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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Van Allen Belts
- It is a two belts radiation formed by the high energy radiation particles trapped by the earth’s magnetosphere.
- The outer belt is made up of billions of high-energy particles that originate from the Sun and the inner belt results from interactions of cosmic rays with Earth’s atmosphere.
- The ‘Artemis I mission’ was a significant initiative of NASA to understand the impacts to life beyond the Van Allen Belts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Van Allen Belts consist of charged particles locked in place by Earth’s magnetosphere, which includes its magnetic field. · They were discovered by American physicist James Van Allen in 1958.
· It is two belts radiation namely inner belt and outer belt and situated beyond the beyond low-Earth orbit.
· The outer belt is made up of billions of high-energy particles that originate from the Sun and the inner belt results from interactions of cosmic rays with Earth’s atmosphere.
· The Van Allen Belts range from about 680 kilometres above Earth’s surface to what some estimates suggest is about 40,000 kilometres from the surface of the planet.
· And there’s a gap between the first and second belt.
· The inner “proton” zone is centred at about 3,000 kilometres from Earth’s surface and the outer “electron” zone is centred about 15-20,000 kilometres from Earth’s surface.
· The Artemis I mission – An initiative by NASA to understand the impacts to life beyond the Van Allen Belts by flying model organisms around the Moon and back.
· This research could help identify which crops to grow on the Moon, alternative sources of fuel.
· It also aids to ensure crew health during long periods of exposure to the harsh conditions of space beyond the protective layers of the Van Allen Belts.
Context: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will be the first non-government mission to perform a spacewalk in the hazardous Van Allen Belts.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Van Allen Belts consist of charged particles locked in place by Earth’s magnetosphere, which includes its magnetic field. · They were discovered by American physicist James Van Allen in 1958.
· It is two belts radiation namely inner belt and outer belt and situated beyond the beyond low-Earth orbit.
· The outer belt is made up of billions of high-energy particles that originate from the Sun and the inner belt results from interactions of cosmic rays with Earth’s atmosphere.
· The Van Allen Belts range from about 680 kilometres above Earth’s surface to what some estimates suggest is about 40,000 kilometres from the surface of the planet.
· And there’s a gap between the first and second belt.
· The inner “proton” zone is centred at about 3,000 kilometres from Earth’s surface and the outer “electron” zone is centred about 15-20,000 kilometres from Earth’s surface.
· The Artemis I mission – An initiative by NASA to understand the impacts to life beyond the Van Allen Belts by flying model organisms around the Moon and back.
· This research could help identify which crops to grow on the Moon, alternative sources of fuel.
· It also aids to ensure crew health during long periods of exposure to the harsh conditions of space beyond the protective layers of the Van Allen Belts.
Context: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will be the first non-government mission to perform a spacewalk in the hazardous Van Allen Belts.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about PARIVESH 2.0 Portal
1.PARIVESH 2.0 is a web-based workflow application developed by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
2.It offers a single-window solution for managing all green clearances and monitors compliance across India.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Exotic Species: · Exotic species refer to animals or plants that are moved from their natural habitat to a new location, often due to human activities.
· Status of registration: So far, Delhi’s forest and wildlife department has registered eight exotic species: ball python, iguana, cockatiel, red-eared slider turtle, African grey parrot, Amazonian parrot, blue-headed parrot, and conure.
· Criteria: According to the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024, any individual possessing species listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, must report and register them.
· Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022: This amendment introduces Section 49 M, which mandates the registration of the possession, transfer, birth, and death of species listed in the CITES Appendices and Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Concerns with Exotic Species:
· Non-regulation: Many exotic species are imported and bred in India without proper registration, posing risks such as zoonotic diseases.
· Pandemic risk: The COVID-19 pandemic, being zoonotic, highlighted the dangers associated with the unregulated trade and ownership of exotic animals.
· Smuggling concerns: Activists have raised alarms over the increasing smuggling of endangered exotic animals into India, especially from Southeast Asia. Significant seizures have been reported in Assam and Mizoram, with animals like Kangaroos, Koalas, and Lemurs being confiscated.
About the PARIVESH 2.0 Portal:
· PARIVESH 2.0 is a web-based workflow application developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for the online submission and monitoring of proposals related to environmental, forest, wildlife, and coastal regulation zone clearances.
· Acronym: PARIVESH stands for Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single Window Hub.
· Developed by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
· Functionality: It offers a single-window solution for managing all green clearances and monitors compliance across India.
· The platform emphasises process transformation, technology integration, and domain expertise.
