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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about AI Research, Analytics and knowledge Assimilation (AIRAWAT)
- It is a cloud computing platform for Big Data analytics with advanced AI processing capabilities.
- It works under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- It is based on the recommendations of the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (NSAI).
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an AI-based cloud computing infrastructure (supercomputer). · This platform will assist in the R&D of new technologies that help in solving business and governance use cases.
· The installation of AIRAWAT is at C-DAC Pune.
· Ministry – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) · The AIRAWAT PoC of 200 AI Petaflops integrated with PARAM Siddhi, AI of 210 AI Petaflops gives a total peak compute of 410 AI Petaflops Mixed Precision.
· It has sustained compute capacity of 8.5 Petaflops (Rmax) Double Precision.
· The peak compute capacity (Double Precision, Rpeak) is 13 Petaflops.
· It is based on the recommendations of the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (NSAI). Context: AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has secured the 75th position in the prestigious Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an AI-based cloud computing infrastructure (supercomputer). · This platform will assist in the R&D of new technologies that help in solving business and governance use cases.
· The installation of AIRAWAT is at C-DAC Pune.
· Ministry – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) · The AIRAWAT PoC of 200 AI Petaflops integrated with PARAM Siddhi, AI of 210 AI Petaflops gives a total peak compute of 410 AI Petaflops Mixed Precision.
· It has sustained compute capacity of 8.5 Petaflops (Rmax) Double Precision.
· The peak compute capacity (Double Precision, Rpeak) is 13 Petaflops.
· It is based on the recommendations of the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (NSAI). Context: AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has secured the 75th position in the prestigious Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about People’s Biodiversity Register(PBR)
- PBR is a record of knowledge of people about natural resources, plants and animals, their utilization and conservation in a village or a panchayat.
- The concept is defined in the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) are entrusted with the preparation of People’s Biodiversity Registers
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The program of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) is designed as a tool for the formal maintenance of the local knowledge with proper validation. PBR is a record of knowledge, perception and attitude of people about natural resources, plants and animals, their utilization and conservation in a village or a panchayat. · PBR is also proposed as a mechanism to create awareness among the people about the condition of plants and animals and their conservation and sustainable utilization.
· The concept is defined in the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 · Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) are created as per the Biological Diversity Act 2002 for promoting conservation, sustainable use, and documentation of biological diversity. · Local bodies in the states and union territories constitute BMCs, which are entrusted with the preparation of People’s Biodiversity Registers in consultation with local communities.
Context: Recently a national campaign for updation and verification of People’s Biodiversity Register was launched in Goa, marking a significant step towards the documentation and preservation of India’s rich biological diversity.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The program of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) is designed as a tool for the formal maintenance of the local knowledge with proper validation. PBR is a record of knowledge, perception and attitude of people about natural resources, plants and animals, their utilization and conservation in a village or a panchayat. · PBR is also proposed as a mechanism to create awareness among the people about the condition of plants and animals and their conservation and sustainable utilization.
· The concept is defined in the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 · Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) are created as per the Biological Diversity Act 2002 for promoting conservation, sustainable use, and documentation of biological diversity. · Local bodies in the states and union territories constitute BMCs, which are entrusted with the preparation of People’s Biodiversity Registers in consultation with local communities.
Context: Recently a national campaign for updation and verification of People’s Biodiversity Register was launched in Goa, marking a significant step towards the documentation and preservation of India’s rich biological diversity.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Hansen’s disease or Leprosy
- It is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
- The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) aims at eliminating leprosy in each of the districts by 2025.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statements Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease. · It produces skin ulcers, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. If it isn’t treated, it can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.
· It is one of the oldest diseases in recorded history.
· It is common in many countries, especially those with tropical or subtropical climates including India.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): · It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM).
· India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem i.e., defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level.
· The NLEP aims at eliminating leprosy in each of the districts by 2030.
Context: Scientists have recently announced that the leprosy bacillus, which is microscopically indistinguishable from that of tuberculosis, can be destroyed by an injunction of oils.
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Solution (b)
Statements Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease. · It produces skin ulcers, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. If it isn’t treated, it can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.
· It is one of the oldest diseases in recorded history.
· It is common in many countries, especially those with tropical or subtropical climates including India.
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP): · It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM).
· India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem i.e., defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level.
· The NLEP aims at eliminating leprosy in each of the districts by 2030.
