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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association’
- It is a regional forum bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia
- The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium have observer status at the IORA
- IORA’s apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an international organisation consisting of 23 states bordering the Indian Ocean. The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among them. The Indian Ocean Research Group (IORG) and Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) are observers at IORA IORA’s apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually. A committee of Senior Officials (CSO) meets twice a year to progress IORA’s agenda and consider recommendations by Working Groups and forums of officials, business and academics to implement policies and projects to improve the lives of people within the Indian Ocean Member States. Context – A Seminar on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, under the aegis of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), was conducted by the Indian Navy at Goa
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an international organisation consisting of 23 states bordering the Indian Ocean. The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among them. The Indian Ocean Research Group (IORG) and Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) are observers at IORA IORA’s apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually. A committee of Senior Officials (CSO) meets twice a year to progress IORA’s agenda and consider recommendations by Working Groups and forums of officials, business and academics to implement policies and projects to improve the lives of people within the Indian Ocean Member States. Context – A Seminar on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, under the aegis of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), was conducted by the Indian Navy at Goa
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following
- Polymer reinforcement
- Photocatalysis
- Drug carriers
- Road paving
- Sunscreens
Which of the above mentioned applications can be performed using nanoparticles?
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Solution(d)
Clay nanoparticles, when incorporated into polymer matrices, increase reinforcement, leading to stronger plastics, verifiable by a higher glass transition temperature and other mechanical property tests. Nanoparticles can be dispersed in transparent media without affecting its transparency at those wavelengths. This property is exploited in many applications, such as photocatalysis. Asphalt modification through nanoparticles can be considered as an interesting low-cost technique in asphalt pavement engineering providing novel perspectives in making asphalt materials more durable. Nanoscale particles are used in biomedical applications as drug carriers or imaging contrast agents in microscopy. Anisotropic nanoparticles are a good candidate in biomolecular detection. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles imparts what is known as the self-cleaning effect, which lend useful water-repellant and antibacterial properties to paints and other products.
Context – As part of the ongoing Govt of India initiative “Azadi ka Amrit Mahatosav”, the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), New Delhi, has brought out its November 2022 issue as a special issue on the theme, “Nanoparticles: Emerging trends in human health and Environment” in the Indian context.
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Solution(d)
Clay nanoparticles, when incorporated into polymer matrices, increase reinforcement, leading to stronger plastics, verifiable by a higher glass transition temperature and other mechanical property tests. Nanoparticles can be dispersed in transparent media without affecting its transparency at those wavelengths. This property is exploited in many applications, such as photocatalysis. Asphalt modification through nanoparticles can be considered as an interesting low-cost technique in asphalt pavement engineering providing novel perspectives in making asphalt materials more durable. Nanoscale particles are used in biomedical applications as drug carriers or imaging contrast agents in microscopy. Anisotropic nanoparticles are a good candidate in biomolecular detection. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles imparts what is known as the self-cleaning effect, which lend useful water-repellant and antibacterial properties to paints and other products.
Context – As part of the ongoing Govt of India initiative “Azadi ka Amrit Mahatosav”, the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), New Delhi, has brought out its November 2022 issue as a special issue on the theme, “Nanoparticles: Emerging trends in human health and Environment” in the Indian context.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Mauna Loa’ a volcano seen in news recently is located in
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Solution(b)
Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii, which is the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s not the tallest (that title goes to Mauna Kea) but it’s the largest and makes up about half of the island’s land mass. Mauna Loa last erupted 38 years ago.
Context – The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said that Mauna Loa continues to be in a state of heightened unrest and could erupt.
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Solution(b)
Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii, which is the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s not the tallest (that title goes to Mauna Kea) but it’s the largest and makes up about half of the island’s land mass. Mauna Loa last erupted 38 years ago.
Context – The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said that Mauna Loa continues to be in a state of heightened unrest and could erupt.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs)’, consider the following statements
- These nanoparticles could make drug delivery in the human body slower and surer
- Cordyceps militarisis, parasitic fungus used in the manufacture of these nanoparticles is found extensively in Eastern Ghats
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) is the outcome of a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions, has earned an international patent from Germany. These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and gold salts, could make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer. Cordyceps militarisis a high value parasitic fungus, is called super mushroom because of its tremendous medicinal properties, adds bioactive components to the synthesis of gold nanoparticles for better penetration.. Gold salts are ionic chemical compounds of gold generally used in medicine. Wild Cordyceps mushroom is found in the eastern Himalayan belt. Context – Assam’s Bodoland University is part of collaborative research on fungus-powered biosynthesised nanogold particles that has received an international patent from Germany.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) is the outcome of a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions, has earned an international patent from Germany. These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and gold salts, could make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer. Cordyceps militarisis a high value parasitic fungus, is called super mushroom because of its tremendous medicinal properties, adds bioactive components to the synthesis of gold nanoparticles for better penetration.. Gold salts are ionic chemical compounds of gold generally used in medicine. Wild Cordyceps mushroom is found in the eastern Himalayan belt. Context – Assam’s Bodoland University is part of collaborative research on fungus-powered biosynthesised nanogold particles that has received an international patent from Germany.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘World Network of Biosphere Reserves’
- They are UNESCO designated and created under the Man and the Biosphere programme
- The Governments along with academia and citizen groups decide on nomination of Biosphere Reserves
- Brazil has the highest number of Biosphere Reserves in the world
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) covers internationally designated protected areas, known as biosphere reserves, which are meant to demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature (e.g. encourage sustainable development). They are created under the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). Governments alone decide which areas to nominate. Before approval by UNESCO, the sites are externally examined. If approved, they will be managed based on a plan, reinforced by credibility checks while remaining under the sovereignty of their national government. Spain has the highest number of biosphere reserves of the world. Context – November 3 will be the first ‘The International Day for Biosphere Reserves’, to be celebrated beginning 2022.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) covers internationally designated protected areas, known as biosphere reserves, which are meant to demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature (e.g. encourage sustainable development). They are created under the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). Governments alone decide which areas to nominate. Before approval by UNESCO, the sites are externally examined. If approved, they will be managed based on a plan, reinforced by credibility checks while remaining under the sovereignty of their national government. Spain has the highest number of biosphere reserves of the world. Context – November 3 will be the first ‘The International Day for Biosphere Reserves’, to be celebrated beginning 2022.
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