The Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are in northeastern Europe along the eastern Baltic Sea coast. Correct: The Baltic states are geographically located in northeastern Europe along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.
All Baltic States have been members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Correct: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania joined both the European Union (EU) and NATO in 2004.
2. In the light of India’s agricultural policies, consider the following statements:
PM-KISAN scheme was launched to support tenant farmers exclusively.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is fixed annually for 22 agricultural crops based on CACP recommendations.
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) aims to create a robust digital ecosystem for farmers.
PM-KISAN scheme was launched to support tenant farmers exclusively: This is incorrect. PM-KISAN primarily supports land-holding farmers, not tenant farmers.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is fixed annually for 22 agricultural crops based on CACP recommendations: This is correct. MSP is reviewed and set based on comprehensive cost analysis.
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) aims to create a robust digital ecosystem for farmers: This is correct. DAM focuses on farmer-centric digital solutions and timely crop information.
Thus, two statements are correct.
3. With respect to the National Bamboo Mission (NBM), which of the following observations is/are correct?
The National Bamboo Mission was launched to promote bamboo cultivation in non-forest land.
The funding pattern for the scheme is 80:20 between the Centre and State Governments including Northeastern and Hilly States.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation (Correct): The NBM was launched to assist in the propagation and cultivation of bamboo specifically in non-forest land, aiming to enhance the availability of quality planting materials.
The funding pattern for the scheme is 80:20 between the Centre and State Governments including Northeastern and Hilly States. Incorrect: The NBM has a different funding pattern for various states, with a 60:40 ratio for most states, 90:10 for Northeastern and hilly states, and 100% funding for Union Territories and specific support groups.
4.
With regard to facial recognition technology, consider the following statements:
It creates a digital map of a face by identifying and mapping an individual’s facial features.
Facial recognition technology is always accurate and does not lead to misidentification.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 and 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2
It creates a digital map of a face by identifying and mapping an individual’s facial features. Correct: Facial recognition technology is algorithm-based and creates a digital map of an individual’s face by identifying and mapping facial features. It then matches these features against a stored database.
Facial recognition technology is always accurate and does not lead to misidentification. Incorrect: Facial recognition technology is not always accurate and can lead to misidentification. Studies have shown that accuracy rates vary significantly based on race and gender. Errors may result in false positives (incorrect identification) or false negatives (failure to verify identity), leading to potential exclusion. For example, its use by law enforcement in the U.S. has already led to wrongful arrests.
5. With reference to BIMSTEC, consider the following statements:
This sub-regional organization came into being in 1997 through the Dhaka Declaration.
BIMSTEC includes only South Asian countries as its members.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2
This sub-regional organization came into being in 1997 through the Dhaka Declaration. Incorrect: This sub-regional organization came into being in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration
BIMSTEC includes only South Asian countries. Incorrect: BIMSTEC includes countries from both South Asia and Southeast Asia, specifically Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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