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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Cybersquatting, consider the following statements:
1.It is a type of online scam where cybercriminals trick people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.
2.The Information Technology Act, 2000 criminalises Cybersquatting.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—> According to the popular definition of Cybersquatting, it is an act of registering or using a domain name to profit from a trademark, corporate or personal name of an individual. Statement 2 is incorrect—>There is no such provision in the The Information Technology Act, 2000 . Additional Information
- Usually, cybersquatting is seen as a form of extortion or even as an attempt to take over business from its rival.
Is it illegal?
- There is no specific law that prohibits domain squatting.
- However, under the Trade Marks Act of 1999, the Indian courts have ruled in favour of trademark owners on numerous occasions. Some of the notable cases include Yahoo! Inc. Vs Akash Arora & Anr. where the Delhi High Court ruled that Arora’s use of the domain ‘YahooIndia’ was likely to confuse users thereby infringing Yahoo’s trademark.
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Statement 1 is incorrect—> According to the popular definition of Cybersquatting, it is an act of registering or using a domain name to profit from a trademark, corporate or personal name of an individual. Statement 2 is incorrect—>There is no such provision in the The Information Technology Act, 2000 . Additional Information
- Usually, cybersquatting is seen as a form of extortion or even as an attempt to take over business from its rival.
Is it illegal?
- There is no specific law that prohibits domain squatting.
- However, under the Trade Marks Act of 1999, the Indian courts have ruled in favour of trademark owners on numerous occasions. Some of the notable cases include Yahoo! Inc. Vs Akash Arora & Anr. where the Delhi High Court ruled that Arora’s use of the domain ‘YahooIndia’ was likely to confuse users thereby infringing Yahoo’s trademark.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements in relation Coking Coal/Metallurgical coal:
1.It is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust.
2.It typically contains more carbon, less ash and less moisture than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation.
3.Russia is the largest supplier of coking coal to India, accounting for more than half of the total inbound shipments.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. Statement 2 is correct—>Met coal typically contains more carbon, less ash and less moisture than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation. Statement 3 is incorrect—>Australia continues to be the largest supplier of coking coal to India, accounting for more than half of the total inbound shipments of the fuel. Additional Information
- Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust.
- Metallurgical coal is an essential ingredient in the production of steel, making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth.
- It is a bituminous coal with a suitable quality that allows the production of metallurgical coke, or simply named coke.
- Coke is the main product of the high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.
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Solution
Statement 1 is correct—>Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. Statement 2 is correct—>Met coal typically contains more carbon, less ash and less moisture than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation. Statement 3 is incorrect—>Australia continues to be the largest supplier of coking coal to India, accounting for more than half of the total inbound shipments of the fuel. Additional Information
- Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust.
- Metallurgical coal is an essential ingredient in the production of steel, making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth.
- It is a bituminous coal with a suitable quality that allows the production of metallurgical coke, or simply named coke.
- Coke is the main product of the high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Recently, the 21st Livestock Census was launched.In this context consider the following statements:
1.Conducted every five years, the census carries out a headcount of the number of domesticated animals only.
2.The census takes into account information about the ownership status of the animals in question.
3.Among other things, the data of the census will be used to estimate GVA from the livestock sector.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—>Conducted every five years, the census carries out a headcount of the number of domesticated animals, poultry, and stray animals in the country. Statement 2 is correct—> The census takes into account information about the species, breed, age, sex, and ownership status of the animals in question. Statement 3 is correct—> Among other things, the data of the census will be used to estimate GVA from the livestock sector. Additional Information
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- Since 1919, a total of 20 livestock censuses have been carried out so far, with the last being conducted in 2019. The enumeration process for the 21st census will take place between October 2024 to February 2025.
- According to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, information on sixteen animal species will be collected in the 21st census.
- These include: cattle, buffalo, mithun, yak, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, ponies, mule, donkey, dog, rabbit, and elephant.
- In total, the census will capture information on 219 indigenous breeds of these sixteen species recognised by ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
- Besides these, the census will also carry out a headcount of poultry birds such as fowl, chicken, duck, turkey, geese, quail, ostrich, and emu.
- The census this time will be fully digitised, like the last one in 2019.
- The 21st census will capture several new data points. These include:
- Data on pastoral animals, pastoralists: The census will, for the first time, collect data on the contribution of pastoralists to the livestock sector, their socio-economic status, and livestock holding.
- More details, granular information: The census will find out the proportion of households whose major income comes from the livestock sector. It will also contain data on the gender of stray cattl
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Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—>Conducted every five years, the census carries out a headcount of the number of domesticated animals, poultry, and stray animals in the country. Statement 2 is correct—> The census takes into account information about the species, breed, age, sex, and ownership status of the animals in question. Statement 3 is correct—> Among other things, the data of the census will be used to estimate GVA from the livestock sector. Additional Information
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- Since 1919, a total of 20 livestock censuses have been carried out so far, with the last being conducted in 2019. The enumeration process for the 21st census will take place between October 2024 to February 2025.
- According to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, information on sixteen animal species will be collected in the 21st census.
- These include: cattle, buffalo, mithun, yak, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, ponies, mule, donkey, dog, rabbit, and elephant.
- In total, the census will capture information on 219 indigenous breeds of these sixteen species recognised by ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
- Besides these, the census will also carry out a headcount of poultry birds such as fowl, chicken, duck, turkey, geese, quail, ostrich, and emu.
- The census this time will be fully digitised, like the last one in 2019.
- The 21st census will capture several new data points. These include:
- Data on pastoral animals, pastoralists: The census will, for the first time, collect data on the contribution of pastoralists to the livestock sector, their socio-economic status, and livestock holding.
- More details, granular information: The census will find out the proportion of households whose major income comes from the livestock sector. It will also contain data on the gender of stray cattl
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
1.Madhya Pradesh has the highest population of PVTGs in India.
2.Dhebar Commission findings led to the creation of the “Primitive Tribal Groups” (PTG) category.
3.PVTGs are spread across 8 states only.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—>Odisha has the highest population of PVTGs in India. Statement 2 is correct—> Dhebar Commission identified disparities among Scheduled Tribes, leading to the creation of the “Primitive Tribal Groups” (PTG) category. Statement 3 is incorrect—>75 communities across 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been identified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Additional Information
- Government of India follows the following criteria for identifiaction of PVTGs.
- Pre-agricultural level of technology
- Low level of literacy
- Economic backwardness
- A declining or stagnant population.
- In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- In this context, in 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission.
- Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.
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Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect—>Odisha has the highest population of PVTGs in India. Statement 2 is correct—> Dhebar Commission identified disparities among Scheduled Tribes, leading to the creation of the “Primitive Tribal Groups” (PTG) category. Statement 3 is incorrect—>75 communities across 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been identified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Additional Information
- Government of India follows the following criteria for identifiaction of PVTGs.
- Pre-agricultural level of technology
- Low level of literacy
- Economic backwardness
- A declining or stagnant population.
- In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- In this context, in 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission.
- Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following places:
1. Daulat Beg Oldie
2. Demchok
3. Pangong Tso
4. Galwan valley
What is the correct sequence of these places from north to south?Correct
Solution
Daulat Beg Oldie – Galwan valley – Pangong Tso -Demchok Incorrect
Solution
Daulat Beg Oldie – Galwan valley – Pangong Tso -Demchok