Context: Scientists have recently announced that the leprosy bacillus, which is microscopically indistinguishable from that of tuberculosis, can be destroyed by an injunction of oils.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Sengol, which will be installed at the new Parliament building
- It has a Nandi bull on top, symbolising justice.
- The two great Sangam epics Silapathikaram and Manimekalai records the significance of a sengol.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Sengol · It derives from the Tamil word semmai, meaning righteousness.
· The sceptre measures 5 feet in length and has a Nandi bull on top, symbolising justice.
· This is a gold coated silver scepter.
· The ceremony added the song played during the ceremony was composed by the 7th-century Tamil saint Tirugnana Sambandar.
· The Sengol was kept in Allahabad museum.
Historical significance · Tamil kings had this sengol (a Tamil word for sceptre), which is a symbol of justice and good governance.
· The two great epics Silapathikaram and Manimekalai records the significance of a sengol.
· A ceremony performed during the Chola dynasty, in which the transfer of power from one king to the other was sanctified and blessed by Samayacharyas (spiritual leaders).
· It also has historical significance of Independence as it signifies the transfer of power from the British (Lord Mountbatten, the last British viceroy), to the Indians (Nehru).
· Nehru and Rajaji reached out to Thiruvaduthurai Atheenam, a well-known mutt in Tanjore district, Tamilnadu for the manufacturing of sengol.
Context: Sengol was kept in Allahabad museum will be installed in the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Sengol · It derives from the Tamil word semmai, meaning righteousness.
· The sceptre measures 5 feet in length and has a Nandi bull on top, symbolising justice.
· This is a gold coated silver scepter.
· The ceremony added the song played during the ceremony was composed by the 7th-century Tamil saint Tirugnana Sambandar.
· The Sengol was kept in Allahabad museum.
Historical significance · Tamil kings had this sengol (a Tamil word for sceptre), which is a symbol of justice and good governance.
· The two great epics Silapathikaram and Manimekalai records the significance of a sengol.
· A ceremony performed during the Chola dynasty, in which the transfer of power from one king to the other was sanctified and blessed by Samayacharyas (spiritual leaders).
· It also has historical significance of Independence as it signifies the transfer of power from the British (Lord Mountbatten, the last British viceroy), to the Indians (Nehru).
· Nehru and Rajaji reached out to Thiruvaduthurai Atheenam, a well-known mutt in Tanjore district, Tamilnadu for the manufacturing of sengol.
Context: Sengol was kept in Allahabad museum will be installed in the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Axolotl, a species which possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts belongs which of the following group?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The Axolotl, a species of salamander( (lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts, inspiring researchers to delve into the secrets of this unique regenerative power. · Axolotl are amphibians that spend their whole lives underwater. They exist in the wild in only one place—Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City, a network of artificial channels, small lakes, and temporary wetlands that help supply water to nearby Mexico City’s 18 million residents.
Prey:
· They feast on a menu of mollusks, worms, insect larvae, crustaceans, and some fish.
· Special Feature:
· They have fascinated scientists for their ability to regenerate lost body parts and for their rare trait of neoteny, which means they retain larval features throughout life.
Threat:
· Axolotl populations have declined considerably due to a combination of habitat loss (largely driven by Mexico City’s continued urbanisation), water pollution, and invasive fish species (such as carp and tilapia, which compete with axolotls for food and prey upon them).
Protection Status:
· International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has classified the axolotl as a critically endangered species since 2006.
Context: The Axolotl, a species of salamander (lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts, inspiring researchers to delve into the secrets of this unique regenerative power.
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The Axolotl, a species of salamander( (lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts, inspiring researchers to delve into the secrets of this unique regenerative power. · Axolotl are amphibians that spend their whole lives underwater. They exist in the wild in only one place—Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City, a network of artificial channels, small lakes, and temporary wetlands that help supply water to nearby Mexico City’s 18 million residents.
Prey:
· They feast on a menu of mollusks, worms, insect larvae, crustaceans, and some fish.
· Special Feature:
· They have fascinated scientists for their ability to regenerate lost body parts and for their rare trait of neoteny, which means they retain larval features throughout life.
Threat:
· Axolotl populations have declined considerably due to a combination of habitat loss (largely driven by Mexico City’s continued urbanisation), water pollution, and invasive fish species (such as carp and tilapia, which compete with axolotls for food and prey upon them).
Protection Status:
· International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has classified the axolotl as a critically endangered species since 2006.
Context: The Axolotl, a species of salamander (lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts, inspiring researchers to delve into the secrets of this unique regenerative power.
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