<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) Only 1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Both 1 and 2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans (a)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStatement (1) is accurate, as the Baglihar Hydropower Project is indeed located on the Chenab River in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. This project falls within the parameters outlined by the Indus Water Treaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Statement (2) is incorrect, as the project was not solely constructed by the Government of India. Baglihar was completed in 2008, and it was a collaborative effort between the Government of India and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q5. India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? (2009)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Australia <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Canada <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) China <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (d)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBefore India, it was Japan that dispatched probes to the Moon. Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the Moon in 2024. To date, 20 Moon missions have been successful, including those exploring the dark side. India could have been the fourth country to achieve this feat if the Chandrayaan-2 mission hadn’t encountered partial failure. The first successful Moon mission was Luna 2, launched by Russia (then USSR) on September 12th, 1959. The first manned mission, Apollo 11, was launched by the USA on July 22nd, 1969. India’s Chandrayaan-2 lunar exploration mission was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q6. Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted? (2009)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) To study the current socio-economic condition of certain minority communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) to suggest measures to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (b)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Deepak Parekh Committee was established to propose strategies for financing infrastructure development. Constituted under the chairmanship of Deepak Parekh, the committee commenced its work in November 2010, with Rakesh Mohan, former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, leading the efforts. Its primary objectives included reviewing existing infrastructure policies and recommending necessary alterations to enhance the investment framework for high-priority infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More recently, in November 2021, SEBI formed a panel to bolster governance in stock exchanges, chaired by G. Melsingam. This decision came in light of alleged corporate governance lapses at the NSE. SEBI disclosed the involvement of a Himalayan yogi in influencing decisions made by Chitra Ramkrishna, the former MD and CEO of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q7. Consider the following famous names. (2009)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Amrita Sher-Gil <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Bikash Bhattacharjee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. NS Bendre <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Subodh Gupta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who of the above is\/are well known as artists?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n(a) Only 1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 1 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 2,3 and 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 1,2,3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (d)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAmrita Sher-Gil was a renowned Indian painter, while Bikash Bhattacharjee hailed from Kolkata, West Bengal, and gained prominence as an Indian artist. Narayan Shridhar Bendre was among the celebrated artists of 20th-century India. Subodh Gupta is a well-known contemporary Indian artist based in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q8. In which one of the following states has India’s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently? (2009)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (a)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIndia’s largest private sector sea port, inaugurated in South India, serves as a new gateway to the country through Krishnapatnam in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. This new port on the east coast is a significant addition to India’s maritime infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the west coast, Mundra Port, located near Mundra in the Kutch region of Gujarat, stands as one of India’s highest-earning ports. Initially under the control of Adani Group’s Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited, it was later expanded into Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, which now oversees multiple ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among them, Nhava Sheva in Maharashtra, now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, stands out as the largest container port in India. Situated across Navi Mumbai on the mainland of Konkan, it plays a vital role in India’s maritime trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q9. Match items in List-I with those in the List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists (2005)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nList I<\/strong>List II<\/strong>A. Kakinada<\/td> 1. Sky Bus Metro rail test-run<\/td><\/tr> B. Dundigal<\/td> 2. ITC paper board unit <\/td><\/tr> C. Margao<\/td> 3. Bio – Diesel plant<\/td><\/tr> D. Bhadrachalan<\/td> 4. Indian Air Force Academy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA B C D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) 2 1 4 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 3 4 1 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 2 4 1 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 3 1 4 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (b)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe correct matching is A-3,B-4, C-1, D-2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The test track for Sky Bus Metro is currently under construction near Madgaon Station in Margao, Goa. The Centre for Science and Environment has recognized ITC’s paperboard unit in Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh. The Bio-Diesel plant is situated in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, while the Indian Air Force Academy is located in Dundigal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. (2005)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nList I<\/strong>List II<\/strong>A. VRS Natrajan<\/td> 1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited<\/td><\/tr> B. AK Puri<\/td> 2. Air India<\/td><\/tr> C. V. Thulasidas<\/td> 3. Maruti Udyog Limited<\/td><\/tr> D. Jagdish Khattar<\/td> 4. Bharat Earth Movers Limited<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> 5. Indian Space Research Organisation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCodes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA B C D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) 3 1 2 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 4 2 1 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 3 2 1 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 4 1 2 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans (d)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe accurate pairing is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VRS Natarajan was linked with Bharat Earth Movers Limited, while AK Puri was connected with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. V. Thulasidas was affiliated with Air India, and Jagdish Khattar was involved with Maruti Udyog Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q11. Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award? (2003)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Dev Anand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Lata Mangeshkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Ramanand Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Yash Chopra<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (d)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRecognized for his remarkable contributions to the film industry, the esteemed Dada Saheb Phalke National Film Festival Awards 2022 took place in February. The prestigious event unfolded in Mumbai, showcasing the finest performances and honoring outstanding achievements. This year’s edition of the Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 celebrated the grandeur of Indian Cinema and commemorated the 75 years of Independence, known as Azadi ka Mahotsav. Asha Parekh was bestowed with the award in recognition of her significant contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q12. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer. (2003)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nList – I<\/strong>List – II <\/strong>A. CP Jain<\/td> 1. Indian Airlines<\/td><\/tr> B. S Ramadorai<\/td> 2. NTPC<\/td><\/tr> C. Sunil Arora<\/td> 3. TCS<\/td><\/tr> D. Vivek Paul<\/td> 4. Wipro Technologies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCodes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA B C D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) 4 1 3 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) 4 3 1 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) 2 3 1 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) 2 1 3 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (c)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe correct matching is A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CP Jain served as the former Chairman and Managing Director of IPC from 2000 to 2006. Ramadoral was the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) from 1996 to 2009. Sunil Arora was associated with Indian Airlines from 2002 to 2005. Vivek Paul held the position of Vice Chairman of outsourcing from 1990 to 2006. Currently, Rishad Premji is the Chairman of Wipro Limited, while Gurdeep Singh is the Executive Chairman of NTPC. Chandrasekaran serves as the Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services, and Rajesh Gopinathan is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the same company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q13. Which one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India during the year 2002-03? (2004)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n(a) Birlasoft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Infosys Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Tata Consultancy Services <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Wipro Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ans. (c)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDuring 2002-08, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the second-largest exporter in the field of IT consultancy services in India. Renowned for its leading position in the industry, TCS stands as one of the biggest software and IT conglomerates globally. According to the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), as of April 16th, TCS accounted for $1.19 billion in software services exports out of the total $8.5 billion provided by Indian companies. Following TCS in export revenue rankings were Infosys Technologies with $1.02 billion and Wipro’s software division with $854 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q14. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. (2004)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nList I<\/strong>List II<\/strong>