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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Launch LUPEX Mission:
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- It is a collaborative mission between ISRO and NASA.
- It is aimed at exploring lunar polar region suitability for establishing a base on the Moon for sustainable activities
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Mission LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) is a collaborative mission between ISRO and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) scheduled for 2024-25.
- Target Area Polar regions of the Moon, including permanently shaded regions
- Objectives Explore lunar polar regions, investigate water abundance, study lunar surface
- conditions, and potential for establishing long-term stations
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Mission LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) is a collaborative mission between ISRO and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) scheduled for 2024-25.
- Target Area Polar regions of the Moon, including permanently shaded regions
- Objectives Explore lunar polar regions, investigate water abundance, study lunar surface
- conditions, and potential for establishing long-term stations
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Health Authority (NHA):
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- It is the apex body responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
- It is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is the apex body responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
- It is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
- Context: The National Health Authority (NHA) introduced the ABDM Microsite project to accelerate the adoption of digital health services across India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/first-abdm-microsite/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is the apex body responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
- It is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
- Context: The National Health Authority (NHA) introduced the ABDM Microsite project to accelerate the adoption of digital health services across India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/first-abdm-microsite/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points‘Rail-Sea-Rail’ (RSR) is an initiative of the
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Coal is driving a transformative initiative known as Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) to revolutionize coal transportation in India.
- This strategy integrates rail and sea transportation to create an efficient movement of domestic coal, connecting mining sites, ports, and end-users.
- The goal is to enhance logistical efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and reshape the coal transportation landscape.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/rail-sea-rail-rsr-initiative/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: The Ministry of Coal is driving a transformative initiative known as Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) to revolutionize coal transportation in India.
- This strategy integrates rail and sea transportation to create an efficient movement of domestic coal, connecting mining sites, ports, and end-users.
- The goal is to enhance logistical efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and reshape the coal transportation landscape.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/rail-sea-rail-rsr-initiative/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Hubble Space Telescope:
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- It is solar-powered.
- It was the first space telescope in the world.
- It is a project of international cooperation between NASA and ESA.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Hubble Space Telescope:
- The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international cooperation between NASA and ESA.
- NASA launched Hubble in 1990.
- Expanding the frontiers of the visible Universe, the Hubble Space Telescope looks deep into space with cameras that can see across the entire optical spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet.
- The Hubble Space Telescope makes one orbit around Earth every 95 minutes.
- Hubble’s two wing-like solar arrays collect energy from the Sun and convert it to electricity. Hubble has had three different sets of solar arrays since it was launched in 1990. The European Space Agency developed the first two sets of solar arrays.
- S2: It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, renowned both as a vital research tool and as a public relations boon for astronomy.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Hubble Space Telescope:
- The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international cooperation between NASA and ESA.
- NASA launched Hubble in 1990.
- Expanding the frontiers of the visible Universe, the Hubble Space Telescope looks deep into space with cameras that can see across the entire optical spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet.
- The Hubble Space Telescope makes one orbit around Earth every 95 minutes.
- Hubble’s two wing-like solar arrays collect energy from the Sun and convert it to electricity. Hubble has had three different sets of solar arrays since it was launched in 1990. The European Space Agency developed the first two sets of solar arrays.
- S2: It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, renowned both as a vital research tool and as a public relations boon for astronomy.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ASTRA Missile:
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- It is an all-weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile developed by the DRDO.
- It’s designed to engage and destroy agile supersonic aerial targets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- ASTRA is an advanced BVR air-to-air missile developed by various DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
- It’s designed to engage and destroy agile supersonic aerial targets.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/indigenous-astra-beyond-visual-range-air-to-air-missile/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- ASTRA is an advanced BVR air-to-air missile developed by various DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
- It’s designed to engage and destroy agile supersonic aerial targets.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/indigenous-astra-beyond-visual-range-air-to-air-missile/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to FIDE Chess World Cup, consider the following statements:
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- The FIDE Chess World Cup is held every four years.
- Only grandmasters rated above 2700 are eligible to participate.
- The winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup earns an automatic spot in the Candidates Tournament.
- The tournament format of the FIDE Chess World Cup consists exclusively of rapid chess.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The World Cup is held every two years.
- The eligibility criteria for participation in the FIDE Chess World Cup are not solely based on the player’s rating. While higher-rated players do get direct entry, there are other ways for players to qualify as well, including continental championships and wild card invitations.
- The winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup indeed earns an automatic spot in the Candidates Tournament. The Candidates Tournament is a crucial step in determining the challenger for the World Chess Championship title.
