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Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| PSLV is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages lusing solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. | PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites | PSLVs have been used to launch various satellites into Geosynchronous and Geostationary orbits, like satellites from the IRNSS constellation. It can take up to 1,750 kg of payload to Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits of 600 km altitude. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/isro-successfully-puts-three-satellites-into-orbit-on-board-the-pslv-c-52/article65047972.ece
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| PSLV is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages lusing solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. | PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites | PSLVs have been used to launch various satellites into Geosynchronous and Geostationary orbits, like satellites from the IRNSS constellation. It can take up to 1,750 kg of payload to Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits of 600 km altitude. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/isro-successfully-puts-three-satellites-into-orbit-on-board-the-pslv-c-52/article65047972.ece
Consider the following
Which of the following are the applications of earth observation satellites
Solution(c)
The EOS-4, an Earth Observation Satellite is designed to provide high quality images in all weather conditions for applications such as agriculture, forestry, plantation, flood mapping, soil moisture and hydrology. Telephony is an application of communication satellite.
Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/feb/14/isro-successfully-launches-eos-04-twoco-passenger-satellites-starts-2022-on-a-good-note-2419216.html
Solution(c)
The EOS-4, an Earth Observation Satellite is designed to provide high quality images in all weather conditions for applications such as agriculture, forestry, plantation, flood mapping, soil moisture and hydrology. Telephony is an application of communication satellite.
Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/feb/14/isro-successfully-launches-eos-04-twoco-passenger-satellites-starts-2022-on-a-good-note-2419216.html
With reference to economics, ‘Trickle Down Effect’ is
Solution(c)
Trickle-down economics, or “trickle-down theory,” states that tax breaks and benefits for corporations and the wealthy will trickle down to everyone else. It argues for income and capital gains tax breaks or other financial benefits to large businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-myth-of-the-trickle-down-7774069/
Solution(c)
Trickle-down economics, or “trickle-down theory,” states that tax breaks and benefits for corporations and the wealthy will trickle down to everyone else. It argues for income and capital gains tax breaks or other financial benefits to large businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-myth-of-the-trickle-down-7774069/
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Medaram Jatra’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days. | Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana | People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence. |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798353
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days. | Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana | People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence. |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1798353
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Enforcement Directorate’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The prime objective of the Enforcement Directorate is the enforcement of two key Acts of the Government of India namely, the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) | The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/ed-conducts-searches-in-mumbai-in-underworld-linked-action/article65051403.ece
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The prime objective of the Enforcement Directorate is the enforcement of two key Acts of the Government of India namely, the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA) | The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/ed-conducts-searches-in-mumbai-in-underworld-linked-action/article65051403.ece
