IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Budapest Convention:
- It is the sole legally binding international multilateral treaty on cybercrime
- India is not a party to this convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- The Council of Europe’s (CoE) Cybercrime Convention, also known as the Budapest Convention is the sole legally binding international multilateral treaty on cybercrime. It coordinates cybercrime investigations between nation-states and criminalizes certain cybercrime conduct.
- It was open for signature in 2001 and came into force in 2004.
- The Budapest Convention is supplemented by a Protocol on Xenophobia and Racism committed through computer systems.
- India is not a party to it. India recently voted in favour of a Russian-led UN resolution to set up a separate convention. The resolution seeks to set up new cyber norms considered as a counter alternative to the US backed Budapest Accord.
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Solution (c)
- The Council of Europe’s (CoE) Cybercrime Convention, also known as the Budapest Convention is the sole legally binding international multilateral treaty on cybercrime. It coordinates cybercrime investigations between nation-states and criminalizes certain cybercrime conduct.
- It was open for signature in 2001 and came into force in 2004.
- The Budapest Convention is supplemented by a Protocol on Xenophobia and Racism committed through computer systems.
- India is not a party to it. India recently voted in favour of a Russian-led UN resolution to set up a separate convention. The resolution seeks to set up new cyber norms considered as a counter alternative to the US backed Budapest Accord.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the followings statements:
- According to recent NASA’s find, this asteroid could be entirely made up of metal
- This asteroid orbits between mars and Jupiter
- It was discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gaspard
Which among the following asteroid has the above said features?
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Solution (a)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has found out that asteroid 16 Psyche, which orbits between Mars and Jupiter, could be made entirely of metal
- Asteroid 16 Psyche is located 370 million kilometers away from earth between Mars and Jupiter and has a diameter of 140 miles.
- It was discovered in the year 1853 by the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gaspard and was named after the ancient Greek goddess of the soul, Psyche.
- Unlike most asteroids that are made up of rocks or ice, scientists believe that Psyche is a dense and largely metallic object thought to be the core of an earlier planet that failed formation.
- Psyche’s shape is like a potato which takes about five earth years to complete one orbit of the sun but only a bit over 4 hours to rotate once on its axis.
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Solution (a)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has found out that asteroid 16 Psyche, which orbits between Mars and Jupiter, could be made entirely of metal
- Asteroid 16 Psyche is located 370 million kilometers away from earth between Mars and Jupiter and has a diameter of 140 miles.
- It was discovered in the year 1853 by the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gaspard and was named after the ancient Greek goddess of the soul, Psyche.
- Unlike most asteroids that are made up of rocks or ice, scientists believe that Psyche is a dense and largely metallic object thought to be the core of an earlier planet that failed formation.
- Psyche’s shape is like a potato which takes about five earth years to complete one orbit of the sun but only a bit over 4 hours to rotate once on its axis.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme:
- It is a centrally funded scholarship scheme
- Students need to score at least 50% in their class exams to get eligibility under this scheme
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
- It is a centrally funded scholarship scheme for students in all states, which opens every year and has to be applied between August and November.
- Aim: To help students of minority communities viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists from families with annual income below Rs. 1 lakh.
- Eligibility: Students need to score at least 50% in their class exams.
- Structure of the Scholarship: It is given in two tiers every year to:
- Students in class 1 to 5: Rs. 1,000 per year.
- Students of class 6 to 10: Rs. 10,700 if a hosteller or Rs 5,700 if a day scholar.
Application Process:
- Eligible students need to register at the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and submit educational documents, bank account details and Aadhaar numbers among other documents.
- The scheme is online and one can apply for a fresh or renewal scholarship on the NSP or through a mobile application of NSP.
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Solution (c)
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
- It is a centrally funded scholarship scheme for students in all states, which opens every year and has to be applied between August and November.
- Aim: To help students of minority communities viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists from families with annual income below Rs. 1 lakh.
- Eligibility: Students need to score at least 50% in their class exams.
- Structure of the Scholarship: It is given in two tiers every year to:
- Students in class 1 to 5: Rs. 1,000 per year.
- Students of class 6 to 10: Rs. 10,700 if a hosteller or Rs 5,700 if a day scholar.
Application Process:
- Eligible students need to register at the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and submit educational documents, bank account details and Aadhaar numbers among other documents.
- The scheme is online and one can apply for a fresh or renewal scholarship on the NSP or through a mobile application of NSP.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Mansar lake which was recently in news, is located in which of the following state?
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Solution (c)
- Mansar Lake is situated Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir
- Surinsar Lake and Mansar Lake are considered to be twin lakes.
- It is a lake having a natural border of forest-covered hills.
- Surinsar-Mansar Lakes were designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005.
- Mansar is of immense importance from Pilgrimage as well Heritage point of view
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Solution (c)
- Mansar Lake is situated Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir
- Surinsar Lake and Mansar Lake are considered to be twin lakes.
- It is a lake having a natural border of forest-covered hills.
- Surinsar-Mansar Lakes were designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005.
- Mansar is of immense importance from Pilgrimage as well Heritage point of view
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Global Seasonal update:
- It is prepared and released by Indian Meteorological Department.
- It includes data on Global-scale seasonal forecasts, including those of precipitation and surface temperature
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Global Seasonal update
- Global Seasonal Climate Update is prepared and released by World Meteorological Organization.
- It is based on an ensemble of global prediction models run by WMO-accredited centres around the world.
- It includes data on Global-scale seasonal forecasts, including those of precipitation and surface temperature, which take into account ENSO as well as other climate drivers.
- There are now 13 WMO Global Producing Centres of Long Range Forecasts, whose products are consolidated by a Lead Centre of Long Range Forecast Multi Model Ensemble
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Global Seasonal update
- Global Seasonal Climate Update is prepared and released by World Meteorological Organization.
- It is based on an ensemble of global prediction models run by WMO-accredited centres around the world.
- It includes data on Global-scale seasonal forecasts, including those of precipitation and surface temperature, which take into account ENSO as well as other climate drivers.
- There are now 13 WMO Global Producing Centres of Long Range Forecasts, whose products are consolidated by a Lead Centre of Long Range Forecast Multi Model Ensemble
