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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gamma Ray Bursts’
- GRB emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime
- kilonova of visible and infrared light with short-period GRBs are also a potential source of gravitational waves
- The spectral energy distribution of GRB afterglow is usually explained in terms of thermal emission (due to synchrotron radiation)
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect GRBs are powerful astronomical cosmic bursts of high-energy gamma-ray. GRB emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime and has two distinct emission phases: the short-lived prompt emission (the initial burst phase that emits gamma-rays), followed by a long-lived multi-wavelength afterglow phase. In recent years, scientists have discovered a special phenomenon called a kilonova of visible and infrared light with short-period GRBs, also known as a potential source of gravitational waves. It has been hypnotized that the heat produced by the radioactive decay of heavier elements may emit kilonova. This process also produces heavier elements, such as gold and platinum. The spectral energy distribution of GRB afterglow is usually explained in terms of non-thermal emission (due to synchrotron radiation). However, in this event, both thermal and non-thermal emissions were included in the spectral energy distribution of the afterglow, modeled using the magnificent and dim observations of the 3.6 m Devasthal Optical Telescope. Context – Devasthal Optical Telescope has provided vital information on the earliest phase of a kilonova ever detected, radically changing the understanding of scientists about the origin of GRBs.
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect GRBs are powerful astronomical cosmic bursts of high-energy gamma-ray. GRB emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime and has two distinct emission phases: the short-lived prompt emission (the initial burst phase that emits gamma-rays), followed by a long-lived multi-wavelength afterglow phase. In recent years, scientists have discovered a special phenomenon called a kilonova of visible and infrared light with short-period GRBs, also known as a potential source of gravitational waves. It has been hypnotized that the heat produced by the radioactive decay of heavier elements may emit kilonova. This process also produces heavier elements, such as gold and platinum. The spectral energy distribution of GRB afterglow is usually explained in terms of non-thermal emission (due to synchrotron radiation). However, in this event, both thermal and non-thermal emissions were included in the spectral energy distribution of the afterglow, modeled using the magnificent and dim observations of the 3.6 m Devasthal Optical Telescope. Context – Devasthal Optical Telescope has provided vital information on the earliest phase of a kilonova ever detected, radically changing the understanding of scientists about the origin of GRBs.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)’
- It is India’s first dedicated platform for innovation, curation and venture development for the blooming space entrepreneurial ecosystem
- SpIN innovation challenge was launched to develop solutions in areas like avionics, mapping, disaster management
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India’s first dedicated platform for innovation, curation and venture development for the blooming space entrepreneurial ecosystem. The SPIN platform would create a level playing field for various stakeholders to collaborate and contribute to the space ecosystem in the country. SpIN has launched its first innovation challenge for developing solutions in areas of maritime and land transportation, urbanization, mapping, and surveying. The selected start-ups and innovators will be able to access both Social Alpha’s and ISRO’s infrastructure and resources as per the prevailing guidelines. Context – India signed a MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpIN
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect India’s first dedicated platform for innovation, curation and venture development for the blooming space entrepreneurial ecosystem. The SPIN platform would create a level playing field for various stakeholders to collaborate and contribute to the space ecosystem in the country. SpIN has launched its first innovation challenge for developing solutions in areas of maritime and land transportation, urbanization, mapping, and surveying. The selected start-ups and innovators will be able to access both Social Alpha’s and ISRO’s infrastructure and resources as per the prevailing guidelines. Context – India signed a MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpIN
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Labour Organization (ILO)’
- It is the only tripartite U.N. agency that brings together governments, employers and workers’ representatives
- It was established under the League of Nations and is the first and the oldest principal organ of United Nations
- ILO conventions are considered international labour standards regardless of ratification and a simple majority of votes is required for a standard to be adopted
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It is the only tripartite U.N. agency that brings together governments, employers and workers’ representatives of 187-member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN. If ILO conventions are ratified by enough governments, they come in force. However, ILO conventions are considered international labour standards regardless of ratification. When a convention comes into force, it creates a legal obligation for ratifying nations to apply its provisions. A two-thirds majority of votes is required for a standard to be adopted. Context – Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (APRM of ILO) took place recently.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It is the only tripartite U.N. agency that brings together governments, employers and workers’ representatives of 187-member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN. If ILO conventions are ratified by enough governments, they come in force. However, ILO conventions are considered international labour standards regardless of ratification. When a convention comes into force, it creates a legal obligation for ratifying nations to apply its provisions. A two-thirds majority of votes is required for a standard to be adopted. Context – Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (APRM of ILO) took place recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary seen in news is located on the banks of tributaries of which river
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Solution(d)
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and an elephant reserve situated in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants, which migrated after 200 years from neighbouring regions. The habitat of Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and deep valleys. The sanctuary has dry deciduous forests with thorny scrubs interspersed with trees. These forests have small ponds, tanks and the Kaindinya and Kaigal tributaries of Palar River.
Context – It was in news recently
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Solution(d)
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and an elephant reserve situated in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants, which migrated after 200 years from neighbouring regions. The habitat of Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and deep valleys. The sanctuary has dry deciduous forests with thorny scrubs interspersed with trees. These forests have small ponds, tanks and the Kaindinya and Kaigal tributaries of Palar River.
Context – It was in news recently
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Foreign Direct Investment’
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment from a party in one country into a business or corporation in another country with the intention of establishing a lasting interest.
- The Foreign Direct Investment into India is continuously increasing since the last seven financial years
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment from a party in one country into a business or corporation in another country with the intention of establishing a lasting interest. With FDI, foreign companies are directly involved with day-to-day operations in the other country. The Foreign Direct Investment into India is continuously increasing since 2014-15. In the last seven financial years, over 443 US billion dollars worth of FDI inflows have come into the country. Context – The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry stated that FDI has continuously increased since 2014-15 in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment from a party in one country into a business or corporation in another country with the intention of establishing a lasting interest. With FDI, foreign companies are directly involved with day-to-day operations in the other country. The Foreign Direct Investment into India is continuously increasing since 2014-15. In the last seven financial years, over 443 US billion dollars worth of FDI inflows have come into the country. Context – The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry stated that FDI has continuously increased since 2014-15 in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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