Q1: With reference to ‘Loya Jirga’, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- It is a newly constituted legislative assembly of Afghanistan.
- It is an official decision-making body in Afghanistan.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
Loya Jirga is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious, and tribal communities in Afghanistan.
It is a highly respected centuries-old consultative body that has been convened at times of national crisis or to settle national issues.
According to the Afghan Constitution, a Loya Jirga is considered the highest expression of the Afghan people. It is not an official decision-making body
and its decisions are not legally binding.
However, the Loya Jirga’s decision is seen as final, with the president and parliament expected to respect the ruling.
Q2:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘Anganwadi services’?
- It is a central sector scheme implemented by the States.
- It was launched to combat child hunger and malnutrition.
- It was a part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : c
Explanation
Anganwadi is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the States/UTs which serves as a rural child and maternal care centre in India.
Centrally Sponsored Schemes on the other hand are schemes that are implemented by state governments. However, the cost of these schemes is
borne on a shared basis in the ratio of 50:50, 70:30, 75:25 or 90:10.
Anganwadi centres provide a package of six services: supplementary nutrition, pre-school non-formal education, immunisation,health check-up, nutrition and health education, and referral services.
In addition to fighting malnutrition and ill health, the programme is also intended to combat gender inequality by providing girls the same resources as boys.
The beneficiaries under the Anganwadi Services Scheme are identified on the basis of Aadhaar.
It was started by the Government of India In 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program to combat child hunger and malnutrition.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding Eravikulam National Park and choose the correct options:
- It is located in the southern Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- It includes the highest peak of southern India.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
Eravikulam National Park is located in the High Ranges (Kannan Devan Hills) of the Southern Western Ghats in the Devikulam Taluk of Idukki District, Kerala.
It spreads over an area of 97 square km and hosts South India’s highest peak, Anamudi (2695 m), in its southern area. The Rajamalai region of the park stays open to the public for tourism. The park is in continuity with the neighboring Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park, Pampadum Shola National Park, Kurinjimala Sanctuary and Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
Q4: ‘Arakunomics economic model’ recently in the news ensures profit in which of the
following?
- Agriculture
- Stock Broking
- Automobile trade
- Cryptocurrencies
Answer : a
Explanation
Arakunomics is a new integrated economic model that ensures profits for farmers, quality for consumers through regenerative agriculture.
It is based on work with tribal farmers in Araku for nearly 20 years. This economic model is a tribute to the tribal farmers of Araku region for the worldclass coffee produced and launched in Paris in 2017, as well as for the high carbon landscape transformation they did in over 955 villages, thereby planting 25 million trees.
Q5: With reference to Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), consider the following statements and chooe the correct options:
- It was registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984.
- It undertakes the function retail marketing and development of Minor Forest
Produce (MFP).
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) came into existence in 1987 as the national nodal agency under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
It was registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984.
It started its operations in 1988 with its head office in New Delhi.
Objectives: Socio-economic development of tribal people, promotion of economic welfare, empowerment of tribal people with knowledge, tools and information and their capacity building.
It mainly undertakes two functions which are Minor Forest Produce (MFP) Development and Retail Marketing and Development.
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