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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about El Nino .
- El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
- El Niño can lead to droughts in Australia and Indonesia, while causing heavy rainfall and floods in South America.
- During an El Niño event, trade winds weaken, leading to a reduction in upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water.
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 - El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. It occurs every 2-7 years and can have a significant impact on global weather patterns
Impacts of El Niño: - Droughts in Australia and Indonesia: Reduced rainfall can lead to severe droughts in these regions.
- Heavy rainfall and floods in South America: Increased rainfall can cause floods in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
- Changes in hurricane patterns: El Niño can influence the formation and intensity of hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Impact on fisheries: Reduced upwelling can negatively impact marine ecosystems and fisheries.
- During an El Niño event, the trade winds that typically blow from east to west across the Pacific Ocean weaken. This weakening disrupts the normal pattern of ocean currents, reducing the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean.
- As a result, the surface waters in the eastern Pacific become warmer, affecting weather patterns globally.
- This can lead to various impacts, including changes in rainfall patterns, increased risk of droughts and floods, and disruptions to marine ecosystems.
Context:Pushed by El Nino, 2024 set to become warmest year: WMO
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct - El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. It occurs every 2-7 years and can have a significant impact on global weather patterns
Impacts of El Niño: - Droughts in Australia and Indonesia: Reduced rainfall can lead to severe droughts in these regions.
- Heavy rainfall and floods in South America: Increased rainfall can cause floods in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
- Changes in hurricane patterns: El Niño can influence the formation and intensity of hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Impact on fisheries: Reduced upwelling can negatively impact marine ecosystems and fisheries.
- During an El Niño event, the trade winds that typically blow from east to west across the Pacific Ocean weaken. This weakening disrupts the normal pattern of ocean currents, reducing the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean.
- As a result, the surface waters in the eastern Pacific become warmer, affecting weather patterns globally.
- This can lead to various impacts, including changes in rainfall patterns, increased risk of droughts and floods, and disruptions to marine ecosystems.
Context:Pushed by El Nino, 2024 set to become warmest year: WMO
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Chief Justice of India
- The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.
- The Chief Justice of India has a fixed tenure of 5 years.
- The Chief Justice of India has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Inorrect Incorrect - The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India (CJI)
- The outgoing CJI and other judges make recommendations to the President.
- The President usually appoints the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court as the next CJI.
- The CJI serves until they are 65 years old or are removed through impeachment
- Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court in the States as President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years.
Context: CJI Sanjeev Khanna taken oath as 51st CJI Of India
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Inorrect Incorrect - The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India (CJI)
- The outgoing CJI and other judges make recommendations to the President.
- The President usually appoints the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court as the next CJI.
- The CJI serves until they are 65 years old or are removed through impeachment
- Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court in the States as President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years.
Context: CJI Sanjeev Khanna taken oath as 51st CJI Of India
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is LignoSat?
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct - LignoSat”, a fusion of “ligno” (the Latin word for wood) and “satellite”.
- It is developed through collaborative research and development by a team comprising members from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co.
- Objective: Their objective is to leverage the eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of wood in space exploration.
- It is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
- It is constructed from magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and adaptability.
Context: Recently in News
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct - LignoSat”, a fusion of “ligno” (the Latin word for wood) and “satellite”.
- It is developed through collaborative research and development by a team comprising members from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co.
- Objective: Their objective is to leverage the eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of wood in space exploration.
- It is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
- It is constructed from magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and adaptability.
Context: Recently in News
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the recently found species in Western Ghats ‘Dicliptera’
- Dicliptera is a major food crop in many parts of the world.
- Dicliptera species are commonly known as “Indian Cockroach Plant.”
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Inorrect Inorrect - It is a fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India
- That’s incorrect. While Dicliptera species are often used in traditional medicine, they are not commonly known as the “Indian Cockroach Plant.” This common name is typically associated with other plants.
Context: Scientists discover a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Inorrect Inorrect - It is a fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India
- That’s incorrect. While Dicliptera species are often used in traditional medicine, they are not commonly known as the “Indian Cockroach Plant.” This common name is typically associated with other plants.
Context: Scientists discover a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024
- It is a joint exercise between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF)
- The exercise will involve live satellite launches.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect - As per a government release, ‘Antariksha Abhyas 2024’, a three-day exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to space-based assets and services, is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency’s Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from November 11 to 13.
- The exercise will not involve live satellite launches.
Context: First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect - As per a government release, ‘Antariksha Abhyas 2024’, a three-day exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to space-based assets and services, is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency’s Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from November 11 to 13.
- The exercise will not involve live satellite launches.
Context: First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi
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