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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pallikaranai Marshland
- It is a freshwater marsh and partly saline wetland situated in Kochi, Kerala
- On its eastern periphery, the Marsh is flanked by the Buckingham Canal.
- It is one of the Ramsar sites in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Pallikaranai Marshland: · It is a freshwater marsh and partly saline wetland situated about 20 kilometres south of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
· It serves as an aquatic buffer of the flood-prone Chennai and Chengalpattu districts.
· It encompasses 65 wetlands, through two outlets, viz., Okkiyam Madavu and the Kovalam Creek, and falls into the Bay of Bengal.
· On its eastern periphery, the Marsh is flanked by the Buckingham Canal.
· Parts of the Marsh are well below the mean sea level and qualify as low-lying basins.
· It is one of the Ramsar sites in India.
Fauna
· The diverse ecosystem of the marshland supports some 115 bird species, ten mammals, 21 reptiles, ten amphibians, 46 fish, nine molluscs, five crustaceans, and seven butterfly species.
· These include notable species such as Russell’s viper (Daboia siamensis) and birds such as the glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), grey-headed lapwings (Vanellus cinereus), and Pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus).
· Although tropical in bio-climate, the influence of the Bay of Bengal has been significant on the Marsh.
· Threats: It continues to face significant anthropogenic pressures, including encroachments and sewage discharge.
Context: In a first, a bathymetric study is under way in and around Pallikaranai marshland to assess the volume of sludge that can be dredged to enhance the marsh’s water holding capacity and ecological functions.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Pallikaranai Marshland: · It is a freshwater marsh and partly saline wetland situated about 20 kilometres south of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
· It serves as an aquatic buffer of the flood-prone Chennai and Chengalpattu districts.
· It encompasses 65 wetlands, through two outlets, viz., Okkiyam Madavu and the Kovalam Creek, and falls into the Bay of Bengal.
· On its eastern periphery, the Marsh is flanked by the Buckingham Canal.
· Parts of the Marsh are well below the mean sea level and qualify as low-lying basins.
· It is one of the Ramsar sites in India.
Fauna
· The diverse ecosystem of the marshland supports some 115 bird species, ten mammals, 21 reptiles, ten amphibians, 46 fish, nine molluscs, five crustaceans, and seven butterfly species.
· These include notable species such as Russell’s viper (Daboia siamensis) and birds such as the glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), grey-headed lapwings (Vanellus cinereus), and Pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus).
· Although tropical in bio-climate, the influence of the Bay of Bengal has been significant on the Marsh.
· Threats: It continues to face significant anthropogenic pressures, including encroachments and sewage discharge.
Context: In a first, a bathymetric study is under way in and around Pallikaranai marshland to assess the volume of sludge that can be dredged to enhance the marsh’s water holding capacity and ecological functions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Emu
- It belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites.
- The Emu is found only in Australia and Africa
- It is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Emu: · It belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of the modern bird families.
· It is the second-largest living bird in the world (the ostrich is the largest).
Distribution:
· The Emu is found only in Australia.
· It lives throughout most of the continent, ranging from coastal regions to high in the Snowy Mountains.
Features:
· Emu is more than 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall and may weigh more than 45 kg (100 pounds).
· Adult female emus are larger and heavier than males.
· Both sexes are brownish, with a dark gray head and neck.
· Their necks and legs are long, but their wings are tiny, reduced to less than 8 inches (20 centimeters).
· Their feet have three toes and fewer bones and muscles than those of flying birds.
· Emus can dash away at nearly 50 km (30 miles) per hour; if cornered, they kick with their big three-toed feet.
· Their strong legs also allow the bird to jump 7 feet (2.1 meters) straight up.
· They are omnivores.
· Lifespan: Five to ten years
· Conservation Status:
· IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Context: Researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism behind the reduction and asymmetry of emu wing bones.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Emu: · It belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of the modern bird families.
· It is the second-largest living bird in the world (the ostrich is the largest).
Distribution:
· The Emu is found only in Australia.
· It lives throughout most of the continent, ranging from coastal regions to high in the Snowy Mountains.
Features:
· Emu is more than 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall and may weigh more than 45 kg (100 pounds).
· Adult female emus are larger and heavier than males.
· Both sexes are brownish, with a dark gray head and neck.
· Their necks and legs are long, but their wings are tiny, reduced to less than 8 inches (20 centimeters).
