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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Metallurgical Coke’
- It is a carbonaceous material produced by heating bituminous coal in the absence of air
- It has a low carbon content, high ash content and high strength
- It is used as a fuel and reducing agent in the production of iron and steel
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Metallurgical coke is a carbonaceous material produced by heating bituminous coal in the absence of air. It is produced by heating coal in coke ovens at high temperatures (around 1,000 to 1,200 degrees Celsius). It has also a low volatile content or rather low waste product content due to the heat treatment process received. It has a high carbon content, low ash content, and high strength. Its porous structure allows for good gas flow and provides structural support in the blast furnace. It is used as a fuel and reducing agent in the production of iron and steel. Context – India has started a safeguard probe into sudden and sharp increase in the imports of metallurgical coke
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Metallurgical coke is a carbonaceous material produced by heating bituminous coal in the absence of air. It is produced by heating coal in coke ovens at high temperatures (around 1,000 to 1,200 degrees Celsius). It has also a low volatile content or rather low waste product content due to the heat treatment process received. It has a high carbon content, low ash content, and high strength. Its porous structure allows for good gas flow and provides structural support in the blast furnace. It is used as a fuel and reducing agent in the production of iron and steel. Context – India has started a safeguard probe into sudden and sharp increase in the imports of metallurgical coke
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Central Water Commission’, consider the following statements
- It is a premier technical organization functioning as an independence office under the Ministry of Jal Shakti
- It is headed by a Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister of the Government of India
- Monitoring the river water quality and dam safety are some of the functions of CWC
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Central Water Commission (CWC) is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. CWC is headed by a Chairman, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India. The work of the Commission is divided among three wings namely, Designs and Research (D&R) Wing, River Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing Functional domains of CWC: Basin Planning and Management Appraisal of Water Resources Projects, Establishing Project Hydrology Survey & Investigation of Water Resources Projects, Civil & Structural Design of Water Resources Projects, Hydro-Mechanical Design of Water Resources Projects, Monitoring of Water Resources Projects, Dam Safety, Flood Forecasting/ Hydrological Observation, River Management, Inter-State/ International conflict resolution in Water related Disputes, Monitoring the River Water Quality Context – According to recent data water levels in 110 out of the 146 reservoirs that are monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC) are 40% or below their capacities.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Central Water Commission (CWC) is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. CWC is headed by a Chairman, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India. The work of the Commission is divided among three wings namely, Designs and Research (D&R) Wing, River Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing Functional domains of CWC: Basin Planning and Management Appraisal of Water Resources Projects, Establishing Project Hydrology Survey & Investigation of Water Resources Projects, Civil & Structural Design of Water Resources Projects, Hydro-Mechanical Design of Water Resources Projects, Monitoring of Water Resources Projects, Dam Safety, Flood Forecasting/ Hydrological Observation, River Management, Inter-State/ International conflict resolution in Water related Disputes, Monitoring the River Water Quality Context – According to recent data water levels in 110 out of the 146 reservoirs that are monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC) are 40% or below their capacities.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Orkney Islands’ which is in news caught the international attention for which one of the following reason?
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Solution (d)
Orkney Islands is an archipelago consisting of 70 individual islands, of which only 20 are inhabited. The Orkney Islands can be found roughly 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland. Orkney has voted on whether or not it will look to change its relationship with the UK. The vote passed at a meeting on 4 July, that means the council will now investigate a number of different options to break away from the UK, including becoming part of Norway instead.
Context – An iconic Orkney Islands is looking at ways to split off from the U.K. and potentially become a self-governing territory of Norway.
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Solution (d)
Orkney Islands is an archipelago consisting of 70 individual islands, of which only 20 are inhabited. The Orkney Islands can be found roughly 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland. Orkney has voted on whether or not it will look to change its relationship with the UK. The vote passed at a meeting on 4 July, that means the council will now investigate a number of different options to break away from the UK, including becoming part of Norway instead.
Context – An iconic Orkney Islands is looking at ways to split off from the U.K. and potentially become a self-governing territory of Norway.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘South Asian Football Federation Championship’
- It is an international association football competition of the men’s national football teams
- India has won the maximum number of titles in this tournament
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The South Asian Football Federation Championship, commonly known as SAFF Cup is the main international association football competition of the men’s national football teams governed by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). All eight teams are eligible to compete in tournament. The countries that currently compete in the tournaments are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is held every two years. India has won the maximum number of titles in this tournament, that is nine. India has been victorious in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009[b], 2011, 2015, 2021, 2023) Context – India won the 2023 edition of SAFF championship
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The South Asian Football Federation Championship, commonly known as SAFF Cup is the main international association football competition of the men’s national football teams governed by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). All eight teams are eligible to compete in tournament. The countries that currently compete in the tournaments are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is held every two years. India has won the maximum number of titles in this tournament, that is nine. India has been victorious in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009[b], 2011, 2015, 2021, 2023) Context – India won the 2023 edition of SAFF championship
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following
- Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
- Cirrus cloud thickening
- Marine cloud brightening
- Ocean sulphur cycle enhancement
Which of the above mentioned methods are used in solar geo-engineering
Correct
Solution (c)
Context – It was in news
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Solution (c)
Context – It was in news
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