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Consider the following with respect to ‘Srimukhalingam temple’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
It is located on the banks of Vamsadhara River and is dedicated to lord Srimukha Lingeswara (a form of Shiva). The Shivalinga here has a mukha or facial representation of Lord Shiva. |
This temple, built in the Kalinga architectural style.
The Trinity of Madhukeswara, Someswara and Bheemeswara Temples are a testimony to the magnificent architectural skills of Kalinga Kings. |
It was constructed in the 9th century CE by kings of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
It was built by Kamarnava II, ruler from the family line of Eastern Ganga. |
Context: Archaeological Survey of India assured to send a note to UNESCO over inclusion of Srimukhalingam temple in Andhra Pradesh in world heritage structures’ list.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
It is located on the banks of Vamsadhara River and is dedicated to lord Srimukha Lingeswara (a form of Shiva). The Shivalinga here has a mukha or facial representation of Lord Shiva. |
This temple, built in the Kalinga architectural style.
The Trinity of Madhukeswara, Someswara and Bheemeswara Temples are a testimony to the magnificent architectural skills of Kalinga Kings. |
It was constructed in the 9th century CE by kings of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
It was built by Kamarnava II, ruler from the family line of Eastern Ganga. |
Context: Archaeological Survey of India assured to send a note to UNESCO over inclusion of Srimukhalingam temple in Andhra Pradesh in world heritage structures’ list.
With reference to ‘Earthquakes’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust, leading to seismic waves.
Statement 2- The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the earthquake’s point of origin is called the epicenter.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Earthquakes are sudden tremors of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of energy in the form of seismic waves. These waves travel outward from the point of origin, shaking the ground and sometimes causing widespread damage.
Causes:
Types of Seismic Waves:
Measuring Earthquakes: Earthquakes are measured by two main scales:
Impact of Earthquakes: Earthquakes can have devastating consequences, causing:
Context: Earthquake and Tsunami strikes Central Japan
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Earthquakes are sudden tremors of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of energy in the form of seismic waves. These waves travel outward from the point of origin, shaking the ground and sometimes causing widespread damage.
Causes:
Types of Seismic Waves:
Measuring Earthquakes: Earthquakes are measured by two main scales:
Impact of Earthquakes: Earthquakes can have devastating consequences, causing:
Context: Earthquake and Tsunami strikes Central Japan
With reference to ‘Finance Commission’ consider the following statements
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Solution (d)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| It is a Constitutionally mandated body that is at the center of fiscal federalism.
It is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves. Its working is characterized by extensive and intensive consultations with all levels of governments, thus strengthening the principle of cooperative federalism.
Functions
It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to— the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds; the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India; the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State; the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State; any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interests of sound finance. |
Composition
As per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and The Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951, the Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members are selected from among persons who– · are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or · have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or · have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or · have special knowledge of economics |
Context: The government appointed former Niti Aayog vice chairman, Arvind Panagariya as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Solution (d)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| It is a Constitutionally mandated body that is at the center of fiscal federalism.
It is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves. Its working is characterized by extensive and intensive consultations with all levels of governments, thus strengthening the principle of cooperative federalism.
Functions
It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to— the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds; the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India; the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State; the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State; any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interests of sound finance. |
Composition
As per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and The Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951, the Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members are selected from among persons who– · are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or · have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or · have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or · have special knowledge of economics |
Context: The government appointed former Niti Aayog vice chairman, Arvind Panagariya as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission
‘Salton Sea’ which was recently in news is located in
Solution (a)
About Salton Sea
Formation:
Context: The U.S. Department of Energy recently discovered the world’s largest Lithium reserve beneath California’s Salton Sea.
Solution (a)
About Salton Sea
Formation:
Context: The U.S. Department of Energy recently discovered the world’s largest Lithium reserve beneath California’s Salton Sea.
With reference to ‘XPoSat mission’ consider the following statements
How many statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
The mission helps in comprehending the emission processes from various astronomical sources like black holes, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei, and pulsar wind nebulae. Space based observatories are also unable to give information about the exact nature of the emission from such sources. Therefore, newer devices can measure specific properties. |
The XPoSAT mission launch also marked the 60th flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. |
After this launch, India became the second nation after the US to send an observatory to study astronomical sources, such as black holes, and neutron stars, among others.
XPoSat’s payloads |
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the PSLV-C58 XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) mission.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
The mission helps in comprehending the emission processes from various astronomical sources like black holes, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei, and pulsar wind nebulae. Space based observatories are also unable to give information about the exact nature of the emission from such sources. Therefore, newer devices can measure specific properties. |
The XPoSAT mission launch also marked the 60th flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. |
After this launch, India became the second nation after the US to send an observatory to study astronomical sources, such as black holes, and neutron stars, among others.
XPoSat’s payloads |
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the PSLV-C58 XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) mission.
