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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- The concept of EEZ was adopted through the 1992 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- It is an area of the ocean extending up to 200 nautical miles immediately offshore from a country’s land coast.
- The coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting the natural resources of the seabed.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The concept of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was adopted through the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). · EEZ, as defined under UNCLOS, is an area of the ocean extending up to 200 nautical miles (370 km) immediately offshore from a country’s land coast in which that country retains exclusive rights to the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. Under international law, within its defined EEZ, a coastal nation has: · Sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing the natural resources of the seabed, subsoil, and waters above it.
· Jurisdiction as provided for in international law with regard to the establishment and use of artificial islands, installations, and structures; marine scientific research; and the protection and preservation of the marine environment.
· Other rights and duties provided for under international law.
Context: Australian naval personnel allegedly sustained minor injuries recently, after an “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct by a Chinese warship in international waters off Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The concept of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was adopted through the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). · EEZ, as defined under UNCLOS, is an area of the ocean extending up to 200 nautical miles (370 km) immediately offshore from a country’s land coast in which that country retains exclusive rights to the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. Under international law, within its defined EEZ, a coastal nation has: · Sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing the natural resources of the seabed, subsoil, and waters above it.
· Jurisdiction as provided for in international law with regard to the establishment and use of artificial islands, installations, and structures; marine scientific research; and the protection and preservation of the marine environment.
· Other rights and duties provided for under international law.
Context: Australian naval personnel allegedly sustained minor injuries recently, after an “unsafe and unprofessional” conduct by a Chinese warship in international waters off Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Gamma-ray burst is a powerful astronomical cosmic burst of high-energy gamma-ray.
- It emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime.
- On Earth, gamma waves are generated by nuclear explosions and lightning.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a powerful astronomical cosmic burst of high-energy gamma-ray. · It 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.
· It emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime. · The shortest GRBs likely mark the collision of two compact stellar remnants called neutron stars, and the longest bursts are thought to arise when a massive, rapidly spinning star collapses to form a black hole.
Sources of Gamma Ray · They are produced by the hottest and most energetic objects in the universe, such as neutron stars and pulsars, supernova explosions, and regions around black holes.
· On Earth, gamma waves are generated by nuclear explosions, lightning, and the less dramatic activity of radioactive decay.
Context: A big star met its demise in a massive explosion called a supernova that unleashed a huge burst of gamma rays that traversed the cosmos which reached Earth last year, causing a significant disturbance in Earth’s ionosphere.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a powerful astronomical cosmic burst of high-energy gamma-ray. · It 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.
· It emits more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit in its lifetime. · The shortest GRBs likely mark the collision of two compact stellar remnants called neutron stars, and the longest bursts are thought to arise when a massive, rapidly spinning star collapses to form a black hole.
Sources of Gamma Ray · They are produced by the hottest and most energetic objects in the universe, such as neutron stars and pulsars, supernova explosions, and regions around black holes.
· On Earth, gamma waves are generated by nuclear explosions, lightning, and the less dramatic activity of radioactive decay.
Context: A big star met its demise in a massive explosion called a supernova that unleashed a huge burst of gamma rays that traversed the cosmos which reached Earth last year, causing a significant disturbance in Earth’s ionosphere.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) that measures how countries grow, attract, and retain talent report is published by which of the following organization?
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct · It measures how countries grow, attract, and retain talent. · It is an annual benchmarking report published by the prestigious chain of business schools, INSEAD.
· It provides a unique resource for decision-makers to understand the global talent competitiveness picture and develop strategies to boost their economies.
· The index uses two sub-indices: input and output.
· The input measures regulatory and business environments, as well as steps being taken to foster talent and retain it.
· The output side evaluates the quality of talent.
Highlights of GTCI 2023:
· The 10th edition of the report covers 134 countries around the world across all income groups.
· Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States are among the top three countries on the index.
· India is ranked 103, the worst among that of the BRICS countries. China remains at the top of the BRICS group of countries at rank 40, Russia is at 52, South Africa is at 68 and Brazil is ranked at 69.
· Other countries ranking better than India are Rwanda, Paraguay, Tunisia, Namibia, Bolivia, Ghana, El Salvador, Gambia, Kenya, Morocco, and Eswatini.
Context: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index has seen India fall sharply from rank 83 ten years ago to rank 103 in its latest report out recently.
