IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Low-temperature thermal desalination Technology’
- It is a process under which the warm surface seawater is flash evaporated at high pressure and the vapour is condensed with cold deep seawater
- This technique exploits the difference in temperature of nearly 15°C in the ocean water at the surface and at depths of about 60 feet
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The LTTD is a process under which the warm surface seawater is flash evaporated at low pressure and the vapour is condensed with cold deep seawater. The pressured water vapourises and is trapped in tubes or a chamber. Cold water plumbed from the ocean depths is passed over these tubes and the vapour condenses into fresh water and the resulting salt is diverted away. LTTD which stands for Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination exploits the difference in temperature (nearly 15°C) in the ocean water at the surface and at depths of about 600 feet. Context – National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is working at making the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination technology process free of emissions.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The LTTD is a process under which the warm surface seawater is flash evaporated at low pressure and the vapour is condensed with cold deep seawater. The pressured water vapourises and is trapped in tubes or a chamber. Cold water plumbed from the ocean depths is passed over these tubes and the vapour condenses into fresh water and the resulting salt is diverted away. LTTD which stands for Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination exploits the difference in temperature (nearly 15°C) in the ocean water at the surface and at depths of about 600 feet. Context – National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is working at making the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination technology process free of emissions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Peptides’, consider the following statements
- They are naturally occurring short chains of amino acid monomers connected by amide bonds
- They are found in all living organisms, and play a key role in the biological activity of any sort
- They find application in anti-ageing creams, artificial sweeteners and body imaging
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Peptides are naturally occurring short chains of amino acid monomers connected by amide bonds. Peptides are found in all living organisms, and play a key role in the biological activity of any sort. The peptides are biological molecules that occur naturally. Like proteins, peptides are naturally produced (synthesized) from transcriptions of a genetic code sequence, DNA. They include many antibiotics, hormones and other substances that involve in the biological functions of living beings. Peptides are used in many anti-ageing creams. The most commonly used peptides are those that are obtained from ocean plants like sea jasmine, sea fennel and sea beet. Aspartame which is a synthesized peptide used as an artificial sweetener with zero calories found in many diet foods is produced in labs and is 200 times sweeter than sugar. They are also used in body scans where they work by sending dyes through the bloodstream that fluoresce when they come in contact with certain tissues. These imaging techniques can help doctors to detect life-threatening cancer at its early stages. Context – Recently, researchers from the Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, revealed that peptides derived from snake venom nerve growth factors can impede the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Peptides are naturally occurring short chains of amino acid monomers connected by amide bonds. Peptides are found in all living organisms, and play a key role in the biological activity of any sort. The peptides are biological molecules that occur naturally. Like proteins, peptides are naturally produced (synthesized) from transcriptions of a genetic code sequence, DNA. They include many antibiotics, hormones and other substances that involve in the biological functions of living beings. Peptides are used in many anti-ageing creams. The most commonly used peptides are those that are obtained from ocean plants like sea jasmine, sea fennel and sea beet. Aspartame which is a synthesized peptide used as an artificial sweetener with zero calories found in many diet foods is produced in labs and is 200 times sweeter than sugar. They are also used in body scans where they work by sending dyes through the bloodstream that fluoresce when they come in contact with certain tissues. These imaging techniques can help doctors to detect life-threatening cancer at its early stages. Context – Recently, researchers from the Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, revealed that peptides derived from snake venom nerve growth factors can impede the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Kappaphycus alvarezii’, a species seen in news recently is a
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Solution (a)
Kappaphycus alvarezii is seaweed (alga) which is native to the Indo-Pacific region. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as one of the world’s 100 most invasive species. It is one of the prime threats that killed the corals near Kurusadai which was deliberately introduced in Ramanathapuram for commercial cultivation some two decades ago.
Context – The government plans a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu, ignoring the threat that Kappaphycus, a widely grown invasive seaweed, poses to corals in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park running along the state’s coastline
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Solution (a)
Kappaphycus alvarezii is seaweed (alga) which is native to the Indo-Pacific region. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as one of the world’s 100 most invasive species. It is one of the prime threats that killed the corals near Kurusadai which was deliberately introduced in Ramanathapuram for commercial cultivation some two decades ago.
Context – The government plans a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu, ignoring the threat that Kappaphycus, a widely grown invasive seaweed, poses to corals in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park running along the state’s coastline
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Prime Minister MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) scheme’, consider the following statements
- The scheme was launched by the Ministry of textiles and envisages to leverage the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for fast paced implementation
- The selection of Park sites will be done in Challenge Method where the selected proposals may be given specific challenges complete in order to demonstrate the feasibility
- These parks will be set up on the basis of proposals received from State Governments having ready availability of contiguous land parcels of minimum 100 acres
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Ministry of Textiles has launched (2021) the scheme to strengthen the Indian textile industry to develop an integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility (parks) for total value-chain (spinning, weaving, processing, printing, etc) of the textile industry. The scheme envisages to leverage the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for fast paced implementation in a time-bound manner. The selection of PM MITRA Park sites will be done in a two stage (Selection of Sites, Development of the Park) selection process on Challenge Method. The “Challenge Method” is a type of selection process that is often used in competitions and challenges to determine the best candidate or solution. In the context of the PM MITRA Park sites, the challenge method involves a two-stage process. Interested parties first submit their proposals for the development of the park sites. Then a select number of proposals are chosen to move on to the second stage. During the second stage, the selected proposals may be given specific challenges or tasks to complete in order to further demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of their proposal. At the end of the challenge method process, the proposal that best meets the criteria and objectives of the PM MITRA Park sites project will be selected for implementation. These parks will be set up on the basis of proposals received from State Governments having ready availability of contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcels of minimum 1000 acres. The State Government will transfer land to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will be a legal entity (with 51% equity shareholding of State and 49% of Central Government). Context – Prime Minister announced that PM MITRA (PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) mega textile parks would be set up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Ministry of Textiles has launched (2021) the scheme to strengthen the Indian textile industry to develop an integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility (parks) for total value-chain (spinning, weaving, processing, printing, etc) of the textile industry. The scheme envisages to leverage the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for fast paced implementation in a time-bound manner. The selection of PM MITRA Park sites will be done in a two stage (Selection of Sites, Development of the Park) selection process on Challenge Method. The “Challenge Method” is a type of selection process that is often used in competitions and challenges to determine the best candidate or solution. In the context of the PM MITRA Park sites, the challenge method involves a two-stage process. Interested parties first submit their proposals for the development of the park sites. Then a select number of proposals are chosen to move on to the second stage. During the second stage, the selected proposals may be given specific challenges or tasks to complete in order to further demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of their proposal. At the end of the challenge method process, the proposal that best meets the criteria and objectives of the PM MITRA Park sites project will be selected for implementation. These parks will be set up on the basis of proposals received from State Governments having ready availability of contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcels of minimum 1000 acres. The State Government will transfer land to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will be a legal entity (with 51% equity shareholding of State and 49% of Central Government). Context – Prime Minister announced that PM MITRA (PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) mega textile parks would be set up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Defence Acquisition Council’
- It is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services
- The members of DAC include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), National Security Advisor (NSA) and chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard. The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council Its members include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. National Security Advisor is not a part of DAC Context – The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently approved the capital acquisition of indigenously-developed military hardware worth Rs 70,584 crore.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard. The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council Its members include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. National Security Advisor is not a part of DAC Context – The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently approved the capital acquisition of indigenously-developed military hardware worth Rs 70,584 crore.
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