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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently the Indian defence ministry has approved the acquisition of a regiment of ‘Pralay’ missiles for deployment along the Line of Actual Control and the Line of Control. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pralay’ missiles.
- ‘Pralay’ has a strike range of 150 to 500 kilometres and can carry different types of warheads.
- It is developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
- It has advanced technology to counter interceptor missiles.
- It cannot alter its trajectory mid-flight.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 4 is incorrect.
About Pralay:
- ‘Pralay’ has a strike range of 150 to 500 kilometresand can carry a conventional warhead of 350 kg to 700 kg.
- It is highly versatile, capable of carrying different types of warheads, and features advanced technology to counter interceptor missiles.
- It can alter its trajectory mid-flight and is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor.
- Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
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Solution: c)
Statement 4 is incorrect.
About Pralay:
- ‘Pralay’ has a strike range of 150 to 500 kilometresand can carry a conventional warhead of 350 kg to 700 kg.
- It is highly versatile, capable of carrying different types of warheads, and features advanced technology to counter interceptor missiles.
- It can alter its trajectory mid-flight and is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor.
- Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe Brandt Line (an imaginary line) is a concept that highlights
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Solution: c)
The Brandt Line (an imaginary line) is a concept that categorizes the world into richer countries mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and poorer countries mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, highlighting global economic disparities.
The line is based on the “North-South: A Programme for Survival”, a report addressing the problems of international inequality
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Solution: c)
The Brandt Line (an imaginary line) is a concept that categorizes the world into richer countries mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and poorer countries mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, highlighting global economic disparities.
The line is based on the “North-South: A Programme for Survival”, a report addressing the problems of international inequality
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsGlobal Lighthouse Network is an initiative of
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Solution: d)
The paper, created by the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry community, highlights the role of advanced manufacturing in addressing global disruptions and promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable industry transformation.
Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation:
Initiative Description Global Lighthouse Network Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing. People as the Future of Manufacturing This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, aims to scale the use of technologies to augment, empower, and upskill the factory workforce. Industry Net Zero Accelerator Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change. Circular Transformation of Industries Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy. Industrial Strategies for the Future of Supply Chains Recognizes the need for a reassessment of global supply chain configurations driven by sustainability, resilience, talent, technology readiness, and changing customer demand. Incorrect
Solution: d)
The paper, created by the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry community, highlights the role of advanced manufacturing in addressing global disruptions and promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable industry transformation.
Initiatives by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support industry transformation:
Initiative Description Global Lighthouse Network Encourages the adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in manufacturing. People as the Future of Manufacturing This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, aims to scale the use of technologies to augment, empower, and upskill the factory workforce. Industry Net Zero Accelerator Addresses the urgent need for companies to act on their commitments to achieving net-zero emissions due to climate change. Circular Transformation of Industries Focuses on driving systemic change in industries towards a circular economy. Industrial Strategies for the Future of Supply Chains Recognizes the need for a reassessment of global supply chain configurations driven by sustainability, resilience, talent, technology readiness, and changing customer demand. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rwanda.
- Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa.
- Equator passes through Rwanda.
- Kenya and Tanzania borders Rwanda.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe recent Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards ceremony honoured
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Solution: d)
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 artists from varied fields of performing arts.
The award was constituted to honour the Indian artists aged above 75 years who have not been accorded any national honour in their career so far.
This is the first time in the nation’s history that these artists are being recognised for their work.
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Solution: d)
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 artists from varied fields of performing arts.
The award was constituted to honour the Indian artists aged above 75 years who have not been accorded any national honour in their career so far.
This is the first time in the nation’s history that these artists are being recognised for their work.
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