UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 27 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between a Cyclone and an Anticyclone? (a) Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds and low-pressure centers, while anticyclones have outward spiraling winds and high-pressure centers. (b) Cyclones are associated with calm weather conditions and clear skies, while anticyclones bring stormy weather and heavy precipitation. (c) Cyclones typically rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, whereas anticyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. (d) Cyclones form over landmasses and are driven by the cooling of air masses, while anticyclones form over warm ocean waters and are fueled by evaporation. Correct Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: Recent deadly storms that submerged Dubai and caused fatalities in Oman were likely exacerbated by climate change, with human-induced heat making the record rainfall 10-40% heavier, according to scientists. difference between Cyclone and Anticyclone: Feature Cyclones Anticyclones Atmospheric Pressure Low High Wind Direction Inward, counterclockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) Outward, clockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) Weather Conditions Stormy, with heavy rainfall and strong winds Clear skies, calm conditions Wind Speed High Moderate Air Movement Upward, converging towards the centre Downward, diverging from the centre Impact on Weather Patterns Disruptive, causing heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges Generally stable, may block weather systems and lead to heatwaves Formation Factors Form over warm ocean waters with low-pressure systems Form over cool ocean waters with high-pressure systems Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/deadly-dubai-floods-made-worse-by-climate-change/ Incorrect Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: Recent deadly storms that submerged Dubai and caused fatalities in Oman were likely exacerbated by climate change, with human-induced heat making the record rainfall 10-40% heavier, according to scientists. difference between Cyclone and Anticyclone: Feature Cyclones Anticyclones Atmospheric Pressure Low High Wind Direction Inward, counterclockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) Outward, clockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) Weather Conditions Stormy, with heavy rainfall and strong winds Clear skies, calm conditions Wind Speed High Moderate Air Movement Upward, converging towards the centre Downward, diverging from the centre Impact on Weather Patterns Disruptive, causing heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges Generally stable, may block weather systems and lead to heatwaves Formation Factors Form over warm ocean waters with low-pressure systems Form over cool ocean waters with high-pressure systems Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/deadly-dubai-floods-made-worse-by-climate-change/

#### 1. Question

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between a Cyclone and an Anticyclone?

• (a) Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds and low-pressure centers, while anticyclones have outward spiraling winds and high-pressure centers.

• (b) Cyclones are associated with calm weather conditions and clear skies, while anticyclones bring stormy weather and heavy precipitation.

• (c) Cyclones typically rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, whereas anticyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

• (d) Cyclones form over landmasses and are driven by the cooling of air masses, while anticyclones form over warm ocean waters and are fueled by evaporation.

Explanation:

• Context: Recent deadly storms that submerged Dubai and caused fatalities in Oman were likely exacerbated by climate change, with human-induced heat making the record rainfall 10-40% heavier, according to scientists.

• difference between Cyclone and Anticyclone:

Feature | Cyclones | Anticyclones

Atmospheric Pressure | Low | High

Wind Direction | Inward, counterclockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) | Outward, clockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere)

Weather Conditions | Stormy, with heavy rainfall and strong winds | Clear skies, calm conditions

Wind Speed | High | Moderate

Air Movement | Upward, converging towards the centre | Downward, diverging from the centre

Impact on Weather Patterns | Disruptive, causing heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges | Generally stable, may block weather systems and lead to heatwaves

Formation Factors | Form over warm ocean waters with low-pressure systems | Form over cool ocean waters with high-pressure systems

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/deadly-dubai-floods-made-worse-by-climate-change/

Explanation:

• difference between Cyclone and Anticyclone:

Feature | Cyclones | Anticyclones

Atmospheric Pressure | Low | High

Wind Direction | Inward, counterclockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) | Outward, clockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere)

Weather Conditions | Stormy, with heavy rainfall and strong winds | Clear skies, calm conditions

Wind Speed | High | Moderate

Air Movement | Upward, converging towards the centre | Downward, diverging from the centre

Impact on Weather Patterns | Disruptive, causing heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges | Generally stable, may block weather systems and lead to heatwaves

Formation Factors | Form over warm ocean waters with low-pressure systems | Form over cool ocean waters with high-pressure systems

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/deadly-dubai-floods-made-worse-by-climate-change/

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points As per the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Article 39(b) mandates the State to ensure that the ownership and control of material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good. Article 39(b) directs the State to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: The Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that the phrase “material resources of the community” encompasses both public and private resources, subject to judicial review for redistribution. The case concerns Article 39(b) of the Constitution, directing the state to distribute material resources for the common good. The SC bench, comprising nine judges, seeks clarity on whether privately owned resources fall under this provision. Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing– (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood; (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to sub serve the common good; (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; (d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women; (e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength; [In article 39 of the Constitution, for clause (f), the following clause shall be substituted through Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976] (f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/ Incorrect Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: The Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that the phrase “material resources of the community” encompasses both public and private resources, subject to judicial review for redistribution. The case concerns Article 39(b) of the Constitution, directing the state to distribute material resources for the common good. The SC bench, comprising nine judges, seeks clarity on whether privately owned resources fall under this provision. Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing– (a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood; (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to sub serve the common good; (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; (d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women; (e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength; [In article 39 of the Constitution, for clause (f), the following clause shall be substituted through Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976] (f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

#### 2. Question

As per the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

• Article 39(b) mandates the State to ensure that the ownership and control of material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good. Article 39(b) directs the State to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

• Article 39(b) mandates the State to ensure that the ownership and control of material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good.

