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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Energy Agency’
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| International Energy Agency is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation within the OECD framework. It works with governments and industry to shape a secure and sustainable energy future for all. It was founded in 1974 to ensure the security of oil supplies. | Crude oil and/or product reserves are equivalent to 90 days of the previous year’s net imports, to which the government has immediate access (even if it does not own them directly) and could be used to address disruptions to global oil supply. A demand restraint programme to reduce national oil consumption by up to 10%. Legislation and organisation to operate the Co-ordinated Emergency Response Measures (CERM) on a national basis are some of the criteria for membership | India joined this organization in 2017 as an Associate member. |
Context – The executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said it would review all its membership conditions for India’s inclusion in the world’s premier energy monitoring organization.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| International Energy Agency is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation within the OECD framework. It works with governments and industry to shape a secure and sustainable energy future for all. It was founded in 1974 to ensure the security of oil supplies. | Crude oil and/or product reserves are equivalent to 90 days of the previous year’s net imports, to which the government has immediate access (even if it does not own them directly) and could be used to address disruptions to global oil supply. A demand restraint programme to reduce national oil consumption by up to 10%. Legislation and organisation to operate the Co-ordinated Emergency Response Measures (CERM) on a national basis are some of the criteria for membership | India joined this organization in 2017 as an Associate member. |
Context – The executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said it would review all its membership conditions for India’s inclusion in the world’s premier energy monitoring organization.
With reference to ‘VAIBHAV fellowship Programme’, consider the following statements
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| VAIBHAV fellowship Programme would be awarded to outstanding scientists/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective countries. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for a maximum of 3 years. | It is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology. |
Context – The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| VAIBHAV fellowship Programme would be awarded to outstanding scientists/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective countries. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for a maximum of 3 years. | It is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology. |
Context – The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions.
‘Kanika Range in Odisha’ which was in news is known for
Solution (d)
The Sundargarh natural arch, present in the ferruginous sandstone of the Upper Kamthi formation, dates back to about 184 to 160 million years in the lower to middle Jurassic age. If it is done, it will be the biggest natural arch of the country to have the Geo Heritage tag. The state unit of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed to declare the ‘Natural Arch’ in the Kanika range of Sundargarh forest division, a Geo Heritage Site.
Context – A team of the Geological Survey of India recently discovered India’s biggest natural arch during their survey of coal in Kenduadihi block in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
Solution (d)
The Sundargarh natural arch, present in the ferruginous sandstone of the Upper Kamthi formation, dates back to about 184 to 160 million years in the lower to middle Jurassic age. If it is done, it will be the biggest natural arch of the country to have the Geo Heritage tag. The state unit of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed to declare the ‘Natural Arch’ in the Kanika range of Sundargarh forest division, a Geo Heritage Site.
Context – A team of the Geological Survey of India recently discovered India’s biggest natural arch during their survey of coal in Kenduadihi block in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
Consider the following statements about ‘Geminid meteor shower’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Geminid meteor shower peaks during mid-December each year and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. The 3200 Phaethon It is classified as an asteroid- the first to be discovered via satellite. | Unlike most meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminid stream appears to originate from an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon. |
Context – NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has shed new light on the origin of the intense Geminid meteor shower.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Geminid meteor shower peaks during mid-December each year and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. The 3200 Phaethon It is classified as an asteroid- the first to be discovered via satellite. | Unlike most meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminid stream appears to originate from an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon. |
Context – NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has shed new light on the origin of the intense Geminid meteor shower.
Consider the following statements
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
| A landfall should not be confused with a ‘direct hit’, which refers to a situation where the core of high winds (or eyewall) comes onshore but the centre of the storm may stay remain offshore. | As per the IMD, a tropical cyclone is said to have made a landfall when the center of the storm – or its eye – moves over the coast. | Landfalls can last for a few hours, with their exact duration depending on the speed of the winds and the size of the storm system. e.g., Cyclone Biparjoy’s land process is expected to last around five to six hours, with the cyclone almost completely dissipating over approximately the next 24 hours. |
Context – On June 15, the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy started near Jakhau port in the state’s Kutch district and continued till midnight.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
| A landfall should not be confused with a ‘direct hit’, which refers to a situation where the core of high winds (or eyewall) comes onshore but the centre of the storm may stay remain offshore. | As per the IMD, a tropical cyclone is said to have made a landfall when the center of the storm – or its eye – moves over the coast. | Landfalls can last for a few hours, with their exact duration depending on the speed of the winds and the size of the storm system. e.g., Cyclone Biparjoy’s land process is expected to last around five to six hours, with the cyclone almost completely dissipating over approximately the next 24 hours. |
Context – On June 15, the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy started near Jakhau port in the state’s Kutch district and continued till midnight.
