1. Consider the following statements regarding the ensign (flag) of the Indian Navy:
- This is the first time after independence that the ensign of the Indian Navy has been changed.
- The new ensign includes the addition of ‘Satyamev Jayate’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Neither 1 nor 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: B [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has changed its ensign multiple times since independence, not just recently. ‘Satyamev Jayate’ was added to the Navy’s ensign in 2014, not in the most recent change. Thus, neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct.
2. Consider the following statements:
- September 12 marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India.
- Kashang is the highest legislative body of the Central Tibetan Administration.
- Central Tibetan Administration is based in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:- September 2 (since 1975) marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India. This year, the Tibetan Government-in-Exile celebrated its 59th Democracy Day.
- The TPiE (Tibetan Parliament in Exile) is the highest legislative body of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The CTA is based in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
- It is described as one of the three pillars of Tibetan democratic governance — the others being the Judiciary and the Kashag, or Executive. Elections are held every five years to elect Members of the TPiE, and their Sikyong (Prime Minister).
- The TGiE is not recognised officially by any country, including India.
3. The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ is formed in which of the following Oceans?
[A] Eastern Pacific Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Western Pacific Ocean
[D] Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: C [Western Pacific Ocean]
Notes:- The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, barrelled across the western Pacific Ocean, towards the islands of Japan and South Korea.
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