organizations to check global warming.
Answer: A
Explanation
Exercise Sea Vigil 24
● The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was
concluded recently.
● Exercise Sea Vigil 24 is a comprehensive, pan-India coastal defence exercise to
enhance maritime security and strengthen coastal defence mechanisms. Hence,
option A is the correct answer.
● Spanning the entirety of India’s 11,098 km coastline and its Exclusive Economic Zone
of 2.4 million sq. kms, Sea Vigil 24 witnessed the participation of over 21 agencies
across six ministries.
● These included the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard,
State Marine Police, Customs, BSF, CISF, Port Authorities and Fisheries department,
among others.
● Since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India’s Coastal Defence
preparedness.
Explanation
Exercise Sea Vigil 24
● The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 was
concluded recently.
● Exercise Sea Vigil 24 is a comprehensive, pan-India coastal defence exercise to
enhance maritime security and strengthen coastal defence mechanisms. Hence,
option A is the correct answer.
● Spanning the entirety of India’s 11,098 km coastline and its Exclusive Economic Zone
of 2.4 million sq. kms, Sea Vigil 24 witnessed the participation of over 21 agencies
across six ministries.
● These included the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard,
State Marine Police, Customs, BSF, CISF, Port Authorities and Fisheries department,
among others.
● Since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India’s Coastal Defence
preparedness.
2. Consider the following statements about the Sun.
1) The movement of charged gas generates a powerful magnetic field.
2) It takes hundreds of years for the Sun’s magnetic field to reverse.
3) This reversal of the Suns magnetic field is known as solar cycle.
1) The movement of charged gas generates a powerful magnetic field.
2) It takes hundreds of years for the Sun’s magnetic field to reverse.
3) This reversal of the Suns magnetic field is known as solar cycle.
How many of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
A. Only one
52%
B. Only two
40%
C. All three
2%
D. None