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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about U.N. Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition
- It is a global multi-stakeholder network that aims to inspire ambition and accelerate action on the transition to clean and efficient cooling.
- It is led by UN Environment, IUCN and World Economic Forum.
- It is a unified initiative that links action across the Kigali Amendment, Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · Cool Coalition is dedicated to inspiring ambition, mobilizing action, and accelerating progress toward UN 2019 Climate Change Summit. · The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling.
· The key actors include government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia and civil society groups.
The Cool Coalition is led by: · UN Environment,
· Climate and Clean Air Coalition,
· Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program and
· Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
· It is a unified initiative that links action across the Kigali Amendment, Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. The 3 pillars of the cool coalition includes:
· Advocacy
· Action
· Knowledge Exchange
Context: The COP28 Presidency held by the United Arab Emirates is leading the Global Cooling Pledge alongside the U.N. Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · Cool Coalition is dedicated to inspiring ambition, mobilizing action, and accelerating progress toward UN 2019 Climate Change Summit. · The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling.
· The key actors include government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia and civil society groups.
The Cool Coalition is led by: · UN Environment,
· Climate and Clean Air Coalition,
· Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program and
· Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
· It is a unified initiative that links action across the Kigali Amendment, Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. The 3 pillars of the cool coalition includes:
· Advocacy
· Action
· Knowledge Exchange
Context: The COP28 Presidency held by the United Arab Emirates is leading the Global Cooling Pledge alongside the U.N. Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF)
- A Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) is a corpus used for settlement of trades during defaults.
- The Clearing Corporation or the Stock Exchange should maintain Settlement Guarantee Fund(s) either separately or jointly.
- SGF is received only in the form of cash.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The primary objective of SGF is to have a fund for each segment to guarantee the settlement of trades executed in respective segment of the stock exchange. · A Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) is a corpus used for settlement of trades during defaults.
· In the event of clearing member failing to honour his settlement obligation, the SGF is utilised to complete the settlement.
· All intermediaries such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations and brokers contribute towards SGF. · The Clearing Corporation or the Exchange shall maintain Settlement Guarantee Fund(s) either separately or jointly.
· SGF is received in the form of cash and securities. · Members are required to maintain a minimum of 10% of their Securities Segment margin requirements in the form of cash contributions to SGF.
· Members have the option to maintain their entire SGF contribution in the form of Cash.
· The SEBI has recently notified that excess contribution may be returned to the contributing stakeholders on a pro-rata basis, after taking due approval from SEBI.
Context: Recently Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) have regulated norms for the Settlement Guarantee Fund in commodity derivatives segment.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The primary objective of SGF is to have a fund for each segment to guarantee the settlement of trades executed in respective segment of the stock exchange. · A Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) is a corpus used for settlement of trades during defaults.
· In the event of clearing member failing to honour his settlement obligation, the SGF is utilised to complete the settlement.
· All intermediaries such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations and brokers contribute towards SGF. · The Clearing Corporation or the Exchange shall maintain Settlement Guarantee Fund(s) either separately or jointly.
· SGF is received in the form of cash and securities. · Members are required to maintain a minimum of 10% of their Securities Segment margin requirements in the form of cash contributions to SGF.
· Members have the option to maintain their entire SGF contribution in the form of Cash.
· The SEBI has recently notified that excess contribution may be returned to the contributing stakeholders on a pro-rata basis, after taking due approval from SEBI.
Context: Recently Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) have regulated norms for the Settlement Guarantee Fund in commodity derivatives segment.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Agni-D
- It is an AI based surveillance software system.
- It is deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector, a region of strategic importance due to its closeness to China.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Agni-D is a defence software that has been developed by Captain Vikas Tripathi, an electrical engineer with the army. · The software system was showcased Aero India.
· Agni-D has been tested in internal camps and during army exercises over the last few months.
· Agni-D is a coded system that aims to automate surveillance centers and outposts.
· The army’s forward posts in the northern sector have started testing an artificial intelligence (AI) based software Agni-D for surveillance and thwarting transgressions.
· The system can recognize heat signatures of various types, including weapons, tanks, armored vehicles and missiles captured by surveillance cameras. · It can also prove to be vital for security proposes of static formations of forces at peace stations across the country.
· Agni-D is deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector, a region of strategic importance due to its closeness to China.
Context: The army’s forward posts in the northern sector have started testing an artificial intelligence (AI) based software Agni-D for surveillance and thwarting transgressions.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Agni-D is a defence software that has been developed by Captain Vikas Tripathi, an electrical engineer with the army. · The software system was showcased Aero India.
· Agni-D has been tested in internal camps and during army exercises over the last few months.
· Agni-D is a coded system that aims to automate surveillance centers and outposts.
· The army’s forward posts in the northern sector have started testing an artificial intelligence (AI) based software Agni-D for surveillance and thwarting transgressions.
· The system can recognize heat signatures of various types, including weapons, tanks, armored vehicles and missiles captured by surveillance cameras. · It can also prove to be vital for security proposes of static formations of forces at peace stations across the country.
· Agni-D is deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector, a region of strategic importance due to its closeness to China.
Context: The army’s forward posts in the northern sector have started testing an artificial intelligence (AI) based software Agni-D for surveillance and thwarting transgressions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
Statement 1 – Jet streams form when warm air masses meet cold air masses in the atmosphere.
Statement 2 – The Sun doesn’t heat the whole earth evenly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Option a Correct · Jet streams are bands of strong wind that generally blow from west to east all across the globe. · Earth has four primary jet streams: two polar jet streams, near the north and south poles, and two subtropical jet streams closer to the equator.
