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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Cloud Brightening
- Cloud brightening is a phenomenon that occurs when aerosols are injected into clouds by natural events such as volcanic eruptions.
- Marine Cloud Brightening is a solar geo-engineering technique that involves spraying sea salt into low-lying clouds to increase the reflectance of cloud cover
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Cloud brightening is a phenomenon that occurs when aerosols are injected into clouds by natural events such as volcanic eruptions. · Marine Cloud Brightening – Also called as cloud whitening or cloud brightening, it was originally proposed by John Latham in 1990 to control global warming by altering Earth’s energy balance. · It is a solar geo-engineering technique that involves spraying sea salt into low-lying clouds to increase the reflectance of cloud cover that will reduce the amount of incoming solar radiation striking the surface.
· Spraying large quantities of microscopic seawater droplets will create extra droplets and make the cloud brighter.
· Sea salt scatters light directly and provides additional shade.
Context: Australia’s Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program is exploring whether cloud brightening could reduce coral bleaching.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Cloud brightening is a phenomenon that occurs when aerosols are injected into clouds by natural events such as volcanic eruptions. · Marine Cloud Brightening – Also called as cloud whitening or cloud brightening, it was originally proposed by John Latham in 1990 to control global warming by altering Earth’s energy balance. · It is a solar geo-engineering technique that involves spraying sea salt into low-lying clouds to increase the reflectance of cloud cover that will reduce the amount of incoming solar radiation striking the surface.
· Spraying large quantities of microscopic seawater droplets will create extra droplets and make the cloud brighter.
· Sea salt scatters light directly and provides additional shade.
Context: Australia’s Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program is exploring whether cloud brightening could reduce coral bleaching.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs
App/Portal Objective Suvidha Portal Helps in coordination between Booth Level officers cVIGIL Application For filing Model Code of Conduct Violation ESMS platform Enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote. GARUDA Real-time updates on seizures by state and central enforcement agencies How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Use of technology in Indian elections · cVIGIL Application – For filing Model Code of Conduct Violation)
· Suvidha Portal – For online nomination, permission etc for political parties and candidates.
· GARUDA – Geographical Asset Reconnaissance Unified Digital App helps in coordination between Booth Level officers (BLOs).
· Linking of Aadhaar with voter ID
· ETPBS – Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote.
· A voter verification system that uses biometric software, such as facial recognition.
Election Seizure Management System (ESMS)
· A tech platform for real-time updates on seizures from the field by state and central enforcement agencies.
· Objective – To check the flow of illegal cash, drugs and freebies such as sarees, liquor etc. thereby ensuring free and fair elections
· Features –It ensures seamless coordination and intelligence sharing amongst enforcement agencies.
· It will be used for the 1st time during the State Assembly Elections that are scheduled for November 2023 in the 5 states of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana.
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for real-time updates.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Use of technology in Indian elections · cVIGIL Application – For filing Model Code of Conduct Violation)
· Suvidha Portal – For online nomination, permission etc for political parties and candidates.
· GARUDA – Geographical Asset Reconnaissance Unified Digital App helps in coordination between Booth Level officers (BLOs).
· Linking of Aadhaar with voter ID
· ETPBS – Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System enables the entitled service voters to cast their vote.
· A voter verification system that uses biometric software, such as facial recognition.
Election Seizure Management System (ESMS)
· A tech platform for real-time updates on seizures from the field by state and central enforcement agencies.
· Objective – To check the flow of illegal cash, drugs and freebies such as sarees, liquor etc. thereby ensuring free and fair elections
· Features –It ensures seamless coordination and intelligence sharing amongst enforcement agencies.
· It will be used for the 1st time during the State Assembly Elections that are scheduled for November 2023 in the 5 states of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana.
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for real-time updates.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Dhanauri Wetland, sometimes seen in news is located in which of the following state/UT?
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Dhanauri Wetland is to be notified as Balmiki Ramsar Wetland and Sarus Sanctuary/Conservation Reserve whose proposal is pending before the Uttar Pradesh Wetland authority. · Location – Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
· Area coverage – 98 hectares
· Importance – It is home to over 217 species of birds including Sarus Crane.
· It is possibly the largest roosting site for sarus cranes in north India.
· It recharges groundwater and helps the community sustain its agricultural practices in the region.
· Recognition – It has been recognised as an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International and so recorded by the BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society).
