10 PM Quiz: November 22
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1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement is/are correct about ‘senior citizen” stars’, recently in the news?
- They are older than the Sun
- They are also known as ‘cool subdwarfs’
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Both the statements are correct.
Astronomers have discovered some of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy by determining their locations and velocities. These stars have been named as “senior citizen” stars,. They are also known as cool subdwarfs, that are much older and cooler in temperature than the Sun.
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Both the statements are correct.
Astronomers have discovered some of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy by determining their locations and velocities. These stars have been named as “senior citizen” stars,. They are also known as cool subdwarfs, that are much older and cooler in temperature than the Sun.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘peace clause’ has been frequently in news related to the affairs of World Trade Organisation (WTO). With reference to this, which of the following is/are correct?
1. It said that no country would be legally barred from food security programmes even if the subsidy breached the limits specified in the WTO agreement on agriculture.
2. It is a temporary relief measure provided to countries like India who procure food grains directly from farmers at Minimum Support Prices to carry on Food Security Programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The ‘peace clause’ said that no country would be legally barred from food security programmes even if the subsidy breached the limits specified in the WTO agreement on agriculture. This ‘peace clause’ was expected to be in force for four years until 2017, by which time the protagonists hoped to find a permanent solution to the problem.
Statement 2 is correct. The term ‘peace clause’ has been a cause of disquiet ever since India dug in its heels on the issue of domestic food security in the recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, leading to a deadlock. India thinks the WTO should not have a say in India’s policy of buying food grains at a fixed price from farmers and supplying it below cost to the poor but developed nations disagree. After the developing and emerging nations clashed on the issue last year, they cobbled together a temporary ‘peace clause’ in Bali last December.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The ‘peace clause’ said that no country would be legally barred from food security programmes even if the subsidy breached the limits specified in the WTO agreement on agriculture. This ‘peace clause’ was expected to be in force for four years until 2017, by which time the protagonists hoped to find a permanent solution to the problem.
Statement 2 is correct. The term ‘peace clause’ has been a cause of disquiet ever since India dug in its heels on the issue of domestic food security in the recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, leading to a deadlock. India thinks the WTO should not have a say in India’s policy of buying food grains at a fixed price from farmers and supplying it below cost to the poor but developed nations disagree. After the developing and emerging nations clashed on the issue last year, they cobbled together a temporary ‘peace clause’ in Bali last December. - Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the selection process of judges at International Court of Justice, consider the following statements:
1. Candidates are need to be first nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
2. Judges are elected candidates by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly and Security Council.
3. More than one judge of a country can elected to the International Court of Justice.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?Correct
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Court is composed of 15 judges serving in their individual capacities. Candidates are first nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration. From the list of candidates, judges are elected to nine-year terms by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly (97 votes) and Security Council (8 votes). The timing of elections is staggered so that the GA elects a third of the Court once every three years.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The judges do not represent their nations but act as independent agents, there cannot be more than one judge of each nationality.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Court is composed of 15 judges serving in their individual capacities. Candidates are first nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration. From the list of candidates, judges are elected to nine-year terms by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly (97 votes) and Security Council (8 votes). The timing of elections is staggered so that the GA elects a third of the Court once every three years.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The judges do not represent their nations but act as independent agents, there cannot be more than one judge of each nationality.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointswhich of the following statement about Chimeric Antigen Receptor(CAR) T cell therapy is correct?
- It is can use to cure leukaemia.
- Under it infected cell are genetically modified.
- It relies on the t-cell of a healthy person.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Statement 1 is correct: It is can use to cure leukaemia.
Statement 2 is correct: CAR T cell therapy patients t cells are genetically modified to target a molecule called CD19 on the surface of the cancer cells.
Statement 3 is incorrect: CAR T cell therapy relies on a patient’s own t-cell.
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Statement 1 is correct: It is can use to cure leukaemia.
Statement 2 is correct: CAR T cell therapy patients t cells are genetically modified to target a molecule called CD19 on the surface of the cancer cells.
Statement 3 is incorrect: CAR T cell therapy relies on a patient’s own t-cell.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statement
- The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
- Space law, much like general international law, comprises a of international agreements only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Space law can be described as the body of law governing space-related activities. Space law, much like general international law, comprises a variety of international agreements, treaties, conventions, and United Nations General Assembly resolutions as well as rules and regulations of international organizations.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Space law can be described as the body of law governing space-related activities. Space law, much like general international law, comprises a variety of international agreements, treaties, conventions, and United Nations General Assembly resolutions as well as rules and regulations of international organizations. - Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Inter States Water Disputes Act, 1956, consider the following statements:
- It was enacted by the Parliament under Article 262 of the Constitution.
- It vests Tribunal the same powers as are vested in a civil court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Inter States Water Disputes Act, 1956 was enacted by the Parliament under Article 262 of the Constitution for adjudicating disputes relating to waters of Inter-State rivers of river valleys.
Statement 2 is correct. According to this act, the Tribunal shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court.
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Statement 1 is correct. Inter States Water Disputes Act, 1956 was enacted by the Parliament under Article 262 of the Constitution for adjudicating disputes relating to waters of Inter-State rivers of river valleys.
Statement 2 is correct. According to this act, the Tribunal shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court.
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