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  • Question 1
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    Who wrote the book 'Jesu Charita Chintamaine' (Biography of Jesus Christ) in Nagpuri in 1963 CE?

    Solution

    Father Peter Shanti Navrangi wrote the book 'Jesu Charita Chintamaine' (Biography of Jesus Christ) in Nagpuri in 1963 CE.

    • Father Peter Shanti Navrangi was a writer and wrote novels in many languages, but primarily in Hindi and Nagpuri.
    • He also wrote 'Prem Lahiri', 'A sadani reader', etc. in Nagpuri language.
    • Sadri (known as Nagpuri) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bihar.
    • According to the 2011 Census, there were approximately 5,130,000 native speakers of the Nagpuri language.
  • Question 2
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    The Uri Dam is located on which river in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)?

    Solution

    The Uri Dam is a 480 MW hydroelectric power station on the Jhelum River near Uri in Baramula district of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It is located very near to the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. The station is largely built under a hill with a 10 km tunnel. It is of the run-of-the-river type without a large dam, since the Indus Waters Treaty gives Pakistan the exclusive right to regulate the Jhelum River.

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    Consider the following statements: 

    1) The President’s Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356 on ground mentioned in Article 365. 

    2) A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. 

    3) The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 has put restraint on the power of Parliament to extend a proclamation of President’s Rule beyond one year. 

    Which of the above statements are correct:

    Solution
    The President’s Rule can be proclaimed under Article 356 on two grounds—one mentioned in Article 356 itself and another in Article 365. A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue.
    The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced a new provision to put a restraint on the power of the Parliament to extend the president's rule in a state. According to this provision, the president's rule can only be extended over a year every 6 months under the following conditions:
    • There is already a national emergency throughout India, or in the whole or any part of the state.
    • The Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be conducted in the concerned state.
  • Question 4
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    When a longitudinal wave moves through a certain medium, the quantity which is transmitted through the medium is:

    Solution

    When a disturbance is produced inside a medium, it gets transported by oscillating particles of the medium, and the disturbance is a type of energy which is carried by oscillating particles by making passing it to the next particle, in this way a longitudinal wave get propagates; as a result, energy propagates in a longitudinal wave.

  • Question 5
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    Which state government has unveiled a fully-funded universal life insurance plan?

    Solution

    The Nagaland government, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, has introduced a fully-funded universal life insurance plan aimed at easing financial burdens resulting from the untimely loss of a family's provider, demonstrating a commitment to citizen welfare and security.

  • Question 6
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    Consider the following statements regarding High Court: 

    1) The institution of high court originated in India in 1862. 

    2) The President can extend the jurisdiction of a high court to any union territory or exclude the jurisdiction of a high court from any union territory. 

    3) The judges of a high court are appointed by the Governor. 

    Which of the above options are correct:

    Solution
    The institution of high court originated in India in 1862 when the high courts were set up at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
    The Parliament can extend the jurisdiction of a high court to any union territory or exclude the jurisdiction of a high court from any union territory. The judges of a high court are appointed by the President.
  • Question 7
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    Which chemical was found to be used in the production of cotton candy, leading to a ban on its sale and production in Tamil Nadu due to its health risks?

    Solution

    The Tamil Nadu government banned cotton candy due to the presence of Rhodamine-B, a chemical harmful to health. Rhodamine-B poses significant health risks, including cancer and tumours, especially when mixed with food products like cotton candy.

  • Question 8
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    Who is the author of the famous book 'Daughter of the East'?

    Solution

    The author of the famous book titled 'Daughter of the East' is former Prime Minister of Pakistan 'Benazir Bhutto'. Benazir Bhutto was the first woman prime minister of Pakistan or any Muslim country. In her autobiography 'Daughter of the East', Benazir Bhutto has written in detail about her life and politics.

  • Question 9
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    Who is the researcher behind the discovery of technology capable of charging a phone in 1 minute?

    Solution

    Ankur Gupta, an assistant chemical and biological engineering professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that can charge an electric vehicle (EV) in just 10 minutes and a laptop or phone in just a minute. His research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, represents a significant advancement in charging technology, promising faster and more efficient charging solutions for various electronic devices.

  • Question 10
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    Consider the following rivers:

    1. Mahanadi

    2. Krishna

    3. Periyar

    How many of the above river/rivers flow cuts through the Eastern Ghats?

    Solution

    The Eastern Ghats, also known as Mahendra Parvatam in the south, are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast.
    The Eastern Ghats run from northern Odisha through Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu in the south passing some parts of Karnataka.
    They are eroded and cut through by the four major rivers of peninsular India, known as the Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri. 

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