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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Energy Progress Report 2024
- The report is produced annually by International Energy Agency (IEA) and World Bank
- According to latest report the number of people without access to electricity increased for the first time in over a decade.
- The report also states that the share of renewables in global electricity consumption to 28.2%.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Energy Progress Report 2024: · Since its inception in 2018, it has become the global reference for information on progress toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
· The aim of SDG 7 is to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.”
· The report is produced annually by the five custodian agencies responsible for tracking progress toward the goal.
· The custodian agencies are the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
· This report summarizes global progress on energy access, energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean cooking, and international cooperation to advance SDG 7.
Highlights of 2024 Report:
· The latest report confirms that the number of people without access to electricity increased for the first time in over a decade, as population grew—mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa—at a higher rate than that of new electricity connections, leaving 685 million people without electricity in 2022, 10 million more than in 2021.
· The world remains off track to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030. 2.1 billion people still live without access to clean cooking fuels and technologies, largely in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
· Renewable electricity consumption grew more than 6% year-on-year in 2021, bringing the share of renewables in global electricity consumption to 28.2%.
· Installed renewable energy-generating capacity per capita reached a new record in 2022 at 424 watts per capita globally.
· However, considerable disparities exist. Developed countries (at 1,073 watts per capita) have 3.7 times more capacity installed than developing countries (at 293 watts per capita).
· It warns that current efforts are not enough to achieve SDG 7 on time.
Context: SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024, released recently, finds that the world remains off course to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for energy by 2030.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Energy Progress Report 2024: · Since its inception in 2018, it has become the global reference for information on progress toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
· The aim of SDG 7 is to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.”
· The report is produced annually by the five custodian agencies responsible for tracking progress toward the goal.
· The custodian agencies are the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
· This report summarizes global progress on energy access, energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean cooking, and international cooperation to advance SDG 7.
Highlights of 2024 Report:
· The latest report confirms that the number of people without access to electricity increased for the first time in over a decade, as population grew—mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa—at a higher rate than that of new electricity connections, leaving 685 million people without electricity in 2022, 10 million more than in 2021.
· The world remains off track to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030. 2.1 billion people still live without access to clean cooking fuels and technologies, largely in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
· Renewable electricity consumption grew more than 6% year-on-year in 2021, bringing the share of renewables in global electricity consumption to 28.2%.
· Installed renewable energy-generating capacity per capita reached a new record in 2022 at 424 watts per capita globally.
· However, considerable disparities exist. Developed countries (at 1,073 watts per capita) have 3.7 times more capacity installed than developing countries (at 293 watts per capita).
· It warns that current efforts are not enough to achieve SDG 7 on time.
Context: SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024, released recently, finds that the world remains off course to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for energy by 2030.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements about ‘Ex Red Flag 2024’ are correct?
- This is a joint military exercise between India and France.
- 2024 year marked the debut of the Indian Air Force’s Rafale aircraft in the exercise.
- It commenced in Halwara, Punjab.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · This was the second edition of Ex Red Flag 2024, which is an advanced aerial combat training exercise, held four times a year by the US Air Force. · Participation of the Indian Air Force along with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom, Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), German Luftwaffe, and the US Air Force (USAF).
· Red Flag is an air combat exercise featuring realistic combat scenarios. Forces are divided into Red Force (simulating Air Defence, primarily with USAF Aggressor Squadron’s F-16 and F-15 aircraft) and Blue Force (simulating Offensive Composite elements). · This year marked the debut of the Indian Air Force’s Rafale aircraft in the exercise, operating alongside RSAF and USAF F-16s, F-15s, and A-10s.
· The missions included Beyond Visual Range combat exercises in Large Force Engagements, focusing on Offensive Counter Air and Air Defence roles.
· An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24. Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · This was the second edition of Ex Red Flag 2024, which is an advanced aerial combat training exercise, held four times a year by the US Air Force. · Participation of the Indian Air Force along with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom, Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), German Luftwaffe, and the US Air Force (USAF).
