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UPSC student

3. Deepak Yadav Education
Deepak Yadav Education

5. UPSC PRELIMS CRACKER
THROUGH MCQs
Morning 7:00 AM

6. Consider the following statements about ‘NIRF Rankings 2022’:
1.National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2022 was
launched by the Ministry of Education.
2.NIRF Ranking 2022 ranks only Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A-1 only
B-2 only
C-Both 1 and 2
D-Neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following statements about ‘NIRF Rankings 2022’:
1.National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2022 was
launched by the Ministry of Education.
2.NIRF Ranking 2022 ranks only Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A-1 only
B-2 only
C-Both 1 and 2
D-Neither 1 nor 2

8. Explanation:-
•TheMinistry of Educationhas published the seventh edition of
theNational Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2022.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
•Participation inNIRFwas made compulsory for all government-run
educational institutions since 2018.
•NIRFis the government's first attempt to rateHigher Education
Institutions (HEIs)of the Country only.Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
•The best institutions are listed in 11 categories: overall national rating of
universities, engineering, college, medical, management, pharmacy, law,
architecture, dental, and research.

9. What is the National Institutional Ranking Framework?
•Launch:The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was
approved by the Ministry of Education (Erstwhile Ministry of Human
Resource Development) in September 2015.
•It is the first-ever effort by the government to rankHigher
Education Institutions (HEIs)in the country.
•Participation in NIRF was made compulsory for all government-run
educational institutions in 2018.
•Assessment on Five Parameters:
•Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)
•Research and Professional Practice (RP)
•Graduation Outcomes (GO)
•Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
•Peer Perception.

10. •11 Categories:Best institutions across11 categories are listed
out-overall national ranking, universities, engineering, college,
medical, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, dental and
research.
•Reason for Launch:The subjectivity in the ranking methodology
developed byQS World University Rankingsand theTimes
Higher Education World University Rankingled India to start
its own ranking system for Indian HEIs on the line of Shanghai
Rankings.
•The long-term plan of NIRF is to make it an international league
table.
•No. of Participating Institutions in 2022: More than7,000
institutes participatedin NIRF Rankings.

13. Q-Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Project 17A Frigates involves the construction of seven stealth
frigates which will be hard to detect by radar or sonar
technology.
2.Y-3023 Dunagiriis part of Project 17A frigates.
3.Y-3023 Dunagiriis not capable of carrying Brahmos
Supersonic Missile due to the supersonic speed of the missile.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 and 3 only
D-1,2 and 3

14. Q-Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Project 17A Frigates involves the construction of seven stealth
frigates which will be hard to detect by radar or sonar
technology.
2.Y-3023 Dunagiriis part of Project 17A frigates.
3.Y-3023 Dunagiriis not capable of carrying Brahmos
Supersonic Missile due to the supersonic speed of the missile.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 and 3 only
D-1,2 and 3

15. Explanation:-
•Project 17A Frigates calls for the development of seven stealth frigates that will be
hard to detect using radar or sonar equipment.Hence, statement 1 is correct.
•The key advanced stealth characteristics of the P-17A include the ship's lower
radar cross-section, which is achieved by using a modified superstructure form
that decreases radar wave reflections.
•The ships under Project 17A are:
•INS Nilgiri
•INS Himgiri
•INS Udaygiri
•INS Dunagiri,Hence, statement 2 is correct.
•Brahmos SSM, LRSAM (Forward & Aft configuration) with MFSTAR radar,
indigenous Sonar, and Triple tube Heavy Torpedo launcher are the main armament
and sensor suite ofP-17A ships. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

16. Explanation:-
What do we know about Project 17A Frigates?
About:
•Project 17A frigates arefollow-on of the P17 Frigates
(Shivalik Class)with improved stealth features, advanced
weapons and sensors and platform management systems.
•There will beseven frigates built under P-17 A for the
Indian Navywhich will be equipped with advanced stealth
capability, four at MazagonDock Shipbuilders (MDL),
Mumbai and three at Garden Reach Ship Builders Limited
(GRSE), Kolkata.

20. Q-Which of the following countries constitute I2U2?
1.Iran
2.India
3.Israel
4.United Kingdom
5.United States of America
6.UAE
7.Iraq
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A-1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B-1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C-2, 3, 5 and 6 only
D-2, 4, 5 and 7 only

21. Q-Which of the following countries constitute I2U2?
1.Iran
2.India
3.Israel
4.United Kingdom
5.United States of America
6.UAE
7.Iraq
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A-1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B-1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C-2, 3, 5 and 6 only
D-2, 4, 5 and 7 only

22. •I2U2 stands forIndia, Israel, the UAE, and the US,and was also referred to
as the ‘West Asian Quad’.
•I2U2 was initially formed in October, 2021 following the Abraham Accords,
to deal with issues concerning maritime security, infrastructure and
transport.
•The Abraham Accord is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years
mediated by the USA.
•Objectives:
•Its stated aim is to discuss “common areas of mutual interest, to
strengthen the economic partnership in trade and investment in our
respective regions and beyond”.
•Six areas of cooperation have been identified by the countries
mutually, and the aim is to encourage joint investments in water,
energy, transportation, space, health, and food security.
•Hence, option C is correct.
Explanation:-

