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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sambhar Lake.
- Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake located in Gujarat.
- The lake is surrounded by the Aravali hills on all sides.
- It has been designated as a Ramsar site because it is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of pink flamingos and other birds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India’s largest inland salt lake, is located in Rajasthan.
The lake receives water from five rivers: Medtha, Samaod, Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, and Khandela.
It is surrounded by the Aravali hills on all sides.
Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of pink flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia and Siberia. The specialized algae and bacteria growing in the lake provide striking water colours and support the lake ecology that, in turn, sustains the migrating waterfowl.
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Solution: c)
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India’s largest inland salt lake, is located in Rajasthan.
The lake receives water from five rivers: Medtha, Samaod, Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, and Khandela.
It is surrounded by the Aravali hills on all sides.
Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of pink flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia and Siberia. The specialized algae and bacteria growing in the lake provide striking water colours and support the lake ecology that, in turn, sustains the migrating waterfowl.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the far side of the Moon.
- The far side of the Moon is the hemisphere of the Moon that always faces away from Earth.
- The far side of the Moon is shielded from radio transmissions from the Earth.
- China’s Chang’e 4 spacecraft made the first landing on the far side of the Moon.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The far side of the Moon is the hemisphere of the Moon that always faces away from Earth. The far side’s terrain is rugged with a multitude of impact craters and relatively few flat lunar maria compared to the near side. It has one of the largest craters in the Solar System, the South Pole–Aitken basin.
Chang’e 4 spacecraft made the first landing on the far side.
Because the far side of the Moon is shielded from radio transmissions from the Earth, it is considered a good location for placing radio telescopes for use by astronomers.
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Solution: d)
The far side of the Moon is the hemisphere of the Moon that always faces away from Earth. The far side’s terrain is rugged with a multitude of impact craters and relatively few flat lunar maria compared to the near side. It has one of the largest craters in the Solar System, the South Pole–Aitken basin.
Chang’e 4 spacecraft made the first landing on the far side.
Because the far side of the Moon is shielded from radio transmissions from the Earth, it is considered a good location for placing radio telescopes for use by astronomers.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Urban heat island (UHI).
- An urban heat island (UHI) is an urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities.
- The effect of Urban heat island is more severe during daytime than in night time.
- The UHI decreases air quality by increasing the production of pollutants such as ozone, and decreases water quality.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
An urban heat island (UHI) is an urban area or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. The temperature difference is usually larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak. UHI is most noticeable during the summer and winter. The main cause of the urban heat island effect is from the modification of land surfaces.
The UHI decreases air quality by increasing the production of pollutants such as ozone, and decreases water quality as warmer waters flow into area streams and put stress on their ecosystems.
Mitigation of the urban heat island effect can be accomplished through the use of green roofs and the use of lighter-colored surfaces in urban areas, which reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat.
Concerns have been raised about possible contribution from urban heat islands to global warming.
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Solution: b)
An urban heat island (UHI) is an urban area or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. The temperature difference is usually larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak. UHI is most noticeable during the summer and winter. The main cause of the urban heat island effect is from the modification of land surfaces.
The UHI decreases air quality by increasing the production of pollutants such as ozone, and decreases water quality as warmer waters flow into area streams and put stress on their ecosystems.
Mitigation of the urban heat island effect can be accomplished through the use of green roofs and the use of lighter-colored surfaces in urban areas, which reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat.
Concerns have been raised about possible contribution from urban heat islands to global warming.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding PACEsetter Fund.
- It is a fund jointly capitalized by the Governments of India and Japan.
- It provides early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy awards grants to four projects in second round of PACEsetter Fund programme.
PACEsetter Fund was Constituted by India and the USA in 2015.
It is a INR 50 crore (USD 7.9 million) fund jointly capitalized by the Governments of the Republic of India and the United States of America.
It is a joint fund to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products, systems, and business models.
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Solution: b)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy awards grants to four projects in second round of PACEsetter Fund programme.
PACEsetter Fund was Constituted by India and the USA in 2015.
It is a INR 50 crore (USD 7.9 million) fund jointly capitalized by the Governments of the Republic of India and the United States of America.
It is a joint fund to provide early-stage grant funding to accelerate the commercialization of innovative off-grid clean energy products, systems, and business models.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Interim government of India, formed in 1946.
- It was the only such cabinet in India’s history in which both Congress and the Muslim League shared power at the Centre.
- The interim government functioned according to the Government of India Act of 1935.
- The interim government functioned until India became a sovereign democratic republic.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
On September 2, 1946, the interim government of India led by Jawaharlal Nehru was formed.
It was the only such cabinet in India’s history in which both Congress and the Muslim League shared power at the Centre.
The interim government functioned with a great degree of autonomy, and remained in power until the end of British rule, after which it was succeeded by the Dominions of India and Pakistan.
The interim government functioned according to the older Government of India Act of 1919.
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Solution: b)
On September 2, 1946, the interim government of India led by Jawaharlal Nehru was formed.
It was the only such cabinet in India’s history in which both Congress and the Muslim League shared power at the Centre.
The interim government functioned with a great degree of autonomy, and remained in power until the end of British rule, after which it was succeeded by the Dominions of India and Pakistan.
The interim government functioned according to the older Government of India Act of 1919.