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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Atomic Energy Agency.
- The IAEA was created in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
- It is a United Nations organization that reports annually to the United Nation General Assembly.
- It prohibits the use of Nuclear technologies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
- IAEA widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.
- It is an independent international organization that reports annually to the United Nation General Assembly.
- When necessary, the IAEA also reports to the UN Security Council in regards to instances of members non-compliance with safeguards and security obligations.
- Its functions are works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
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Solution: b)
- The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
- IAEA widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.
- It is an independent international organization that reports annually to the United Nation General Assembly.
- When necessary, the IAEA also reports to the UN Security Council in regards to instances of members non-compliance with safeguards and security obligations.
- Its functions are works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsFirecrackers contain which of the following Chemicals?
- Aluminium
- Barium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Strontium
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Firecrackers use fuel and oxidisers to produce a combustion reaction, and the resulting explosion spreads the material in a superheated state. The metal salts in the explosive mix get ‘excited’ and emit light.
The interaction between the firecracker fuel and the oxidiser releases energy. Metals in the mix, which have a varying arrangement of electrons in shells outside their nucleus, produce different wavelengths of light in this reaction, generating spectacular colours. Barium compounds, for example, produce green light and Strontium and Lithium salts, red.
The Central Pollution Control Board conducted a study in Delhi in 2016, and found that the levels of Aluminium, Barium, Potassium, Sulphur, Iron and Strontium rose sharply on Deepavali night, from low to extremely high.
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Solution: d)
Firecrackers use fuel and oxidisers to produce a combustion reaction, and the resulting explosion spreads the material in a superheated state. The metal salts in the explosive mix get ‘excited’ and emit light.
The interaction between the firecracker fuel and the oxidiser releases energy. Metals in the mix, which have a varying arrangement of electrons in shells outside their nucleus, produce different wavelengths of light in this reaction, generating spectacular colours. Barium compounds, for example, produce green light and Strontium and Lithium salts, red.
The Central Pollution Control Board conducted a study in Delhi in 2016, and found that the levels of Aluminium, Barium, Potassium, Sulphur, Iron and Strontium rose sharply on Deepavali night, from low to extremely high.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (QES).
- The All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (QES) is released by Labour Bureau.
- The survey covers all establishments in the organised segment in the selected sectors.
- The objective of the QES is to enable the government to frame a sound national policy on employment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Labour Bureau released the results of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (QES) for the first quarter (FQ) of 2021 (April to June). The survey covers establishments employing 10 or more workers in the organised segment in nine sectors (manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, and financial service activities). These sectors account for 85% of the total employment in establishments employing 10 or more workers as per the Sixth Economic Census (EC), which serves as the basis of the QES survey.
The stated objective of the QES is to enable the government to frame a “sound national policy on employment”.
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Solution: c)
The Labour Bureau released the results of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (QES) for the first quarter (FQ) of 2021 (April to June). The survey covers establishments employing 10 or more workers in the organised segment in nine sectors (manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPO, and financial service activities). These sectors account for 85% of the total employment in establishments employing 10 or more workers as per the Sixth Economic Census (EC), which serves as the basis of the QES survey.
The stated objective of the QES is to enable the government to frame a “sound national policy on employment”.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Seasonal snow cover acts as a major input in controlling the hydrology of the river basins in the ecological fragile parts in the States of Himalayan region.
- All major river basins including Satluj, Ravi, Chenab and Beas have witnessed an overall increase in area under snow in 2020-21 in comparison to 2019-20.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh has been gradually witnessing lesser snow in the past decade and the area under the snow is also decreasing.
A recent study conducted jointly by the State Centre on Climate Change and Space Applications Centre (ISRO) Ahmedabad, using Advanced Wide Field Sensor (AWiFS) satellite data has revealed that all major river basins including Satluj, Ravi, Chenab and Beas have witnessed an overall decrease of 18.5% in area under snow in 2020-21 winters in comparison to 2019-20.
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Solution: a)
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh has been gradually witnessing lesser snow in the past decade and the area under the snow is also decreasing.
A recent study conducted jointly by the State Centre on Climate Change and Space Applications Centre (ISRO) Ahmedabad, using Advanced Wide Field Sensor (AWiFS) satellite data has revealed that all major river basins including Satluj, Ravi, Chenab and Beas have witnessed an overall decrease of 18.5% in area under snow in 2020-21 winters in comparison to 2019-20.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC).
- The Census is a statutory exercise and all data collected will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny.
- All the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: a)
The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and Rules made there under.
All information collected under the Census is confidential and will not be shared with any agency – Government or private. Certain information collected under the NPR will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny and invitation of objections.
According to the SECC website, “all the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households”.
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Solution: a)
The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and Rules made there under.
All information collected under the Census is confidential and will not be shared with any agency – Government or private. Certain information collected under the NPR will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny and invitation of objections.
According to the SECC website, “all the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households”.
