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
3. Consider the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).
1) It provides citizens with a unique health ID.
2) It provides better access to insurance benefits, via PM-JAY.
1) It provides citizens with a unique health ID.
2) It provides better access to insurance benefits, via PM-JAY.
Answer: B
What is a Solar Cycle?
● The Sun is a huge ball of electrically-charged hot gas. This charged gas moves,
generating a powerful magnetic field. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Every 11 years or so, the Sun's magnetic field completely flips. This means that the Suns north and south poles switch places. Then it takes about another 11 years for the Sun’s north and south poles to flip back again. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
● This recurring process, where the Sun’s magnetic field reverses, is known as the solar cycle. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
What is a Solar Cycle?
● The Sun is a huge ball of electrically-charged hot gas. This charged gas moves,
generating a powerful magnetic field. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Every 11 years or so, the Sun's magnetic field completely flips. This means that the Suns north and south poles switch places. Then it takes about another 11 years for the Sun’s north and south poles to flip back again. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
● This recurring process, where the Sun’s magnetic field reverses, is known as the solar cycle. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A. 1 only
11%
B. 2 only
78%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation
● It is a digital health ID system designed to provide citizens with a unique health ID.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It facilitates easy access to healthcare services, streamlines the process of health record
management, and integrates with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana PM-JAY) for better access to insurance benefits. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Explanation
● It is a digital health ID system designed to provide citizens with a unique health ID.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It facilitates easy access to healthcare services, streamlines the process of health record
management, and integrates with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana PM-JAY) for better access to insurance benefits. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
4. Consider the following statements about Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
1) Its primary focus is to advance gender equality.
2) ‘Women and armed conflict’ is one critical areas of concern.
1) Its primary focus is to advance gender equality.
2) ‘Women and armed conflict’ is one critical areas of concern.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. 1 only
12%
B. 2 only
41%
C. Both 1 and 2
36%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
Explanation
● The Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action, adopted by 189 countries, is the
most comprehensive and transformative global agenda for the achievement of gender
equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It covers 12 critical areas of concern:
○ Women and poverty
○ Education and training of women
○ Women and health
○ Violence against women
○ Women and armed conflict. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
○ Women and the economy
○ Women in power and decision-making
○ Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
○ The human rights of women
○ Women and the media
○ Women and the environment
○ The girl child.
Explanation
● The Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action, adopted by 189 countries, is the
most comprehensive and transformative global agenda for the achievement of gender
equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● It covers 12 critical areas of concern:
○ Women and poverty
○ Education and training of women
○ Women and health
○ Violence against women
○ Women and armed conflict. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
○ Women and the economy
○ Women in power and decision-making
○ Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
○ The human rights of women
○ Women and the media
○ Women and the environment
○ The girl child.
2. Consider the following statements about St Francis Xavier.
1) He was a Scottish missionary.
2) After his arrival, he spent the rest of his life in Goa.
3) The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa, every year, to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the Saint.
1) He was a Scottish missionary.
2) After his arrival, he spent the rest of his life in Goa.
3) The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa, every year, to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the Saint.
How many of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
A. Only one
44%
B. Only two
24%
C. All three
19%
D. None
Answer: D
● St Francis Xavier, also referred to as “Goencho Saib” (Lord of Goa) was a Spanish Jesuit
missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● He arrived at Goa in 1542 under the orders of King John III, to restore Christianity
among the Portuguese settlers.
● He died in 1552 on Shangchuan island off the coast of China, where he was first buried.
Later the saint's body was exhumed and transported to Malacca and finally to Goa in
1554. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
● At present, the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.
● The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa, on December 3rd each year to
commemorate the death anniversary of the patron saint. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.
Why in News?
● The decennial exposition(exhibition) of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier has
recently begun.
● During the exposition, the relics are carried in a ceremonial procession from the Basilica to
Se Cathedral for the devotees to venerate.
● St Francis Xavier, also referred to as “Goencho Saib” (Lord of Goa) was a Spanish Jesuit
missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● He arrived at Goa in 1542 under the orders of King John III, to restore Christianity
among the Portuguese settlers.
● He died in 1552 on Shangchuan island off the coast of China, where he was first buried.
Later the saint's body was exhumed and transported to Malacca and finally to Goa in
1554. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
● At present, the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.
● The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa, on December 3rd each year to
commemorate the death anniversary of the patron saint. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.
Why in News?
● The decennial exposition(exhibition) of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier has
recently begun.
● During the exposition, the relics are carried in a ceremonial procession from the Basilica to
Se Cathedral for the devotees to venerate.
3. Consider the following statements about the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).
1) The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that unites
cooperatives around the world.
2) The membership is open only to international cooperative organizations.
1) The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global organization that unites
cooperatives around the world.
2) The membership is open only to international cooperative organizations.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
65%
A. 1 only
9%
B. 2 only
21%
C. Both 1 and 2
5%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation
● The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is the global organization that unites,
represents, and serves cooperatives around the world. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Founded in 1895, London, England during the 1st Cooperative Congress, it is one of the
oldest and largest non-governmental organizations, representing 1 billion cooperative
members globally.
● With approximately 3 million cooperatives across the planet, the ICA serves as the apex
body for the cooperative movement, providing a global platform for collaboration,
knowledge exchange, and coordinated action.
● It is the leading voice for cooperatives, advocating for their interests and supporting the
sharing of expertise across the sector.
● ICA has over 306 member organizations across 105 countries.
○ Its members include both international and national cooperative organizations
representing a wide range of economic sectors, such as agriculture, banking,
consumer goods, fisheries, health, housing, insurance, and industry & services.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Why in News?
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 in
New Delhi.
● The conference will bring together cooperators from around the globe to explore the role of
cooperatives in shaping a collective, peaceful, and prosperous future for all.
● The conference theme, "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," highlights the people-
centered, purpose-driven, and progress-oriented nature of cooperatives.
Explanation
● The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is the global organization that unites,
represents, and serves cooperatives around the world. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Founded in 1895, London, England during the 1st Cooperative Congress, it is one of the
oldest and largest non-governmental organizations, representing 1 billion cooperative
members globally.
● With approximately 3 million cooperatives across the planet, the ICA serves as the apex
body for the cooperative movement, providing a global platform for collaboration,
knowledge exchange, and coordinated action.
● It is the leading voice for cooperatives, advocating for their interests and supporting the
sharing of expertise across the sector.
● ICA has over 306 member organizations across 105 countries.
○ Its members include both international and national cooperative organizations
representing a wide range of economic sectors, such as agriculture, banking,
consumer goods, fisheries, health, housing, insurance, and industry & services.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Why in News?
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 in
New Delhi.
● The conference will bring together cooperators from around the globe to explore the role of
cooperatives in shaping a collective, peaceful, and prosperous future for all.
● The conference theme, "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," highlights the people-
centered, purpose-driven, and progress-oriented nature of cooperatives.
S. no Financial Company Regulator
1. Housing Finance Companies Reserve Bank of India
2. Merchant Bankers Securities and Exchange Board of India
3. Chit Fund Companies Central Government
4. Nidhi Companies State Governments
1. Housing Finance Companies Reserve Bank of India
2. Merchant Bankers Securities and Exchange Board of India
3. Chit Fund Companies Central Government
4. Nidhi Companies State Governments
WHich of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
20%
A. 1 only
18%
B. 2 only
32%
C. Both 1 and 2
30%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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