UPSC Editorials Quiz : 18 March 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the “Super Blue Moon”: A “Super Moon” occurs when a full moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter. A “Blue Moon” refers to the second full moon in a calendar month or the third full moon in a season with four full moons. The occurrence of a “Super Moon” and a “Blue Moon” together is a common astronomical event. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Recently a special astronomical event known as a “Super Blue Moon“occurred. This event combines two rare phenomena: a “blue moon” and a “super moon.” Blue Moon: Contrary to what the term suggests, a blue moon isn’t necessarily blue in color. It refers to a second full moon within a single calendar month, or, less commonly, the third full moon in a season with four full moons.This phenomenon happens every two or three years. Super Moon: This occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee.This proximity makes the moon appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter compared to when it’s at its farthest point, or apogee. While the term “blue moon” might imply a rare occurrence, the sighting of a supermoon and blue moon together is indeed rare. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Recently a special astronomical event known as a “Super Blue Moon“occurred. This event combines two rare phenomena: a “blue moon” and a “super moon.” Blue Moon: Contrary to what the term suggests, a blue moon isn’t necessarily blue in color. It refers to a second full moon within a single calendar month, or, less commonly, the third full moon in a season with four full moons.This phenomenon happens every two or three years. Super Moon: This occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee.This proximity makes the moon appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter compared to when it’s at its farthest point, or apogee. While the term “blue moon” might imply a rare occurrence, the sighting of a supermoon and blue moon together is indeed rare.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the “Super Blue Moon”:
• A “Super Moon” occurs when a full moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter.
• A “Blue Moon” refers to the second full moon in a calendar month or the third full moon in a season with four full moons.
• The occurrence of a “Super Moon” and a “Blue Moon” together is a common astronomical event.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
• Recently a special astronomical event known as a “Super Blue Moon“occurred. This event combines two rare phenomena: a “blue moon” and a “super moon.”
• Blue Moon: Contrary to what the term suggests, a blue moon isn’t necessarily blue in color. It refers to a second full moon within a single calendar month, or, less commonly, the third full moon in a season with four full moons.This phenomenon happens every two or three years.
• Super Moon: This occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee.This proximity makes the moon appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter compared to when it’s at its farthest point, or apogee.
• While the term “blue moon” might imply a rare occurrence, the sighting of a supermoon and blue moon together is indeed rare.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
• Recently a special astronomical event known as a “Super Blue Moon“occurred. This event combines two rare phenomena: a “blue moon” and a “super moon.”
• Blue Moon: Contrary to what the term suggests, a blue moon isn’t necessarily blue in color. It refers to a second full moon within a single calendar month, or, less commonly, the third full moon in a season with four full moons.This phenomenon happens every two or three years.
• Super Moon: This occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee.This proximity makes the moon appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter compared to when it’s at its farthest point, or apogee.
• While the term “blue moon” might imply a rare occurrence, the sighting of a supermoon and blue moon together is indeed rare.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question What is the primary objective of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission? a) To map Jupiter’s moons and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability b) To study the effects of solar radiation on deep space probes c) To land on Jupiter and collect soil samples d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is set to perform a ground-breaking double slingshot manoeuvre. The probe will first use the moon’s gravity to redirect its trajectory toward Earth, followed by using Earth’s gravity to slow down, setting it on course for its journey to Jupiter. This complex manoeuvre, a first in space exploration, is risky due to the potential for errors that could derail the mission. If successful, JUICE will reach Jupiter and its moons—Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede—by 2031, using additional gravity assists from Venus and Earth along the way. The mission aims to: Map Moons’ Surfaces: Create detailed maps of Jupiter’s moons, particularly Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability. Study Jupiter: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Jupiter’s origin, history, and evolution. Focus on Ganymede: Examine Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System with its own magnetic field. Assess Habitability: While the mission cannot detect life, it will assess whether conditions such as water, essential biological elements, energy, and stability exist around Jupiter, which could support life. Incorrect Solution: a) The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is set to perform a ground-breaking double slingshot manoeuvre. The probe will first use the moon’s gravity to redirect its trajectory toward Earth, followed by using Earth’s gravity to slow down, setting it on course for its journey to Jupiter. This complex manoeuvre, a first in space exploration, is risky due to the potential for errors that could derail the mission. If successful, JUICE will reach Jupiter and its moons—Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede—by 2031, using additional gravity assists from Venus and Earth along the way. The mission aims to: Map Moons’ Surfaces: Create detailed maps of Jupiter’s moons, particularly Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability. Study Jupiter: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Jupiter’s origin, history, and evolution. Focus on Ganymede: Examine Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System with its own magnetic field. Assess Habitability: While the mission cannot detect life, it will assess whether conditions such as water, essential biological elements, energy, and stability exist around Jupiter, which could support life.
