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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Sea snot:
- It can kill aquatic organisms including corals and sponges.
- It causes water borne diseases like Cholera.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
- Sea Snot is also known as Sea Saliva or Marine Mucilage. It is a collection of thick, slimy, mucus-like substance found in the sea. It is composed of compounds secreted by marine organisms.
- Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.
Source: Sea Snot
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Both statements are correct.
- Sea Snot is also known as Sea Saliva or Marine Mucilage. It is a collection of thick, slimy, mucus-like substance found in the sea. It is composed of compounds secreted by marine organisms.
- Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.
Source: Sea Snot
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsKalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, recently in news, is located in which of the following state?
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):
- It aims for a better co-ordination, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the national capital region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
- In case of any conflict, the orders or directions of the Commission will prevail over the orders of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 was promulgated in October, 2020.
It provides for constitution of a CAQM for better co-ordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the national capital region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
Adjoining areas refers to areas in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh where any source of pollution may cause adverse impact on air quality in the NCR.
Statement 2 is correct. The Commission is to be the sole authority with jurisdiction over matters defined in the Ordinance and in case of any conflict, the orders or directions of the Commission will prevail over the orders of the state governments (of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), state PCBs, and state-level statutory bodies.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 was promulgated in October, 2020.
It provides for constitution of a CAQM for better co-ordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the national capital region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
Adjoining areas refers to areas in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh where any source of pollution may cause adverse impact on air quality in the NCR.
Statement 2 is correct. The Commission is to be the sole authority with jurisdiction over matters defined in the Ordinance and in case of any conflict, the orders or directions of the Commission will prevail over the orders of the state governments (of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), state PCBs, and state-level statutory bodies.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsArrange the following from North to South:
- Black Sea
- Aegean Sea
- Dardanelles Strait
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Lead mineral resources in India:
- The main ore of lead is galena and it is found in the sedimentary rocks of limestone and sandstone.
- Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead ore in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The main ore of lead is galena. It is found in the sedimentary rocks of limestone and sandstone.
Rajasthan is the richest state in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country and produces about 57 different minerals.
Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead & zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite.
The Zawar area (Udaipur) of Rajasthan is famous for the production of Lead.
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The main ore of lead is galena. It is found in the sedimentary rocks of limestone and sandstone.
Rajasthan is the richest state in terms of availability and variety of minerals in the country and produces about 57 different minerals.
Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead & zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite.
The Zawar area (Udaipur) of Rajasthan is famous for the production of Lead.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsE-100 pilot project sometimes seen in news is related to:
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- E-100 pilot project was launched in Pune to mark the World Environment Day on Saturday. The ambitious project aims to set up a network for production and distribution of ethanol across the nation.
Source: Article
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- E-100 pilot project was launched in Pune to mark the World Environment Day on Saturday. The ambitious project aims to set up a network for production and distribution of ethanol across the nation.
Source: Article
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Alzheimer disease:
- It causes the brain to atrophy.
- It is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in brain cells.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Both statements are correct
- Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die.
- The disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioural and social skills that affect a person’s ability to function independently.
Source: Article
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Both statements are correct
- Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die.
- The disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioural and social skills that affect a person’s ability to function independently.
Source: Article
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following correctly defines the term ‘monopsony’?
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A monopsony is a market condition in which there is only one buyer, the monopsonist. It is a market structure in which a single buyer substantially controls the market as the major purchaser of goods and services offered by many would-be sellers.
An oligopoly is a market structure in which a few firms dominate. When a market is shared between a few firms, it is said to be highly concentrated.
A monopoly contains a single firm that produces goods with no close substitute.
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A monopsony is a market condition in which there is only one buyer, the monopsonist. It is a market structure in which a single buyer substantially controls the market as the major purchaser of goods and services offered by many would-be sellers.
An oligopoly is a market structure in which a few firms dominate. When a market is shared between a few firms, it is said to be highly concentrated.
A monopoly contains a single firm that produces goods with no close substitute.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following most correctly defines MICE Tourism?
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In tourism, travelling for business is referred to as MICE tourism; which stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conference/ Conventions and Exhibitions/ Events.
It is also referred to as the Meetings Industry. The travel sellers specializing in MICE are usually affiliated with large corporate agencies because it requires advance planning and organization. There are Conventions and Visitor Bureau (CVB), India Convention promotion Bureau (ICPB) and others, which are working for the promotion of MICE in India.
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In tourism, travelling for business is referred to as MICE tourism; which stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conference/ Conventions and Exhibitions/ Events.
It is also referred to as the Meetings Industry. The travel sellers specializing in MICE are usually affiliated with large corporate agencies because it requires advance planning and organization. There are Conventions and Visitor Bureau (CVB), India Convention promotion Bureau (ICPB) and others, which are working for the promotion of MICE in India.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Arihant – Nuclear-powered Submarine
- Sarthak – Offshore Patrol Vessel
- Airavat – Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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All of the above are correctly matched.
INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The 6,000 tonne vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Recently an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched today and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. It has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
INS Airavat is a Shardul-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata. Primarily designed for amphibious assault operations, Airavat’s missions also include humanitarian assistance & disaster relief (HADR) during natural disasters, including tsunamis, cyclones and earthquakes.
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All of the above are correctly matched.
INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The 6,000 tonne vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Recently an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched today and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. It has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
INS Airavat is a Shardul-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata. Primarily designed for amphibious assault operations, Airavat’s missions also include humanitarian assistance & disaster relief (HADR) during natural disasters, including tsunamis, cyclones and earthquakes.
