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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘New Gen Launch Vehicle’
- It is a two stage reusable heavy lift vehicle
- It will feature semi-cryogenic propulsion for the booster stages
- It can carry 50 tonne payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect NGLV is understood to be a cost-efficient, three-stage to orbit, reusable heavy-lift vehicle with a payload capability of ten tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). NGLV will feature semi-cryogenic propulsion (refined kerosene as fuel with liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidiser) for the booster stages which is cheaper and efficient It can carry 10 tonne payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit Context – ISRO is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect NGLV is understood to be a cost-efficient, three-stage to orbit, reusable heavy-lift vehicle with a payload capability of ten tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). NGLV will feature semi-cryogenic propulsion (refined kerosene as fuel with liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidiser) for the booster stages which is cheaper and efficient It can carry 10 tonne payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit Context – ISRO is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to India’s Foreign Exchange Reserve
- India’s foreign exchange reserves are mainly composed of US dollar in the forms of US government bonds
- Reserve Bank of India Act and the Foreign Currency Regulation Act set the legal provisions for governing the foreign exchange reserves
- India has the fifth largest foreign exchange reserve in the world
Choose the correct answer using the code give below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect India’s foreign exchange reserves are mainly composed of US dollar in the forms of US government bonds and institutional bonds. with nearly 6.75% of forex reserves in gold. The FCAs also include investments in US Treasury bonds, bonds of other selected governments and deposits with foreign central and commercial banks. Reserve Bank of India Act and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 set the legal provisions for governing the foreign exchange reserves. Reserve Bank of India accumulates foreign currency reserves by purchasing from authorized dealers in open market operations. Foreign exchange reserves of India act as a cushion against rupee volatility once global interest rates start rising As on 7th October 2022, India has the sixth largest foreign exchange reserve in the world following Russia. Context – India’s foreign exchange reserve has depleted from $642 billion to $537 billion over the last year.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect India’s foreign exchange reserves are mainly composed of US dollar in the forms of US government bonds and institutional bonds. with nearly 6.75% of forex reserves in gold. The FCAs also include investments in US Treasury bonds, bonds of other selected governments and deposits with foreign central and commercial banks. Reserve Bank of India Act and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 set the legal provisions for governing the foreign exchange reserves. Reserve Bank of India accumulates foreign currency reserves by purchasing from authorized dealers in open market operations. Foreign exchange reserves of India act as a cushion against rupee volatility once global interest rates start rising As on 7th October 2022, India has the sixth largest foreign exchange reserve in the world following Russia. Context – India’s foreign exchange reserve has depleted from $642 billion to $537 billion over the last year.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘East Asia Summit’, consider the following statements
- It consists of members from the Asian continent only
- India is one of the founding members of the East Asia Summit
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a regional forum held annually by leaders of, initially, 16 countries in the East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Oceanian regions, based on the ASEAN Plus Six mechanism. Membership expanded to 18 countries including Russia and the United States at the Sixth EAS in 2011 India is one of the founding members of the East Asia Summit. The EAS has 18 members – the ten ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) along with Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States. Context – India participated at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a regional forum held annually by leaders of, initially, 16 countries in the East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Oceanian regions, based on the ASEAN Plus Six mechanism. Membership expanded to 18 countries including Russia and the United States at the Sixth EAS in 2011 India is one of the founding members of the East Asia Summit. The EAS has 18 members – the ten ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) along with Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States. Context – India participated at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The land cover in this national park changes with increasing elevation from tropical evergreen forest to temperate broadleaf and mixed forest. It is also home to three large cats – tiger, leopard and clouded leopard. There are settlements of Lisu tribe within this park. The national park is
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Solution(d)
Namdapha National Park is a 1,985 km2 (766 sq mi) large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh of Northeast India. The land cover changes with increasing elevation from tropical evergreen forest to temperate broadleaf and mixed forest. Three pantherine species are found in the park: leopard (Panthera pardus), tiger (P. tigris) and clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). There are a few settlements of Lisu tribal people within the park. Most of the Lisus are, however, located beyond the eastern border of the park towards the international border of India with Myanmar.
Context – A survey is being undertaken to ascertain the presence of Snow Leopard at this park.
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Solution(d)
Namdapha National Park is a 1,985 km2 (766 sq mi) large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh of Northeast India. The land cover changes with increasing elevation from tropical evergreen forest to temperate broadleaf and mixed forest. Three pantherine species are found in the park: leopard (Panthera pardus), tiger (P. tigris) and clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). There are a few settlements of Lisu tribal people within the park. Most of the Lisus are, however, located beyond the eastern border of the park towards the international border of India with Myanmar.
Context – A survey is being undertaken to ascertain the presence of Snow Leopard at this park.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following
- Battery recycling
- Adulterated spices and traditional medicine
- Smelting
- Automobile repatriating
- Welding and soldering
Which of the options mentioned above are a source of lead poisoning?
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Solution(d)
Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Lead poisoning is caused by battery recycling, occupational sources such as lead mining, smelting, welding, soldering and automobile repatriating. Other inconspicuous sources include adulterated spices, cosmetics and traditional medicines.
Context – A central government report has found that India bears the world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning.
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Solution(d)
Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Lead poisoning is caused by battery recycling, occupational sources such as lead mining, smelting, welding, soldering and automobile repatriating. Other inconspicuous sources include adulterated spices, cosmetics and traditional medicines.
Context – A central government report has found that India bears the world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning.
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