Q 1 . Consider the following statements with respect to Vikram-1 rocket:
1 . It is a multi-stage launch vehicle with a capacity to place around 300 kg payloads in low-earth orbit.
2 . It is an all-carbon-fibre-bodied rocket that can place multiple satellites into orbit.
3 . It has been built by ISRO.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All Three
(d) None of the above
(b) Statement 3 is not correct. Indian firm Skyroot Aerospace recently unveiled its indigenously-built Vikram-1 rocket. ■ Planned to be launched in early 2024, Vikram-I will be Skyroot’s second rocket, after the successful launch of the Vikram-S rocket on November 18 last year, when the space start-up became the first company to launch a private rocket from the ISRO’s launch centre in Sriharikota. ■ Vikram-1, named after the father of India’s space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, is a multi-stage launch vehicle with a capacity to place around 300 kg payloads in low-earth orbit. ■ It has been built by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, a space startup. ■ It is an all-carbon-fibre-bodied rocket that can place multiple satellites into orbit. ■ Being a solid-fuelled rocket and using relatively simpler technologies would mean that launching this vehicle would require minimal infrastructure and that the rocket can be assembled and launched within 24hours from any site.
Q 2 . Which among the following countries border the South China Sea?
1 . Brunei
2 . China
3 . Indonesia
4 . Malaysia
5 . Philippines
6 . Taiwan
7 . Vietnam.
Codes:
(a) 2 , 5 , 6 and 7
(b) 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 and 7
(c) 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 and 7
(d) 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 and 7
(d) Why in news? Recently, collision between vessels of China and Philippines occurred near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands of South China Sea , where China regularly deploys its vessels. South China Sea is situated just south of the Chinese mainland and is bordered by the countries of Brunei, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Q 3 . Which among the following may be regarded as an initiative taken to lower Public Debt in India?
1 . Enactment of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
2 . Establishment of Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA)
3 . Formation of Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
(c) Initiative taken to lower Public Debt in India: 1 . Enactment of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 2 . Establishment of Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) 3 . Formation of Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
Q 4 . Which among the following may be regarded as reasons for tax evasion?
1 . High tax rates.
2 . Low penalties for tax evasion.
3 . Preferential tax regimes by countries through keeping tax rates low.
4 . Lack of global cooperation.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 , 2 and 4
(c) 2 , 3 and 4
(d) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
(d) Reasons for tax evasion: High tax rates, low penalties for tax evasion, preferential tax regimes by countries by keeping tax rates low, lack of global cooperation, etc.
Q 5 . Consider the following statements with respect to PRAGATI Platform:
1 . The platform was launched on March 25, 2015.
2 . It provides a unique combination for cooperative federalism.
3 . Every month the Fourth Wednesday is known as PRAGATI Day.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All Three
(d) None of the above
(c) The Prime Minister recently chaired the meeting of the 43rd edition of PRAGATI involving Centre and State governments. ■ PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. ■ It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments. ■ The platform was launched on March 25, 2015. ■ It is designed in-house by the PMO team with the help of the National Informatics Center (NIC). ■ It is also a robust system for bringing e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence and exchange among the key stakeholders. ■ This platform is combined with the three latest technologies, that are- Video-conferencing; Digital data management and Geo-spatial technology. ■ It provides a unique combination for cooperative federalism. This is done by bringing the Chief Secretaries of the states and the Secretaries of the GOI on one platform. ■ The Prime Minister conducts a meeting every month. He interacts with secretaries and chief secretaries of the GOI via video conferencing. ■ It is held every month on the Fourth Wednesday at 3.30 PM- known as PRAGATI Day.