27. Which of the following statements regarding Mission Shakti
is/are correct?
1.It's an integrated women empowerment programme.
2.It was launched during the 15th Finance Commission.
3.One Stop Centre (OSC), Women Helpline (WHL), Beti
BachaoBeti Padhao(BBBP) are the part of this programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 only
D-1, 2 and 3

28. Which of the following statements regarding Mission Shakti
is/are correct?
1.It's an integrated women empowerment programme.
2.It was launched during the 15th Finance Commission.
3.One Stop Centre (OSC), Women Helpline (WHL), Beti
BachaoBeti Padhao(BBBP) are the part of this programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 only
D-1, 2 and 3

29. Mission Shaktiis anintegrated women empowerment programmeis
launched as an umbrella scheme for thesafety, security and empowerment
of women forimplementation.Hence statement 1 is correct.
•'Mission Shakti'was launched during the15
th
Finance Commission
period 2021-22 to 2025-26, Hence statement 2 is correct.
•TheComponents of Mission Shakti are,
•Sambal:
•It is forSafety and Security of Women.
•It consists of schemes ofOne Stop Centre (OSC), Women
Helpline (WHL), Beti BachaoBeti Padhao(BBBP),with a
new component ofNari Adalats-women's collectives to promote
and facilitate alternative dispute resolution and gender justice in
society and within families.Hence statement 3 is correct.
Explanation:-

33. Consider the following statements about ‘Monkeypox’
1.There are no treatments specifically for monkey pox virus
infections.
2.Human-to-human transmission is only possible through direct
contact
Select the correct statement(s)
A-1 only
B-2 only
C-Both 1 and 2
D-Neither 1 nor 2

34. Consider the following statements about ‘Monkeypox’
1.There are no treatments specifically for monkey pox virus
infections.
2.Human-to-human transmission is only possible through direct
contact
Select the correct statement(s)
A-1 only
B-2 only
C-Both 1 and 2
D-Neither 1 nor 2

35. Explanation:-
Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in
humans and some other animals. There are no treatments
specifically for monkeypox virus infections. However,
monkeypox and smallpox viruses are genetically similar, which
means that antiviral drugs and vaccines developed to protect
against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat monkeypox
virus infections. Hence, Statement 1 is correct
It may spread from infected animals by handling infected meat
or via bites or scratches. Human to human transmission can
occur through exposure to infected body fluids, contaminated
objects( which is indirect contact), by small droplets and
possibly the airborne route. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

36. Explanation:-
It is a viral zoonotic disease (transmission from animals to
humans) and is identified as a pox-like disease among monkeys
hence it is named Monkeypox. It is endemic to Nigeria.
It is caused by monkeypox virus, a member of the
Orthopoxvirusgenus in the family Poxviridae.
The natural host of the virus remains undefined. But the
disease has been reported in many animals.
Animals known to be sources of Monkeypox virus include
monkeys and apes, a variety of rodents (including rats, mice,
squirrels and prairie dogs) and rabbits.

37. Explanation:-
Outbreaks:
It was first reported in 1958, in monkeys in theDemocratic
Republic of Congo (DRC) and in humans in 1970, also in the
DRC.
In 2017, Nigeria experienced the largest documented
outbreak, 40 years after the last confirmed case.
Subsequently, the disease has been reported in many West and
Central African countries..

38. Explanation:-
Symptoms:
Infected people break out in a rash that looks a lot like chicken pox. But the fever,
malaise, and headache from Monkeypox are usually more severe than in chicken pox
infection.
In the early stage of the disease, Monkeypox can be distinguished from smallpox
because the lymph gland gets enlarged.
Vulnerability:
It spreads rapidly and can cause one out of ten deaths if infected.
Treatment and Vaccine:
There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for Monkeypox infection. In the past,
the anti-smallpox vaccine was shown to be 85% effective in preventing Monkeypox.

41. Practice
Question

42. Q-Golan Heights’, recently in the news, is
located in which of the following countries
A-UAE
B-Turkey
C-Israel
D-Morocco

43. Q-Golan Heights’, recently in the news, is
located in which of the following countries
A-UAE
B-Turkey
C-Israel
D-Morocco
•Golan Heights refers to the border region captured from Syria by
Israel during the Six-Day Middle-East War of 1967.
•This region includes the western two-thirds of the geological Golan Heights
and the Israeli-occupied part of Mount Hermon.

45. Consider the following statements with reference to Red
Panda:
1.It is the state animal of Sikkim.
2.It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red list.
3.It is protected under Appendix I of CITES.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 and 3 only
D-1,2 and 3

46. Consider the following statements with reference to Red
Panda:
1.It is the state animal of Sikkim.
2.It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red list.
3.It is protected under Appendix I of CITES.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
A-1 and 2 only
B-2 and 3 only
C-1 and 3 only
D-1,2 and 3

47. •There are only two different panda species in the world, the Giant Pandas and the Red
Pandas.
•Red Pandas are also the state animal of Sikkim. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
•Red Pandas are shy, solitary and arboreal animals and considered an indicator species for
ecological change.
•India is home to both the (sub) species:
•Himalayan red panda (Ailurus fulgens)
•Chinese red panda (Ailurus styani)
•Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh splits the two phylogenetic species.
•It is found in the forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan and the northern mountains of Myanmar
and southern China.
•Protection Status:
•Red Pandas: IUCN Red List: Endangered. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
•CITES: Appendix I. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
•Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule I.
Explanation:-

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