Edubridge IAS Discussion group

09 Jul 2022 06:31

Q. 2 Consider the following statements about the ‘Aihole Prashasti’:
1. It has been written in the Sanskrit language using the Brahmi script.
2. It mentions the successful invasion of North India by Pulakesin II and his victory over Harshavardhana.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:39

Question 10
Answer – A
• According to Article 239A of the Constitution (added through 14th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962)
(1) Parliament may by law create for the Union territory of Puducherry
(a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected, to function as a Legislature for the Union territory, or
(b) a Council of Ministers,
or both with such constitution, powers and functions, in each case, as may be specified in the law.
(2) Any such law as is referred to in clause (1) shall not be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of article 368 notwithstanding that it contains any provision which amends or has the effect of amending this Constitution.
• According to Article 239AA (2) - There shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory and the seats in such Assembly shall be filled by members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the National Capital Territory.
• The legislative assembly of Puducherry can also make laws on any subject of the State List and the Concurrent List. Similarly, the legislative assembly of Delhi can make laws on any subject of the State List (except public order, police and land) and the Concurrent List.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:37

Question 8
Answer – C
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a philosophy that inculcates an understanding that the whole world is one family. The first word is made up of three Sanskrit words - Vasudha, Eva and Kutumbakam. Vasudha means the earth, Eva means emphasizing and Kutumbakam means a family. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam originates from Hitopadesha. Hitopadesha is a collection of Sanskrit fables in prose and verse in Maha Upanishad. The words ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam comes from the mantra VI-72 in Maha Upanishad which belongs to Samaveda tradition.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:35

Question 6
Answer – C
Advance Authorization (AA) is issued to allow duty free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in export products (making normal allowance for wastage). In addition, fuel, oil, catalyst which are consumed/ utilized in the process of production of export products are also be allowed.
It is under the purview of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and is headed by Director General of Foreign Trade.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:33

Question 4
Answer – A
Earthquake waves are basically of two types - body waves and surface waves.
Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the body of the earth. Hence, the name body waves. The body waves interact with the surface rocks and generate a new set of waves called surface waves. These waves move along the surface.
The Surface waves are the last to report on a seismograph. These waves are more destructive as compared to Body waves. They cause displacement of rocks, and hence, the collapse of structures occurs.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:31

Question 2
Answer – A
• Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that takes place when the symbiotic relationship between algae (zooxanthellae) and their host corals breaks down under certain environmental stresses.
• Sea algae and corals share a symbiotic existence in the ocean. When the sea waters turn warm in summers and remain so for more than 28 days, the corals experience thermal stress. Due to this, the corals expel the algae residing in their tissues and turn colourless or bleach.
• Although coral reefs are known to recover from bleaching in a decade or two, the severity of the bleaching event could overwhelm them and hamper their ability to recover.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 06:40

Q. 10 Consider the following statements:
1. Legislature in Delhi has been provided directly under the Constitution itself whereas legislature of Puducherry is provided by the Parliament.
2. Both legislative assemblies can make law on all the state subjects.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 06:37

Q. 4 Consider the following differences between body waves and surface waves during an earthquake:
1. While Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus, Surface waves are generated on account of the interaction of body waves with surface rocks.
2. Body waves are last to reach seismograph and more destructive as compared to the surface waves

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 06:36

Q. 2 With reference to Coral bleaching, consider the following statements:
1. Coral bleaching is a phenomenon in which the symbiotic relationship between algae and the host corals breaks down.
2. Once bleaching takes place, coral reefs cannot recover from the loss.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:38

Question 9
Answer – C
After battle of Buxar, Robert Clive signed the Treaty of Allahabad with the Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II.
Awadh was restored to the Nawab, with a subsidiary force and guarantee of defence.
In return for giving Shah Alam II (Mughal Emperor) Allahabad and Kara, the Company received the imperial grant of the diwani or revenue authority in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
This had earlier been enjoyed by the nawab, so that now there was a double government: the nawab retaining judicial and police functions, the Company exercising the revenue power. There was as yet no thought of direct administration, and the revenue was collected by a Company-appointed deputy-nawab Muhammad Reza Khan.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:36