· Red Flag is an air combat exercise featuring realistic combat scenarios. Forces are divided into Red Force (simulating Air Defence, primarily with USAF Aggressor Squadron’s F-16 and F-15 aircraft) and Blue Force (simulating Offensive Composite elements). · This year marked the debut of the Indian Air Force’s Rafale aircraft in the exercise, operating alongside RSAF and USAF F-16s, F-15s, and A-10s.
· The missions included Beyond Visual Range combat exercises in Large Force Engagements, focusing on Offensive Counter Air and Air Defence roles.
· An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24. Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Pantanal Wetland
- It is the world’s largest tropical wetland.
- The Pantanal straddles Brazil’s border with Peru and Paraguay.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Pantanal Wetland:
- It is the world’s largest tropical wetland.
Location
- It is located in the upper Paraguay River basin, the Pantanal straddles Brazil’s border with Bolivia and Paraguay.
- About 80 percent of the Pantanal is in Brazil.
- It’s a 185,000-square-kilometer (71,000-square-mile) mosaic of grassland swamps fed byrivers, streams, and seasonal floods and dense, low-forested savanna.
- It was developed in a structural basin formed as the Andes Mountains rose.
- The climate is tropical, wet, and dry.
- It is one of the most biologically rich environments on the planet, with more than 4,700 plant and animal species.
Fauna
- Noteworthy animals include the jaguar, giant otter, giant armadillo, marsh deer, pampas deer, and hyacinth macaw (the biggest parrot on the planet).
- It has the largest concentration of crocodiles in the world, with approximately 10 million caimans.
- In 2000, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared a small portion of the Pantanal a World Heritage Site.
- Around 95% of the Pantanal is under private ownership, the majority of which is used for cattle grazing.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Pantanal Wetland:
- It is the world’s largest tropical wetland.
Location
- It is located in the upper Paraguay River basin, the Pantanal straddles Brazil’s border with Bolivia and Paraguay.
- About 80 percent of the Pantanal is in Brazil.
- It’s a 185,000-square-kilometer (71,000-square-mile) mosaic of grassland swamps fed byrivers, streams, and seasonal floods and dense, low-forested savanna.
- It was developed in a structural basin formed as the Andes Mountains rose.
- The climate is tropical, wet, and dry.
- It is one of the most biologically rich environments on the planet, with more than 4,700 plant and animal species.
Fauna
- Noteworthy animals include the jaguar, giant otter, giant armadillo, marsh deer, pampas deer, and hyacinth macaw (the biggest parrot on the planet).
- It has the largest concentration of crocodiles in the world, with approximately 10 million caimans.
- In 2000, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared a small portion of the Pantanal a World Heritage Site.
- Around 95% of the Pantanal is under private ownership, the majority of which is used for cattle grazing.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Electromagnets
- Electromagnets are devices that produce a magnetic field when an electric current flows through a coil of wire.
- They are more powerful than permanent magnets because the magnetic field can be amplified by the magnetic core.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Electromagnets are devices that produce a magnetic field when an electric current flows through a coil of wire. · The magnetic field is concentrated in the hole of the coil. The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the electric current. When the current is turned off, the magnetic field disappears.
· Construction and Materials: Electromagnets typically consist of a coil of wire wrapped around a magnetic core made of ferromagnetic materials like iron. The magnetic core enhances the strength of the magnetic field by aligning the magnetic domains within the core.
Properties and Advantages:
· Electromagnets can be turned on and off by controlling the electric current.
· They are more powerful than permanent magnets because the magnetic field can be amplified by the magnetic core.
· Electromagnets are widely used in various devices such as motors, generators, MRI machines, and magnetic separation equipment.
Applications:
· Electromagnets are used in various industries for tasks like lifting and moving heavy metal objects, sorting materials, and generating motion.
