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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following with respect to ‘Fin Whales:’
- It is the second largest mammal in the world after blue whale.
- They inhabit the tropical zones of all major oceans and open seas.
- It is listed as ‘Endangered’ in IUCN red list
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Next to the blue whale, the fin whale is the second largest mammal in the world. It gets its name from an easy-to-spot fin on its back, near its tail.
It is the fastest swimming of the large whales, known as the greyhound of the seas.
Distribution: They inhabit the temperate and polar zones of all major oceans and open seas and, less commonly, in tropical oceans and seas.
Some populations are migratory, moving into colder waters during the spring and summer months to feed. In autumn, they return to temperate or tropical oceans.
Lifespan: They can live for 80 to 90 years. Females are slightly longer than males.
Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
Context: Iceland resumes fin whale hunting, but killing needs to be faster
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Next to the blue whale, the fin whale is the second largest mammal in the world. It gets its name from an easy-to-spot fin on its back, near its tail.
It is the fastest swimming of the large whales, known as the greyhound of the seas.
Distribution: They inhabit the temperate and polar zones of all major oceans and open seas and, less commonly, in tropical oceans and seas.
Some populations are migratory, moving into colder waters during the spring and summer months to feed. In autumn, they return to temperate or tropical oceans.
Lifespan: They can live for 80 to 90 years. Females are slightly longer than males.
Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
Context: Iceland resumes fin whale hunting, but killing needs to be faster
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘The International Solar Alliance (ISA)’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is a member-driven platform promoting solar energy deployment to enhance energy access, security, and transition in member countries.
Statement 2- ISA’s ‘Towards 1000’ strategy targets $1,000 billion in solar investments by 2050, providing clean energy to 1 billion people and installing 1,000 GW of solar capacity
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
About The International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a member-driven platform promoting solar energy deployment for energy access, security, and transition. Focused on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Statement 1 is correct.
- ISA’s ‘Towards 1000’ strategy seeks $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, providing clean energy to 1 billion people and installing 1,000 GW of solar capacity, reducing global solar emissions by 1 billion tonnes of CO2 annually. Statement 2 is incorrect
- ISA uses a programmatic approach with 9 comprehensive programs and prioritizes Analytics & Advocacy, Capacity Building, and Programmatic Support. Originating from a joint effort by India and France during COP21 in 2015, ISA has expanded to include all UN member states, with 116 countries as signatories and 94 as full members as of 2020.
Context: Recently, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held its 5th regional meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
About The International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a member-driven platform promoting solar energy deployment for energy access, security, and transition. Focused on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Statement 1 is correct.
- ISA’s ‘Towards 1000’ strategy seeks $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, providing clean energy to 1 billion people and installing 1,000 GW of solar capacity, reducing global solar emissions by 1 billion tonnes of CO2 annually. Statement 2 is incorrect
- ISA uses a programmatic approach with 9 comprehensive programs and prioritizes Analytics & Advocacy, Capacity Building, and Programmatic Support. Originating from a joint effort by India and France during COP21 in 2015, ISA has expanded to include all UN member states, with 116 countries as signatories and 94 as full members as of 2020.
Context: Recently, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held its 5th regional meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Kokborok Language’, consider the following statements
- It is the language spoken by people belonging to Manipur
- It is classified as vulnerable by the UNICEF
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is the language spoken by the Borok people belonging to Tripura. Borok are branch of Boro people of Assam belonging to Sino-Tibetian linguistic and racially Mongoloids
Kokborok belong to Tibeto-Burman family and has close affinity with other language family like Bodo, Garo, Dimasa etc
The language is classified as Vulnerable the UNESCO. It is declared as official language of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
Context: Over 260 detained during Tripura students’ strike demanding Roman script for Kokborok
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is the language spoken by the Borok people belonging to Tripura. Borok are branch of Boro people of Assam belonging to Sino-Tibetian linguistic and racially Mongoloids
Kokborok belong to Tibeto-Burman family and has close affinity with other language family like Bodo, Garo, Dimasa etc
The language is classified as Vulnerable the UNESCO. It is declared as official language of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
Context: Over 260 detained during Tripura students’ strike demanding Roman script for Kokborok
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary’ which was recently in news is located in
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Solution (a)
About Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is situated in the Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh.
- It is named after the famous 11th- century Bhoramdeo Temple situated near the Sanctuary.
- It shares a border with Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it an important tiger habitat in central India.
- Size: The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 325 square kilometers (125 square miles).
- Rivers: This wildlife sanctuary is the origin of the Fen and Sankari rivers.
- Landscape: The sanctuary is characterized by its lush green forests, rolling hills, and the Maikal Range of the Satpura Hills.
- Vegetation: It offers a mix of dense forests and open grasslands.
- Flora: The main species of plants in the Sanctuary include sal, saja, tinsa, kara and haldu.
- Fauna: It is home to a variety of wildlife species, including tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, sambar deer, barking deer, chital (spotted deer), gaur (Indian bison), and various species of birds and reptiles.
Context: Chhattisgarh HC dismisses plea seeking tiger reserve status for Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
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Solution (a)
About Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is situated in the Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh.
- It is named after the famous 11th- century Bhoramdeo Temple situated near the Sanctuary.
- It shares a border with Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it an important tiger habitat in central India.
- Size: The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 325 square kilometers (125 square miles).
- Rivers: This wildlife sanctuary is the origin of the Fen and Sankari rivers.
- Landscape: The sanctuary is characterized by its lush green forests, rolling hills, and the Maikal Range of the Satpura Hills.
- Vegetation: It offers a mix of dense forests and open grasslands.
- Flora: The main species of plants in the Sanctuary include sal, saja, tinsa, kara and haldu.
- Fauna: It is home to a variety of wildlife species, including tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, sambar deer, barking deer, chital (spotted deer), gaur (Indian bison), and various species of birds and reptiles.
Context: Chhattisgarh HC dismisses plea seeking tiger reserve status for Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP3)’
- Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP3) is located in Gujarat
- It is the country’s biggest indigenously developed variant of the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR).
- It uses Plutonium as fuel and heavy water as moderator.
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 2 Correct Correct Incorrect The third unit of the indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP3) in Gujarat has commenced operations at full capacity. This comes a little over three years since the unit achieved its ‘first criticality’ – a technical term that signifies the initiation of a controlled, but sustained nuclear fission reaction – in July 2020. On June 30 this year, the unit had started commercial operations.
KAPP-3 is the country’s first 700 MWe unit and the biggest indigenously developed variant of the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR). Till now, the biggest reactor of indigenous design was the 540 MWe PHWR, two of which have been deployed in Tarapur, Maharashtra It uses natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as moderator, constitute the mainstay of India’s nuclear power fleet Context: Largest indigenously developed N-plant unit in Gujarat starts ops at full capacity
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 2 Correct Correct Incorrect The third unit of the indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP3) in Gujarat has commenced operations at full capacity. This comes a little over three years since the unit achieved its ‘first criticality’ – a technical term that signifies the initiation of a controlled, but sustained nuclear fission reaction – in July 2020. On June 30 this year, the unit had started commercial operations.
KAPP-3 is the country’s first 700 MWe unit and the biggest indigenously developed variant of the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR). Till now, the biggest reactor of indigenous design was the 540 MWe PHWR, two of which have been deployed in Tarapur, Maharashtra It uses natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as moderator, constitute the mainstay of India’s nuclear power fleet Context: Largest indigenously developed N-plant unit in Gujarat starts ops at full capacity
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