• Article 39(b) directs the State to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Context: The Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that the phrase “material resources of the community” encompasses both public and private resources, subject to judicial review for redistribution.

• The case concerns Article 39(b) of the Constitution, directing the state to distribute material resources for the common good. The SC bench, comprising nine judges, seeks clarity on whether privately owned resources fall under this provision.

• Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State

• The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing–

(a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood;

(b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to sub serve the common good;

(c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment;

(d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women;

(e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength;

[In article 39 of the Constitution, for clause (f), the following clause shall be substituted through Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976]

(f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

Explanation:

• Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State

• The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing–

(a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood;

(b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to sub serve the common good;

(c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment;

(d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women;

[In article 39 of the Constitution, for clause (f), the following clause shall be substituted through Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976]

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Under the constitution concentration of wealth violates (a) The Right to equality (b) The Directive principles of state policy (c) The right to freedom (d) The concept of welfare Correct Ans: (b) Explanation: Context: The Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that the phrase “material resources of the community” encompasses both public and private resources, subject to judicial review for redistribution. The concentration of wealth violates the Directive principles of state policy. Under Article 39 of the Constitution of India, the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation: Context: The Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that the phrase “material resources of the community” encompasses both public and private resources, subject to judicial review for redistribution. The concentration of wealth violates the Directive principles of state policy. Under Article 39 of the Constitution of India, the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

#### 3. Question

Under the constitution concentration of wealth violates

• (a) The Right to equality

• (b) The Directive principles of state policy

• (c) The right to freedom

• (d) The concept of welfare

Explanation:

• The concentration of wealth violates the Directive principles of state policy. Under Article 39 of the Constitution of India, the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/material-resource-of-the-communityarticle-39-b/

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements: The nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Constitution of India. The Chief Electoral Officer can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (d) Explanation: Context: In the Surat Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP candidate won uncontested due to the rejection of the Congress candidate’s nomination papers (due to alleged discrepancies in the signatures of his proposers) and the withdrawal of other candidates. The Congress alleged coercion of their proposers and appealed to the Election Commission (EC). Nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RoPA). Section 33 of the RoPA specifies the requirements for valid nominations, including the need for proposers from the respective constituency. The Returning Officer (RO) can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per Section 36 of the RoPA. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/nomination-in-election/ Incorrect Ans: (d) Explanation: Context: In the Surat Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP candidate won uncontested due to the rejection of the Congress candidate’s nomination papers (due to alleged discrepancies in the signatures of his proposers) and the withdrawal of other candidates. The Congress alleged coercion of their proposers and appealed to the Election Commission (EC). Nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RoPA). Section 33 of the RoPA specifies the requirements for valid nominations, including the need for proposers from the respective constituency. The Returning Officer (RO) can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per Section 36 of the RoPA. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/nomination-in-election/

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Constitution of India. The Chief Electoral Officer can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per the Constitution of India.

• The nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Constitution of India.

• The Chief Electoral Officer can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Context: In the Surat Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP candidate won uncontested due to the rejection of the Congress candidate’s nomination papers (due to alleged discrepancies in the signatures of his proposers) and the withdrawal of other candidates. The Congress alleged coercion of their proposers and appealed to the Election Commission (EC).

• Nominations in elections follow specific criteria outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RoPA). Section 33 of the RoPA specifies the requirements for valid nominations, including the need for proposers from the respective constituency. The Returning Officer (RO) can reject nominations if signatures are found to be not genuine, as per Section 36 of the RoPA.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/nomination-in-election/

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/nomination-in-election/

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points With reference to Payment Aggregator (PA) in India, consider the following statements: PAs are entities that facilitate e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from the customers for completion of their payment obligations without the need for merchants to create a separate payment integration system of their own. PGs are entities that provide technology infrastructure to route and facilitate processing of an online payment transaction without any involvement in handling of funds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: PayU, a digital financial services provider, has received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payments Aggregator (PA) under the Payment Settlements Act, 2007. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/payments-aggregator/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: PayU, a digital financial services provider, has received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payments Aggregator (PA) under the Payment Settlements Act, 2007. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/payments-aggregator/

#### 5. Question

With reference to Payment Aggregator (PA) in India, consider the following statements:

• PAs are entities that facilitate e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from the customers for completion of their payment obligations without the need for merchants to create a separate payment integration system of their own. PGs are entities that provide technology infrastructure to route and facilitate processing of an online payment transaction without any involvement in handling of funds.

