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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statement:
- Monazite is a radioactive atomic mineral used for production of thorium
- The majority of the thorium reserve is found in the coastal states of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Madras High Court has directed the State government and private beach sand mineral exporters to respond to a claim made by an amicus curiae that 37,024 tonnes of monazite, a radioactive atomic mineral used for production of thorium, can be extracted from several lakh tonnes of raw/processed/semi-processed sand now lying in the sealed godowns, stockyards and factories in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts.
Monazite is radioactive due to the presence of thorium and, less commonly, uranium.
Monazite is an element that contains rare earth elements and is a reddish-brown phosphate material. It is considered a group of minerals. It is an important ore for lanthanum, cerium, and thorium. The countries of India, South Africa, and Madagascar have large deposits of monazite sand. The deposits of monazite sand that are in India are particularly rich in monazite.
Monazite contains 2.5% thorium and it is found in most rocks and in the soil. India has a thorium reserve of 11.93 million tonnes and the majority is found in the coastal states of India namely Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/37024-tonnes-of-monazite-can-be-extracted-from-beach-sand-stored-by-private-miners/article37480983.ece
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Solution (c)
The Madras High Court has directed the State government and private beach sand mineral exporters to respond to a claim made by an amicus curiae that 37,024 tonnes of monazite, a radioactive atomic mineral used for production of thorium, can be extracted from several lakh tonnes of raw/processed/semi-processed sand now lying in the sealed godowns, stockyards and factories in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts.
Monazite is radioactive due to the presence of thorium and, less commonly, uranium.
Monazite is an element that contains rare earth elements and is a reddish-brown phosphate material. It is considered a group of minerals. It is an important ore for lanthanum, cerium, and thorium. The countries of India, South Africa, and Madagascar have large deposits of monazite sand. The deposits of monazite sand that are in India are particularly rich in monazite.
Monazite contains 2.5% thorium and it is found in most rocks and in the soil. India has a thorium reserve of 11.93 million tonnes and the majority is found in the coastal states of India namely Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/37024-tonnes-of-monazite-can-be-extracted-from-beach-sand-stored-by-private-miners/article37480983.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to S-400 Triumf
- It is a mobile, surface-to-air missile (SAM) system
- It is designed by DRDO and developed by Russia
- India is the first foreign buyer to broker a government deal with Russia for the system
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed and developed in the 1990s by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering as an upgrade to the S-300 family.
China was the first foreign buyer to broker a government deal with Russia in 2014; while Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India and Belarus have all acquired, or expressed interest, in the system since.
The S-400 Triumf air defence missile system will give a major boost to India’s capabilities to take out enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles at long range. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct the first unit of S-400 systems at a time when India is locked in a standoff with China in the Ladakh sector.
China has already deployed two S-400 squadrons at Ngari Gar Gunsa and Nyingchi airbase in Tibet, across Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh respectively.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/russia-starts-delivery-of-s-400-missile-systems-to-india-says-russian-official/article37487108.ece
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Solution (c)
The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed and developed in the 1990s by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering as an upgrade to the S-300 family.
China was the first foreign buyer to broker a government deal with Russia in 2014; while Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India and Belarus have all acquired, or expressed interest, in the system since.
The S-400 Triumf air defence missile system will give a major boost to India’s capabilities to take out enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles at long range. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct the first unit of S-400 systems at a time when India is locked in a standoff with China in the Ladakh sector.
China has already deployed two S-400 squadrons at Ngari Gar Gunsa and Nyingchi airbase in Tibet, across Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh respectively.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/russia-starts-delivery-of-s-400-missile-systems-to-india-says-russian-official/article37487108.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Retail Direct Scheme
- Under this scheme, small investors can buy or sell government securities or bonds, directly without having to go through an intermediary like a mutual fund.
- As the government being the borrower, there is a sovereign guarantee for the funds and hence zero risk of default.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The RBI had in February announced proposals for the Retail Direct Scheme for investors in government securities and the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.
Under the Retail Direct Scheme, small investors can now buy or sell government securities (G-Secs), or bonds, directly without having to go through an intermediary like a mutual fund. It is similar to placing funds in debt instruments such as fixed deposits in banks. However, the same tax rules apply to income from G-Secs. But, with the Government being the borrower, there is a sovereign guarantee for the funds and hence zero risk of default.
Investors wishing to open a Retail Direct Gilt account directly with the RBI can do so through an online portal set up for the purpose of the scheme.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/gilts-for-all/article37482924.ece
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Solution (c)
The RBI had in February announced proposals for the Retail Direct Scheme for investors in government securities and the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.
Under the Retail Direct Scheme, small investors can now buy or sell government securities (G-Secs), or bonds, directly without having to go through an intermediary like a mutual fund. It is similar to placing funds in debt instruments such as fixed deposits in banks. However, the same tax rules apply to income from G-Secs. But, with the Government being the borrower, there is a sovereign guarantee for the funds and hence zero risk of default.
Investors wishing to open a Retail Direct Gilt account directly with the RBI can do so through an online portal set up for the purpose of the scheme.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/gilts-for-all/article37482924.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Kattupaniya, a nomadic tribal group belongs to which of the following Indian state?
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Solution (b)
Members of Kattupaniya, a nomadic tribal group that was rehabilitated from caves near the South Wayanad-Nilambur Forest Division in Kerala a few years ago, have enrolled for Aadhaar cards on the intervention of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
Kattupaniya members were deprived of Govt. incentives, including free ration, during pandemic
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nomadic-tribal-group-gets-aadhaar/article37494731.ece
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Solution (b)
Members of Kattupaniya, a nomadic tribal group that was rehabilitated from caves near the South Wayanad-Nilambur Forest Division in Kerala a few years ago, have enrolled for Aadhaar cards on the intervention of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
Kattupaniya members were deprived of Govt. incentives, including free ration, during pandemic
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nomadic-tribal-group-gets-aadhaar/article37494731.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when
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Solution (a)
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are imperfectly aligned. When this happens, the Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from directly reaching the Moon’s surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.
A central lunar eclipse is a lunar eclipse in which part of the Moon passes through the center of Earth’s shadow. Central lunar eclipses are always total lunar eclipses and have large umbral eclipse magnitude, long duration and small value of gamma.
Article Link:
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Solution (a)
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are imperfectly aligned. When this happens, the Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from directly reaching the Moon’s surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.
A central lunar eclipse is a lunar eclipse in which part of the Moon passes through the center of Earth’s shadow. Central lunar eclipses are always total lunar eclipses and have large umbral eclipse magnitude, long duration and small value of gamma.
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