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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gram negative bacteria’
- Gram-negative bacteria are enclosed in a protective capsule which helps prevent white blood cells from ingesting the bacteria
- Gram bacteria are classified by the polarity they exhibit after a chemical process called Gram staining is used on them
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Gram-negative bacteria are enclosed in a protective capsule. This capsule helps prevent white blood cells (which fight infection) from ingesting the bacteria. Under the capsule, gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane that protects them against certain antibiotics, such as penicillin. Gram-negative bacteria are classified by the color they turn after a chemical process called Gram staining is used on them. Gram-negative bacteria stain red when this process is used. Gram-positive bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria stain blue when this stain is applied to them. Context – A multi-centre survey carried out by the ICMR to spot the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country showed Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, was resistant to high-end antibiotics.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Gram-negative bacteria are enclosed in a protective capsule. This capsule helps prevent white blood cells (which fight infection) from ingesting the bacteria. Under the capsule, gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane that protects them against certain antibiotics, such as penicillin. Gram-negative bacteria are classified by the color they turn after a chemical process called Gram staining is used on them. Gram-negative bacteria stain red when this process is used. Gram-positive bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria stain blue when this stain is applied to them. Context – A multi-centre survey carried out by the ICMR to spot the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country showed Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, was resistant to high-end antibiotics.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Black corals’, consider the following statements
They can be found growing both in shallow waters and down to depths of over thousand metres
- They rely on the sun and photosynthesis for energy and also eat tiny zooplankton that are abundant in deep waters
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Black corals can be found growing both in shallow waters and down to depths of over 26,000 feet (8,000 metres), and some individual corals can live for over 4,000 years. Many of these corals are branched and look like feathers, fans or bushes, while others are straight like a whip. Unlike their colourful, shallow-water cousins that rely on the sun and photosynthesis for energy, black corals are filter feeders and eat tiny zooplankton that are abundant in deep waters. Similar to shallow-water corals that build colourful reefs full of fish, black corals act as important habitats where fish and invertebrates feed and hide from predators in what is otherwise a mostly barren sea floor. Context – Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Black corals can be found growing both in shallow waters and down to depths of over 26,000 feet (8,000 metres), and some individual corals can live for over 4,000 years. Many of these corals are branched and look like feathers, fans or bushes, while others are straight like a whip. Unlike their colourful, shallow-water cousins that rely on the sun and photosynthesis for energy, black corals are filter feeders and eat tiny zooplankton that are abundant in deep waters. Similar to shallow-water corals that build colourful reefs full of fish, black corals act as important habitats where fish and invertebrates feed and hide from predators in what is otherwise a mostly barren sea floor. Context – Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Ikshak’ inducted by the Indian Navy recently is a
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Solution(c)
‘Ikshak’, the third of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by GRSE/L&T for Indian Navy was launched on 26 Nov 22 at Kattupalli, Chennai. SVL ships will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic equipment to collect oceanographic data. The Survey Vessel (Large) ships are 110 m long, 16 m wide with deep displacement of 3400 tons and a complement of 231 personnel.
Context – Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak’, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu
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Solution(c)
‘Ikshak’, the third of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by GRSE/L&T for Indian Navy was launched on 26 Nov 22 at Kattupalli, Chennai. SVL ships will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic equipment to collect oceanographic data. The Survey Vessel (Large) ships are 110 m long, 16 m wide with deep displacement of 3400 tons and a complement of 231 personnel.
Context – Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak’, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6)’
- The Earth observing mission was placed in the geosynchronous orbit by PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)
- It is expected to provide improved accuracy in daily monitoring of phytoplankton, ocean carbon uptake, harmful algal bloom alerts, and climate studies
- The satellite will have the capability to make concurrent measurements of Ocean Colour, Sea surface and underwater temperatures and Sea Surface Winds
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6) was launched aboard the proven launch vehicle PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) on its 56th flight (24th flight of the PSLV-XL version). Today’s launch, designed as PSLV-C54, also accommodated other small satellites along with Oceansat-3. The Oceansat-3 was placed in the polar orbit at the height of about 740 kilometers above sea level. The OCM-3 with high signal-to-noise ratio is expected to provide improved accuracy in daily monitoring of phytoplankton having wide range of operational and research applications including fishery resource management, ocean carbon uptake, harmful algal bloom alerts, and climate studies. The satellite will have the capability to make concurrent measurements of Ocean Colour, Sea Surface Temperature and Sea Surface Winds, and is expected to provide a great boost to the ocean observing capabilities of the global scientific and operational communities in addressing the Ocean Decade objectives and challenges. It cannot provide underwater sea temperature Context – The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6) was launched today by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6) was launched aboard the proven launch vehicle PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) on its 56th flight (24th flight of the PSLV-XL version). Today’s launch, designed as PSLV-C54, also accommodated other small satellites along with Oceansat-3. The Oceansat-3 was placed in the polar orbit at the height of about 740 kilometers above sea level. The OCM-3 with high signal-to-noise ratio is expected to provide improved accuracy in daily monitoring of phytoplankton having wide range of operational and research applications including fishery resource management, ocean carbon uptake, harmful algal bloom alerts, and climate studies. The satellite will have the capability to make concurrent measurements of Ocean Colour, Sea Surface Temperature and Sea Surface Winds, and is expected to provide a great boost to the ocean observing capabilities of the global scientific and operational communities in addressing the Ocean Decade objectives and challenges. It cannot provide underwater sea temperature Context – The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6 (EOS-6) was launched today by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Country Team (UNCT)’
- The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) exists in all the member countries of the United Nations
- The UNCT is led by the UN Resident Coordinator, who is the representative of the UN Secretary-General at UN regional groups
- The UNCT includes all the UN entities working on sustainable development, emergency, recovery and transition in programme countries
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) exists in 132 countries, covering all of the 162 countries where there are United Nations programmes. The UNCT is led by the UN Resident Coordinator, who is the representative of the UN Secretary-General in a given country. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at the country level. RCs lead UN Country Teams and coordinate UN support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda. The UNCT includes all the UN entities working on sustainable development, emergency, recovery and transition in programme countries. The UNCT ensures interagency coordination and decision-making at the country level. Context – The Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav addressed the special United Nations Country Team (UNCT) on the key themes and takeaways from CoP 27 at UN House, today.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) exists in 132 countries, covering all of the 162 countries where there are United Nations programmes. The UNCT is led by the UN Resident Coordinator, who is the representative of the UN Secretary-General in a given country. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at the country level. RCs lead UN Country Teams and coordinate UN support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda. The UNCT includes all the UN entities working on sustainable development, emergency, recovery and transition in programme countries. The UNCT ensures interagency coordination and decision-making at the country level. Context – The Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav addressed the special United Nations Country Team (UNCT) on the key themes and takeaways from CoP 27 at UN House, today.
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