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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Saffir-Simpson wind scale:
- Saffir-Simpson wind scale is used to measure Hurricane.
- Hurricanes that reach category three or higher are classified as major hurricanes
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: Hurricanes are categorized on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which rates them on a scale of 1 to 5 based on wind speed.
- Hurricanes that reach category three or higher are classified as major hurricanes.
- It is because of their potential to cause devastating damage to property and life.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: Hurricanes are categorized on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which rates them on a scale of 1 to 5 based on wind speed.
- Hurricanes that reach category three or higher are classified as major hurricanes.
- It is because of their potential to cause devastating damage to property and life.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Cyclone names : : Region
- Typhoon : : Pacific ocean
- Hurrican : : Indian ocean
- Willy Willies : : Atlantic ocean
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Depending on where hurricanes occur, they may be called typhoons or cyclones. They are given many names in different regions of the world:
- Typhoons: tropical cyclones are known as Typhoons in the China Sea and Pacific Ocean.
- Hurricanes: In the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
- Tornados: In the Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA.
- Willy-willies: In north-western Australia and
- Tropical Cyclones: In the Indian Ocean Region.
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Solution (a)
Depending on where hurricanes occur, they may be called typhoons or cyclones. They are given many names in different regions of the world:
- Typhoons: tropical cyclones are known as Typhoons in the China Sea and Pacific Ocean.
- Hurricanes: In the West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
- Tornados: In the Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA.
- Willy-willies: In north-western Australia and
- Tropical Cyclones: In the Indian Ocean Region.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Dengue is a animal-borne tropical disease
- National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) works under Ministry of science and technology
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Dengue is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus (Genus Flavivirus), transmitted by several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes, principally Aedes aegypti.
- Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash.
- There are four strains from Type I-IV, of which Type-II and IV are considered more severe.
- Incidence of dengue has grown dramatically around the world in recent decades, with a vast majority of cases under-reported, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- WHO estimates 39 crore dengue virus infections per year, of which 9.6 crore show symptoms.
- India registered over 1 lakh dengue cases in 2018 and over 1.5 lakh cases in 2019, according to the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
- NVBDCP is the central nodal agency for prevention and control of six vector borne diseases i.e. Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis and Chikungunya in India. It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Dengue is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus (Genus Flavivirus), transmitted by several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes, principally Aedes aegypti.
- Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash.
- There are four strains from Type I-IV, of which Type-II and IV are considered more severe.
- Incidence of dengue has grown dramatically around the world in recent decades, with a vast majority of cases under-reported, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- WHO estimates 39 crore dengue virus infections per year, of which 9.6 crore show symptoms.
- India registered over 1 lakh dengue cases in 2018 and over 1.5 lakh cases in 2019, according to the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
- NVBDCP is the central nodal agency for prevention and control of six vector borne diseases i.e. Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis and Chikungunya in India. It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
“India Component” of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). Is launched by which of the following?
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Solution (a)
NITI Aayog launched the “India Component” of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
- NDC–TIA is a regional initiative that aims to promote a comprehensive approach to decarbonize transport in India, Vietnam, and China.
- In each of the partner countries, the NDC-TIA supports in making their sectoral contributions to the achievement of the NDCs of the Paris Agreement.
- The NDC-TIA programme has a duration of 4 years.
- It is a joint programme, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
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Solution (a)
NITI Aayog launched the “India Component” of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
- NDC–TIA is a regional initiative that aims to promote a comprehensive approach to decarbonize transport in India, Vietnam, and China.
- In each of the partner countries, the NDC-TIA supports in making their sectoral contributions to the achievement of the NDCs of the Paris Agreement.
- The NDC-TIA programme has a duration of 4 years.
- It is a joint programme, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Amnesty International:
- It is an UK based international Non-Governmental Organization
- It was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Amnesty International (AI)
- It is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in London (UK) in 1961.
- It seeks to publicise violations by governments and other entities of rights recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), especially freedom of speech and of conscience and the right against torture.
- In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
- AI India is a part of the global human rights movement spearheaded by Amnesty International. It has its registered office in Bangalore (Karnataka).
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Solution (c)
Amnesty International (AI)
- It is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in London (UK) in 1961.
- It seeks to publicise violations by governments and other entities of rights recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), especially freedom of speech and of conscience and the right against torture.
- In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
- AI India is a part of the global human rights movement spearheaded by Amnesty International. It has its registered office in Bangalore (Karnataka).
