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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Solar Cycle’
Statement 1 – It is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 10 years.
Statement 2 – The Sun’s magnetic field comprising of north and south poles completely flips.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The solar cycle is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. The solar cycle affects activity on the surface of the Sun, such as sunspots, which are caused by the Sun’s magnetic fields. As the magnetic fields change, so does the amount of activity on the Sun’s surface. The Sun’s magnetic field goes through a cycle called the solar cycle. Every 11 years or so, the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips. This means that the Sun’s north and south poles switch places. Then it takes about another 11 years for the Sun’s north and south poles to flip back again. Context – Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new method to predict the amplitude of the upcoming solar cycle.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The solar cycle is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. The solar cycle affects activity on the surface of the Sun, such as sunspots, which are caused by the Sun’s magnetic fields. As the magnetic fields change, so does the amount of activity on the Sun’s surface. The Sun’s magnetic field goes through a cycle called the solar cycle. Every 11 years or so, the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips. This means that the Sun’s north and south poles switch places. Then it takes about another 11 years for the Sun’s north and south poles to flip back again. Context – Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new method to predict the amplitude of the upcoming solar cycle.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Krishi-Decision Support System’
- It is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture.
- It is developed jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Space.
- It provides near real-time information on soil moisture, water storage and crop conditions
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Krishi-Decision Support System is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture. It will enable the government to understand cropping patterns by analysing parcel-level crop maps of different years. It is developed jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Space. The platform provides seamless access to comprehensive data including satellite images, weather information, reservoir storage, groundwater levels and soil health information, which can be easily accessed from anywhere at any time. It’ll also give near real-time information on various indicators such as soil moisture, water storage, crop condition, dry spells, etc. Context – The Union government launched a unique digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Krishi-Decision Support System is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture. It will enable the government to understand cropping patterns by analysing parcel-level crop maps of different years. It is developed jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Space. The platform provides seamless access to comprehensive data including satellite images, weather information, reservoir storage, groundwater levels and soil health information, which can be easily accessed from anywhere at any time. It’ll also give near real-time information on various indicators such as soil moisture, water storage, crop condition, dry spells, etc. Context – The Union government launched a unique digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘International Earth Sciences Olympiad’
- It is an annual competition for primary school students from across the globe.
- India has participated in the IESO since its inception and hosted the last edition in Mysore.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect International Earth Sciences Olympiad was established in 2003 at the International Geoscience Education Organization Council Meeting in Calgary, Canada. It is an annual competition for secondary school students from across the globe. India has participated in the IESO since 2007 and hosted its 10th edition in Mysore. This year, the 17th IESO witnessed teams from 35 countries, of which 32 made it to the finals. Competitions were across four categories: Theory and Practical, Earth Science Project, International Team Field Investigation, and Data Mining. Context – The Indian student team has bagged multiple prestigious medals at the 17th edition of the International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held in Beijing, China, from August 08-16, 2024
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect International Earth Sciences Olympiad was established in 2003 at the International Geoscience Education Organization Council Meeting in Calgary, Canada. It is an annual competition for secondary school students from across the globe. India has participated in the IESO since 2007 and hosted its 10th edition in Mysore. This year, the 17th IESO witnessed teams from 35 countries, of which 32 made it to the finals. Competitions were across four categories: Theory and Practical, Earth Science Project, International Team Field Investigation, and Data Mining. Context – The Indian student team has bagged multiple prestigious medals at the 17th edition of the International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held in Beijing, China, from August 08-16, 2024
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve’ recently seen in news is located in
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Solution (d)
Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) is located in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, surrounded by Myanmar on the Southeast. It is located at the junction of the Indian Sub-Continent Biogeographic Regionand the Indo-China Biogeographic Region. As a result of this, extensive diversity of flora and fauna is observed in this belt. This protected area is wedged between the Dapha Bum ridge of Mishmi Hills, of North Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai Ranges.
Context – Fifty-seven casual employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve have been reinstated
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Solution (d)
Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) is located in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, surrounded by Myanmar on the Southeast. It is located at the junction of the Indian Sub-Continent Biogeographic Regionand the Indo-China Biogeographic Region. As a result of this, extensive diversity of flora and fauna is observed in this belt. This protected area is wedged between the Dapha Bum ridge of Mishmi Hills, of North Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai Ranges.
Context – Fifty-seven casual employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve have been reinstated
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following parameters
- Import dependency
- Impacts of regional violence
- Demographic pressure
- Water and arable land resources
- Life expectancy
How many of the above are a part of ‘Multidimensional Vulnerability Index’
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index is a new international quantitative benchmark launched by the UN General Assembly to measure structural vulnerability and the lack of structural resilience across multiple dimensions of sustainable development at the national level. It is set to act as a complement to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and other development metrics. It incorporates indicators linked to a state’s structural vulnerabilities and lack of economic, environmental and social resilience. These factors include import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events and pandemics, impacts of regional violence, refugees, demographic pressure, water and arable land resources and mortality of children under five.
Context – The UN General Assembly officially launched a new data-driven “vulnerability” index that would help small island states and developing nations gain access to low-interest financing.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index is a new international quantitative benchmark launched by the UN General Assembly to measure structural vulnerability and the lack of structural resilience across multiple dimensions of sustainable development at the national level. It is set to act as a complement to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and other development metrics. It incorporates indicators linked to a state’s structural vulnerabilities and lack of economic, environmental and social resilience. These factors include import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events and pandemics, impacts of regional violence, refugees, demographic pressure, water and arable land resources and mortality of children under five.
Context – The UN General Assembly officially launched a new data-driven “vulnerability” index that would help small island states and developing nations gain access to low-interest financing.
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