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10 PM Quiz: March 6, 2018
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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsThe new cryptocurrency named Sovereign (SOV) is recently in the news. The issuance of this cryptocurrency has been announced by the government of
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The government of Marshall Islands has announced the issuance of new cryptocurrency named Sovereign (SOV).
The Marshall Islands is partnering with Israeli fintech startup Neema to launch its SOV. It will have equal status with US dollar as form of payment. The island country will issue 24 million SOVs in Initial Currency Offering (ICO). It will be circulated as legal tender in the country, alongside its current local currency, US dollar.
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The government of Marshall Islands has announced the issuance of new cryptocurrency named Sovereign (SOV).
The Marshall Islands is partnering with Israeli fintech startup Neema to launch its SOV. It will have equal status with US dollar as form of payment. The island country will issue 24 million SOVs in Initial Currency Offering (ICO). It will be circulated as legal tender in the country, alongside its current local currency, US dollar.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to AgCuTe which is recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is made from silver, copper, and tellurium
- It has low thermal conductivity.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
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statement 1 is correct. The Silver copper telluride (AgCuTe), is a new material having thermoelectric properties is made from silver, copper, and tellurium. It shows high levels of thermoelectric performance i.e. exhibits poor thermal conductivity in 25-425 degree C range but shows good electrical conductivity.
Statement 2 is correct. Due to its low thermal conductivity, one end of 8 mm-long AgCuTe rod which is contact with waste heat remains hot while other end maintains cold temperature. This temperature difference results in generation of electrical voltage. The material also exhibits good electrical conductivity like metal at same time.
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statement 1 is correct. The Silver copper telluride (AgCuTe), is a new material having thermoelectric properties is made from silver, copper, and tellurium. It shows high levels of thermoelectric performance i.e. exhibits poor thermal conductivity in 25-425 degree C range but shows good electrical conductivity.
Statement 2 is correct. Due to its low thermal conductivity, one end of 8 mm-long AgCuTe rod which is contact with waste heat remains hot while other end maintains cold temperature. This temperature difference results in generation of electrical voltage. The material also exhibits good electrical conductivity like metal at same time.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries:
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Kazakhstan
- India
Which of the above countries are not participants of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)?
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India and Pakistan are not participants of NSG.
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India and Pakistan are not participants of NSG.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhat is ‘Saposhi’, recently in the news?
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‘Saposhi’ is a new malware detected by cyber security agencies which is capable of taking over electronic devices and turning them
into ‘bots’, which can then be used for any purpose, including a Distributed Denial of Service attack which, with enough repower, can cripple entire industries.
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‘Saposhi’ is a new malware detected by cyber security agencies which is capable of taking over electronic devices and turning them
into ‘bots’, which can then be used for any purpose, including a Distributed Denial of Service attack which, with enough repower, can cripple entire industries.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (ICERT)?
- It is a Central government body that deals with incidents of cyber attacks.
- It was formed in 2008 as per the amendment to the Information Technology Act, 2008.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. CERT-in is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
Statement 2 is incorrect. CERT is operational since January 2004. CERT-In has been designated under Section 70B of Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cyber security:
- Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents
- Forecast and alerts of cyber security incidents
- Emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents
- Coordination of cyber incident response activities
- Issue guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes and whitepapers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents
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Statement 1 is correct. CERT-in is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
Statement 2 is incorrect. CERT is operational since January 2004. CERT-In has been designated under Section 70B of Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cyber security:
- Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents
- Forecast and alerts of cyber security incidents
- Emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents
- Coordination of cyber incident response activities
- Issue guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes and whitepapers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are objectives of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
- To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
- To provide insurance coverage in the event of failure of any of the notified crop
- To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
- To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The objectives of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
– To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.
– To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
– To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
– To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
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The objectives of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
– To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.
– To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
– To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
– To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following animals:
1. Asiatic lion
2. Markhor
3. Nilgiri TahrWhich of the above animal(s) is/are critically endangered as per the IUCN Red Data Book?
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Asiatic Lion: Endangered
Markhor : Endangered
Nilgiri Tahr: Vulnerable
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Asiatic lion: Endangered
Nilgiri langur/ Nilgiri leaf monkey (Trachypithecus johnii): Endangered
Chiru /Tibetian Antelope: Vulnerable; Markhor: Near Threatened
