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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Quantum Key Distribution’
- It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which can then be used to encrypt and decrypt messages
- The security of encryption that uses quantum key distribution relies on the foundations of public key cryptography
- Quantum key distribution is only used to produce and distribute a key and not to transmit any message data
Select the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method which implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which can then be used to encrypt and decrypt messages The security of encryption that uses quantum key distribution relies on the foundations of quantum mechanics, in contrast to traditional public key cryptography, which relies on the computational difficulty of certain mathematical functions, and cannot provide any mathematical proof as to the actual complexity of reversing the one-way functions used. The security of encryption that uses quantum key distribution relies on the foundations of quantum mechanics, in contrast to traditional public key cryptography, which relies on the computational difficulty of certain mathematical functions, and cannot provide any mathematical proof as to the actual complexity of reversing the one-way functions used. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-quantum-tech-demo-by-drdo-and-iit-delhi-all-about-7789057/
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method which implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which can then be used to encrypt and decrypt messages The security of encryption that uses quantum key distribution relies on the foundations of quantum mechanics, in contrast to traditional public key cryptography, which relies on the computational difficulty of certain mathematical functions, and cannot provide any mathematical proof as to the actual complexity of reversing the one-way functions used. The security of encryption that uses quantum key distribution relies on the foundations of quantum mechanics, in contrast to traditional public key cryptography, which relies on the computational difficulty of certain mathematical functions, and cannot provide any mathematical proof as to the actual complexity of reversing the one-way functions used. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-quantum-tech-demo-by-drdo-and-iit-delhi-all-about-7789057/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘United Nations Security Council veto power’
- It is the power of all the members of the UN Security Council to veto any “substantive” resolution
- Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members
- Till date, China has exercised the most number of vetoes
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The United Nations Security Council “veto power” is the power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to veto any “substantive” resolution. However, a permanent member’s abstention or absence does not prevent a draft resolution from being adopted Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members. Decisions of the Security Council on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of the permanent members; provided that a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting Till date, Russia has used veto power the most number of times. As of February 2022, Russia/USSR has used its veto 120 times, the US 82 times, the UK 29 times, France 16 times, and China 17 times Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-abstains-from-unsc-resolution-against-russian-aggression/article65086487.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The United Nations Security Council “veto power” is the power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to veto any “substantive” resolution. However, a permanent member’s abstention or absence does not prevent a draft resolution from being adopted Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members. Decisions of the Security Council on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of the permanent members; provided that a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting Till date, Russia has used veto power the most number of times. As of February 2022, Russia/USSR has used its veto 120 times, the US 82 times, the UK 29 times, France 16 times, and China 17 times Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-abstains-from-unsc-resolution-against-russian-aggression/article65086487.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Trees on forest edges may grow faster than trees in interior regions due to higher insolation
- Trees on forest edges may decompose slower than trees in interior regions due to less availability of micro-organisms
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Trees on the edges grow nearly twice as fast as interior trees .This is likely because the trees on the edge don’t have competition with interior forest, so they get more light (Insolation). Warmer temperatures at the edge of the forest caused leaves and organic matter to decompose faster, as it forced soil microorganisms to work harder and release more carbon dioxide than their cooler, more shaded peers in the forest interior. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/trees-on-forest-edges-may-grow-faster-than-those-inside/article65086563.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Trees on the edges grow nearly twice as fast as interior trees .This is likely because the trees on the edge don’t have competition with interior forest, so they get more light (Insolation). Warmer temperatures at the edge of the forest caused leaves and organic matter to decompose faster, as it forced soil microorganisms to work harder and release more carbon dioxide than their cooler, more shaded peers in the forest interior. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/trees-on-forest-edges-may-grow-faster-than-those-inside/article65086563.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC)’
- It provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services as well
- It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The functions of ECGC are – - Provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services as well.
- Offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters to obtain better facilities from them.
- Provides Overseas Investment Insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan and advances
The ECGC Limited (Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd) is a government owned export credit provider. It is under the ownership of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India based in Mumbai, Maharashtra Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/ecgc-withdraws-coverage-for-shipments-to-russia-huge-setback-for-exporters-says-fieo/article65087358.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The functions of ECGC are – - Provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services as well.
- Offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters to obtain better facilities from them.
- Provides Overseas Investment Insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan and advances
The ECGC Limited (Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd) is a government owned export credit provider. It is under the ownership of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India based in Mumbai, Maharashtra Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/ecgc-withdraws-coverage-for-shipments-to-russia-huge-setback-for-exporters-says-fieo/article65087358.ece
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