Context: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted the UP government 4 weeks’ time to update on the status of obtaining the Ramsar tag for Dhanauri Wetland.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Dhanauri Wetland is to be notified as Balmiki Ramsar Wetland and Sarus Sanctuary/Conservation Reserve whose proposal is pending before the Uttar Pradesh Wetland authority. · Location – Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
· Area coverage – 98 hectares
· Importance – It is home to over 217 species of birds including Sarus Crane.
· It is possibly the largest roosting site for sarus cranes in north India.
· It recharges groundwater and helps the community sustain its agricultural practices in the region.
· Recognition – It has been recognised as an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International and so recorded by the BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society).
Context: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted the UP government 4 weeks’ time to update on the status of obtaining the Ramsar tag for Dhanauri Wetland.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Gulf of Guinea
- It is found at the junction of the Prime Meridian and the Equator at 0°0’N and 0°0’E.
- The Orange and Niger rivers drain into the Gulf of Guinea.
Choose the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is the northeasternmost portion of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, located off the western coast of the African continent. · It is found at the junction of the Prime Meridian and the Equator at 0°0’N and 0°0’E.
· The area covers 2.3 million square kilometers, with approximately 6,000 kilometers of coastline.
· It has a narrow continental shelf.
· It has warm tropical waters with relatively low salinity because of the rivers that drain into it and also due to the high rainfall in the region. · Its major tributaries are the Volta and Niger rivers.
Coastline:
· The 16 coastal countries that are situated along the Gulf of Guinea are Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, Nigeria, Ghana, São Tomé and Principe, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
· The coastal region of the Gulf is mostly low-lying and is interspersed with mangrove swamps, marshes, and lagoons.
· The coastline of the Gulf of Guinea is remarkably similar to the continental margin of South America (that runs from Brazil to the Guianas), thus establishing a clear confirmation of the theory of continental drift.
· The Gulf of Guinea region accounts for more than 35% of the world’s total petroleum reserves.
Context: Indian Naval Ship INS Sumedha recently made a port visit at Lagos, Nigeria as part of its deployment to the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is the northeasternmost portion of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, located off the western coast of the African continent. · It is found at the junction of the Prime Meridian and the Equator at 0°0’N and 0°0’E.
· The area covers 2.3 million square kilometers, with approximately 6,000 kilometers of coastline.
· It has a narrow continental shelf.
· It has warm tropical waters with relatively low salinity because of the rivers that drain into it and also due to the high rainfall in the region. · Its major tributaries are the Volta and Niger rivers.
Coastline:
· The 16 coastal countries that are situated along the Gulf of Guinea are Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, Nigeria, Ghana, São Tomé and Principe, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
· The coastal region of the Gulf is mostly low-lying and is interspersed with mangrove swamps, marshes, and lagoons.
· The coastline of the Gulf of Guinea is remarkably similar to the continental margin of South America (that runs from Brazil to the Guianas), thus establishing a clear confirmation of the theory of continental drift.
· The Gulf of Guinea region accounts for more than 35% of the world’s total petroleum reserves.
Context: Indian Naval Ship INS Sumedha recently made a port visit at Lagos, Nigeria as part of its deployment to the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Future Skill PRIME Project
- It is India’s Technology Skilling Hub designed to equip learners with cutting-edge skills in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
- It is a joint initiative of Nasscom & Ministry of Science and Technology.
Choose the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · FutureSkills Prime is an innovative and evolutionary ecosystem designed to equip learners with cutting-edge skills essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. · It is aimed at making India a Digital Talent Nation.
· FutureSkills Prime’s industry-backed NASSCOM certification programs are aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS) and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
· FutureSkills Prime is India?s Technology Skilling Hub which is a joint initiative by Nasscom & Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). · It empowers Empowering learners at every step of their journey, from course selection to skill-building to finding employment.
· One can begin by assessing their technical aptitude with the Competency Diagnostic Test.
· The people can progress with learning content aligned to industry standards, choose courses among 10 digital technologies and 10 professional skills.
Context: Recently the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Lab under Future Skill PRIME Project.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · FutureSkills Prime is an innovative and evolutionary ecosystem designed to equip learners with cutting-edge skills essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. · It is aimed at making India a Digital Talent Nation.
· FutureSkills Prime’s industry-backed NASSCOM certification programs are aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS) and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
· FutureSkills Prime is India?s Technology Skilling Hub which is a joint initiative by Nasscom & Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). · It empowers Empowering learners at every step of their journey, from course selection to skill-building to finding employment.
· One can begin by assessing their technical aptitude with the Competency Diagnostic Test.
· The people can progress with learning content aligned to industry standards, choose courses among 10 digital technologies and 10 professional skills.
Context: Recently the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Lab under Future Skill PRIME Project.
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