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the registration of exotic pets listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act with state wildlife departments via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within 6 months.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Exotic Species: · Exotic species refer to animals or plants that are moved from their natural habitat to a new location, often due to human activities.
· Status of registration: So far, Delhi’s forest and wildlife department has registered eight exotic species: ball python, iguana, cockatiel, red-eared slider turtle, African grey parrot, Amazonian parrot, blue-headed parrot, and conure.
· Criteria: According to the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024, any individual possessing species listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, must report and register them.
· Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022: This amendment introduces Section 49 M, which mandates the registration of the possession, transfer, birth, and death of species listed in the CITES Appendices and Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Concerns with Exotic Species:
· Non-regulation: Many exotic species are imported and bred in India without proper registration, posing risks such as zoonotic diseases.
· Pandemic risk: The COVID-19 pandemic, being zoonotic, highlighted the dangers associated with the unregulated trade and ownership of exotic animals.
· Smuggling concerns: Activists have raised alarms over the increasing smuggling of endangered exotic animals into India, especially from Southeast Asia. Significant seizures have been reported in Assam and Mizoram, with animals like Kangaroos, Koalas, and Lemurs being confiscated.
About the PARIVESH 2.0 Portal:
· PARIVESH 2.0 is a web-based workflow application developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for the online submission and monitoring of proposals related to environmental, forest, wildlife, and coastal regulation zone clearances.
· Acronym: PARIVESH stands for Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single Window Hub.
· Developed by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
· Functionality: It offers a single-window solution for managing all green clearances and monitors compliance across India.
· The platform emphasises process transformation, technology integration, and domain expertise.
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the registration of exotic pets listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act with state wildlife departments via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within 6 months.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Polaris Dawn Mission
- It is set to be the first non-governmental mission to conduct a spacewalk.
- The spacecraft will attempt to break the altitude record set by NASA’s Gemini 11 mission.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2
Correct Correct
- Polaris Dawn is set to be the first non-governmental mission to conduct a spacewalk, reaching an unprecedented altitude of approximately 700 kilometres (435 miles) above Earth.
- This altitude surpasses that of the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits at about 400 kilometres.
- Spacecraft: SpaceX will provide the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for the mission. The spacecraft will attempt to break the altitude record set by NASA’s Gemini 11 mission in 1966, which reached 1,373 kilometres.
- Crew and leadership: The mission is spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who previously financed and flew on SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission, the first civilian mission to orbit Earth.
Understanding the Van Allen Belts:
- Composition: The Van Allen Belts consist of charged particles trapped by Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from solar storms and cosmic rays.
- These belts were first identified in 1958 by the American physicist James Van Allen.
- Location: The belts are divided into two types:
- Inner belt: Located between 680 and 3,000 kilometres above the Earth’s surface, this belt is primarily composed of high-energy protons. It forms due to the interaction between cosmic rays and Earth’s atmosphere.
- Outer belt: Situated at altitudes ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the outer belt predominantly consists of high-energy electrons originating from the solar wind.
- Radiation risks: The spacewalk during Polaris Dawn will expose the crew to higher levels of radiation than those on the ISS.
Context: The Polaris Dawn mission aims to revolutionise commercial spaceflight with a high-orbit mission and the first-ever private spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2
Correct Correct
- Polaris Dawn is set to be the first non-governmental mission to conduct a spacewalk, reaching an unprecedented altitude of approximately 700 kilometres (435 miles) above Earth.
- This altitude surpasses that of the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits at about 400 kilometres.
- Spacecraft: SpaceX will provide the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for the mission. The spacecraft will attempt to break the altitude record set by NASA’s Gemini 11 mission in 1966, which reached 1,373 kilometres.
- Crew and leadership: The mission is spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who previously financed and flew on SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission, the first civilian mission to orbit Earth.
Understanding the Van Allen Belts:
- Composition: The Van Allen Belts consist of charged particles trapped by Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from solar storms and cosmic rays.
- These belts were first identified in 1958 by the American physicist James Van Allen.
- Location: The belts are divided into two types:
- Inner belt: Located between 680 and 3,000 kilometres above the Earth’s surface, this belt is primarily composed of high-energy protons. It forms due to the interaction between cosmic rays and Earth’s atmosphere.
- Outer belt: Situated at altitudes ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the outer belt predominantly consists of high-energy electrons originating from the solar wind.
- Radiation risks: The spacewalk during Polaris Dawn will expose the crew to higher levels of radiation than those on the ISS.
