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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Astra Mk-I Missile
- Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile.
- The Missile provides shorter stand-off ranges to fighter aircraft.
- It is based on an advanced solid-fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) engine technology.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Astra Missile: · Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.
· It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
· The missile was built to engage and destroy aerial targets, which have high maneuverability and supersonic speed.
· The missile is capable of advanced air combat, which allows it to engage in multiple high-performance targets.
· It is the best in its class of weapon systems in the world in the category of air-to-air missiles.
· The missile is being developed in multiple variants to meet specific requirements.
Features of ASTRA Mk-I:
· Astra is 3.6 m long and with a diameter of 178 mm, weighing 154 kg.
· It has a range of 80 to 110 km in a head-on chase and can travel at 4.5 Mach speed (almost hypersonic).
· The missile uses an inertial guidance system driven by a fibre optic gyroscope with terminal guidance through active radar homing.
· It offers the pilot the option to choose between “Lock on Before Launch – LOBL” and “Lock on After Launch – LOAL” and later allows the aircraft to shoot and scoot to safety after firing the missile in the direction of the target.
· It is based on an advanced solid-fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) engine technology.
· Stand-off range means the missile is launched at a distance sufficient to allow the attacking side to evade defensive fire from the target. Beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) such as Astra Mk-1 can provide large stand-off ranges to fighter aircraft. This can neutralize adversary airborne assets without exposing themselves to adversary air defence measures.
· It is capable of operating under all weather conditions, both day and night, and offers high overall reliability and a very high “Single Shot Kill Probability – SSKP”.
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has given clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-3O and LCA Tejas fighter aircraft.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Astra Missile: · Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.
· It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
· The missile was built to engage and destroy aerial targets, which have high maneuverability and supersonic speed.
· The missile is capable of advanced air combat, which allows it to engage in multiple high-performance targets.
· It is the best in its class of weapon systems in the world in the category of air-to-air missiles.
· The missile is being developed in multiple variants to meet specific requirements.
Features of ASTRA Mk-I:
· Astra is 3.6 m long and with a diameter of 178 mm, weighing 154 kg.
· It has a range of 80 to 110 km in a head-on chase and can travel at 4.5 Mach speed (almost hypersonic).
· The missile uses an inertial guidance system driven by a fibre optic gyroscope with terminal guidance through active radar homing.
· It offers the pilot the option to choose between “Lock on Before Launch – LOBL” and “Lock on After Launch – LOAL” and later allows the aircraft to shoot and scoot to safety after firing the missile in the direction of the target.
· It is based on an advanced solid-fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) engine technology.
· Stand-off range means the missile is launched at a distance sufficient to allow the attacking side to evade defensive fire from the target. Beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) such as Astra Mk-1 can provide large stand-off ranges to fighter aircraft. This can neutralize adversary airborne assets without exposing themselves to adversary air defence measures.
· It is capable of operating under all weather conditions, both day and night, and offers high overall reliability and a very high “Single Shot Kill Probability – SSKP”.
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has given clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-3O and LCA Tejas fighter aircraft.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Brahmani River
- It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers.
- Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its estuarine crocodiles is located on the Brahmani delta.
- Rengali Dam is built on Brahmani River in the state of Jharkhand.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a major inter-state east-flowing river amongst the peninsular rivers in India. · The river is known as Dhamra in its lower reaches.
Origin:
· It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near the major industrial town of Rourkela in Odisha.
· Both the sources of the Brahmani River are on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
· The Sankh River has its origins near the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border, along with the South Koel River, which also rises in Jharkhand.
Course: · The basin flows through Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa States, draining a total area of 39,033 sq.km. before it outfalls into the Bay of Bengal.
· It winds generally south-southeast past Bonaigarh and Talcher in Odisha and then turns east to join the northern branches of the Mahanadi River, which then empties into the Bay of Bengalat Palmyras Point.
· The Brahmani delta that is formed at this point is the site of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its estuarine crocodiles.
· Length: The total length of its run is about 799 km, of which 541 km are in Odisha itself. · The Brahmani River basin is bounded in the north by the Chhotanagpur plateau, in the west and south by the Mahanadi basin, and in the east by the Bay of Bengal.
· It is one of the few rivers that cut across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a minor gorge at Rengali in Odisha, where a dam has been built.
· Tributaries: The principal tributaries of this river are Sankh, Tikra, and Karo.
Context: Residents of low-lying areas in Rourkela city are living in fear as the Brahmani River is in spate as owing to incessant rains for the last few days.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a major inter-state east-flowing river amongst the peninsular rivers in India. · The river is known as Dhamra in its lower reaches.
Origin:
· It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near the major industrial town of Rourkela in Odisha.
· Both the sources of the Brahmani River are on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
· The Sankh River has its origins near the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border, along with the South Koel River, which also rises in Jharkhand.
Course: · The basin flows through Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa States, draining a total area of 39,033 sq.km. before it outfalls into the Bay of Bengal.
· It winds generally south-southeast past Bonaigarh and Talcher in Odisha and then turns east to join the northern branches of the Mahanadi River, which then empties into the Bay of Bengalat Palmyras Point.
· The Brahmani delta that is formed at this point is the site of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its estuarine crocodiles.
· Length: The total length of its run is about 799 km, of which 541 km are in Odisha itself. · The Brahmani River basin is bounded in the north by the Chhotanagpur plateau, in the west and south by the Mahanadi basin, and in the east by the Bay of Bengal.
