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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Tropical cyclones, move from east to west where as temperate cyclones move from west to east
- Tropical cyclone duration is greater when compared to temperate cyclone
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Tropical Cyclone Temperate Cyclone Tropical cyclones, move from east to west. These cyclones move from west to east A tropical cyclone has an effect on a comparatively smaller area than a Temperate cyclone. Temperate cyclone affect a much larger area The velocity of wind in a tropical cyclone is much higher and it is more damaging. The velocity of air is comparatively lower Tropical Cyclone forms only on seas with temperature more than 26-27degree C and dissipate on reaching the land. Temperate cyclones can be formed on both land and sea A tropical cyclone doesn’t last for more than 7 days Temperate cyclone can last for a duration of 15 to 20 days Incorrect
Solution (a)
Tropical Cyclone Temperate Cyclone Tropical cyclones, move from east to west. These cyclones move from west to east A tropical cyclone has an effect on a comparatively smaller area than a Temperate cyclone. Temperate cyclone affect a much larger area The velocity of wind in a tropical cyclone is much higher and it is more damaging. The velocity of air is comparatively lower Tropical Cyclone forms only on seas with temperature more than 26-27degree C and dissipate on reaching the land. Temperate cyclones can be formed on both land and sea A tropical cyclone doesn’t last for more than 7 days Temperate cyclone can last for a duration of 15 to 20 days -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The term MQ-9B was recently in news it is related to which of the following?
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Solution (a)
MQ-9B Sea Guardian:
- It is the maritime variant of the Predator MQ9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
- It has a maximum endurance of 40 hours and a maximum flying altitude of 40,000 feet.
- It has a 3600 maritime surveillance radar and an optional multimode maritime surface search radar.
- It can be used in operations such as Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement (Drug Trafficking, Illegal Immigration and Piracy), etc.
- Two American MQ9B Sea Guardian unarmed drones have been inducted by the Indian Navy recently.
- The drones would be on lease with India for one year.
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Solution (a)
MQ-9B Sea Guardian:
- It is the maritime variant of the Predator MQ9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
- It has a maximum endurance of 40 hours and a maximum flying altitude of 40,000 feet.
- It has a 3600 maritime surveillance radar and an optional multimode maritime surface search radar.
- It can be used in operations such as Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement (Drug Trafficking, Illegal Immigration and Piracy), etc.
- Two American MQ9B Sea Guardian unarmed drones have been inducted by the Indian Navy recently.
- The drones would be on lease with India for one year.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Roridomyces phyllostachydis the bioluminescent Mushroom was first sighted in which Indian state?
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Solution (b)
- The new bioluminescent or light emitting variety of mushroom species is named as Roridomyces phyllostachydis.
- The discovery is important because it was the first mushroom in the Roridomyces genus to be found in India.
- It is the only member in its genus to have light emitting from its stipe or stalk.
- It is now one among the 97 known species of bioluminescent fungi in the world.
- It was first sighted in Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills district and later at Krang Shuri in West Jaintia Hills district.
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Solution (b)
- The new bioluminescent or light emitting variety of mushroom species is named as Roridomyces phyllostachydis.
- The discovery is important because it was the first mushroom in the Roridomyces genus to be found in India.
- It is the only member in its genus to have light emitting from its stipe or stalk.
- It is now one among the 97 known species of bioluminescent fungi in the world.
- It was first sighted in Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills district and later at Krang Shuri in West Jaintia Hills district.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Sahakar Pragya training module:
- It is an capacity building initiative for the Women
- It is a part of initiatives taken up by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
- Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled ‘Sahakar Pragya’ training module.
- It is part of a series of initiatives taken up by NCDC to strengthen India’s cooperative societies.
- It is an innovative capacity building initiative for the farmers associated with such entities in the country.
- The 45 new training modules will impart training to primary cooperative societies in rural areas of the country.
- It embodies enhancing NCDC’s training capacity through an elaborate network of 18 Regional Training Centres across the country.
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Solution (b)
- Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled ‘Sahakar Pragya’ training module.
- It is part of a series of initiatives taken up by NCDC to strengthen India’s cooperative societies.
- It is an innovative capacity building initiative for the farmers associated with such entities in the country.
- The 45 new training modules will impart training to primary cooperative societies in rural areas of the country.
- It embodies enhancing NCDC’s training capacity through an elaborate network of 18 Regional Training Centres across the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to M Dwarf Stars:
- M dwarfs, also known as Red Dwarfs, are the tiniest of the stars
- The red dwarf stars have relatively low pressures, a high fusion rate, and a low temperature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
- M dwarfs, also known as Red Dwarfs, are the tiniest of the stars that have masses ranging from about 8 percent to about 50 percent of the Sun’s mass.
- The planets circling an M dwarf must be in a close orbit to the star to be warm enough for life, like campers huddling around a small fire.
- The term “red dwarf” does not refer to a single kind of star.
- It is frequently applied to the coolest objects including K and M dwarfs which are true stars and brown dwarfs, often referred to as “failed stars” because they do not sustain hydrogen fusion in their cores.
Characteristic features of M Dwarf Stars are
- The red dwarf stars have relatively low pressures, a low fusion rate, and a low temperature.
- The low temperature of red dwarfs implies that they are far dimmer than stars like the sun.
- The low temperature also means that they burn through their supply of hydrogen less rapidly.
- The red dwarf stars live for so long that not one of them has reached an advanced stage of evolution since the universe was created.
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Solution (a)
- M dwarfs, also known as Red Dwarfs, are the tiniest of the stars that have masses ranging from about 8 percent to about 50 percent of the Sun’s mass.
- The planets circling an M dwarf must be in a close orbit to the star to be warm enough for life, like campers huddling around a small fire.
- The term “red dwarf” does not refer to a single kind of star.
- It is frequently applied to the coolest objects including K and M dwarfs which are true stars and brown dwarfs, often referred to as “failed stars” because they do not sustain hydrogen fusion in their cores.
Characteristic features of M Dwarf Stars are
- The red dwarf stars have relatively low pressures, a low fusion rate, and a low temperature.
- The low temperature of red dwarfs implies that they are far dimmer than stars like the sun.
- The low temperature also means that they burn through their supply of hydrogen less rapidly.
- The red dwarf stars live for so long that not one of them has reached an advanced stage of evolution since the universe was created.