- The FIDE Chess World Cup employs a multi-stage knockout format, where players compete in classical time controls, followed by rapid and, if necessary, blitz tiebreaks. The tournament does not consist exclusively of rapid chess.
Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/fide-chess-world-cup/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The World Cup is held every two years.
- The eligibility criteria for participation in the FIDE Chess World Cup are not solely based on the player’s rating. While higher-rated players do get direct entry, there are other ways for players to qualify as well, including continental championships and wild card invitations.
- The winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup indeed earns an automatic spot in the Candidates Tournament. The Candidates Tournament is a crucial step in determining the challenger for the World Chess Championship title.
- The FIDE Chess World Cup employs a multi-stage knockout format, where players compete in classical time controls, followed by rapid and, if necessary, blitz tiebreaks. The tournament does not consist exclusively of rapid chess.
Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/fide-chess-world-cup/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith references to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Present State
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- Bhilsa -Madhya Pradesh
- Dwarasamudra -Maharashtra
- Girinagar -Gujarat
- Sthanesvara -Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: For e.g. Bhilsa topes about Bhilsa is a famous work on this site in MP.
- S2: Dwarasamudra was in Karnataka, as a regal capital of the Hoysalas.
- S3: This is straightforward.
- S4: This is in Haryana. As of now, it is known to host a monastic cluster. Sthanesvara Mahadev Temple is also at Thanesar. It was here that the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: For e.g. Bhilsa topes about Bhilsa is a famous work on this site in MP.
- S2: Dwarasamudra was in Karnataka, as a regal capital of the Hoysalas.
- S3: This is straightforward.
- S4: This is in Haryana. As of now, it is known to host a monastic cluster. Sthanesvara Mahadev Temple is also at Thanesar. It was here that the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground Water Authority(CGWA).
- CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
- India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: About 29% are such, not 26%. Out of the 5723 assessment units assessed jointly by State Ground Water Departments and CGWB in the country, 4078 are safe (71%), 550 are semi critical (10%), 226 are critical (4%) and 839 are over exploited (15%). See https://niti.gov.in/planningcommission.gov.in/docs/reports/genrep/rep_grndwat.pdf
- S2: Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted under Section 3(3) of ‘The Environment (Protection) Act, (1986)’ regulates extraction of ground water through guidelines which are updated regularly.
- S3: At 39 million hectares (67% of its total irrigation), India has the world’s largest groundwater well equipped irrigation system (China with 19 mha is second, USA with 17 mha is third).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: About 29% are such, not 26%. Out of the 5723 assessment units assessed jointly by State Ground Water Departments and CGWB in the country, 4078 are safe (71%), 550 are semi critical (10%), 226 are critical (4%) and 839 are over exploited (15%). See https://niti.gov.in/planningcommission.gov.in/docs/reports/genrep/rep_grndwat.pdf
- S2: Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted under Section 3(3) of ‘The Environment (Protection) Act, (1986)’ regulates extraction of ground water through guidelines which are updated regularly.
- S3: At 39 million hectares (67% of its total irrigation), India has the world’s largest groundwater well equipped irrigation system (China with 19 mha is second, USA with 17 mha is third).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Jet Streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
- 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 ?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. 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: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. 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: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe Panama Canal connects the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Panama Canal is an 82 km artificial waterway in Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and dividing North and South America. It allows ships to avoid the lengthy and dangerous voyage around Cape Horn. Panama itself forms an isthmus (a narrow land strip connecting two larger landmasses) between North and South America.
- This differs from straits, which are narrow waterways joining larger bodies of water, like the Strait of Gibraltar.
- The canal lifts ships through locks to Gatun Lake and then lowers them. Originally under French control in the late 1800s, the United States completed the project in 1914 and managed it until 1999 when Panama took over. It’s now operated by the Panama Canal Authority.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/panama-canal/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Panama Canal is an 82 km artificial waterway in Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and dividing North and South America. It allows ships to avoid the lengthy and dangerous voyage around Cape Horn. Panama itself forms an isthmus (a narrow land strip connecting two larger landmasses) between North and South America.
- This differs from straits, which are narrow waterways joining larger bodies of water, like the Strait of Gibraltar.
- The canal lifts ships through locks to Gatun Lake and then lowers them. Originally under French control in the late 1800s, the United States completed the project in 1914 and managed it until 1999 when Panama took over. It’s now operated by the Panama Canal Authority.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/25/panama-canal/
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