· They impact weather, air travel, and many other things that take place in our atmosphere.
What causes Jet Streams?
· Jet streams form when warm air masses meet cold air masses in the atmosphere.
· The Sun doesn’t heat the whole earth evenly. That’s why areas near the equator are hot and areas near the poles are cold.
· So when Earth’s warmer air masses meet cooler air masses, the warmer air rises up higher in the atmosphere while cooler air sinks down to replace the warm air.
· This movement creates an air current, or wind.
· A jet stream is a type of air current that forms high in the atmosphere.
· They are located about five to nine miles above Earth’s surface in the mid to upper troposphere, the layer of Earth’s atmosphere where we live and breathe.
How Do Jet Streams Affect Weather?
· They play a crucial role in shaping weather patterns. They can affect the movement of weather systems, such as high-pressure and low-pressure areas, and influence the direction and intensity of storms.
· Storms tend to follow the edge of the jet stream, where the difference between cool and warm air creates the turbulent conditions for storms.
How Do Jet Streams Affect Air Travel?
· Airplanes also fly in the mid to upper troposphere. So, if an airplane flies in a powerful jet stream and they are traveling in the same direction, the airplane can get a boost.
· That’s why an airplane flying a route from west to east can generally make the trip faster than an airplane traveling the same route from east to west.
Context: The James Webb Telescope recently unveiled a stunning image of Jupiter, featuring snapshots of extraordinarily fast jet streams racing across the planet’s equator.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Option a Correct · Jet streams are bands of strong wind that generally blow from west to east all across the globe. · Earth has four primary jet streams: two polar jet streams, near the north and south poles, and two subtropical jet streams closer to the equator.
· They impact weather, air travel, and many other things that take place in our atmosphere.
What causes Jet Streams?
· Jet streams form when warm air masses meet cold air masses in the atmosphere.
· The Sun doesn’t heat the whole earth evenly. That’s why areas near the equator are hot and areas near the poles are cold.
· So when Earth’s warmer air masses meet cooler air masses, the warmer air rises up higher in the atmosphere while cooler air sinks down to replace the warm air.
· This movement creates an air current, or wind.
· A jet stream is a type of air current that forms high in the atmosphere.
· They are located about five to nine miles above Earth’s surface in the mid to upper troposphere, the layer of Earth’s atmosphere where we live and breathe.
How Do Jet Streams Affect Weather?
· They play a crucial role in shaping weather patterns. They can affect the movement of weather systems, such as high-pressure and low-pressure areas, and influence the direction and intensity of storms.
· Storms tend to follow the edge of the jet stream, where the difference between cool and warm air creates the turbulent conditions for storms.
How Do Jet Streams Affect Air Travel?
· Airplanes also fly in the mid to upper troposphere. So, if an airplane flies in a powerful jet stream and they are traveling in the same direction, the airplane can get a boost.
· That’s why an airplane flying a route from west to east can generally make the trip faster than an airplane traveling the same route from east to west.
Context: The James Webb Telescope recently unveiled a stunning image of Jupiter, featuring snapshots of extraordinarily fast jet streams racing across the planet’s equator.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Edakkal Caves, recently seen in news is located in which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · These caves are located 3,900 ft above the sea level on the majestic Ambukuthi hills. · The name Edakkal itself means “a stone in between”.
· The unique intricate stone carvings that date back to the Neolithic and Mesolithic ages.
· The caves are two natural formations that are believed to have been formed by a large split in a huge rock.
· These feature Neolithic-era pictorial writings believed to be dating to at least 6,000 BCE.
Features:
· The caves sport human and animal figures besides symbols and letters.
· Inside the caves are pictorial drawings and engravings that indicate the presence of ancient human settlements in the region.
· Despite their name, the Edakkal Caves are not actually caves. They are part of a prehistoric rock shelter, formed naturally when one huge boulder got wedged between two bigger ones.
· Human figures, animals, tools, vehicles, day-to-day occurrences and scripts in different language scripts have been discovered here.
· The diversity of the engravings suggest that the Edakkal caves were inhabited several times at different points in history.
· The Muniyaras, or ancient burial sites that have been discovered in these hills have yielded a rich collection of ancient earthenware and pottery.
Context: Recently, Kerala Tourism has launched a 2.9-crore rupees project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · These caves are located 3,900 ft above the sea level on the majestic Ambukuthi hills. · The name Edakkal itself means “a stone in between”.
· The unique intricate stone carvings that date back to the Neolithic and Mesolithic ages.
· The caves are two natural formations that are believed to have been formed by a large split in a huge rock.
· These feature Neolithic-era pictorial writings believed to be dating to at least 6,000 BCE.
Features:
· The caves sport human and animal figures besides symbols and letters.
· Inside the caves are pictorial drawings and engravings that indicate the presence of ancient human settlements in the region.
· Despite their name, the Edakkal Caves are not actually caves. They are part of a prehistoric rock shelter, formed naturally when one huge boulder got wedged between two bigger ones.
· Human figures, animals, tools, vehicles, day-to-day occurrences and scripts in different language scripts have been discovered here.
· The diversity of the engravings suggest that the Edakkal caves were inhabited several times at different points in history.
· The Muniyaras, or ancient burial sites that have been discovered in these hills have yielded a rich collection of ancient earthenware and pottery.
Context: Recently, Kerala Tourism has launched a 2.9-crore rupees project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad.
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