· Their feet have three toes and fewer bones and muscles than those of flying birds.
· Emus can dash away at nearly 50 km (30 miles) per hour; if cornered, they kick with their big three-toed feet.
· Their strong legs also allow the bird to jump 7 feet (2.1 meters) straight up.
· They are omnivores.
· Lifespan: Five to ten years
· Conservation Status:
· IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Context: Researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism behind the reduction and asymmetry of emu wing bones.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Sustainable Aviation Fuel
- It is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%.
- It can be produced synthetically via a process that captures carbon directly from the air.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is also known as bio-jet fuel. · It is made from renewable biomass and waste resources have the potential to deliver the performance of petroleum-based jet fuel.
· It is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%.
· Production: It can be produced from a number of sources (feedstock) including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste and non-food crops. · It can also be produced synthetically via a process that captures carbon directly from the air.
Context: Recently, India and Brazil have decided to collaborate on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is also known as bio-jet fuel. · It is made from renewable biomass and waste resources have the potential to deliver the performance of petroleum-based jet fuel.
· It is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%.
· Production: It can be produced from a number of sources (feedstock) including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste and non-food crops. · It can also be produced synthetically via a process that captures carbon directly from the air.
Context: Recently, India and Brazil have decided to collaborate on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Project 200
- It is an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180 km-250 km).
- It is designed and developed by DRDO and ISRO.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180 km-250 km). · Traditionally, satellites have been deployed in orbits at altitudes well above 450 km.
· This altitude choice has been influenced by various considerations, such as the desire to minimise the impact of atmospheric interference on satellite operations.
· It was developed by Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space startup. · Project 200 is a technology demonstration mission to qualify a new unconventional satellite powered by an innovative propulsion system (developed in-house) at around 200 km.
· Bellatrix Aerospace stated that their cutting-edge propulsion technology enables satellites to maintain 200 km orbits for years, rather than deorbiting in a few days.
Context: Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace recently unveiled Project 200 on the inaugural day of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · It is an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180 km-250 km). · Traditionally, satellites have been deployed in orbits at altitudes well above 450 km.
· This altitude choice has been influenced by various considerations, such as the desire to minimise the impact of atmospheric interference on satellite operations.
· It was developed by Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space startup. · Project 200 is a technology demonstration mission to qualify a new unconventional satellite powered by an innovative propulsion system (developed in-house) at around 200 km.
· Bellatrix Aerospace stated that their cutting-edge propulsion technology enables satellites to maintain 200 km orbits for years, rather than deorbiting in a few days.
Context: Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace recently unveiled Project 200 on the inaugural day of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Cancer Moonshot Initiative, recently seen in news is an initiative of?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative: · It was launched by the QUAD countries (India, United States, Australia and Japan).
· It is aimed at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.
· It will focus on expanding cervical cancer screening; increasing vaccinations against the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection that is the primary cause of cervical cancer; and treating patients.
· India’s contribution
· India will, additionally, offer technical assistance to interested countries in the Indo-Pacific region on DPI for cancer screening, care and continuum through its US $10 million contribution to WHO’s-Global Initiative on Digital Health.
· India commits to providing HPV sampling kits, detection tools and cervical cancer vaccines worth $7.5 million to the Indo-Pacific region.
· India is working on an AI based treatment protocol for the disease.
· India will provide support for radiotherapy treatment and capacity building for cancer prevention in the Indo-Pacific.
Context: Recently, the Quad grouping took a ground breaking cancer initiative called the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative: · It was launched by the QUAD countries (India, United States, Australia and Japan).
· It is aimed at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.
· It will focus on expanding cervical cancer screening; increasing vaccinations against the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection that is the primary cause of cervical cancer; and treating patients.
· India’s contribution
· India will, additionally, offer technical assistance to interested countries in the Indo-Pacific region on DPI for cancer screening, care and continuum through its US $10 million contribution to WHO’s-Global Initiative on Digital Health.
· India commits to providing HPV sampling kits, detection tools and cervical cancer vaccines worth $7.5 million to the Indo-Pacific region.
· India is working on an AI based treatment protocol for the disease.
· India will provide support for radiotherapy treatment and capacity building for cancer prevention in the Indo-Pacific.
Context: Recently, the Quad grouping took a ground breaking cancer initiative called the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
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