IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘ORON Aircraft’
- It is an Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft.
- It was developed by Lockheed Martin for United States of America air force.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is an Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft. It is based on the Gulfstream G550 executive jet platform, which has been outfitted with a bevy of sensors and data collection equipment that allows it to rapidly locate targets in all weather conditions.
The aircraft combines several capabilities, including aerial imaging, control and radar, and maritime intelligence gathering for the Navy.
It will be equipped with layers of automatic data systems based on advanced algorithms and AI.
It was developed by the Israel defense ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the Israel Air Force and the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence unit’s naval arm and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Context: The Oron, a Gulfstream jet undergoing final test flights, has been outfitted with advanced sensors to rapidly identify targets across the Middle East in all weather conditions
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is an Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft. It is based on the Gulfstream G550 executive jet platform, which has been outfitted with a bevy of sensors and data collection equipment that allows it to rapidly locate targets in all weather conditions.
The aircraft combines several capabilities, including aerial imaging, control and radar, and maritime intelligence gathering for the Navy.
It will be equipped with layers of automatic data systems based on advanced algorithms and AI.
It was developed by the Israel defense ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the Israel Air Force and the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence unit’s naval arm and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Context: The Oron, a Gulfstream jet undergoing final test flights, has been outfitted with advanced sensors to rapidly identify targets across the Middle East in all weather conditions
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Fujiwhara effect’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 when two hurricanes or cyclones spinning in same direction are brought close together, they begin ‘an intense dance around their common center.
Statement 2 – It was observed for the first time over western Pacific Ocean and was first identified in 1921 in China.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect As per National Weather Service, when two hurricanes or cyclones spinning in same direction are brought close together, they begin ‘an intense dance around their common center’. This interaction between two cyclones is called the Fujiwhara effect.
It was observed for the first time over western Pacific ocean, when typhoons Marie and Kathymerged in 1964. It was first Identified by Sakuhei Fujiwhara in 1921 in Japan.
Context: The United States west coast recently witnessed Hurricane Hilary (a sub-tropical storm by the time it hit the US), prompting the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) to issue its first ever tropical storm watch for parts of Southern California. This was the latest incident in a string of unusual weather phenomena in the region.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect As per National Weather Service, when two hurricanes or cyclones spinning in same direction are brought close together, they begin ‘an intense dance around their common center’. This interaction between two cyclones is called the Fujiwhara effect.
It was observed for the first time over western Pacific ocean, when typhoons Marie and Kathymerged in 1964. It was first Identified by Sakuhei Fujiwhara in 1921 in Japan.
Context: The United States west coast recently witnessed Hurricane Hilary (a sub-tropical storm by the time it hit the US), prompting the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) to issue its first ever tropical storm watch for parts of Southern California. This was the latest incident in a string of unusual weather phenomena in the region.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM)’, consider the following statements
- It is a joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- The mission aims to observe X-rays coming from deep space and to identify their wavelengths with unprecedented precision.
Select the INCORRECT statement
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Solution (a)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is a joint mission of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), involving contributions from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Canadian Space Agency as well. The mission aims to observe X-rays coming from deep space and to identify their wavelengths with unprecedented precision. It will use state-of-the-art spectroscopy to measure changes in the brightness of celestial objects at different wavelengths.
Context: The satellite was slated to launch atop an H-IIA rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center on August 27.
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Solution (a)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is a joint mission of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), involving contributions from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Canadian Space Agency as well. The mission aims to observe X-rays coming from deep space and to identify their wavelengths with unprecedented precision. It will use state-of-the-art spectroscopy to measure changes in the brightness of celestial objects at different wavelengths.
Context: The satellite was slated to launch atop an H-IIA rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center on August 27.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Exercise Bright Star-23’ recently in news is hosted by
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Solution (a)
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a contingent to participate in Exercise Bright Star-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise held in Egypt, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise.
- The IAF contingent includes aircraft, Garud Special Forces, and personnel from several squadrons, along with airlift support for approximately 150 Indian Army personnel. This move follows the elevation of India-Egypt bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” earlier this year, which aims to strengthen cooperation in political, defense, security, energy, and economic areas.
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise.
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Solution (a)
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a contingent to participate in Exercise Bright Star-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise held in Egypt, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise.
- The IAF contingent includes aircraft, Garud Special Forces, and personnel from several squadrons, along with airlift support for approximately 150 Indian Army personnel. This move follows the elevation of India-Egypt bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” earlier this year, which aims to strengthen cooperation in political, defense, security, energy, and economic areas.
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Zonal Councils’
- Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies.
- The Prime Minister is the Chairman of each of these Councils.
- The North Eastern States are not included in the Zonal Councils
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 The Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956. Hence, they are statutory bodies. The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of each of these Councils. The North Eastern, are not included in the Zonal Councils and their special problems are looked after by the North Eastern Council, set up under the North Eastern Council Act, 1972. The State of Sikkim has also been included in the North Eastern Council vide North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002
Context: Amit Shah to Head Western Zonal Council Meet
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956. Hence, they are statutory bodies. The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of each of these Councils. The North Eastern, are not included in the Zonal Councils and their special problems are looked after by the North Eastern Council, set up under the North Eastern Council Act, 1972. The State of Sikkim has also been included in the North Eastern Council vide North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002
Context: Amit Shah to Head Western Zonal Council Meet
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