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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
The Prarambh Mission, which was seen in the news recently, is related to:
Correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Vikram-S is India’s first privately developed rocket and is all set to be launched as part of the Prarambh
space mission. The Prarambh mission is aimed at carrying three payloads into space, including a 2.5-
kilogram payload that has been developed by students from several countries. Skyroot’s launch vehicles
are named ‘Vikram’ as a tribute to the founder of the Indian space program and renowned scientist
Vikram Sarabhai.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Vikram-S is India’s first privately developed rocket and is all set to be launched as part of the Prarambh
space mission. The Prarambh mission is aimed at carrying three payloads into space, including a 2.5-
kilogram payload that has been developed by students from several countries. Skyroot’s launch vehicles
are named ‘Vikram’ as a tribute to the founder of the Indian space program and renowned scientist
Vikram Sarabhai.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
“Transport 4 All Challenge” initiative recently seen in news was launched by
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Transport 4 All Challenge
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
Objectives
1. To bring together cities, citizens, and startups to develop solutions that improve public transport to
better serve the needs of all citizens.
2. Focuses on digital innovation and invites cities, citizens, and innovators to join hands to develop
contextual digital solutions to improve formal as well as informal public transport to better serve the
mobility needs of all citizens.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
The ‘Mrida’ application was recently launched. In this regard which of following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is a gaming app.
2. The app is launched to promote behavioural change among farmers.
3. It is released in all Indian languages to reach a larger population.
Select the correct option:
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, 3 is not correct.
Mrida
• A new gaming app, ‘Mrida’, has been launched to promote behavioural change among farmers.
• Apart from English, the app will be released in Marathi and Odiya to reach a larger population of
farmers in the two states.
Incorrect
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. A currency manipulator is a designation applied by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
2. Currency manipulation happens when countries deliberately influence the exchange rate between
their currency and the US dollar, British Pound and Euro to gain “unfair competitive advantage in
international trade”.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Both statements are not correct
• India is among the few countries recently removed from the United States Currency Monitoring List
which is released by the Department of Treasury. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• A currency manipulator is a designation applied by US government authorities to countries that
engage in “unfair currency practices” for a trade advantage.
• The US Treasury department defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence
the exchange rate between their currency and the US dollar to gain “unfair competitive advantage in
international trade”. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
• This is because the lower value of the currency will lead to a reduction of the export costs from that
country.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Both statements are not correct
• India is among the few countries recently removed from the United States Currency Monitoring List
which is released by the Department of Treasury. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
• A currency manipulator is a designation applied by US government authorities to countries that
engage in “unfair currency practices” for a trade advantage.
• The US Treasury department defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence
the exchange rate between their currency and the US dollar to gain “unfair competitive advantage in
international trade”. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
• This is because the lower value of the currency will lead to a reduction of the export costs from that
country.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
With reference to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(APEDA), consider the following statements:
1. APEDA does not monitor import of sugar.
2. APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion of the Alcoholic and NonAlcoholic
Beverages also.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 is correct.
India’s agriculture exports have grown 16.5% year-on-year in April-September, and look set to surpass
the record $50.2 billion achieved in 2021-22 (April-March). The Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament
in December, 1985. The Act (2 of 1986) came into effect from 13th February, 1986 by a notification
issued in the Gazette of India:
Extraordinary: Part-II [Sec. 3(ii): 13.2.1986). It was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The
Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC). APEDA has been entrusted
with the responsibility to monitor import of sugar. Hence statement 1 is not correct. APEDA is
mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the following scheduled
products:
● Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
● Meat and Meat Products.
● Poultry and Poultry Products.
● Dairy Products.
● Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products.
● Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products.
● Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
● Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Hence statement 2 is correct.