· It is one of the few rivers that cut across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a minor gorge at Rengali in Odisha, where a dam has been built.
· Tributaries: The principal tributaries of this river are Sankh, Tikra, and Karo.
Context: Residents of low-lying areas in Rourkela city are living in fear as the Brahmani River is in spate as owing to incessant rains for the last few days.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Assam.
- It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Location: It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Morigaon district, adjacent to Guwahati in Assam. · It was declared a reserve forest in 1971 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1987.
· Landscape: It is dominated by alluvial lowlands and marshland.
· The Brahmaputra River offers a natural boundary to the premises of the sanctuary on the north, while the Garanga Beel offers a natural boundary to its south.
· It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species (around 102 rhinos in an area of 38.8 sq. km). Flora:
· 72% of Pabitora consists of wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
· Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
· Fauna:
· Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc.
· It is also home to more than 375 species of resident and migratory birds, such as the Indian pied Hornbill, Osprey, Hill Myna, Kalij Pheasant, etc.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Location: It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Morigaon district, adjacent to Guwahati in Assam. · It was declared a reserve forest in 1971 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1987.
· Landscape: It is dominated by alluvial lowlands and marshland.
· The Brahmaputra River offers a natural boundary to the premises of the sanctuary on the north, while the Garanga Beel offers a natural boundary to its south.
· It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species (around 102 rhinos in an area of 38.8 sq. km). Flora:
· 72% of Pabitora consists of wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
· Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
· Fauna:
· Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc.
· It is also home to more than 375 species of resident and migratory birds, such as the Indian pied Hornbill, Osprey, Hill Myna, Kalij Pheasant, etc.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
- It is a multi-stake holder alliance of Governments, International Organizations and Industries to fight for improved nutrition.
- Global Nutrition Report is an annual publication of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Switzerland-based foundation and not a multi-stake holder alliance of Governments. · Vision – Healthier diets for all people, especially the most vulnerable, from more sustainable food systems.
· Mission – To improve healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by enhancing the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods.
· Additionally, to focus on reducing the consumption of unhealthy and unsafe foods.
· Global Nutrition Report – It is not released by a single entity. · It produced and released through a collaborative effort led by its multi-stakeholder governance structure, and it doesn’t include Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
· The actual publication and dissemination are managed by the Report Host (currently PATH) under the guidance of the Stakeholder Group and with content developed by the Independent Expert Group.
· ‘The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact’ is a report launched by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
Context: GAIN has recently launched a report titled ‘The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact’.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Switzerland-based foundation and not a multi-stake holder alliance of Governments. · Vision – Healthier diets for all people, especially the most vulnerable, from more sustainable food systems.
· Mission – To improve healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by enhancing the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods.
· Additionally, to focus on reducing the consumption of unhealthy and unsafe foods.
· Global Nutrition Report – It is not released by a single entity. · It produced and released through a collaborative effort led by its multi-stakeholder governance structure, and it doesn’t include Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
· The actual publication and dissemination are managed by the Report Host (currently PATH) under the guidance of the Stakeholder Group and with content developed by the Independent Expert Group.
· ‘The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact’ is a report launched by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
Context: GAIN has recently launched a report titled ‘The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact’.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Ol Doinyo Lenga, a volcano which is filled with magma has been erupting beyond the ground and at the same time sinking for the past 10 years is located in?
Correct
Solution (a)
Correct
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano:
- Location: It is located in northern Tanzania, at the southern end of Lake Natron.
- It is known to the local Maasai people as the “Mountain of God.
- It is an active stratovolcano with unique geological characteristics.
- It rises to an elevation of 9,442 feet (2,878 metres) and is one of the many volcanoes situated along the East African Rift System.
- It contains basalts rich in sodium and potassium, and is so alkaline that its lavas resemble washing soda.
- The volcano has more than one active centre and most of the recent eruptions were from its northern crater.
- Why is it a rare volcano? This volcano is the only one existing on Earth which has an actively erupting and extremely runny carbonatite magma. The magma is saturated with alkali elements, like calcium and sodium and is poor in silica.
- Details of the study
- As per the new study, the crater’s upper slopes have started sinking since 2013 and the likely cause for this sinking volcano was the deflating magma reservoir, which is located 3,300 feet (1,000 m) under the volcano.
Context: According to a new study the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano which is filled with magma has been erupting beyond the ground and at the same time sinking for the past 10 years.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Correct
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano:
- Location: It is located in northern Tanzania, at the southern end of Lake Natron.
- It is known to the local Maasai people as the “Mountain of God.
- It is an active stratovolcano with unique geological characteristics.
- It rises to an elevation of 9,442 feet (2,878 metres) and is one of the many volcanoes situated along the East African Rift System.
- It contains basalts rich in sodium and potassium, and is so alkaline that its lavas resemble washing soda.
- The volcano has more than one active centre and most of the recent eruptions were from its northern crater.
- Why is it a rare volcano? This volcano is the only one existing on Earth which has an actively erupting and extremely runny carbonatite magma. The magma is saturated with alkali elements, like calcium and sodium and is poor in silica.
- Details of the study
- As per the new study, the crater’s upper slopes have started sinking since 2013 and the likely cause for this sinking volcano was the deflating magma reservoir, which is located 3,300 feet (1,000 m) under the volcano.
Context: According to a new study the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano which is filled with magma has been erupting beyond the ground and at the same time sinking for the past 10 years.
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