IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - Jan 05, 2016

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Sahyog-Kaijin is the Indo-South Korean Coast Guard Joint Exercise.
2. The exercise will take place in the Bay of Bengal.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- Sahyog-Kaijin is the Indo-Japan Coast Guard Joint Exercise.
- Sahyog-Kaijin is held once in two years and the venue would shift between India and Japan on alternate occasions.
- India’s ICGS Samudra Paheredar participated in the 2014 edition held at Yokohama in Japan.


2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about AIIB?

1. Singapore is founding member of AIIB.
2. China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders of AIIB


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- China holds 30.34 percent, while India holds 8.52 percent and 6.66 percent stake were held by Russia.
- U.K., France, Germany and Italy have joined the bank, despite opposition from USA.
- United States, Japan and Canada stayed away from joining AIIB.
- The capital of the bank is $100 billion, equivalent to 2/3 of the capital of the Asian Development Bank and about half that of the World Bank.
- Jin Liqun is president of AIIB.


3)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Nai manzil?

1. Nai manzil is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. The scheme covers people from minority communities aged between 17 and 35 years as well as madrasa students.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- Nai manzil is a central scheme
- Nai Manzil aims to address the educational and livelihood needs of minority communities in general and Muslims in particular through its educational and skill development programs.
- The total project size is $100 million, out of which $50 million will be available as International Development Association (IDA) credit, and the balance funding from the Union Budget.


4)   National Madarsa Modernization Program is funded by-

a. Ministry of Minority Affairs
b. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
c. Ministry of Human Resource Development
d. None
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ANSWER: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Explanation:
- Madarsa Modernization Scheme is a human resource development (HRD) ministry funded scheme.
- It will modernize the Madarsa by the introduction of modern subjects like Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences etc. and with linkages for certification through the National Institute for Open Schooling.
- It is centrally sponsored scheme.


5)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement between India and Pakistan?

1. The treaty barred its signatories to carry out a surprise attack
2.  It also facilitates annually exchanged lists of their respective civilian nuclear-related facilities.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- The agreement states reduction (or limitation) of nuclear arms and pledged not to attack or assist foreign powers to attack on each's nuclear installations and facilities.
- The treaty was drafted in 1988, and signed by the Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and her Indian counterparts, Rajiv Gandhi on 21 December 1988
- It entered into force on January 1991.


6)   Sangita Kalanidhi award is given in field of

a. Vocal singing
b. Insrumental music
c. Hindustani classical sangeet
d. Carantic Music
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ANSWER: Carantic Music

Explanation:
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi is the title awarded yearly to an expert Carnatic Musician by the Madras Music Academy.
- This honour is considered one of the highest awards in Carnatic music.
- Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2015v was conferred to Sanjay Subrahmanyan.
- Sanjay Subrahmanyan is a Carnatic vocalist from India.


7)   What is the name of committee that is appionted to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks?

a. Kamlesh Chandra Committee
b. R. K. Sharma Commitee
c. V K Bali Commitee
d. G S Kulkarni Commitee
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ANSWER: Kamlesh Chandra Committee

Explanation:
- Government constitute Kamlesh Chandra Committee to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
- The one-man committee will review and suggest changes in existing wage structures, facilities and other social security benefits provided to 'gramin dak sevaks' (GDS)
- Gramin dak sevaks are extra-departmental agents recruited by the postal department to serve in rural areas. They have been demanding pay and facilities at par with regular postal department employees.

- Committee will examine the system of branch post offices, employment conditions and the existing structure of wage and emoluments paid to GDS and recommend necessary changes.

- It will also examine and suggest any changes in the method of recruitment, minimum qualification for appointment as Gramin Dak Sevaks and their conduct and disciplinary rules, particularly keeping in view the proposed induction of technology in the Rural Post Offices.


8)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Raptors MoU?

1. India signed the Raptor MoU.
2. It is legally binding agreement.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU) is an international, legally non-binding, agreement to protect migratory birds of prey.
- "Bird of prey" : birds that have very good eyesight for finding food, strong feet for holding food, and a strong curved beak for tearing flesh.
- MoU which is also called the 'Raptor MoU' that extends its coverage to 76 species of birds of prey out of which 46 species, including vultures, falcons, eagles, owls, hawks, kites and harriers also are found in India.
- India will become the 54th signatory to the MoU.
- Raptor MoU was concluded on October 22, 2008 and came into effect on November,1 2008.


9)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about UNSC?

1. The Security Council consists of fifteen members.
2. The President of the United Nations Security Council is a post held on monthly rotation basis.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United States
- Serve as the body's five permanent members.
- It has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year terms.
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council.
- The 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve two-year termsstarting on 1 January, with five replaced each year.