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2021-12-31 17:29:54 Question 02:

Solution Option (b) is correct

Meghalaya's Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya, which highlights the socio-cultural, social and botanical links among people and nature, is vying for the tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ‘jing kieng jri’ or living root bridges aerial bridges built by weaving and manipulating the roots of the Indian rubber tree have been serving as connectors for generations in Meghalaya. Spanning between 15 and 250 feet and built over centuries, the bridges, primarily a means to cross streams and rivers, have also become world-famous tourist attractions. Open / Comment

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2021-12-30 18:19:54 Question 02:

Solution: b
Statement 1 is not correct: Mormugao, Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class, planned to be commissioned in mid-2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie recently.

Statement 2 is correct: Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) as part of Project 15B destroyers. The ship incorporates several niche indigenous technologies and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. She has provided thrust and impetus to the 'Make in India' initiative. Mormugao will add significantly to the Indian Navy's combat capabilities. With the recent commissioning in November 2021 of INS Visakhapatnam and the fourth P75 submarine INS Vela, the commencement of sea trials of Mormugao is testimony to the cutting-edge capabilities of MDSL and the strong indigenous shipbuilding tradition of a modern and vibrant India. Open / Comment

2021-12-30 18:19:54 Question 01:

Solution: a

Option (a) is correct: Recently, the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment virtually inaugurated the 'Samajik Adhikarita Shivir' for distribution of aids and assistive devices to 'Divyangjan' under the ADIP Scheme and to Senior Citizens under the 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana' of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India in District Bhadohi. The Camp was organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in association with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Miniratna-II PSU under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and District Administration, Bhadohi (UP) at Vibhuti Narayan, Government Inter College, Gyanpur in Bhadohi District, Uttar Pradesh. Open / Comment

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2021-12-30 16:19:11 Question 02: With reference to the Mormugao stealth destroyer, consider the following statements:

1. It is the Indian Navy's first indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class.

2. It is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL). Open / Comment

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