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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Magnetar’
- It is a type of neutron star that has an ultra-powerful magnetic field.
- They release energy in the form of X – ray and gamma ray bursts
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A magnetar is an exotic type of neutron star, its defining feature that it has an ultra-powerful magnetic field. The field is about 1,000 times stronger than a normal neutron star and about a trillion times stronger than the Earth’s. Magnetars release vast amounts of energy in the form of flares, X-rays, and gamma-ray bursts. They are therefore associated with extreme events in the universe, making them perhaps the most bizarre objects in the cosmos next to black holes. Context – According to a new study, helium-rich Wolf-Rayet star indicate that it will produce a magnetar when it explodes as a supernova.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A magnetar is an exotic type of neutron star, its defining feature that it has an ultra-powerful magnetic field. The field is about 1,000 times stronger than a normal neutron star and about a trillion times stronger than the Earth’s. Magnetars release vast amounts of energy in the form of flares, X-rays, and gamma-ray bursts. They are therefore associated with extreme events in the universe, making them perhaps the most bizarre objects in the cosmos next to black holes. Context – According to a new study, helium-rich Wolf-Rayet star indicate that it will produce a magnetar when it explodes as a supernova.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Green Hydrogen Standard’, consider the following statements
- It is defined as having a well-to-gate emission of not more than 10 kg CO2 equivalent / kg H2
- The Standard has been issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- The scope of the definition encompasses only electrolysis-based and not biomass-based hydrogen production methods
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 Correct Incorrect Green Hydrogen is defined as having a well-to-gate emission (i.e., including water treatment, electrolysis, gas purification, drying and compression of hydrogen) of not more than 2 kg CO2 equivalent / kg H2. The standard has been issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The notification also specifies that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power shall be the Nodal Authority for accreditation of agencies for the monitoring, verification and certification for Green Hydrogen production projects. The scope of the definition encompasses both electrolysis-based and biomass-based hydrogen production methods. Context – In a significant move for the progress of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for India.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Green Hydrogen is defined as having a well-to-gate emission (i.e., including water treatment, electrolysis, gas purification, drying and compression of hydrogen) of not more than 2 kg CO2 equivalent / kg H2. The standard has been issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The notification also specifies that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power shall be the Nodal Authority for accreditation of agencies for the monitoring, verification and certification for Green Hydrogen production projects. The scope of the definition encompasses both electrolysis-based and biomass-based hydrogen production methods. Context – In a significant move for the progress of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for India.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Nagaparamba’ a place is recently seen in news due to
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Solution (b)
A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site during a recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the State Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya. Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam, are hemispherical laterite stones used as lid on burial urns during the megalithic period. Archaeologists say it could arguably be the largest number of hat stones in an unprotected site in the State. Many hat stones are feared to have been destroyed inadvertently by the local people in recent times.
Context – A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site
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Solution (b)
A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site during a recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the State Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya. Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam, are hemispherical laterite stones used as lid on burial urns during the megalithic period. Archaeologists say it could arguably be the largest number of hat stones in an unprotected site in the State. Many hat stones are feared to have been destroyed inadvertently by the local people in recent times.
Context – A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Herons’
Statement 1 – These are widely distributed over the world but are most common in the tropics.
Statement 2 – They nest in rough platforms of sticks constructed in bushes or trees near water called heronries
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Herons are classified in the family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes) and generally including several species usually called egrets. The Ardeidae also include the bitterns (subfamily Botaurinae). These are widely distributed over the world but are most common in the tropics. They usually feed while wading quietly in the shallow waters of pools, marshes, and swamps, catching frogs, fishes, and other aquatic animals. They nest in rough platforms of sticks constructed in bushes or trees near water; the nests usually are grouped in colonies called heronries Context – The annual heronry count jointly organised by WWF-India in association with the Forest department in Thiruvananthapuram district has recorded more heronries that in the past
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Herons are classified in the family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes) and generally including several species usually called egrets. The Ardeidae also include the bitterns (subfamily Botaurinae). These are widely distributed over the world but are most common in the tropics. They usually feed while wading quietly in the shallow waters of pools, marshes, and swamps, catching frogs, fishes, and other aquatic animals. They nest in rough platforms of sticks constructed in bushes or trees near water; the nests usually are grouped in colonies called heronries Context – The annual heronry count jointly organised by WWF-India in association with the Forest department in Thiruvananthapuram district has recorded more heronries that in the past
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘International Criminal Court’
- It tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations
- All the permanent members of the UN Security Council recognize ICC
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect ICC was created by the 1998 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (its founding and governing document), and began functioning on 1 July 2002 when the Statute came into force. It investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community While not a United Nations organization, the Court has a cooperation agreement with the United Nations. When a situation is not within the Court’s jurisdiction, the United Nations Security Council can refer the situation to the ICC, granting it jurisdiction. 123 nations are States Parties to the Rome Statute and recognize the ICC’s authority; the notable exceptions being the US, China, Russia, and India. Context – Russia recently announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and British ministers.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect ICC was created by the 1998 Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (its founding and governing document), and began functioning on 1 July 2002 when the Statute came into force. It investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community While not a United Nations organization, the Court has a cooperation agreement with the United Nations. When a situation is not within the Court’s jurisdiction, the United Nations Security Council can refer the situation to the ICC, granting it jurisdiction. 123 nations are States Parties to the Rome Statute and recognize the ICC’s authority; the notable exceptions being the US, China, Russia, and India. Context – Russia recently announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and British ministers.
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