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Consider the following statements about Web3
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| · It is known as the decentralized web, network of computers that are owned and controlled by the users themselves.
· It is built on top of existing Internet infrastructure and not in competition with previous versions of the web platform. |
· It allows for the creation and exchange of digital assets, decentralized applications and smart contracts in the blockchain system.
· It is best known for its use in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. · It is used to store and transfer digital currencies in a secure and transparent way. |
· Peer-to-Peer – It allows for peer-to-peer transactions and interactions, which means that users are in control of their data and can choose whom they share it with.
· Data ownership and control: Users can trust the network itself to keep their data and transactions secure. |
Context: The technology was in news.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| · It is known as the decentralized web, network of computers that are owned and controlled by the users themselves.
· It is built on top of existing Internet infrastructure and not in competition with previous versions of the web platform. |
· It allows for the creation and exchange of digital assets, decentralized applications and smart contracts in the blockchain system.
· It is best known for its use in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. · It is used to store and transfer digital currencies in a secure and transparent way. |
· Peer-to-Peer – It allows for peer-to-peer transactions and interactions, which means that users are in control of their data and can choose whom they share it with.
· Data ownership and control: Users can trust the network itself to keep their data and transactions secure. |
Context: The technology was in news.
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Quantum Computing
· It is an area of computer science focused on the development of technologies based on the principles of quantum theory. · Quantum computing uses subatomic particles, such as electrons or photons. |
· Quantum bits, or qubits, allow these particles to exist in more than one state (i.e., 1 and 0) at the same time.
· Qubits can exploit the interference between their wave-like quantum states to perform calculations that might otherwise take millions of years. |
· The mission will also help developing:
· Satellite based secure quantum communications between ground stations over a range of 2000 km within India. · Long distance secure quantum communications with other countries · Inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km · Multi-node Quantum network with quantum memories |
Context: Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Quantum Computing
· It is an area of computer science focused on the development of technologies based on the principles of quantum theory. · Quantum computing uses subatomic particles, such as electrons or photons. |
· Quantum bits, or qubits, allow these particles to exist in more than one state (i.e., 1 and 0) at the same time.
· Qubits can exploit the interference between their wave-like quantum states to perform calculations that might otherwise take millions of years. |
· The mission will also help developing:
· Satellite based secure quantum communications between ground stations over a range of 2000 km within India. · Long distance secure quantum communications with other countries · Inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km · Multi-node Quantum network with quantum memories |
Context: Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology.
Consider the following statements about National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| · It is a technical intelligence Agency under the National Security Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office, India.
· Primary Objective: Gather technical intelligence, which involves intercepting and analyzing communications signals, imagery intelligence, and cyber intelligence. |
· NTRO is headed by a Chairman who reports directly to the Prime Minister of India.
· Its headquarters is located in New Delhi, and it has operational centres in various parts of the country. |
· It was formed in 2004 to strengthen the country’s national security apparatus.
· It is under the direct control of the Prime Minister’s Office and operates as an autonomous organization.
|
Context: The Central Government recently appointed former Special Protection Group (SPG) chief as the Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| · It is a technical intelligence Agency under the National Security Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office, India.
· Primary Objective: Gather technical intelligence, which involves intercepting and analyzing communications signals, imagery intelligence, and cyber intelligence. |
· NTRO is headed by a Chairman who reports directly to the Prime Minister of India.
· Its headquarters is located in New Delhi, and it has operational centres in various parts of the country. |
· It was formed in 2004 to strengthen the country’s national security apparatus.
· It is under the direct control of the Prime Minister’s Office and operates as an autonomous organization.
|
Context: The Central Government recently appointed former Special Protection Group (SPG) chief as the Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
Consider the following statements about SATHI Portal
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · It aims to ensure quality assurance system, identify the source of seed in the seed production chain.
· It is a Centralized Online System for seed traceability, authentication. · It is also an inventory designed to deal with the challenges of seed production, quality seed identification and seed certification. · There will be a QR code under this system, through which the seeds can be traced. |
· Developed by – National Informatics Centre (NIC) in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
· Theme – Uttam Beej – Samriddh Kisan (Choice of seeds in prosperous Agriculture). |
Context: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the SATHI Portal and Mobile App
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · It aims to ensure quality assurance system, identify the source of seed in the seed production chain.
· It is a Centralized Online System for seed traceability, authentication. · It is also an inventory designed to deal with the challenges of seed production, quality seed identification and seed certification. · There will be a QR code under this system, through which the seeds can be traced. |
· Developed by – National Informatics Centre (NIC) in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
· Theme – Uttam Beej – Samriddh Kisan (Choice of seeds in prosperous Agriculture). |
Context: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the SATHI Portal and Mobile App
Wellington Reef, sometimes seen in the news recently, is located in?
Solution (a)
| Option a |
| Correct |
| Wellington Reef
· It is found off the coast of Darwin Island in the far north of the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. · It was thought to be among the few structural shallow coral reefs in the islands to have survived the destruction wreaked by an El Niño event in 1982-83. · The deep-water coral communities were in the depths of the Galápagos marine reserve. · These newly discovered reefs are potentially of global significance, a ‘canary in the mine’ for other reefs global sites. · It can be used to monitor over time to see how pristine habitats evolve with our current climate crisis. · It could also help understand the role of MPAs in the carbon cycle and fisheries. |
Context: Scientists discovered new coral reef in the Galapagos reef where Wellington reef is believed to be the one which survived El Nino weather in 1982.
Solution (a)
| Option a |
| Correct |
| Wellington Reef
· It is found off the coast of Darwin Island in the far north of the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. · It was thought to be among the few structural shallow coral reefs in the islands to have survived the destruction wreaked by an El Niño event in 1982-83. · The deep-water coral communities were in the depths of the Galápagos marine reserve. · These newly discovered reefs are potentially of global significance, a ‘canary in the mine’ for other reefs global sites. · It can be used to monitor over time to see how pristine habitats evolve with our current climate crisis. · It could also help understand the role of MPAs in the carbon cycle and fisheries. |
Context: Scientists discovered new coral reef in the Galapagos reef where Wellington reef is believed to be the one which survived El Nino weather in 1982.