Question 7
Answer – A
The All India Kisan Congress/Sabha was founded in Lucknow in April 1936 with Swami Sahjanand Saraswati as its first president and N.G. Ranga as its first general secretary. A kisan manifesto was issued and a periodical under IndulYagnik started.
The AIKS and Congress held their sessions in Faizpur in 1936. The Congress manifesto (especially the agrarian policy) for the 1937 provincial elections was strongly influenced by AIKS agenda.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:34

Question 5
Answer – C
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, located in the Western Ghats in the country's south, has peaks that rise 1,868 metres above sea level.
Vegetation type is moist deciduous forests, South Western Ghats montane rain forests and Shola forests.
It is also a unique genetic reservoir for cultivated plants, particularly cardamom, jamun, nutmeg, pepper, and plantain.
The site contains three wildlife sanctuaries, Shendurney, Peppara, and Neyyar, as well as the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger reserve.
It is also home to the Kanikaran, one of the oldest surviving ancient tribes in the world.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:32

Question 3
Answer - D
Uranium is a silvery-white metallic chemical element.
Uranium-235 (its isotope) is the only naturally occurring isotope, capable of sustaining nuclear fission.
Uranium is mainly used for generating electricity and also for nuclear energy, medicines, defence equipment and photography.
After Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan is the third state where uranium — which is considered one of the rare minerals in the world — has been found.
The largest producers of uranium in the world are Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia.
India imports uranium mostly from Kazakhstan and Canada.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:30

Question 1
Answer – C
The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 countries of the continent of Africa, with exception of various territories of European possessions located in Africa.
The bloc was founded on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and launched on 9 July 2002 in South Africa.
It was announced in the Sirte Declaration in Sirte, Libya in 1999.
Key objectives: To achieve greater unity and solidarity between the African countries and Africans. To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States. To accelerate the political and social-economic integration of the continent.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 06:41

Q. 8 Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Strip Cropping?
1. In strip farming different crops are cultivated in alternate strips.
2. Strips are generally perpendicular to the contour to allow for better water absorption in the soil.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 17:11

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Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:38

Question 9
Answer – B
Demand for money, generally, increases when there is a high rate of inflation in the market at the same income level. This situation will necessitate the Central Banks to increase the rate of interest in order to tame down the inflation.
In a situation where the money supply is constant and the demand for money increased, there will be an increase in the cost of borrowing. Thus, the interest rates will increase.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:36

Question 7
Answer – A
The literal meaning of Kalamkari is a painting done by kalam (pen). This art got enriched as it came down from one generation to another. These paintings are made in Andhra Pradesh. A small place Srikalahasti is the best-known centre of Kalamkari art. This work is also found at Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. This art is mainly related to decorating temple interiors with painted cloth panels, which was developed in the fifteenth century under the patronage of Vijayanagar rulers.
These paintings are made on cloth. It is hand painted as well as block printing with vegetable dyes applied on cloth. Vegetable dyes are used for colour in the Kalamkari work.
Subjects are adopted from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Hindu religious mythology. Every scene is surrounded by floral decorative patterns. Figures of deities have a very rich border embellishments and were created for the temples. Owing to Muslim rulers in Golconda, the Masulipatnam kalamkari was widely influenced by Persian motifs and designs.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:34

Question 5
Answer – A
A tombolo is a Coastal deposition landform in which an island is attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land such as a spit or bar. Once attached, the island is then known as a tied island. Tombolo is a sandy isthmus. Several islands tied together by bars which rise above the water level are called a tombolo cluster. Two or more tombolos may form an enclosure called a lagoon that can eventually be filled with sediment.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:32