#### 2. Question
What is the primary objective of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission?
• a) To map Jupiter’s moons and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability
• b) To study the effects of solar radiation on deep space probes
• c) To land on Jupiter and collect soil samples
• d) None of the above
Solution: a)
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is set to perform a ground-breaking double slingshot manoeuvre.
• The probe will first use the moon’s gravity to redirect its trajectory toward Earth, followed by using Earth’s gravity to slow down, setting it on course for its journey to Jupiter.
• This complex manoeuvre, a first in space exploration, is risky due to the potential for errors that could derail the mission.
• If successful, JUICE will reach Jupiter and its moons—Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede—by 2031, using additional gravity assists from Venus and Earth along the way.
The mission aims to:
• Map Moons’ Surfaces: Create detailed maps of Jupiter’s moons, particularly Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability.
• Study Jupiter: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Jupiter’s origin, history, and evolution.
• Focus on Ganymede: Examine Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System with its own magnetic field.
• Assess Habitability: While the mission cannot detect life, it will assess whether conditions such as water, essential biological elements, energy, and stability exist around Jupiter, which could support life.
Solution: a)
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is set to perform a ground-breaking double slingshot manoeuvre.
• The probe will first use the moon’s gravity to redirect its trajectory toward Earth, followed by using Earth’s gravity to slow down, setting it on course for its journey to Jupiter.
• This complex manoeuvre, a first in space exploration, is risky due to the potential for errors that could derail the mission.
• If successful, JUICE will reach Jupiter and its moons—Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede—by 2031, using additional gravity assists from Venus and Earth along the way.
The mission aims to:
• Map Moons’ Surfaces: Create detailed maps of Jupiter’s moons, particularly Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, and investigate their subsurface water bodies for potential habitability.
• Study Jupiter: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Jupiter’s origin, history, and evolution.
• Focus on Ganymede: Examine Ganymede, the largest moon in the Solar System with its own magnetic field.
• Assess Habitability: While the mission cannot detect life, it will assess whether conditions such as water, essential biological elements, energy, and stability exist around Jupiter, which could support life.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following statements regarding prokaryotes in marine ecosystems is correct? a) The decline of prokaryotes will have no significant impact on marine ecosystems. b) Prokaryotes will decline more in biomass compared to other marine life as oceans warm. c) Prokaryotes include organisms with complex cell structures and a defined nucleus. d) Prokaryotes play a vital role in supporting food chains and balancing carbon emissions in marine ecosystems. Correct Solution: d) Prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea, play a fundamental role in marine ecosystems by facilitating nutrient cycling, carbon fixation, and decomposition. They form the base of the microbial food web, supporting marine food chains by serving as primary producers (through processes like chemosynthesis and nitrogen fixation) and decomposers (breaking down organic matter). Prokaryotes drive major biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles, regulating ocean chemistry and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. They act as primary decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients for higher trophic levels. As ocean temperatures rise, marine biodiversity is expected to decline, but prokaryotes may show resilience due to their adaptability, potentially increasing their dominance in marine ecosystems. Incorrect Solution: d) Prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea, play a fundamental role in marine ecosystems by facilitating nutrient cycling, carbon fixation, and decomposition. They form the base of the microbial food web, supporting marine food chains by serving as primary producers (through processes like chemosynthesis and nitrogen fixation) and decomposers (breaking down organic matter). Prokaryotes drive major biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles, regulating ocean chemistry and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. They act as primary decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients for higher trophic levels. As ocean temperatures rise, marine biodiversity is expected to decline, but prokaryotes may show resilience due to their adaptability, potentially increasing their dominance in marine ecosystems.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following statements regarding prokaryotes in marine ecosystems is correct?