· They are also used in medical settings for imaging and in consumer devices like electric doorbells and card readers.
Disadvantages:
· Electromagnets require a continuous supply of electric power to maintain their magnetic field.
· They are less efficient than permanent magnets in terms of energy usage.
Context: Invented in 1824 by William Sturgeon, electromagnets are a fixture of modern life, appearing in loudspeakers, motors, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, maglev trains, and particle accelerators.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Electromagnets are devices that produce a magnetic field when an electric current flows through a coil of wire. · The magnetic field is concentrated in the hole of the coil. The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the electric current. When the current is turned off, the magnetic field disappears.
· Construction and Materials: Electromagnets typically consist of a coil of wire wrapped around a magnetic core made of ferromagnetic materials like iron. The magnetic core enhances the strength of the magnetic field by aligning the magnetic domains within the core.
Properties and Advantages:
· Electromagnets can be turned on and off by controlling the electric current.
· They are more powerful than permanent magnets because the magnetic field can be amplified by the magnetic core.
· Electromagnets are widely used in various devices such as motors, generators, MRI machines, and magnetic separation equipment.
Applications:
· Electromagnets are used in various industries for tasks like lifting and moving heavy metal objects, sorting materials, and generating motion.
· They are also used in medical settings for imaging and in consumer devices like electric doorbells and card readers.
Disadvantages:
· Electromagnets require a continuous supply of electric power to maintain their magnetic field.
· They are less efficient than permanent magnets in terms of energy usage.
Context: Invented in 1824 by William Sturgeon, electromagnets are a fixture of modern life, appearing in loudspeakers, motors, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, maglev trains, and particle accelerators.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Joint Communique on a Peace Framework, recently seen in news was related to which of the following two countries?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Joint Communique on a Peace Framework · The ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russian Federation, continues to cause significant human suffering and global crises.
· A high-level summit was held in Switzerland on 15-16 June 2024 to discuss pathways to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine.
· Attendees reaffirmed their commitment to international law and the United Nations Charter, referencing resolutions A/RES/ES-11/1 and A/RES/ES-11/6 from the UN General Assembly.
Key points of Communique:
· Nuclear safety: Ensuring the safe operation of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, including Zaporizhzhia, under Ukraine’s sovereign control and in line with IAEA principles. Any threat or use of nuclear weapons in the conflict is unacceptable.
· Global food security: Emphasising the importance of uninterrupted food production and supply, safe navigation, and access to sea ports.
· Attacks on merchant ships and port infrastructure are unacceptable, and Ukrainian agricultural products should be freely provided to other countries.
· Humanitarian issues: Calling for the release of all prisoners of war through complete exchange and the return of all unlawfully displaced Ukrainian children and civilians.
Context: Only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace, said India as New Delhi decided to disassociate itself from the final document issued on June 16 after a Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Joint Communique on a Peace Framework · The ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russian Federation, continues to cause significant human suffering and global crises.
· A high-level summit was held in Switzerland on 15-16 June 2024 to discuss pathways to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine.
· Attendees reaffirmed their commitment to international law and the United Nations Charter, referencing resolutions A/RES/ES-11/1 and A/RES/ES-11/6 from the UN General Assembly.
Key points of Communique:
· Nuclear safety: Ensuring the safe operation of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, including Zaporizhzhia, under Ukraine’s sovereign control and in line with IAEA principles. Any threat or use of nuclear weapons in the conflict is unacceptable.
· Global food security: Emphasising the importance of uninterrupted food production and supply, safe navigation, and access to sea ports.
· Attacks on merchant ships and port infrastructure are unacceptable, and Ukrainian agricultural products should be freely provided to other countries.
· Humanitarian issues: Calling for the release of all prisoners of war through complete exchange and the return of all unlawfully displaced Ukrainian children and civilians.
Context: Only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace, said India as New Delhi decided to disassociate itself from the final document issued on June 16 after a Peace Summit in Switzerland.
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