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct · It measures how countries grow, attract, and retain talent. · It is an annual benchmarking report published by the prestigious chain of business schools, INSEAD.
· It provides a unique resource for decision-makers to understand the global talent competitiveness picture and develop strategies to boost their economies.
· The index uses two sub-indices: input and output.
· The input measures regulatory and business environments, as well as steps being taken to foster talent and retain it.
· The output side evaluates the quality of talent.
Highlights of GTCI 2023:
· The 10th edition of the report covers 134 countries around the world across all income groups.
· Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States are among the top three countries on the index.
· India is ranked 103, the worst among that of the BRICS countries. China remains at the top of the BRICS group of countries at rank 40, Russia is at 52, South Africa is at 68 and Brazil is ranked at 69.
· Other countries ranking better than India are Rwanda, Paraguay, Tunisia, Namibia, Bolivia, Ghana, El Salvador, Gambia, Kenya, Morocco, and Eswatini.
Context: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index has seen India fall sharply from rank 83 ten years ago to rank 103 in its latest report out recently.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about New Pamban Bridge
- It is India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge.
- It connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on the mainland in Tamil Nadu.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge. · It will replace the iconic Pamban Bridge, India’s first sea bridge, which opened in 1914.
· The new bridge is being built parallel to the old Pamban Bridge by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
· Bridge Length:
· The total length of the bridge is 2.078 km.
· It will have 99 spans with 18.3-meter-long girders. The navigational span will be 63 meters.
· It connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on the mainland in Tamil Nadu. Features:
· The most unique feature of the new Pamban Bridge is its vertical lift facility. It will help boats pass under the bridge smoothly.
· The vertical lift span will have electromechanical control interlocked with the train control system.
· To allow for shipping traffic to pass under the vertical lift section of the bridge, rail traffic would be stopped. The navigational span would move up vertically to create enough height for boats to pass.
· While the new Pamban Bridge is 3 meters higher than the old bridge, it also has a navigational air clearance of 22 metres above mean sea level.
· It has been designed for double railway line and future electrification as well.
Context: The new Pamban Bridge is likely to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in a few months’ time.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge. · It will replace the iconic Pamban Bridge, India’s first sea bridge, which opened in 1914.
· The new bridge is being built parallel to the old Pamban Bridge by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
· Bridge Length:
· The total length of the bridge is 2.078 km.
· It will have 99 spans with 18.3-meter-long girders. The navigational span will be 63 meters.
· It connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on the mainland in Tamil Nadu. Features:
· The most unique feature of the new Pamban Bridge is its vertical lift facility. It will help boats pass under the bridge smoothly.
· The vertical lift span will have electromechanical control interlocked with the train control system.
· To allow for shipping traffic to pass under the vertical lift section of the bridge, rail traffic would be stopped. The navigational span would move up vertically to create enough height for boats to pass.
· While the new Pamban Bridge is 3 meters higher than the old bridge, it also has a navigational air clearance of 22 metres above mean sea level.
· It has been designed for double railway line and future electrification as well.
Context: The new Pamban Bridge is likely to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in a few months’ time.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Pahari painting
- The roots of Pahari miniature painting tradition traces back to the Buddhist Pala dynasty
- Pahari paintings featured both religious and secular subjects.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Pahari denotes ‘hilly or mountainous’ in origin. · Pahari painting is a style of miniature painting that developed in the independent states of the Himalayan foothills in India.
· The roots of the miniature painting tradition go back to the Buddhist Pala dynasty, which ruled Bengal and Bihar from the 8th century until the end of the 11th century.
· Pahari paintings featured both religious and secular subjects. · Detailed paintings based on religious epics such as Mahabharat and Ramayana, Puranas, and Gita were frequently painted in the style.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Pahari denotes ‘hilly or mountainous’ in origin. · Pahari painting is a style of miniature painting that developed in the independent states of the Himalayan foothills in India.
· The roots of the miniature painting tradition go back to the Buddhist Pala dynasty, which ruled Bengal and Bihar from the 8th century until the end of the 11th century.
· Pahari paintings featured both religious and secular subjects. · Detailed paintings based on religious epics such as Mahabharat and Ramayana, Puranas, and Gita were frequently painted in the style.
Context: It was in news.
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