Q1.
Which of the following statements regarding the C-FLOOD platform are correct?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन से कथन C-FLOOD प्लेटफ़ॉर्म के संबंध में सही हैं?
It integrates flood modelling outputs from both national and regional agencies.
यह राष्ट्रीय और क्षेत्रीय एजेंसियों से बाढ़ मॉडलिंग आउटपुट को एकीकृत करता है।
It has been developed under the National Hydrology Project (NHP).
इसे राष्ट्रीय जल विज्ञान परियोजना (NHP) के तहत विकसित किया गया है।
It currently covers the Brahmaputra and Ganga river basins.
यह वर्तमान में ब्रह्मपुत्र और गंगा नदी घाटियों को कवर करता है।
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Why in News:
The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System designed to strengthen India’s flood management and disaster response framework.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The platform integrates flood modelling outputs from both national (like CWC) and regional (like NRSC) agencies, offering a unified interface.
Statement 2 is correct: It was developed collaboratively by C-DAC and CWC under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), but simulations from NRSC are sourced under the National Hydrology Project (NHP).
Statement 3 is incorrect: As of now, the platform covers the Mahanadi, Godavari, and Tapi basins – not Brahmaputra or Ganga.
MCQ 2: Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
Q2.
Which of the following correctly describes the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी जोखिम संकेतक (FRI) का सही वर्णन करता है?
It is developed by the Reserve Bank of India for detecting bank frauds.
इसे बैंक धोखाधड़ी का पता लगाने के लिए भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक द्वारा विकसित किया गया है।
It classifies mobile numbers based on risk levels of fraud.
यह मोबाइल नंबरों को धोखाधड़ी के जोखिम स्तरों के आधार पर वर्गीकृत करता है।
It enables real-time action by banks and NBFCs against suspected frauds.
यह बैंकों और एनबीएफसी को संदिग्ध धोखाधड़ी के खिलाफ वास्तविक समय में कार्रवाई करने में सक्षम बनाता है।
a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: a) 2 and 3 only
Why in News:
The RBI recently directed all scheduled banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) into their systems.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: FRI was developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), not RBI.
Statement 2 is correct: It classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High, or Very High Risk based on likelihood of financial fraud.
Statement 3 is correct: Banks and NBFCs use FRI in real-time to block, delay, or flag suspicious transactions and protect customers.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the RECLAIM Framework:
RECLAIM फ्रेमवर्क के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
It aims to enhance regulatory compliance of listed companies through digital tools.
यह सूचीबद्ध कंपनियों के नियामक अनुपालन को डिजिटल उपकरणों के माध्यम से बेहतर बनाने का लक्ष्य रखता है।
It is an initiative of the Ministry of Finance in coordination with SEBI.
यह वित्त मंत्रालय की एक पहल है जो सेबी के सहयोग से की गई है।
The framework enables real-time monitoring and early red-flagging of violations.
यह ढांचा उल्लंघनों की वास्तविक समय निगरानी और प्रारंभिक चेतावनी को सक्षम बनाता है।
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: c) 1 and 3 only
✅ Why in News:
SEBI recently launched the RECLAIM (Regulatory Efficiency Compliance, Logistics, Automation, Information, and Monitoring) Framework to digitize and modernize compliance enforcement.
📘 Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct ✅:
The RECLAIM Framework is designed to improve compliance efficiency using automation, analytics, and information systems for listed entities.
Statement 2 – Incorrect ❌:
It is purely a SEBI initiative, not launched by the Ministry of Finance.
Statement 3 – Correct ✅:
One of its core goals is to enable real-time tracking and early warning systems for regulatory violations and risks.
Q4. What does the term “Genome” refer to in the context of biology and recent genetic discoveries?
जीवविज्ञान और हाल की आनुवंशिक खोजों के संदर्भ में “जीनोम” शब्द का क्या तात्पर्य है?
a) A collection of proteins that help DNA replication b) The complete set of genes or genetic material in a cell or organism c) A mutation in RNA responsible for new diseases d) A DNA-editing enzyme used in gene therapy
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Answer: b) The complete set of genes or genetic material in a cell or organism
✅ Why in News:
The Genome India Project completed sequencing of 10,000 Indian genomes, building a reference genome database for disease research, diagnostics, and precision medicine.
📘 Explanation:
A genome is the entire genetic code contained in a single cell of an organism, including all DNA or RNA sequences.
It holds crucial information that determines the organism’s traits, health risks, and response to treatment.
The term has been in news due to large-scale genome mapping efforts aimed at personalized healthcare and rare disease diagnostics.
Q5. With reference to the Santhal Rebellion, consider the following statements:
संथाल विद्रोह के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
It was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu against British oppression.
यह सिद्धू और कान्हू मुर्मू के नेतृत्व में ब्रिटिश अत्याचार के खिलाफ किया गया था।
The rebellion took place in the year 1855.
यह विद्रोह वर्ष 1855 में हुआ था।
The uprising was primarily against the abolition of tribal land ownership by the Mughal Empire.
