iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. Examine the reasons behind the persistence of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Discuss the emerging trends in militancy post-2019 and suggest a comprehensive way forward. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. Examine the reasons behind the persistence of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Discuss the emerging trends in militancy post-2019 and suggest a comprehensive way forward. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960:
1. Under the IWT, the waters of Indus, Chenab and Jhelum rivers are allotted to Pakistan.
2. The IWT creates a 3-step graded dispute resolution mechanism under Article IX of the Treaty.
3. The World Bank is a signatory to the IWT, and plays a role in dispute resolution under the IWT.
1. Under the IWT, the waters of Indus, Chenab and Jhelum rivers are allotted to Pakistan.
2. The IWT creates a 3-step graded dispute resolution mechanism under Article IX of the Treaty.
3. The World Bank is a signatory to the IWT, and plays a role in dispute resolution under the IWT.
How many of the afore mentioned statements are INCORRECT ?
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22%
Only one
23%
Only two
22%
All three
33%
None
Q2. Consider the following nations located in Asia and Europe:
1. Turkey
2. Greece
3. Bulgaria
4. North Macedonia
1. Turkey
2. Greece
3. Bulgaria
4. North Macedonia
How many of the above nations share a border with the Sea of Marmara ?
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25%
Only one
38%
Only two
32%
Only three
5%
All four
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Markets:
1. Carbon markets can incentivize both emission reduction and investment in clean technologies.
2. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change will act as nodal agency for India’s proposed carbon market.
3. The Kyoto Protocol was the first global agreement that provided for creation of a carbon market.
1. Carbon markets can incentivize both emission reduction and investment in clean technologies.
2. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change will act as nodal agency for India’s proposed carbon market.
3. The Kyoto Protocol was the first global agreement that provided for creation of a carbon market.
Which of the afore mentioned statements are correct ?
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21%
1 and 2
5%
2 and 3
42%
1 and 3
32%
1, 2 and 3
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS):
1. The CCS is the final decision-making body on senior defence appointments, defence policy, and all matters of national security.
2. The National Security Advisor (NSA) acts as the ex-officio chairperson of the CCS.
3. The CCS was first convened under Jawaharlal Nehru during the India-Pakistan war of 1947.
1. The CCS is the final decision-making body on senior defence appointments, defence policy, and all matters of national security.
2. The National Security Advisor (NSA) acts as the ex-officio chairperson of the CCS.
3. The CCS was first convened under Jawaharlal Nehru during the India-Pakistan war of 1947.
How many of the afore mentioned statements are correct ?
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18%
Only one
58%
Only two
20%
All three
4%
None
Q5. The “Chennai Declaration”, often seen in the news in the context of public health, is related to:
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47%
Tackling the spread of anti-microbial resistance
29%
Increasing awareness on lifestyle and non-communicable diseases
11%
Improving viral gene sequencing to better fight future pandemics
13%
Improving funding for efforts to tackle neglected tropical diseases
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. “The Indus Waters Treaty has stood the test of time, but emerging strategic,environmental, and geopolitical challenges necessitate a critical reassessment”. In this context, discuss the rationale behind the treaty’s origin and evaluate the need for its revision today. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. “The Indus Waters Treaty has stood the test of time, but emerging strategic,environmental, and geopolitical challenges necessitate a critical reassessment”. In this context, discuss the rationale behind the treaty’s origin and evaluate the need for its revision today. (15 marks, 250 words)