• PGs are entities that provide technology infrastructure to route and facilitate processing of an online payment transaction without any involvement in handling of funds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Context: PayU, a digital financial services provider, has received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payments Aggregator (PA) under the Payment Settlements Act, 2007.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/payments-aggregator/

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/payments-aggregator/

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Bad Bank. A bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time. Bad banks are also involved in lending and taking deposits. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a master direction for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), effective from April 24, 2024. Technically, a bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) or an asset management company that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time. The bad bank is not involved in lending and taking deposits, but helps commercial banks clean up their balance sheets and resolve bad loans. The takeover of bad loans is normally below the book value of the loan and the bad bank tries to recover as much as possible subsequently. An Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) is a financial institution that buys Non-Performing Assets (NPA) or bad assets from banks and financial institutions so that the latter can clean up their balance sheets. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/asset-reconstruction-companies-arcs/ Incorrect Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a master direction for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), effective from April 24, 2024. Technically, a bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) or an asset management company that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time. The bad bank is not involved in lending and taking deposits, but helps commercial banks clean up their balance sheets and resolve bad loans. The takeover of bad loans is normally below the book value of the loan and the bad bank tries to recover as much as possible subsequently. An Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) is a financial institution that buys Non-Performing Assets (NPA) or bad assets from banks and financial institutions so that the latter can clean up their balance sheets. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/asset-reconstruction-companies-arcs/

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Bad Bank.

• A bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time. Bad banks are also involved in lending and taking deposits.

• A bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time.

• Bad banks are also involved in lending and taking deposits.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a master direction for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), effective from April 24, 2024.

• Technically, a bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC) or an asset management company that takes over the bad loans of commercial banks, manages them and finally recovers the money over a period of time. The bad bank is not involved in lending and taking deposits, but helps commercial banks clean up their balance sheets and resolve bad loans. The takeover of bad loans is normally below the book value of the loan and the bad bank tries to recover as much as possible subsequently. An Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) is a financial institution that buys Non-Performing Assets (NPA) or bad assets from banks and financial institutions so that the latter can clean up their balance sheets.

• An Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) is a financial institution that buys Non-Performing Assets (NPA) or bad assets from banks and financial institutions so that the latter can clean up their balance sheets.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/asset-reconstruction-companies-arcs/

Explanation:

• Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a master direction for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs), effective from April 24, 2024.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/asset-reconstruction-companies-arcs/

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements with reference to Voyager mission: Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched by NASA in the 1970s to study the outer planets of our solar system. Voyager 1 is the only spacecraft to have reached interstellar space, while Voyager 2 continues to explore the outer regions of our solar system. Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record containing sounds and images representing Earth’s culture and biodiversity. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Ans: (b) Explanation: S1: Correct: Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were indeed launched by NASA in the late 1970s to explore the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. S2: Incorrect:Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached interstellar space. S3: Correct: Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record known as the “Voyager Golden Record,” which contains sounds and images representing Earth’s culture, languages, music, and biodiversity. The records are intended as messages to any extraterrestrial civilizations that might encounter the spacecraft. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/voyager-1/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation: S1: Correct: Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were indeed launched by NASA in the late 1970s to explore the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. S2: Incorrect:Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached interstellar space. S3: Correct: Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record known as the “Voyager Golden Record,” which contains sounds and images representing Earth’s culture, languages, music, and biodiversity. The records are intended as messages to any extraterrestrial civilizations that might encounter the spacecraft. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/voyager-1/

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Voyager mission:

• Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched by NASA in the 1970s to study the outer planets of our solar system. Voyager 1 is the only spacecraft to have reached interstellar space, while Voyager 2 continues to explore the outer regions of our solar system. Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record containing sounds and images representing Earth’s culture and biodiversity.

• Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched by NASA in the 1970s to study the outer planets of our solar system.

• Voyager 1 is the only spacecraft to have reached interstellar space, while Voyager 2 continues to explore the outer regions of our solar system.

• Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record containing sounds and images representing Earth’s culture and biodiversity.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Explanation:

• S1: Correct: Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were indeed launched by NASA in the late 1970s to explore the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

• S2: Incorrect:Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached interstellar space.