यह विद्रोह मुख्य रूप से मुगल साम्राज्य द्वारा जनजातीय भूमि स्वामित्व को समाप्त करने के खिलाफ था।
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
✅ Why in News:
The Santhal Rebellion of 1855 was commemorated this year in tribal regions across Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal, highlighting its legacy in resisting colonial and exploitative systems.
📘 Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct ✅:
The Santhal Rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu along with Chand and Bhairav Murmu to revolt against British rule and Zamindari oppression.
Statement 2 – Correct ✅:
The rebellion began in June 1855, with the declaration of an independent Santhal Raj.
Statement 3 – Incorrect ❌:
The Santhals revolted against British colonial land revenue systems, not the Mughal Empire. The Mughal rule had already ended effectively by the mid-18th century.
Q6. Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?
नामदफा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान और टाइगर रिजर्व किस भारतीय राज्य में स्थित है?
a) Assam b) Arunachal Pradesh c) Manipur d) Nagaland
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Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh
✅ Why in News:
Namdapha was recently in news as the Indian government approved a conservation project to protect its rare flora and fauna, particularly the clouded leopard, amidst concerns over habitat degradation.
📘 Explanation:
Namdapha is India’s easternmost national park, located in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
It is a biodiversity hotspot covering tropical, temperate, and alpine ecosystems.
It is the only national park in India to have four big cat species: Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard.
Q7. Consider the following statements about Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP):
वॉल्यूम वेटेड एवरेज प्राइस (VWAP) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
VWAP represents the average price of a security based on both volume and price.
VWAP एक सुरक्षा की औसत कीमत को दर्शाता है जो वॉल्यूम और मूल्य दोनों पर आधारित होती है।
Traders use VWAP to determine whether a stock is being traded at a fair price.
व्यापारी यह निर्धारित करने के लिए VWAP का उपयोग करते हैं कि क्या किसी स्टॉक का व्यापार उचित मूल्य पर हो रहा है।
VWAP is typically used only in cryptocurrency markets and not in stock markets.
VWAP आमतौर पर केवल क्रिप्टोकरेंसी बाजारों में उपयोग किया जाता है, न कि स्टॉक बाजारों में।
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
✅ Why in News:
The VWAP indicator has recently been adopted in advanced algorithmic trading platforms in India, drawing attention to its importance in high-frequency and institutional trades.
📘 Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct ✅:
VWAP gives the average price of a stock weighted by volume over a particular time — commonly used for intraday trades.
Statement 2 – Correct ✅:
VWAP is often used as a benchmark by traders to assess whether they are buying below or above average price.
Statement 3 – Incorrect ❌:
VWAP is widely used in stock markets, not just cryptocurrency. In fact, it originated in traditional equity markets.
Q8. What is Facciolella Smithi, recently discovered off the Indian coast?
हाल ही में भारतीय तट पर खोजी गई फैसीओलेला स्मिथी क्या है?
a) A type of venomous jellyfish b) A species of deep-sea eel c) A newly classified plant from Western Ghats d) A type of bioluminescent coral
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Answer: b) A species of deep-sea eel
✅ Why in News:
Facciolella Smithi, also known as Smith’s Witch Eel, was discovered by Indian marine biologists off the coast of Kerala, highlighting India’s growing role in deep-sea biodiversity research.
📘 Explanation:
This eel species was identified in deep-sea benthic zones and is part of a broader initiative to study marine biodiversity in Indian waters.
Its discovery adds to the growing list of marine life forms being catalogued under India’s Deep Ocean Mission.
Such findings improve understanding of marine ecosystems and may also aid in future bioprospecting.
Q9. Terbium, recently mentioned in the context of Indian strategic mineral initiatives, is best known for which of the following applications?
भारत की रणनीतिक खनिज पहलों के संदर्भ में हाल ही में चर्चा में रहे टर्बियम का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से किस क्षेत्र में किया जाता है?
a) Production of green lasers and energy-efficient lighting b) Spacecraft shielding against radiation c) Production of fertilizers in the agro-industry d) Biomedical implants for orthopedic surgeries
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Answer: a) Production of green lasers and energy-efficient lighting
✅ Why in News:
India included Terbium in the list of critical minerals essential for energy transition and national security. Its demand has increased due to its use in green technologies and defense electronics.
📘 Explanation:
Terbium is a rare earth element (REE) used to produce green phosphors in energy-efficient LED lights and lasers.
It is also vital in making solid-state devices, permanent magnets, and is a key material in wind turbines and electric vehicles.
India currently imports terbium, and its inclusion in the strategic minerals list aims at reducing import dependency.
Q10. Kariyachalli Island, recently in news, is located in which Indian Union Territory?
हाल ही में चर्चा में रहा करियाचल्ली द्वीप किस भारतीय केंद्रशासित प्रदेश में स्थित है?
a) Puducherry b) Lakshadweep c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands d) Daman and Diu
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Answer: Tamilnadu
📘 Explanation:
Kariyachalli is part of the uninhabited islands in tamilnadu, which are now being assessed for minimal impact infrastructure development.
The region is ecologically sensitive, hence the government is emphasizing sustainable development using environmental impact assessments.
It is also significant for India’s security posture in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) due to proximity to major sea lanes.
