Mission IAS 2017 (Day-7)

Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard with 'India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)'.
1. ITPO is the nodal agency under aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry for promoting country's
external trade.
2. ITPO is a Mini-Ratna Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (c)
Explanation: India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), headquartered at Pragati Maidan, is the nodal
agency of the Government of India under aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India) for promotingcountry's external trade. In January 2016, ITPO awarded more than INR 2100 crore project to NBCC forconstruction of Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) as part of Redevelopment of PragatiMaidan. The project was put on fast-track by formation of an adhoc Committee of Secretaries (COS) of allconcerned ministries, to ensure that the centre is ready to host G20 summit in 2018. Public Investment
Board (PIB) accorded approval to the project in May 2016. The work on the project is scheduled to
commence from December 2016.

A.2) 'Mission XI Million' was recently launched by government. Which of the following correctly describes
about it.
a) the biggest school sports outreach programme
b) Universal health programme for migrant workers
c) to promote scientific temper among school children
d) None of the above
Ans. (a)
Explanation: Mission XI Million, the biggest school sports outreach programme in the country launched in New Delhi. Mission XI Million is an ambitious program which is touted as being the biggest school sport
outreach programme in the country. Mission XI Milliion, a unique initiative, is launched to encourage schoolchildren to play football. The game will help children inculcate healthy habits in their lives and pick importantlessons in teamwork and sportsman spirit.

Q.3) Consider the following statements about 'Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'.
1. CBI is a statutory body, and formed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
2. The establishment of CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (b)
Explanation: CBI is not a statutory body, and derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment(DSPE) Act, 1946. The CBI is the domestic intelligence and security service of India, which simultaneouslyserves as the nation's prime federal law enforcement agency. The CBI is overseen by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions of the Federal government, headed by a Cabinet Minister who
reports directly to the Prime Minister.

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the 'Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB)'.
1. The Central Geological Programming Board is the apex body at the national level to overview theprogramme of geoscientific activities including mineral exploration in the country.
2. It is an important platform for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) wherein the Annual Field Season
Program (FSP) of GSI is finalized.
3. The Secretary of Mines is the chairman of Central Geological Programming Board.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
Ans. (d)
Explanation: Geological Survey of India is the nodal department (Member Secretary) and the State Geologyand Mining departments and Central Government institutions, permanent and special invitees are itsparticipating members.The members of CGPB and other stakeholders like State Governments,Central/State Government Exploration Agencies, PSUs etc. present their proposals for collaborative work
with GSI.

Q.5) Romania borders to which of the following countries:
1. Germany
2. Ukraine
3. Poland
4. Serbia
5. Moldova
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1,2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 5 only
c) 2,4 and 5 only
d) All of the above
Ans. (c)
Explanation: Romania is a sovereign state located in Southeastern Europe. It borders the Black Sea,
Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It has a temperate-continental climate. With 19.94 millioninhabitants, the country is the seventh-most-populous member state of the European Union. Its capital andlargest city, Bucharest, is the sixth-largest city in the EU.

Q.6) Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from (CSP-2014)
A. Egypt
B. Lebanono
C. Syria
D. Tunisia
Answer: Option D
Arab Spring began with the overthrow of ruler Tunisia, Ben Ali who fled to Saudi Arabia.

Q.7) Consider the following countries :
1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council '? (CSP-2014)
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 4 and 5
D. 1, 3 and 5
Answer: Option D
The Arctic Council consists of the eight Arctic States: Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark (including
Greenland and the Faroe Islands), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States.

Q.8) Consider the following pairs :
Region often in news Country
1. Chechnya : Russian Federation
2. Darfur : Mali
3. Swat Valley : Iraq
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (CSP-2014)
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option A
All regions are affected by some conflict, DARFUR is in Sudan, Swat Valley is in Pakistan
Source: Atlas - Orient BlackSwan