Q1. With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements:
- It will function under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It will regulate the security of both ships and port facilities.
- It will replace CISF as the operational security force at ports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only One
B. Only Two
C. All Three
D. None
Q1. (A)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: BoPS functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, not MHA.
- Statement 2 is correct: Its mandate covers security of ships and port facilities.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: CISF remains the operational arm, while BoPS is the regulator and overseer.
Q2. Antariksh Prayogshala initiative has been launched by which of the following bodies?
A. ISRO
B. Department of Science & Technology
C. IN-SPACe
D. Antrix Corporation
Q2. (C)
Explanation: Antariksh Prayogshala is an initiative of IN-SPACe, the autonomous body under the Department of Space responsible for promoting and regulating non-government participation in the space sector.
Q3. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are administered under which Ministry of the Government of India?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
D. Ministry of Law and Justice
Q3. (B)
Explanation: All CAPFs function under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reflecting their role in internal security and border management, not external defence.
Q4. The recently proposed TARANG portal is primarily related to the implementation of which legislation?
A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
C. Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
D. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Q4. (C)
Explanation: TARANG is a national digital portal for end-to-end implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
Q5. Which of the following correctly lists the three Parliamentary Sessions in India?
A. Budget, Special, Emergency
B. Monsoon, Winter, Interim
C. Budget, Monsoon, Winter
D. Annual, Monsoon, Budget
Q5. (C)
Explanation: India has three regular sessions: Budget, Monsoon and Winter.
