The new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime was successfully flight-tested by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast around 7pm on Wednesday.

“The test met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed from the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point,” a Defence Ministry statement said. The launch was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of SFC and senior officials from DRDO and the Army.

Source – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/new-

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Passage 2

A symposium on the rights of indigenous people on March 21-22 put the spotlight on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and how, in conjunction with the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, it will hit India’s tribes the hardest. Many at the symposium foresaw doom for the country’s indigenous communities already affected by the establishment of national parks.
GBF claims to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals and build on previous strategic plans, paving “an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature.” Accordingly, four goals were set and 23 targets for 2030 toward planning, monitoring, reporting and reviewing implementation, organising finance, and drawing up strategies for capacity development, technical and scientific cooperation, and an agreement on digital sequence information on genetic resources. In adopting the GBF, all parties committee to setting national targets to implement it.

Source- https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment

5th APR 2024

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Passage 1

1. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island is situated off the coast of which state?

A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Odisha

D. Kerala

2. Which of this is correct?

A. Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system, according to DRDO.

B. It has a range of 2,600-3,500km and was tested for the first time in June 2021. It is lighter than all the earlier Agni series of missiles.

C. Both a and b

D. None

3. Which of this is the longest of the Agni series, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km?

A. Agni 3

B. Agni 4

C. Agni 5

D. Agni 6

4. Which of this best explains the Agni missile?

A. Intermediate-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile

B. Long-range surface-to-air ballistic missile

C. Long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile

D. Intermediate-range surface-to-air ballistic missile

5. Which of this is incorrect about Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme?

A. IGMDP was the brainchild of renowned scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

B. It was intended to attain self-sufficiency in the field of missile technology. After keeping in mind, the requirements of various types of missiles by the defense forces, the program recognized the need to develop five missile systems.

C. The IGMDP formally got the approval of the Indian government in 1972.

D. None

Passage 2

6. A recent symposium organised by the University of _____ highlighted concerns about the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact, particularly on India's indigenous tribes.

A. Manhattan

B. Arizona

C. Kingston

D. New Jersey

7. The Kunming-Montreal GBF was adopted during the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in December of which year?

A. 2016

B. 2018

C. 2021

D. 2022

8. GBF claims to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals and build on previous strategic plans, paving an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature by the year?

A. 2050

B. 2055

C. 2060

D. 2070

9. The Related Recent Instances, with respect to the passage are Upgrading initiatives such as the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, to a tiger reserve could displace 162 tribal villages and Expansion plans for the Nauradehi Sanctuary may affect 62 predominantly tribal villages. These two are situated in?

A. Rajasthan and Himachal

B. Rajasthan and MP

C. Both are in Rajasthan

D. Rajasthan and Maharashtra

10. This negative trend, as discussed in passage, is also evident in other Southeast Asian countries where indigenous peoples face denial of basic rights in protected areas. Instances include denial of housing, health, education, electricity, and security to indigenous peoples in places like the Ujungkulon National Park of?

A. Thailand

B. Japan

C. Indonesia

D. South Korea