CURRENT AFFAIRS-VALUE ADDITION (CA-VA)
TEST-1
Mains
Q1. ‘The Rajya Sabha plays a vital role in strengthening the foundations of India’s parliamentary democracy.’
In this context, highlight the special powers and functions of the Rajya Sabha. (10 marks)
Q2. Discuss the reasons for Naxalism being a persistent internal security challenge in India. Mention the major
initiatives taken by the Government to counter it. (10 marks)
Q3. What are the significant constitutional provisions introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Act? Highlight the challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. (15 marks)
Q4. Discuss the role of MSMEs in India’s economic development. What are the key challenges this sector
faces, and what steps can be taken to strengthen this sector ? (15 marks)
Q5. What are the key provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016? Mention the key
reasons for its poor implementation. (15 marks)
PRELIMS
1. Which Article of the Constitution of India Which one of the following is correct in respect
guarantees the right to have “unobstructed and of the above statements?
disabled-friendly footpaths”? (a) Both Statement–II and Statement–III
(a) Article 14 are correct and both of them explain
(b) Article 19 Statement–I
(c) Article 21
(b) Both Statement–II and Statement–III are
(d) Article 32
correct, but only one of them explains
2. Consider the following statements: Statement–I
Statement I: (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is
Modern telescopes are designed to observe correct and that explains Statement–I
visible light and other wavelengths like radio, (d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is
X-rays, and gamma rays. correct
Statement II: 3. With reference to the International Monetary
Ground-based telescopes can match the Fund (IMF) Lending Instruments, consider the
resolution and clarity of space-based telescopes following information:
if they are large enough.
Lending Key Features Lending
Statement III: Instrument Facility
General Lending on non- Extended Fund
Space-based telescopes avoid atmospheric
Resources concessional terms Facility (EFF)
distortion and can capture clearer images across Account (GRA)
the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
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Lending Key Features Lending (b) Both Statement I and Statement II
Instrument Facility are correct and Statement I explains
Poverty Long-term interest- Rapid Credit Statement III
Reduction and free financial support Facility (RCF) (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is
Growth Trust for low-income correct and that explains Statement I
(PRGT) countries.
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is
Resilience and Long-term loans at Resilience and correct
Sustainability low interest rates Sustainability
Trust (RST) to help low- and Facility (RSF) 7. Consider the following countries:
middle-income
1. Colombia
countries.
2. Guatemala
In how many of the above rows is the 3. Panama
information correctly matched?
4. El Salvador
(a) Only one
(b) Only two How many of the above countries have a border
(c) All three with both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific
(d) None Ocean?
(a) Only one
4. What is the common characteristic of drones
such as TAPAS-BH-201, Heron, and Rustom, (b) Only two
seen recently in news? (c) Only three
(a) These are primarily used for surveillance (d) All four
and reconnaissance 8. Consider the following statements with regard
(b) These are designed to launch missiles and to Mango cultivation:
drop bombs
I. China is the largest producer of mangoes
(c) These operate in swarms to overwhelm
enemy defenses in the world.
(d) These are used for loitering aerial missions II. Uttar Pradesh is the leading mango-
or kamikaze strikes producing state in India.
III. Mango grows best in loamy, alluvial soils
5. Which one of the following conservation
rich in organic matter.
reserves is well-known for being India’s largest,
located in Spiti Valley, and home to species IV. An ideal temperature range for mango
such as the snow leopard, Tibetan wolf, and cultivation is between 24°C and 30°C.
Himalayan ibex? V. A rainfall range of 1500–2000 mm per year
(a) Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is considered ideal for mango cultivation.
(b) Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve How many of the above statements are correct?
(c) Pin Valley National Park
(a) Only two
(d) Chandra Tal Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Only three
6. Consider the following statements: (c) Only four
Statement I: (d) All the five
Rohingya refugees do not have a constitutional 9. “CROPIC,” recently seen in the news, is best
right to reside or settle in India under Article 19. described as:
Statement II: (a) A nationwide crop insurance portal using
AI to assess yield losses in real-time.
India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee (b) An AI-powered platform launched by the
Convention
Ministry of Agriculture for real-time crop
Statement III: monitoring
Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution provides the (c) An advanced camera system developed
right to reside and settle anywhere in India to by ISRO for crop imaging and analysis
all persons, including foreigners. (d) A blockchain-based food supply chain
monitoring system under FSSAI.
Which one of the following is correct in respect
of the above statements? 10. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III “Liquid Carbon” technologies:
are correct and both of them explain 1. It refers to carbon dioxide converted into
Statement I liquid form under high pressure
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2. It is primarily used in enhanced oil direct air mineralization for long-term
recovery (EOR) and carbon capture and sequestration.
storage (CCS) projects. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Storing carbon in liquid form significantly correct?
reduces the risk of leakage compared to
(a) 1 and 2 only
solid mineral storage.
(b) 2 and 3 only
4. The Intergovernmental Panel on
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Climate Change (IPCC) currently
recommends liquid carbon storage over (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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