TheAnalystHandout 27_01_2025
TheAnalystHandout 27_01_2025
The
Analyst India- China Relations
Handout
27th January, 2025
CONTEXT: “Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic
engagement… have set our ties in the direction of some improvement,” S.
Jaishankar
What is it?
The Indo-Pacific region is a term used to
refer to the vast geographic area that
encompasses the Indian Ocean and the
western and central Pacific Ocean,
including the seas and straits that connect
them.
SYLLABUS: GS 3: Environment
Newspaper: Indian Express Page Number: 6
The
Analyst Pollution Control Boards
Handout
27th January, 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
1. India is a founding member of the Quad, a) Only One
which solely focuses on military alliances b) Only Two
to counter regional threats. c) All Three
2. The Act East Policy aims to strengthen d) None
India’s strategic and economic ties with
Answer: c
only ASEAN nations.
3. SAGAR emphasizes inclusive Q4. Consider the following statements about
development and maritime security in the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):
the Indian Ocean region. 1. It was established under the Environment
Which of the statements given above is/are (Protection) Act, 1986.
NOT correct? 2. The CPCB monitors water and air quality
across India.
a) 1 only
3. It can issue directives to industries under
b) 3 only the Water (Prevention and Control of
c) 1 and 2 only Pollution) Act, 1974.
d) 1, 2, and 3 4. The CPCB reports to the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate
Answer: c Change.
How many of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Q2. Consider the following statements: a) Only One
1. The three-line whip, the strictest, b) Only Two
mandates members to be present and c) Only Three
vote according to the party line. d) All Four
2. Violation of a three-line whip is devoid of
any legal consequence under the Answer: c
Anti-Defection Law.
Which of the statements given above is/are Q5. Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an
a) 1 Only autoimmune disorder that affects the
b) 2 Only peripheral nervous system.
c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is caused exclusively by bacterial
d) Neither 1 nor 2 infections.
3. The syndrome can lead to ascending
Answer: a muscle weakness and paralysis.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Q3. Consider the following statements about correct?
the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR): a) 1 and 2 only
1. Project Tiger was launched in this reserve b) 3 only
in 1973. c) 1 and 3 only
2. It was originally established as Hailey d) None
National Park.
3. CTR has the highest tiger density in the
Answer: c
world.