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Consider the following statements about Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI)
Choose the correct statement:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), also known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses tiny reflective particles or aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.
· It is believed that as more radiation is scattered in the stratosphere by aerosols, less would be absorbed by the troposphere, the lower level of the atmosphere where weather primarily occurs. · The production of such an artificial aerosol layer could be accomplished by shooting sulfur particles into the stratosphere with cannons or dispersing them from balloons or other aircraft. |
· It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.
· The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, often cited as the inspiration for this concept, deposited massive amounts of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. · This aerosol layer was reported to have lowered average temperatures around the world by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) over the following few years. |
Context: A recent study looked at the impact of stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) in mitigating global warming effects in West Asia (also known as Middle East) and North Africa (MENA).
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), also known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses tiny reflective particles or aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.
· It is believed that as more radiation is scattered in the stratosphere by aerosols, less would be absorbed by the troposphere, the lower level of the atmosphere where weather primarily occurs. · The production of such an artificial aerosol layer could be accomplished by shooting sulfur particles into the stratosphere with cannons or dispersing them from balloons or other aircraft. |
· It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.
· The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, often cited as the inspiration for this concept, deposited massive amounts of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. · This aerosol layer was reported to have lowered average temperatures around the world by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) over the following few years. |
Context: A recent study looked at the impact of stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) in mitigating global warming effects in West Asia (also known as Middle East) and North Africa (MENA).
Consider the following statements
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP)
· The project aims to provide connectivity between India and Myanmar by connecting the port of Kolkata with the port of Sittwe in Rakhine. |
· The Kaladan project has 2 major components -Waterways component and road component.
· Sittwe port is located at Kaladan river delta in Myanmar. · The port was built with a grant-in-aid of around $ 500 million dollars from the Indian government. |
· Kaladan is a transboundary river flowing in India (Mizoram) and Myanmar. |
Context: Advances by Myanmar’s anti-junta forces mount pressure on port developed by India.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP)
· The project aims to provide connectivity between India and Myanmar by connecting the port of Kolkata with the port of Sittwe in Rakhine. |
· The Kaladan project has 2 major components -Waterways component and road component.
· Sittwe port is located at Kaladan river delta in Myanmar. · The port was built with a grant-in-aid of around $ 500 million dollars from the Indian government. |
· Kaladan is a transboundary river flowing in India (Mizoram) and Myanmar. |
Context: Advances by Myanmar’s anti-junta forces mount pressure on port developed by India.
Consider the following statements about The Purple Revolution
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| The Purple Revolution
· To promote the indigenous aromatic crop-based agro economy through the ‘aroma mission’. · To increase the income of the farmers and promote lavender cultivation on commercial scale. Aroma Mission · Aim – To deliver technological and infrastructure aid for value-addition and distillation to agriculturalists or growers all over India. · The Aroma Mission through the Purple Revolution aims to bring about a revolutionary change in the fragrance industry. · It is popularly known as the Lavender or Purple Revolution. |
The Purple Revolution
· Launched by – Ministry of Science and Technology Aroma Mission · Launch – In 2016 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). |
· Lavender has been designated by the central government as a “Doda brand product” to promote the rare aromatic plant under One District, One Product.
· Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean. |
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that India’s demand for medicinal plants will increase from the current $14 billion per year to $5 trillion by 2050.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| The Purple Revolution
· To promote the indigenous aromatic crop-based agro economy through the ‘aroma mission’. · To increase the income of the farmers and promote lavender cultivation on commercial scale. Aroma Mission · Aim – To deliver technological and infrastructure aid for value-addition and distillation to agriculturalists or growers all over India. · The Aroma Mission through the Purple Revolution aims to bring about a revolutionary change in the fragrance industry. · It is popularly known as the Lavender or Purple Revolution. |
The Purple Revolution
· Launched by – Ministry of Science and Technology Aroma Mission · Launch – In 2016 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). |
· Lavender has been designated by the central government as a “Doda brand product” to promote the rare aromatic plant under One District, One Product.
· Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean. |
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that India’s demand for medicinal plants will increase from the current $14 billion per year to $5 trillion by 2050.
Consider the following statements about Ken River
Choose the incorrect statement:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| · The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the district of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
· Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills, the river cuts a 60 km long, and 150- 180 m deep gorge. It is joined by several streams in this gorge, making waterfalls. · It travels a distance of 427 km and then merges with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. · It flows through two states, namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. |
· It is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India.
· It is a tributary of the Yamuna River. The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga. · It is known for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone. · Banda city is located on the banks of Ken River. · Tributaries: The major tributaries of the Ken River are Bawas, Dewar, Kaith, Baink, Kopra, and Bearma. |
Context: The Prime Minister in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ recently cited crocodiles in Ken River to hail how technology is being used extensively for the conservation of wildlife in different parts of the country.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| · The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the district of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
· Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills, the river cuts a 60 km long, and 150- 180 m deep gorge. It is joined by several streams in this gorge, making waterfalls. · It travels a distance of 427 km and then merges with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. · It flows through two states, namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. |
· It is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India.
· It is a tributary of the Yamuna River. The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga. · It is known for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone. · Banda city is located on the banks of Ken River. · Tributaries: The major tributaries of the Ken River are Bawas, Dewar, Kaith, Baink, Kopra, and Bearma. |
Context: The Prime Minister in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ recently cited crocodiles in Ken River to hail how technology is being used extensively for the conservation of wildlife in different parts of the country.
Tangail Saree recently bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag is produced in which of the following state?
Solution (a)
| Option a |
| Correct |
| · Tangail sarees named after the place called Tangail, located in Bangladesh.
· Weavers from Tangail region of then East Bengal, migrated to different parts of West Bengal and continued their weaving profession for production of Tangail Sarees. · The Tangail saree is a simplification of Jamdani cotton saree but with minimal designs in body portion, thereby minimizing the labour and price. · Materials used – Tangail weavers normally used cotton and the texture is usually high and compact. · Weaving technique – Tangail sarees have an unusually fine and smooth texture with a pattern running through every alternate or every two weft threads apart. · Tangail cotton saree is woven with figured motifs, in transparent plain ground, with designs of extra warp in borders and extra weft in the body portion. · West Bengal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Tangail Saree in January 2024. |
Context: Bangladeshis annoyed after West Bengal gets GI Tag for Tangail Saree.
Solution (a)
| Option a |
| Correct |
| · Tangail sarees named after the place called Tangail, located in Bangladesh.
· Weavers from Tangail region of then East Bengal, migrated to different parts of West Bengal and continued their weaving profession for production of Tangail Sarees. · The Tangail saree is a simplification of Jamdani cotton saree but with minimal designs in body portion, thereby minimizing the labour and price. · Materials used – Tangail weavers normally used cotton and the texture is usually high and compact. · Weaving technique – Tangail sarees have an unusually fine and smooth texture with a pattern running through every alternate or every two weft threads apart. · Tangail cotton saree is woven with figured motifs, in transparent plain ground, with designs of extra warp in borders and extra weft in the body portion. · West Bengal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Tangail Saree in January 2024. |
Context: Bangladeshis annoyed after West Bengal gets GI Tag for Tangail Saree.
