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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ENACT Partnership
- It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), by India and Egypt.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) hosts its secretariat.
- It aims to enhance the protection from and resilience to climate impacts of at least 1 billion vulnerable people.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) was launched by Germany and Egypt along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature. · It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), which took place at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in 2022.
It aims to : · Enhance the protection from and resilience to climate impacts of at least 1 billion vulnerable people.
· Secure up to 2.4 billion hectares of healthy natural and sustainable ecosystems, and significantly increase global mitigation efforts through protecting and restoring carbon-rich ecosystems.
· Other member countries: Canada, European Union, France, Japan, Malawi, Norway, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Belgium, Pakistan, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States. · Secretariat: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) hosts its secretariat.
Context: Recently, six new countries and a United Nations agency joined the ENACT Partnership.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) was launched by Germany and Egypt along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature. · It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), which took place at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in 2022.
It aims to : · Enhance the protection from and resilience to climate impacts of at least 1 billion vulnerable people.
· Secure up to 2.4 billion hectares of healthy natural and sustainable ecosystems, and significantly increase global mitigation efforts through protecting and restoring carbon-rich ecosystems.
· Other member countries: Canada, European Union, France, Japan, Malawi, Norway, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Belgium, Pakistan, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States. · Secretariat: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) hosts its secretariat.
Context: Recently, six new countries and a United Nations agency joined the ENACT Partnership.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
- It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention.
- The members of European Free Trade Association are European Union, USA, Japan and India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention. · Objective: Promotes free trade and economic integration between its members within Europe and globally.
· In contrast to the European Union (EU), EFTA is not a customs union. This means that the individual EFTA States are free to set their own customs tariffs and arrange other foreign trade measures vis-à-vis the non-EFTA States.
Member Countries: · EFTA currently has four member countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
· The EFTA members are all open, competitive economies committed to the progressive liberalization of trade in the multinational arena as well as in free trade agreements.
Context: Switzerland’s Ambassador to India recently expressed optimism that the crucial European Free Trade Association (EFTA) deal with the country will be wrapped up before the 2024 general elections.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention. · Objective: Promotes free trade and economic integration between its members within Europe and globally.
· In contrast to the European Union (EU), EFTA is not a customs union. This means that the individual EFTA States are free to set their own customs tariffs and arrange other foreign trade measures vis-à-vis the non-EFTA States.
Member Countries: · EFTA currently has four member countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
· The EFTA members are all open, competitive economies committed to the progressive liberalization of trade in the multinational arena as well as in free trade agreements.
Context: Switzerland’s Ambassador to India recently expressed optimism that the crucial European Free Trade Association (EFTA) deal with the country will be wrapped up before the 2024 general elections.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Ranthambore National Park
- The Chambal River in the south and the Banas River in the north bound the park.
- The Sambhar Salt Lake, India’s largest inland salt lake is located in Ranthambore National Park.
- Dhak a species of tree capable of withstanding long periods of drought is commonly found here.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Location: · It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan.
· It lies at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges.
· Landscape: It is characterized by a rugged terrain with dense forests, lakes, and ancient ruins.
· Rivers: The Chambal River in the south and the Banas River in the north bound the park.
· The correct answer is Sambhar Lake. India’s largest inland salt lake is located in Sambhar Lake Town, Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It is 80 km southwest of the city of Jaipur and 64 km northeast of Ajmer, Rajasthan. · The vegetation includes grasslands on plateaus and dense forests along the seasonal streams. · The forest type is mainly tropical dry deciduous with ‘dhak’ (Butea monsoperma), a species of tree capable of withstanding long periods of drought, being the commonest.
· This tree is also called as ‘Flame of forest’ and is one of the many flowering plants that add colour to the dry summers here.
Correct: The Ranthambore National Park administration plans to implement stringent monitoring of safari vehicles with Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Location: · It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan.
· It lies at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges.
· Landscape: It is characterized by a rugged terrain with dense forests, lakes, and ancient ruins.