Question 3
Answer – B
The Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth. It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust. The mean thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km. The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems. It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region.
Oceanic crust is primarily composed of mafic rocks, or sima, which is rich in iron and magnesium. It is denser, having a mean density of about 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter as opposed to the continental crust which has a density of about 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter. Along with Oceanic and Continental plate margins, the oceanic lithosphere subducts because the continental lithosphere is less dense and lighter than Oceanic crust.
Although the core and mantle are about equal in thickness, the core forms only 15 percent of the Earth's volume, whereas the mantle occupies 84 percent. The crust makes up the remaining 1 percent. It is a thin shell on the outside of the Earth.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 14:30

Question 1
Answer – C
• Tholapavakkoothu is also called as shadow puppetry, Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu.
• It is a traditional temple art in Kerala having its roots in Palakkad and neighbouring regions.
• It used to be performed in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad, telling tales from the Ramayana.
• Accompanying instruments include Ezhupara, Chenda and Maddalam.
• The artists have to undergo several years of rigorous training to master this art form.
The puppetry is staged on a special structure in temple premises called Koothumadam.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 06:38

Q. 7 Consider the following statements regarding the Kalamkari Paintings:
1. It is a traditional painting of Odisha.
2. These are painted on cotton fabric by using vegetable dyes.
3. Subjects are adopted from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Hindu religious mythology.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

08 Jul 2022 06:36

Q. 3 Consider the following statements with respect to Earth crust:
1. Continental crust is denser than Oceanic crust.
2. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
3. Earth's crust occupies around 1% of Earth's volume.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:39

Question 10
Answer – A
Article 243ZE provides for Establishment of the Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) to prepare a draft development plan focusing on shared resources, investments, infrastructure and environmental conservation for the region as a whole for approval by the state government.
2/3rd of the members of a metropolitan planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the municipalities and chairpersons of the panchayats in the metropolitan area from amongst themselves.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:37

Question 8
Answer – A
In strip farming different crops are cultivated in alternate strips. Thus various crops ripen at different times of the year and are harvested at intervals. This ensures that at no time of the year the entire field is left exposed. This helps in soil conservation.
Strips are kept parallel to the contour to allow better absorption of water by the soil by slowing down the run off.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:35

Question 6
Answer - B
Russia has promised its ally Belarus the delivery of Iskander-M tactical missile systems.
The Iskander-M tactical missile systems are the nuclear-capable missiles, which can use ballistic or cruise missiles.
Code-named as “SS-26 Stone”, it is road-mobile; surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM).
The missile is a transporter-erector launch system. It can also fire ground-launched cruise missiles (GLCMs).
The Iskander-M system has been exclusively used by the Russian military, whereas Iskander-E is the one meant for export.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:33

Question 4
Answer – A
Australian authorities have killed millions of honeybees over the past two weeks in an effort to stop a potentially catastrophic parasite plague named Varroa mite.
Its parasitic insect infects and feeds on honeybees, often known as the varroa destructor. The small pests, which are reddish-brown in colour, have been capable of eradicating entire colonies of honeybees.
They frequently circulate amongst bees as well as through beekeeping supplies like removed combs.
Although Varroa mites can feed and live on adult honey bees, they primarily feed and reproduce on larvae and pupae in developing brood, causing malformation and weakening as well as virus transmission.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 14:31

Question 2
Answer – B
Ministry of Science & Technology has inaugurated “Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation” or TiHAN, in IIT- Hyderabad, which is a first “Autonomous Navigation” facility.
It is a multidisciplinary initiative, which aims at making India a global player in the futuristic and next-generation “Smart Mobility” technology.
The multi-departmental initiative includes researchers from electrical, computer science, mechanical and aerospace, civil, mathematics.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 06:44

Q. 10 With respect to Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India.
2. All the members of MPC are nominated by state governments.

Edubridge IAS Discussion group

07 Jul 2022 06:39

Q. 7 With reference to the All India Kisan Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Swami Sahjanand Saraswati was the first president.
2. Its formation was opposed by the Indian National Congress.