SNAP GK Test - 6

The Man Booker Prize, one of the world's most prestigious literary awards, was instituted in 1969. It was originally known as the Booker-McConnell Prize and later simply as the Booker Prize before becoming the Man Booker Prize when Man Group sponsorship began in 2002. The prize recognizes the best original novel written in English and published in the UK by authors from Commonwealth countries, Ireland, or Zimbabwe.

The Integrated Action Plan (IAP) was launched by the Indian government to address development deficits in Naxal-affected districts, focusing on infrastructure and public service delivery in these conflict-affected areas.

WMO, UPU, and IFC are all UN specialized agencies or related organizations. ICFTU (International Confederation of Free Trade Unions) was an international trade union organization but never part of the UN system.

Both statements are factually incorrect. Aryabhata (not Bhaskar I) was India's first artificial satellite, launched in 1975. Chandrayaan-1 launched from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (not Thiruvananthapuram).

'An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions' (2013) is co-authored by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Belgian-born Indian economist Jean Drèze, analyzing India's development challenges.

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows deductions up to Rs. 1,50,000 for specified investments like PPF, ELSS, life insurance premiums, tuition fees, and home loan principal repayment.

Tata Power Company has been developing wind power projects including installations at sites like Khandke (Satara) and Samana (Gujarat) with cumulative capacity exceeding 160 MW.

'Understanding Bhagat Singh' is authored by Chaman Lal, a renowned scholar who has extensively researched and written about Bhagat Singh's life, writings, and revolutionary activities.

Correct option is (1).

Correct option is (4).

Correct option is (4).

e-Kuber is the Core Banking Solution (CBS) implemented by the Reserve Bank of India to handle its banking operations including government transactions, fund transfers, and account management. The name 'Kuber' refers to the Hindu god of wealth. The other options are fictitious or belong to other government platforms - e-Bharatkosh is for government receipts, e-Dhanalaxmi doesn't exist as a major platform, and e-CENTRUM is not associated with RBI.

CTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty), CWC (Chemical Weapons Convention), and FMCT (Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty) are all international arms control and disarmament treaties aimed at reducing weapons of mass destruction. CTBT bans nuclear testing, CWC prohibits chemical weapons, and FMCT seeks to prevent production of fissile material for nuclear weapons. They are not related to trade, commerce, or nuclear testing alone - they are comprehensive disarmament instruments.

Article 342 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify Scheduled Tribes in states and union territories after consultation with the Governor. This article provides the constitutional framework for identifying and notifying tribal communities that qualify for protective affirmative action measures. Article 300 relates to property rights, Article 323 establishes administrative tribunals, and Article 356 deals with President's Rule in states - none of these relate to Scheduled Tribes.

Correct option is (2).

Kole Wetlands is a vast wetland ecosystem spread across Thrissur district in Kerala, covering approximately 13,632 hectares. These wetlands are crucial for rice cultivation, water regulation, and biodiversity conservation. They have been recognized under the Ramsar Convention as wetlands of international importance and serve as a critical stopover for migratory birds following the Central Asian Flyway. Kole means 'bounty' in Malayalam, referring to the rich agricultural productivity of these lands.

Correct option is (3).

Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established by the United States in January 2002 under the Bush administration following the 9/11 attacks to detain prisoners captured in the War on Terror. The camp is located on Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba and has been controversial due to allegations of human rights violations and indefinite detention without trial. It was specifically created to hold detainees designated as 'enemy combatants.'

Bharat Nirman, launched in 2005, had six specific components: irrigation (water supply), roads (rural connectivity), housing (for rural poor), water supply (drinking water), electrification (rural electricity), and telephony (rural telecom connectivity). Sanitation was NOT included as a component of the original Bharat Nirman program, though it became part of other rural development initiatives like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan and later the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The point of origin of shock may be within the crust or mantle, and most earthquake-prone areas are at the margins of tectonic plates. There are two main causes of earthquakes.
Also, statement I is not correct. The point where earthquake shocks are generated is called its "Focus".
The point directly above the "Focus" on the earth's surface is its "Epicentre".

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi and not by any virus.

Correct option is (1).

In banking, leverage refers to the ratio of a bank's total assets to its capital (equity). It measures how much the bank has borrowed relative to what it owns and indicates the level of risk the bank is taking. A higher leverage ratio means more assets per unit of capital, indicating greater risk-taking. This is a key metric in bank regulation under Basel norms. Leverage does not mean increase or decrease in capital itself, nor does it refer to a leased asset.