· Rivers: The Chambal River in the south and the Banas River in the north bound the park.
· The correct answer is Sambhar Lake. India’s largest inland salt lake is located in Sambhar Lake Town, Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It is 80 km southwest of the city of Jaipur and 64 km northeast of Ajmer, Rajasthan. · The vegetation includes grasslands on plateaus and dense forests along the seasonal streams. · The forest type is mainly tropical dry deciduous with ‘dhak’ (Butea monsoperma), a species of tree capable of withstanding long periods of drought, being the commonest.
· This tree is also called as ‘Flame of forest’ and is one of the many flowering plants that add colour to the dry summers here.
Correct: The Ranthambore National Park administration plans to implement stringent monitoring of safari vehicles with Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about 5G RAN Technology
- 5G RAN is the latest architecture in wireless communication and uses 5G radio frequencies to provide wireless connectivity to devices.
- It was developed indigenously by a multi-institutional team of researchers that includes IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · 5G RAN is the latest architecture in wireless communication and uses 5G radio frequencies to provide wireless connectivity to devices. · A radio access network (RAN) is a major component of a wireless telecommunications system that connects individual devices to other parts of a network through a radio link.
· RAN links user equipment, such as a cellphone, computer or any remotely controlled machine, over a fiber or wireless backhaul connection.
· It relies on a fully coordinated, multi-layer network with low-band, mid-band and high-band to provide wireless connectivity to devices and deliver the best network performance.
· India – In India it is developed indigenously by a multi-institutional team of researchers. · The institutes that are involved in the development includes IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER).
· SAMEER is an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY).
· Now the technology has been licensed to Tejas network, a Tata company which will play a vital role in leveraging it for further advancements and commercial applications.
Context: The 5G RAN technology developed by two IITs and the R&D arm of MeiTY was recently handed over to an Indian tech company for advancement and commercial applications.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · 5G RAN is the latest architecture in wireless communication and uses 5G radio frequencies to provide wireless connectivity to devices. · A radio access network (RAN) is a major component of a wireless telecommunications system that connects individual devices to other parts of a network through a radio link.
· RAN links user equipment, such as a cellphone, computer or any remotely controlled machine, over a fiber or wireless backhaul connection.
· It relies on a fully coordinated, multi-layer network with low-band, mid-band and high-band to provide wireless connectivity to devices and deliver the best network performance.
· India – In India it is developed indigenously by a multi-institutional team of researchers. · The institutes that are involved in the development includes IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur and the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER).
· SAMEER is an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY).
· Now the technology has been licensed to Tejas network, a Tata company which will play a vital role in leveraging it for further advancements and commercial applications.
Context: The 5G RAN technology developed by two IITs and the R&D arm of MeiTY was recently handed over to an Indian tech company for advancement and commercial applications.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Almora Fault, recently in seen is located in which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option a Correct · It is a geological fault located in Western Nepal and extends to the Uttarakhand region in India. It lies on the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) in the Himalayan fault zone. · There are two thrusts in Kumaon, Uttarakhand: One is the South Almora Thrust and the other is the North Almora Thrust.
· MBT (Main Boundary Thrust): It is a significant fault in the Himalayas, marking the boundary between the Lesser Himalayas and the Sub-Himalayas.
Context: Union Earth Sciences Minister reported an increased number of earthquakes in 2023, attributing it to the activation of the Almora Fault in Western Nepal.
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Solution (b)
Option a Correct · It is a geological fault located in Western Nepal and extends to the Uttarakhand region in India. It lies on the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) in the Himalayan fault zone. · There are two thrusts in Kumaon, Uttarakhand: One is the South Almora Thrust and the other is the North Almora Thrust.
· MBT (Main Boundary Thrust): It is a significant fault in the Himalayas, marking the boundary between the Lesser Himalayas and the Sub-Himalayas.
Context: Union Earth Sciences Minister reported an increased number of earthquakes in 2023, attributing it to the activation of the Almora Fault in Western Nepal.
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