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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), consider the following statements:
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- It was established by the UN General Assembly to provide rapid and life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations during humanitarian crises.
- It is managed by the Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on behalf of the UN Secretary-General.
- It releases resources for underfunded emergencies twice a year.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Context: The UN has allocated US$100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support underfunded humanitarian crises in seven countries across Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.
- About UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
- It was established in 2005 by the UN General Assembly to provide rapid and life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations during humanitarian crises.
- Managed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator on behalf of the UN Secretary-General, CERF releases resources for underfunded emergencies twice a year.
- It addresses critical funding gaps exacerbated by increased global conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and poly-crisis phenomena. The fund is replenished annually through contributions from governments, the private sector, foundations, and individuals.
- CERF’s allocations are divided into:
- Rapid Responses: providing immediate aid during sudden crises
- Underfunded Emergencies support countries facing prolonged humanitarian challenges.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/central-emergency-response-fund-cerf/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Context: The UN has allocated US$100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support underfunded humanitarian crises in seven countries across Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.
- About UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
- It was established in 2005 by the UN General Assembly to provide rapid and life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations during humanitarian crises.
- Managed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator on behalf of the UN Secretary-General, CERF releases resources for underfunded emergencies twice a year.
- It addresses critical funding gaps exacerbated by increased global conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and poly-crisis phenomena. The fund is replenished annually through contributions from governments, the private sector, foundations, and individuals.
- CERF’s allocations are divided into:
- Rapid Responses: providing immediate aid during sudden crises
- Underfunded Emergencies support countries facing prolonged humanitarian challenges.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/central-emergency-response-fund-cerf/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhat happens to the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor when it is exposed to light?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: The Union Cabinet, led by the PM, approved the establishment of three semiconductor units as part of the ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India’ initiative.
- When a semiconductor is exposed to light, it can absorb photons with energies greater than the bandgap energy. This absorption can excite electrons from the valence band to the conduction band, creating additional charge carriers and thereby increasing the conductivity of the semiconductor. Hence option C is the correct answer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/semiconductor-manufacturing/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Context: The Union Cabinet, led by the PM, approved the establishment of three semiconductor units as part of the ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India’ initiative.
- When a semiconductor is exposed to light, it can absorb photons with energies greater than the bandgap energy. This absorption can excite electrons from the valence band to the conduction band, creating additional charge carriers and thereby increasing the conductivity of the semiconductor. Hence option C is the correct answer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/semiconductor-manufacturing/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Harit Nauka Initiative:
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- It is an initiative of the Indian Ports Association (IPA).
- It is aimed at promoting the adoption of greener technologies in inland waterway vessels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: PM Modi will inaugurate India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- What is the Harit Nauka initiative?
- The Harit Nauka initiative is a program launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at promoting the adoption of greener technologies in inland waterway vessels. It focuses on shifting inland vessels towards sustainable alternatives, such as hydrogen fuel cells, to reduce environmental impact.
- This initiative aims to establish the V.O.Chidambaranar Port as India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub Port, with projects including a desalination plant and hydrogen production facility.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/harit-nauka-initiative/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context: PM Modi will inaugurate India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- What is the Harit Nauka initiative?
- The Harit Nauka initiative is a program launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at promoting the adoption of greener technologies in inland waterway vessels. It focuses on shifting inland vessels towards sustainable alternatives, such as hydrogen fuel cells, to reduce environmental impact.
- This initiative aims to establish the V.O.Chidambaranar Port as India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub Port, with projects including a desalination plant and hydrogen production facility.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/harit-nauka-initiative/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Mudumalai Tiger Reserve located?
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The first-ever herpetofaunal survey in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve recorded 82 species of reptiles and amphibians. Conducted in February, it covered Theppakadu, Kargudi, and Nilakottai forest ranges.
- About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (1st Biosphere Reserve in India). The Reserve has tall grasses, commonly referred to as ‘Elephant Grass’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/mudumalai-tiger-reserve/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Context: The first-ever herpetofaunal survey in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve recorded 82 species of reptiles and amphibians. Conducted in February, it covered Theppakadu, Kargudi, and Nilakottai forest ranges.
- About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (1st Biosphere Reserve in India). The Reserve has tall grasses, commonly referred to as ‘Elephant Grass’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/mudumalai-tiger-reserve/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Elephant Grass’, consider the following statements:
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- It can be cooked to make soups and stews.
- It can be used as feed for livestock.
- It can be used in the production of biofuels.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Napier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a productive and versatile forage grass native to Africa and southeast Asia. Due to its high yield, it is widely used as feed for livestock and in bioenergy applications.
- Elephant grass is a multipurpose plant. The young leaves and shoots are edible by humans and can be cooked to make soups and stews (Burkill, 1985). The culms can be used to make fences, and the whole plant is used for thatch. It is considered a potential second generation energy source crop in the USA (EPA, 2013). Leaf and culm infusions are reported to have diuretic properties (Duke, 1983). Elephant grass has several environmental applications. It can be used to make mulch and to provide soil erosion control. It is a weed controller and, in Africa, it has been reported to be used as a trap plant in push-pull management strategies to fight against stem borers in maize crops (see Environmental impact below) (Khan et al., 2007). read>> https://www.feedipedia.org/node/395
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/mudumalai-tiger-reserve/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Napier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a productive and versatile forage grass native to Africa and southeast Asia. Due to its high yield, it is widely used as feed for livestock and in bioenergy applications.
- Elephant grass is a multipurpose plant. The young leaves and shoots are edible by humans and can be cooked to make soups and stews (Burkill, 1985). The culms can be used to make fences, and the whole plant is used for thatch. It is considered a potential second generation energy source crop in the USA (EPA, 2013). Leaf and culm infusions are reported to have diuretic properties (Duke, 1983). Elephant grass has several environmental applications. It can be used to make mulch and to provide soil erosion control. It is a weed controller and, in Africa, it has been reported to be used as a trap plant in push-pull management strategies to fight against stem borers in maize crops (see Environmental impact below) (Khan et al., 2007). read>> https://www.feedipedia.org/node/395
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/03/01/mudumalai-tiger-reserve/
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