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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the newly extended 'SARTHAK-PDS' scheme:
i) Its primary objective is to assist State agencies in managing the financial and logistical costs of the intra-state movement of food grains.
ii) The scheme mandates the complete privatization of the Public Distribution System (PDS) by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The Cabinet just approved the extension of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme with an outlay of over ₹25,500 crore. Statement 1 is correct, as it funds the transport, handling, and modernization (automation) of the PDS system within states. Statement 2 is incorrect; the scheme aims to strengthen the existing state-run public distribution infrastructure, not privatize it
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Q2. With reference to the Pax Silica initiative, consider the following statements:
i) The initiative is associated with strengthening cooperation in semiconductor and advanced technology ecosystems.
ii) It is an initiative launched by the United States.
iii) Other members include Japan, Israel, Canada and the Netherlands.
iv) India is not a formal member yet.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The initiative is linked with technology and semiconductor cooperation. Statement 2 is correct: It is an initiative launched by the United States to counter China’s growth in this sector. Statement 3 is incorrect: Other members include Japan, Israel, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, UAE and the Netherlands. Canada is an observer at present. Statement 4 is correct: India is not a formal member yet.
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Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
i) AAIB is responsible for investigation of civil aviation accidents and aims to improve aviation safety standards.
ii) AAIB functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: AAIB investigates aircraft accidents and serious operational incidents. Statement 2 is correct: The bureau operates under the Ministry of civil aviation.
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Q4. In which of the following uplands will you find Poecilotheria metallica. The animal has a distinct metallic blue colour and feeds on millets and other food grains which grow in this region.
- Poecilotheria metallica is a peacock which has a distinct metallic blue colour and feeds on millets and other food grains which grow in the Eastern Ghats.
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Q5. With reference to the UEFA Champions League, consider the following statements:
i) Clubs qualify through league position in domestic competitions and the UEFA coefficient ranking of their country.
ii) Away goals rule has extra importance in tied situations where two legs are played in knock outs.
iii) Clubs from countries like Turkey and Russia also participate.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: Clubs qualify through league position in domestic competitions and the UEFA coefficient ranking of their country. Statement 2 is incorrect: Away goals rule had extra importance in tied situations where two legs are played in knock outs but this rule is done away with due to perceived unfairness. Statement 3 is incorrect: Clubs from countries like Turkey and Russia also participated but since the Russia Ukraine war, there is no place for Russian clubs in this tournament.