1. Consider the following statements:
- The first IMEX (Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Maritime Exercise) was conducted in Goa in 2022.
- The Bilateral Naval Exercise VARUNA between India and France was initiated in 1993.
- Cold Response 2022 was held in Norway.
- Exercise Vayu Shakti between India and Indonesia was conducted at Jaisalmer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1, 2 and 4
[C] Only 1, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The first IMEX was held at Goa and in the Arabian Sea in 2022. The VARUNA exercise between Indian and French navies began in 1993. Cold Response 2022 took place in Norway. Exercise Vayu Shakti is an Indian Air Force exercise held at Pokhran range, not between India and Indonesia, making statement 4 incorrect.
2. Which of the following initiatives have been launched by Ministry of Education (Ministry of HRD)?
- SARTHAQ
- NIPUN
- PRAGATI
- YUKTI 2.0
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:- ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)’ is developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy. It is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school education and was released as part of the celebrations leading to the Amrit Mahotsavon 75 years of India’s independence.
- The Ministry of Education has launched NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) Bharat Scheme. It aims to cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 years.
- The Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched an initiative ‘YUKTI 2.0’ to help systematically assimilate technologies having commercial potential and information related to incubated startups in higher education institutions.
- PRAGATI is Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. PRAGATI is an information and communications technology-based platform for pro-active governance and timely implementation of different rules towards the betterment of society as a whole. This platform was launched in 2015.
3. Which of the following pairs are matched correctly?
- SUJALAM 2.0 – Reuse grey water
- Jal Jeevan Mission – Safe drinking water
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Water conservation
- Atal Bhujal Yojana – Sustainable management of groundwater
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched SUJALAM 2.0 project to reuse grey water, or run-offs from kitchens, bathing and laundry on world water day, 2022.
- Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on August 15, 2019. It is implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti. It aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households and public institutions.
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign. It was launched in March 2021 with the theme “Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls”.
- The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) is a central sector scheme for sustainable management of groundwater with community participation. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme is being funded by the Government of India and the World Bank on 50:50 basis.
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