Context: The Polaris Dawn mission aims to revolutionise commercial spaceflight with a high-orbit mission and the first-ever private spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about RHUMI-1
- It is India’s first reusable hybrid rocket.
- The rocket was designed and developed by ISRO in collaboration with Martin Group.
- The RHUMI Rocket is completely free of fireworks and uses no TNT.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is India’s first reusable hybrid rocket. · It was developed by the Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group.
· It stands out for its innovative hybrid propulsion system, combining the advantages of both liquid and solid fuels.
· Rhumi 1’s hybrid design, which uses solid propellant and liquid oxidizer, reduces the risk of accidental detonation by combining these components only during combustion.
· This technology promises improved efficiency and reduced operational costs. · The rocket also boasts a CO2-triggered parachute system, an eco-friendly and cost-effective mechanism that ensures the safe recovery of rocket components after launch.
· The RHUMI Rocket is completely free of fireworks and uses no TNT.
About the Launch:
· Rhumi 1 was launched into space from the East Coast Road Beach in Thiruvidandhai in Chennai.
· The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using India’s first hydraulic mobile launch system, enabling flexible and adaptable launch operations from various locations at different angles between 0 to 120 degrees.
· The Cube Satellites are tasked with monitoring and collecting data on atmospheric conditions, including cosmic radiation intensity, UV radiation intensity, and air quality.
· Pico Satellites will focus on analyzing environmental factors such as vibrations, accelerometer readings, altitude, ozone levels, and toxic substances, providing insights into atmospheric dynamics.
Context: India achieved a significant milestone in its space journey with the launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1, recently.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · It is India’s first reusable hybrid rocket. · It was developed by the Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group.
· It stands out for its innovative hybrid propulsion system, combining the advantages of both liquid and solid fuels.
· Rhumi 1’s hybrid design, which uses solid propellant and liquid oxidizer, reduces the risk of accidental detonation by combining these components only during combustion.
· This technology promises improved efficiency and reduced operational costs. · The rocket also boasts a CO2-triggered parachute system, an eco-friendly and cost-effective mechanism that ensures the safe recovery of rocket components after launch.
· The RHUMI Rocket is completely free of fireworks and uses no TNT.
About the Launch:
· Rhumi 1 was launched into space from the East Coast Road Beach in Thiruvidandhai in Chennai.
· The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using India’s first hydraulic mobile launch system, enabling flexible and adaptable launch operations from various locations at different angles between 0 to 120 degrees.
· The Cube Satellites are tasked with monitoring and collecting data on atmospheric conditions, including cosmic radiation intensity, UV radiation intensity, and air quality.
· Pico Satellites will focus on analyzing environmental factors such as vibrations, accelerometer readings, altitude, ozone levels, and toxic substances, providing insights into atmospheric dynamics.
Context: India achieved a significant milestone in its space journey with the launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1, recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
MARXAN, seen in the news, is associated with?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Marxan is a planning platform designed to map and inform conservation decisions around the world. · It is the world’s first cloud-hosted, free and open–source spatial conservation platform.
· It is developed by the Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Microsoft in collaboration with European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the University of Queensland.
· It is a flagship application of the Planetary Computer, a Microsoft’s comprehensive compendium of international ecosystem data.
· Marxan uses mathematics, economics and ecology to analyse spatial data and identify cost-efficient priority areas for conservation action.
· It became the world’s leading decision-support tool for conservation, assisting governments, scientists and nongovernmental organizations in land and seascape planning.
· Maps of the distribution of biodiversity, human activities, traditional land uses and socio-economic data can be brought into a common collaborative and shared workspace.
· The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
Context: A recent study using MARXAN have found that the population of Sunda clouded leopards have reduced in the Borneo’s wildlife of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Marxan is a planning platform designed to map and inform conservation decisions around the world. · It is the world’s first cloud-hosted, free and open–source spatial conservation platform.
· It is developed by the Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Microsoft in collaboration with European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the University of Queensland.
· It is a flagship application of the Planetary Computer, a Microsoft’s comprehensive compendium of international ecosystem data.
· Marxan uses mathematics, economics and ecology to analyse spatial data and identify cost-efficient priority areas for conservation action.
· It became the world’s leading decision-support tool for conservation, assisting governments, scientists and nongovernmental organizations in land and seascape planning.
· Maps of the distribution of biodiversity, human activities, traditional land uses and socio-economic data can be brought into a common collaborative and shared workspace.
· The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
Context: A recent study using MARXAN have found that the population of Sunda clouded leopards have reduced in the Borneo’s wildlife of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
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