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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Cyber-Physical Systems’
- Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are a new class of engineered systems that integrate computation and physical processes in a static environment
- National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) has been launched by the central government to harness this technology and comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology
- All Institutes of National Importance (INI) are eligible to become a technology innovation hub under NM- ICPS
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are a new class of engineered systems that integrate computation and physical processes in a dynamic environment. CPS encompasses technology areas of Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Design and Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many more NM- ICPS comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology and will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology Academic Institutions within NIRF overall rank 50(latest) are only eligible to apply. Research Institutions that are operating in R&D, technology development, commercialization, etc in engineering and technology areas for atleast 10 years and have expertise in CPS foundational technologies are eligible Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800518
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are a new class of engineered systems that integrate computation and physical processes in a dynamic environment. CPS encompasses technology areas of Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Design and Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many more NM- ICPS comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology and will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology Academic Institutions within NIRF overall rank 50(latest) are only eligible to apply. Research Institutions that are operating in R&D, technology development, commercialization, etc in engineering and technology areas for atleast 10 years and have expertise in CPS foundational technologies are eligible Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800518
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following
- Carbon dioxide
- Methane
- Organic compounds
- Nitrous oxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the combustion of lignite?
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Solution(d)
Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are all produced during lignite combustion. Nearly all of the fuel carbon (99 percent) in lignite is converted to CO2 during the combustion process. Trace amounts of organic compounds are emitted during lignite combustion.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800579
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Solution(d)
Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are all produced during lignite combustion. Nearly all of the fuel carbon (99 percent) in lignite is converted to CO2 during the combustion process. Trace amounts of organic compounds are emitted during lignite combustion.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1800579
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Kuki’ a tribe seen in news recently is native to
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Solution(a)
The Kuki people are an ethnic group native to the Mizo Hills, a mountainous region in the southeastern part of Mizoram in India. The Kuki constitute one of several hill tribes within India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/manipur-assembly/will-resolve-kuki-militancy-problem-in-manipur-in-5-years-amit-shah/article65077899.ece
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The Kuki people are an ethnic group native to the Mizo Hills, a mountainous region in the southeastern part of Mizoram in India. The Kuki constitute one of several hill tribes within India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/manipur-assembly/will-resolve-kuki-militancy-problem-in-manipur-in-5-years-amit-shah/article65077899.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- INS Vikrant (2013) is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India
- India will become one of the seven countries in the world to operate an aircraft carrier after the commissioning of INS Vikrant
- INS Vikrant uses a STOBAR design to operate aircrafts from its deck
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1), is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India India already has an aircraft carrier in use – INS Vikramaditya. Ten countries currently operate aircraft carriers. INS Vikrant will employ a STOBAR(Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) with a pronounced jump to launch aircraft Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/is-the-time-right-for-india-to-get-a-third-aircraft-carrier-7788050/
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1), is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India India already has an aircraft carrier in use – INS Vikramaditya. Ten countries currently operate aircraft carriers. INS Vikrant will employ a STOBAR(Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) with a pronounced jump to launch aircraft Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/is-the-time-right-for-india-to-get-a-third-aircraft-carrier-7788050/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Official Secrets Act (1923)’
- The act defines ‘official secrets’ and lays down the procedure for prosecution
- Right to Information Act (RTI) may supersede official secrets act in some circumstances
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Official Secrets Act by itself does not say what a “secret” document is. It is the government’s discretion to decide what falls under the ambit of a “secret” document to be charged under OSA. Section 22 of the RTI Act provides for its primacy vis-a-vis provisions of other laws, including OSA. So if there is any inconsistency in OSA with regard to furnishing of information, it will be superseded by the RTI Act. However, under Sections 8 and 9 of the RTI Act, the government can refuse information Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hq-of-bank-note-manufacturer-declared-prohibited-place/article65076982.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Official Secrets Act by itself does not say what a “secret” document is. It is the government’s discretion to decide what falls under the ambit of a “secret” document to be charged under OSA. Section 22 of the RTI Act provides for its primacy vis-a-vis provisions of other laws, including OSA. So if there is any inconsistency in OSA with regard to furnishing of information, it will be superseded by the RTI Act. However, under Sections 8 and 9 of the RTI Act, the government can refuse information Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hq-of-bank-note-manufacturer-declared-prohibited-place/article65076982.ece
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