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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following pairs:
- ‘Palash flower’ (Butea monosperma) : : State flower of Jharkhand
- Elephant : : Jharkhand’s State animal
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Jharkhand unveiled the new State logo on the eve of 74th Independence Day.
The State logo is circular in size with the Emblem of India placed at the centre.
Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage, age-old traditions, musical instruments, folklore and dance are reflected in the new logo. The logo accommodates ‘Palash flower’ (Butea monosperma), which is the State flower of Jharkhand. Its bright red colour represents Jharkhand’s beauty and the struggle of people.
Elephant, Jharkhand’s State animal is also in the logo.
Pic: Jharkhand Logo
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Solution (c)
Jharkhand unveiled the new State logo on the eve of 74th Independence Day.
The State logo is circular in size with the Emblem of India placed at the centre.
Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage, age-old traditions, musical instruments, folklore and dance are reflected in the new logo. The logo accommodates ‘Palash flower’ (Butea monosperma), which is the State flower of Jharkhand. Its bright red colour represents Jharkhand’s beauty and the struggle of people.
Elephant, Jharkhand’s State animal is also in the logo.
Pic: Jharkhand Logo
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The term “COBOTICS”, seen in news often, is associated with –
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Solution (b)
Cobotics
- Cobots, or collaborative robots, are robots intended for direct human robot interaction within a shared space, or where humans and robots are in close proximity.
- Cobot applications contrast with traditional industrial robot applications in which robots are isolated from human contact.
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Solution (b)
Cobotics
- Cobots, or collaborative robots, are robots intended for direct human robot interaction within a shared space, or where humans and robots are in close proximity.
- Cobot applications contrast with traditional industrial robot applications in which robots are isolated from human contact.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Among the agriculture product exported by India which one of the following which one of the following accounts for the highest export in terms of value in the last five years?
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Solution (a)
In FY19, export of agricultural and processed food products totalled US$ 38.49 billion. During the period, top commodities to be exported were basmati rice (US$ 4.71 billion), buffalo meat (US$ 3.58 billion) and non-basmati rice (US$ 3.00 billion).
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Solution (a)
In FY19, export of agricultural and processed food products totalled US$ 38.49 billion. During the period, top commodities to be exported were basmati rice (US$ 4.71 billion), buffalo meat (US$ 3.58 billion) and non-basmati rice (US$ 3.00 billion).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Recently the word Sepsis is seen in news in reference to:
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Solution (b)
Sepsis is a common cause of death from Coronavirus
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body’s immune system overreacting in response to an infection.
This overactive, toxic response can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and death.
Cause: Sepsis can be triggered by a variety of pathogens- Viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites
Treatment: The blood is examined, a broad-spectrum antibiotic is administered, and sufficient blood circulation and ventilation are ensured.
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Solution (b)
Sepsis is a common cause of death from Coronavirus
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body’s immune system overreacting in response to an infection.
This overactive, toxic response can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and death.
Cause: Sepsis can be triggered by a variety of pathogens- Viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites
Treatment: The blood is examined, a broad-spectrum antibiotic is administered, and sufficient blood circulation and ventilation are ensured.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
NASA’s first mission dedicated to looking deep beneath the Martian surface is named as:
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Solution (b)
NASA’s InSight Mars Mission
NASA’s Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) lander touched down on Mars at the end of 2018.
InSight is the first mission dedicated to looking deep beneath the Martian surface.
Among its science tools are a seismometer for detecting quakes, sensors for gauging wind and air pressure, a magnetometer, and a heat flow probe designed to take the planet’s temperature.
It is part of NASA’s Discovery Program.
InSight is a two year mission that will study the deep interior of Mars to learn how all celestial bodies with rocky surfaces, including Earth and the Moon, formed.
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Solution (b)
NASA’s InSight Mars Mission
NASA’s Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) lander touched down on Mars at the end of 2018.
InSight is the first mission dedicated to looking deep beneath the Martian surface.
Among its science tools are a seismometer for detecting quakes, sensors for gauging wind and air pressure, a magnetometer, and a heat flow probe designed to take the planet’s temperature.
It is part of NASA’s Discovery Program.
InSight is a two year mission that will study the deep interior of Mars to learn how all celestial bodies with rocky surfaces, including Earth and the Moon, formed.
