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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Cyclone is the formation of very high-pressure system with very low-speed winds revolving around it.
- Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all tropical storms.
- The warm land surface temperature is an ideal platform for cyclones.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Cyclone is the formation of very low-pressure systemwith very high-speed winds revolving around it.
- S2: Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all tropical storms. They are all the same thing but are given different names depending on where they appear.
- S3: Warm sea surface temperatureis an ideal platform for cyclones.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Cyclone is the formation of very low-pressure systemwith very high-speed winds revolving around it.
- S2: Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all tropical storms. They are all the same thing but are given different names depending on where they appear.
- S3: Warm sea surface temperatureis an ideal platform for cyclones.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to criteria for name selection of tropical cyclones, consider the following statements:
- The proposed names are rotated every few years
- The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
- The name should be short and readily understood when broadcasted
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?d in
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Worldwide there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs)and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs) mandated for issuing advisories and naming of tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclones forming over different Ocean basins are named by the concerned RSMCs & TCWCs.
- India Meteorological Departmentis one of the six RSMCs to provide tropical cyclone and storm surge advisories to 13 member countries under WMO/ESCAP Panel
- Link: Criteria for name selection
- The proposed name should be neutral to (a) politics and political figures (b) religious believes, (c) cultures and (d) gender Name should be chosen in such a way that it does not hurt the sentiments of any group of population over the globe
- It should not be very rude and cruel in nature
- S3: It should be short, easy to pronounce and should not be offensive to any member
- S2: The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
- The proposed name should be provided along with its pronunciation and voice over
- S1: the names are not rotated every few years. It is believed that since the cyclones cause so much death, destruction and devastation, names are considered for retirement and henceis not used repeatedly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Worldwide there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs)and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs) mandated for issuing advisories and naming of tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclones forming over different Ocean basins are named by the concerned RSMCs & TCWCs.
- India Meteorological Departmentis one of the six RSMCs to provide tropical cyclone and storm surge advisories to 13 member countries under WMO/ESCAP Panel
- Link: Criteria for name selection
- The proposed name should be neutral to (a) politics and political figures (b) religious believes, (c) cultures and (d) gender Name should be chosen in such a way that it does not hurt the sentiments of any group of population over the globe
- It should not be very rude and cruel in nature
- S3: It should be short, easy to pronounce and should not be offensive to any member
- S2: The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
- The proposed name should be provided along with its pronunciation and voice over
- S1: the names are not rotated every few years. It is believed that since the cyclones cause so much death, destruction and devastation, names are considered for retirement and henceis not used repeatedly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- At the center of a mature tropical cyclone, air rises rather than sinks.
- Only some cyclones develop an eye.
- The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 degree Celsius lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: At the center of a mature tropical cyclone, air sinks rather than rises. For a sufficiently strong storm, air may sink over a layer deep enough to suppress cloud formation, thereby creating a clear “eye”.
- S2: Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: At the center of a mature tropical cyclone, air sinks rather than rises. For a sufficiently strong storm, air may sink over a layer deep enough to suppress cloud formation, thereby creating a clear “eye”.
- S2: Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/cyclones-getting-fiercer/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is the apex regulator of GM crops in India.
- India does not permit the commercial cultivation of GM rice.
- GM seed companies must mandatorily obtain permission from Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee for conducting field trials of GM crops in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- India does not permit the commercial cultivation of GM rice, but research groups are testing varieties of such rice in trial plots.
- Though the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is the apex regulator of GM crops, it is mandated that trials of GM crops obtain permission from States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/gm-mustard/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- India does not permit the commercial cultivation of GM rice, but research groups are testing varieties of such rice in trial plots.
- Though the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is the apex regulator of GM crops, it is mandated that trials of GM crops obtain permission from States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/gm-mustard/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Article 30 of the Constitution of India discusses the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
- The protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities and does not extend to any section of citizens, as under Article 29.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 29:
- It provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same.
- It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- However, the SC held that the scope of this article is not necessarily restricted to minorities only, as the use of the word ‘ any section of citizens’ in the Article includes minorities as well as the majority.
- Article 30:
- All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
- The protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities (religious or linguistic) and does not extend to any section of citizens (as under Article 29).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 29:
- It provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same.
- It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
- However, the SC held that the scope of this article is not necessarily restricted to minorities only, as the use of the word ‘ any section of citizens’ in the Article includes minorities as well as the majority.
- Article 30:
- All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
- The protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities (religious or linguistic) and does not extend to any section of citizens (as under Article 29).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsSpecial Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Article 350-B:
- The 7th Constitutional (Amendment) Act 1956 inserted this article which provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President of India.
- It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Article 350-B:
- The 7th Constitutional (Amendment) Act 1956 inserted this article which provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President of India.
- It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission:
- It is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
- It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched in 2019
- Supply 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
- Implementation: It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry.
- Aims: It ensures functionality of existing water supply systems and water connections, water quality monitoring and testing as well as sustainable agriculture.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched in 2019
- Supply 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
- Implementation: It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry.
- Aims: It ensures functionality of existing water supply systems and water connections, water quality monitoring and testing as well as sustainable agriculture.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIt is a dry deciduous forest species native to China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. It is mostly harvested for its timber. On IUCN Red List Status, it is Vulnerable. In India, it is also called “Chandan” and “Srigandha”.Which one of the following is that species?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Indian Sandalwood is a dry deciduous forest species native to China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. Because it is strong and durable, S. album is mostly harvested for its timber. On IUCN Red List Status, it is Vulnerable. In India, it is also called “Chandan” and “Srigandha”. Sandalwood has a special place in Indian tradition where it is used from cradle to cremation.
- In India, it is mostly grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Indian Sandalwood is a dry deciduous forest species native to China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. Because it is strong and durable, S. album is mostly harvested for its timber. On IUCN Red List Status, it is Vulnerable. In India, it is also called “Chandan” and “Srigandha”. Sandalwood has a special place in Indian tradition where it is used from cradle to cremation.
- In India, it is mostly grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points- Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Navigation system Developed in
- BeiDou China
- GLONASS Israel
- Galileo Russia
- NavIC India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The four global GNSS systems are – GPS (US), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), BeiDou (China). Additionally, there are two regional systems – QZSS (Japan) and IRNSS or NavIC (India).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The four global GNSS systems are – GPS (US), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), BeiDou (China). Additionally, there are two regional systems – QZSS (Japan) and IRNSS or NavIC (India).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to India’s Mullaperiyar Dam:
- It is located in the upper reaches of the river Periyar, which flows into Tamil Nadu after originating in Kerala.
- The reservoir is within the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- It is operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The dam is located in the upper reaches of the river Periyar, which flows into Kerala after originating in Tamil Nadu.
- S2: The reservoir is within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The water diverted from the reservoir is first used for power generation in lower Periyar (by Tamil Nadu) before flowing into the Suruliyar, a tributary of Vaigai river, and then for irrigating nearly 2.08 lakh hectares in Theni and four other districts farther away.
- S3: The dam is Located in Kerala, controlled by Tamil Nadu.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The dam is located in the upper reaches of the river Periyar, which flows into Kerala after originating in Tamil Nadu.
- S2: The reservoir is within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The water diverted from the reservoir is first used for power generation in lower Periyar (by Tamil Nadu) before flowing into the Suruliyar, a tributary of Vaigai river, and then for irrigating nearly 2.08 lakh hectares in Theni and four other districts farther away.
- S3: The dam is Located in Kerala, controlled by Tamil Nadu.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-october-2022/
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