[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 15 January 2024

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru.
• The project aims to enhance research collaboration in India by improving accessibility to facilities and labs.
• The platform allows researchers and industries to connect with institutions that have the required equipment, enabling them to rent it for experiments.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/samavesha-project/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The article discusses Humboldt’s enigma, a concept proposed by Alexander von Humboldt in the 19th century that suggests a relationship between temperature, altitude, humidity, and biodiversity.
• Humboldt’s enigma is the idea that the Earth’s tropical areas are not the only biodiverse regions. According to this idea, many areas outside the tropics, such as mountains, are also highly biodiverse.
• The eastern Himalayas are cited as an example where climate dissimilarity and diverse geological composition contribute to high biodiversity.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/humboldts-enigma/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
• The assessment estimates a population size of 2,275-3,792 mature individuals across the Himalayan range of Nepal, India, and the Tibetan Plateau.
• Conservation Status
  • IUCN’s Red List: Vulnerable
  • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
  • CITES: Appendix I

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/himalayan-wolf/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About AKASH NG Missile:

• The AKASH-NG is a medium-range, mobile surface-to-air missile defense system. It’s a state-of-the-art missile system that can intercept high-speed, agile aerial threats with a range of around 80 km.
• The AKASH-NG has advanced technologies and features, such as improved missiles, seekers, and radars. It also includes an indigenously developed Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, and Multi-Function Radar.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/new-generation-akash-missile/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/anamalai-tiger-reserve/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Anamalai Tiger Reserve: Surrounded by various wildlife reserves and forests: Parambikulum Tiger Reserve on the East, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Eravikulum National Park on the South Western side

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/15/anamalai-tiger-reserve/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats and a genetic link between the four other protected areas which it adjoins, including the Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is a unique genetic reservoir of cultivated plants. It is located in the Western Ghats in southern India. Three wildlife sanctuaries, Shendurney, Peppara and Neyyar, are located in the site, as well as the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger reserve.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2019

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Valley of flowers is famous for its alpine meadows. It wholly lies in the temperate alpine zone. The valley has three sub-alpine between 3,200m and 3,500m which is the limit for trees, lower alpine between 3,500m and 3,700m, and higher alpine above 3,700m. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Flowers_National_Park#Vegetation

Refer: UPSC CSE 2019

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• All except 2 are a part of Cauvery basin. Papikonda remains entirely inside the East and West Godavari districts near Godavari basin after 2014 and after the construction of Polavaram Dam.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020