Q1. The primary objective of the Gyan Bharatam Mission is:
a) Digitisation of India’s manuscript heritage
b) Translation of all Sanskrit manuscripts into classical languages
c) Establishing new libraries for manuscript storage
d) Promotion of manuscript-based research and scholarship
Answer: a) Digitisation of India’s manuscript heritage
Explanation:
- Core objective: Identification, preservation, and digitisation of manuscripts.
- Promotion of research, translation, and scholarship is secondary but important.
- Options b and c are incorrect because the mission does not aim to translate all manuscripts or build new libraries; it primarily focuses on conservation and digital access.
Q2. Which of the following reflects the significance of the ECI advisory on AI content?
- Strengthens democratic processes by ensuring fair competition
- Builds voter awareness about synthetic content
- Allows political parties to manipulate opinions without accountability
- Aligns India with global AI ethics standards in elections
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, and 4
c) 2, 3, and 4
d) All of the above
Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4
Explanation:
- Advisory ensures transparency and accountability, preventing unfair manipulation of voters.
- Labels like “AI-Generated” help voters distinguish real from synthetic content.
- Aligns India with global best practices on AI ethics in elections.
- Statement 3 is incorrect; the advisory seeks to restrict manipulation, not encourage it.
Q3. Makhana, primarily grown in Bihar, belongs to which category of food?
a) Nut/Seed
b) Tuber
c) Cereal
d) Pulses/Lentil
Answer: a) Nut/Seed
Explanation:
- Makhana (Euryale ferox) is a dried seed of the prickly water lily.
- Consumed as a snack, superfood, or in rituals.
- Not classified as cereal (e.g., rice, wheat), pulse (e.g., lentil), or tuber (e.g., potato).
- Nutritional profile: high in protein, antioxidants, low-fat, supports functional foods and export potential.
Q4. What is the primary purpose of an execution petition in the Indian legal system?
a) To challenge the constitutional validity of a law
b) To file an appeal against a court’s decree
c) To enforce a decree passed by the court
d) To enforce a civil suit
Answer: c) To enforce a decree passed by the court
Explanation:
- Marks the final stage of civil litigation, ensuring enforcement of court orders.
- Can involve payment of money, property possession, or other relief.
- Delays in execution petitions can erode trust in the judiciary and economic justice.
- Options a and b are incorrect; these are different legal remedies.
- Option d is incomplete; execution is specific to enforcing a decree, not filing the suit itself.
Q5. The recently launched Pratibha Setu Portal aims to:
a) Provide scholarships to candidates appearing for the UPSC Main examination
b) Connect candidates who have not cleared Personality Test with employment opportunities
c) Provide scholarships to PVTG students for JEE and NEET preparation
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Connect candidates who have not cleared Personality Test with employment opportunities
Explanation:
- Facilitates employment for UPSC candidates who cleared the Mains but not the Personality Test.
- Bridges gap between talent and job opportunities in public and private sectors.
- Not a scholarship scheme; not linked to PVTG students or JEE/NEET preparation.
- Supports skill utilisation and social equity in recruitment.
