Q1.
With reference to Heeng Cultivation, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It is resin extracted from its plant roots.
- It is endemic to Iran and Afghanistan.
- It thrives in dry and cold desert conditions.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q2
With reference to the Malabar Joint Exercise, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- Russia has agreed to join the Malabar Exercise on India’s request.
- The exercise is expected to be conducted in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q3: The ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement’ was signed by India with which of the following countries?
- Australia
- Russia
- Japan
- The U.S.
Q4:
With reference to the Ayushman Sahakar scheme, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It is launched to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the
country.
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will extend term loans to
cooperatives.
- The scheme provides interest subvention to women majority cooperatives.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answers
Q1.
With reference to Heeng Cultivation, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It is resin extracted from its plant roots.
- It is endemic to Iran and Afghanistan.
- It thrives in dry and cold desert conditions.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : d
Explanation
Heeng is a herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family. It is a perennial plant
whose oleo gum resin is extracted from its thick roots and rhizome. The plant stores
most of its nutrients inside its deep fleshy roots.
It is endemic to Iran and Afghanistan, which are also the main global suppliers
of it. Heeng is not cultivated in India. It thrives in dry and cold desert conditions. The plant can withstand a maximum temperature between 35 and 40 degree, whereas during winters, it can survive in temperatures up to minus 4 degree.
Regions with sandy soil, very little moisture and annual rainfall of not more than 200mm are considered conducive for heeng cultivation. During extreme weather, the plant can get dormant.
Q2
With reference to the Malabar Joint Exercise, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- Russia has agreed to join the Malabar Exercise on India’s request.
- The exercise is expected to be conducted in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
The Malabar Exercise is an annual trilateral naval exercise between the navies of
India, Japan, and the USA which is held alternately in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Recently, Australia has agreed to join the Malabar Exercise on India’s request. The
exercise is scheduled to be held in November 2020.
The 2020 Exercise is expected to be held in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian
Sea. In 2019, the exercise was conducted off the coast of Japan.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic the exercise had been planned in a ‘non-contact – at sea’
format. Its objective is to enhance safety and security in the maritime domain.
Q3: The ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement’ was signed by India with which of the following countries?
- Australia
- Russia
- Japan
- The U.S.
Answer: a
Explanation:
In June 2020, India and Australia signed the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) and also announced a joint declaration on a shared vision for maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Q4:
With reference to the Ayushman Sahakar scheme, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It is launched to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the
country.
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will extend term loans to
cooperatives.
- The scheme provides interest subvention to women majority cooperatives.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : b
Explanation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched Ayushman Sahakar, a scheme to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure in
the country.
Ayushman Sahakar is formulated by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
NCDC would extend term loans to prospective cooperatives to the tune of Rs.10,000 crore in the coming years.
Any Cooperative Society with suitable provision in its byelaws to undertake
healthcare related activities would be able to access the NCDC fund.
The scheme covers establishment, modernization, expansion, repairs, renovation of hospital and healthcare and education infrastructure.
NCDC assistance will flow either through the State Governments/ UT Administrations or directly to the eligible cooperatives.
The scheme also provides working capital and margin money to meet operational requirements.
Further, the scheme provides interest subvention of 1% to women majority cooperatives.
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