• S3: Correct: Both Voyager spacecraft carry a golden record known as the “Voyager Golden Record,” which contains sounds and images representing Earth’s culture, languages, music, and biodiversity. The records are intended as messages to any extraterrestrial civilizations that might encounter the spacecraft.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/voyager-1/

Explanation:

• S1: Correct: Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were indeed launched by NASA in the late 1970s to explore the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

• S2: Incorrect:Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached interstellar space.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/voyager-1/

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points The ‘Paro Statement’ was in the news recently, is associated with which of the following? (a) Heat waves and glaciers (b) Artificial intelligence (c) Cross border terrorism (d) Conservation of tigers and their landscapes Correct Ans: (d) Explanation: Context: The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference, held in Paro, Bhutan, concluded with the Paro Statement, committing to mobilize an additional $1 billion over the next decade to conserve tigers and their landscapes. Tiger Range Countries present included Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/paro-statement/ Incorrect Ans: (d) Explanation: Context: The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference, held in Paro, Bhutan, concluded with the Paro Statement, committing to mobilize an additional $1 billion over the next decade to conserve tigers and their landscapes. Tiger Range Countries present included Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/paro-statement/

#### 8. Question

The ‘Paro Statement’ was in the news recently, is associated with which of the following?

• (a) Heat waves and glaciers

• (b) Artificial intelligence

• (c) Cross border terrorism

• (d) Conservation of tigers and their landscapes

Explanation:

• Context: The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference, held in Paro, Bhutan, concluded with the Paro Statement, committing to mobilize an additional $1 billion over the next decade to conserve tigers and their landscapes.

• Tiger Range Countries present included Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/paro-statement/

Explanation:

• Tiger Range Countries present included Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/paro-statement/

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points In which of the following states is Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary located? (a) Karnataka (b) Assam (c) Haryana (d) Rajasthan Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (Yamunanagar, Haryana): It lies within the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas. Its name derives from the Kalesar forest and Kalesar Mahadev temple situated within its bounds. Established as a national park on December 8, 2003, it holds historical significance, having served as hunting grounds for Mughal and British rulers. The sanctuary boasts the historic Kalesar Fort, possibly constructed during Aurangzeb’s reign. Once a prime tiger habitat, the population dwindled in the late 19th century, leading to a hunting ban. Bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, it shares borders with Rajaji National Park to the northeast Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/haryanas-kalesar-wildlife-sanctuary/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (Yamunanagar, Haryana): It lies within the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas. Its name derives from the Kalesar forest and Kalesar Mahadev temple situated within its bounds. Established as a national park on December 8, 2003, it holds historical significance, having served as hunting grounds for Mughal and British rulers. The sanctuary boasts the historic Kalesar Fort, possibly constructed during Aurangzeb’s reign. Once a prime tiger habitat, the population dwindled in the late 19th century, leading to a hunting ban. Bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, it shares borders with Rajaji National Park to the northeast Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/haryanas-kalesar-wildlife-sanctuary/

#### 9. Question

In which of the following states is Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary located?

• (a) Karnataka

• (c) Haryana

• (d) Rajasthan

Explanation: About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (Yamunanagar, Haryana):

• It lies within the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas. Its name derives from the Kalesar forest and Kalesar Mahadev temple situated within its bounds. Established as a national park on December 8, 2003, it holds historical significance, having served as hunting grounds for Mughal and British rulers. The sanctuary boasts the historic Kalesar Fort, possibly constructed during Aurangzeb’s reign. Once a prime tiger habitat, the population dwindled in the late 19th century, leading to a hunting ban. Bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, it shares borders with Rajaji National Park to the northeast

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/haryanas-kalesar-wildlife-sanctuary/

Explanation: About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (Yamunanagar, Haryana):

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/haryanas-kalesar-wildlife-sanctuary/

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points ‘Crystal Maze 2’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is a/an/the (a) Exoplanet (b) Crypto Currency (c) New LLM Model (d) Ballistic Missile Correct Ans: (d) Explanation: About Crystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS) It is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Israel. It has a strike range of over 250 km and is classified as an air-to-surface missile. Designed to operate in GPS-denied environments, it aims to strike high-value stationary and relocatable targets, including long-range radar and air defence systems. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/rocks-or-crystal-maze-2/ Incorrect Ans: (d) Explanation: About Crystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS) It is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Israel. It has a strike range of over 250 km and is classified as an air-to-surface missile. Designed to operate in GPS-denied environments, it aims to strike high-value stationary and relocatable targets, including long-range radar and air defence systems. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/rocks-or-crystal-maze-2/

#### 10. Question

‘Crystal Maze 2’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is a/an/the

• (a) Exoplanet

• (b) Crypto Currency

• (c) New LLM Model

• (d) Ballistic Missile

Explanation: About Crystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS)

• It is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Israel. It has a strike range of over 250 km and is classified as an air-to-surface missile. Designed to operate in GPS-denied environments, it aims to strike high-value stationary and relocatable targets, including long-range radar and air defence systems.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/rocks-or-crystal-maze-2/

Explanation: About Crystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/26/rocks-or-crystal-maze-2/

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