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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 150
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The northeast monsoon generally brings rain to
- Tamil Nadu
- Puducherry
- Kerala
Select the correct code:
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Solution (d)
The northeast monsoon brings rain to just five of the 36 meteorological divisions in the country — Tamil Nadu (which includes Puducherry), Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-imd-says-india-has-just-finished-a-satisfactory-northeast-monsoon-what-is-this-monsoon-6196789/
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Solution (d)
The northeast monsoon brings rain to just five of the 36 meteorological divisions in the country — Tamil Nadu (which includes Puducherry), Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-imd-says-india-has-just-finished-a-satisfactory-northeast-monsoon-what-is-this-monsoon-6196789/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Palau’ is located in
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Solution (a)
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. The country contains approximately 340 islands, and together with parts of the Federated States of Micronesia, forms the western chain of the Caroline Islands.
Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals. The country has banned common ingredients used in cosmetics including oxybenzone.
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Solution (a)
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. The country contains approximately 340 islands, and together with parts of the Federated States of Micronesia, forms the western chain of the Caroline Islands.
Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals. The country has banned common ingredients used in cosmetics including oxybenzone.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘GEMINI’
- It aims to disseminate emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.
- It was launched by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Airport Authority of India (AAI).
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) joined hands with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to utilize the GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) satellite system to transmit the PFZ, OSF and disaster warnings to fishermen with GAGAN system consisting of three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
Source: http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=196224
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Solution (c)
For seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen, the Government launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device.
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) joined hands with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to utilize the GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) satellite system to transmit the PFZ, OSF and disaster warnings to fishermen with GAGAN system consisting of three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
Source: http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=196224
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Cyclone ‘PABUK’ – Northeast and adjoining east central Arabian sea
- Cyclone ‘FANI’ – Southwest Bay & adjoining Southeast of Bengal
- Cyclone ‘HIKAA’ – Andaman Sea
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Solution (b)
Cyclonic Storm ‘PABUK’ over Andaman Sea & neighbourhood, Cyclone ‘FANI’ over Southwest Bay & adjoining Southeast of Bengal, Cyclone Alert for Odisha, West Bengal & Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram Districts of Andhra Pradesh Coasts, Cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ over Northeast & adjoining East central Arabian Sea, Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha – West Bengal coasts, Cyclonic Storm ‘HIKAA’ over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian sea and Cyclonic Storm ‘BULBUL’ over northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal. Other alerts like Snowfall over hills, hailstorms and Western Disturbance were also disseminated by issuing press releases.
Source: http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=196224
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Solution (b)
Cyclonic Storm ‘PABUK’ over Andaman Sea & neighbourhood, Cyclone ‘FANI’ over Southwest Bay & adjoining Southeast of Bengal, Cyclone Alert for Odisha, West Bengal & Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram Districts of Andhra Pradesh Coasts, Cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ over Northeast & adjoining East central Arabian Sea, Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha – West Bengal coasts, Cyclonic Storm ‘HIKAA’ over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian sea and Cyclonic Storm ‘BULBUL’ over northwest and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal. Other alerts like Snowfall over hills, hailstorms and Western Disturbance were also disseminated by issuing press releases.
Source: http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=196224
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Nageswaraswamy Temple’.
- It is an ancient Chola temple, constructed by Aditya Chola.
- It was built in the Kalinga region.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Nageswaraswamy Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king and is located in the centre of Kumbakonam.
Aditya Chola constructed this temple during the 9th century. It is great marvel of Chola architecture, building technology and astronomy.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/arudra-celebration-at-the-nagadosha-parihara-sthalam/article30459423.ece
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Solution (a)
Nageswaraswamy Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king and is located in the centre of Kumbakonam.
Aditya Chola constructed this temple during the 9th century. It is great marvel of Chola architecture, building technology and astronomy.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/arudra-celebration-at-the-nagadosha-parihara-sthalam/article30459423.ece