• a) The decline of prokaryotes will have no significant impact on marine ecosystems.
• b) Prokaryotes will decline more in biomass compared to other marine life as oceans warm.
• c) Prokaryotes include organisms with complex cell structures and a defined nucleus.
• d) Prokaryotes play a vital role in supporting food chains and balancing carbon emissions in marine ecosystems.
Solution: d)
• Prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea, play a fundamental role in marine ecosystems by facilitating nutrient cycling, carbon fixation, and decomposition. They form the base of the microbial food web, supporting marine food chains by serving as primary producers (through processes like chemosynthesis and nitrogen fixation) and decomposers (breaking down organic matter).
• Prokaryotes drive major biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles, regulating ocean chemistry and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
• They act as primary decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients for higher trophic levels.
• As ocean temperatures rise, marine biodiversity is expected to decline, but prokaryotes may show resilience due to their adaptability, potentially increasing their dominance in marine ecosystems.
Solution: d)
• Prokaryotes, including bacteria and archaea, play a fundamental role in marine ecosystems by facilitating nutrient cycling, carbon fixation, and decomposition. They form the base of the microbial food web, supporting marine food chains by serving as primary producers (through processes like chemosynthesis and nitrogen fixation) and decomposers (breaking down organic matter).
• Prokaryotes drive major biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles, regulating ocean chemistry and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
• They act as primary decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients for higher trophic levels.
• As ocean temperatures rise, marine biodiversity is expected to decline, but prokaryotes may show resilience due to their adaptability, potentially increasing their dominance in marine ecosystems.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following is a significant feature of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)? a) It is designed to carry payloads exceeding 1000 kg. b) It is exclusively used for launching military satellites. c) It provides a cost-effective, flexible, and rapid solution for satellite launches. d) It can only launch satellites for communication purposes. Correct Solution: c) The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a lightweight, low-cost, and rapid-response launch system developed by ISRO to meet the growing demand for launching small satellites efficiently. Unlike traditional launch vehicles, SSLV is specifically designed to handle payloads ranging from 10 kg to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), making it an affordable and versatile solution for commercial, scientific, and defense-related satellite missions. Incorrect Solution: c) The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a lightweight, low-cost, and rapid-response launch system developed by ISRO to meet the growing demand for launching small satellites efficiently. Unlike traditional launch vehicles, SSLV is specifically designed to handle payloads ranging from 10 kg to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), making it an affordable and versatile solution for commercial, scientific, and defense-related satellite missions.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following is a significant feature of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)?
• a) It is designed to carry payloads exceeding 1000 kg.
• b) It is exclusively used for launching military satellites.
• c) It provides a cost-effective, flexible, and rapid solution for satellite launches.
• d) It can only launch satellites for communication purposes.
Solution: c)
The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a lightweight, low-cost, and rapid-response launch system developed by ISRO to meet the growing demand for launching small satellites efficiently. Unlike traditional launch vehicles, SSLV is specifically designed to handle payloads ranging from 10 kg to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), making it an affordable and versatile solution for commercial, scientific, and defense-related satellite missions.
Solution: c)
The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a lightweight, low-cost, and rapid-response launch system developed by ISRO to meet the growing demand for launching small satellites efficiently. Unlike traditional launch vehicles, SSLV is specifically designed to handle payloads ranging from 10 kg to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), making it an affordable and versatile solution for commercial, scientific, and defense-related satellite missions.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following best describes the immediate physiological response of the body during anaphylaxis? a) Gradual inflammation of the skin with no involvement of the circulatory system. b) An excessive release of insulin that leads to a sudden drop in blood sugar levels. c) A rapid release of chemicals by the immune system that can cause the body to go into shock. d) A slow and mild reaction to allergens with no significant impact on bodily functions. Correct Solution: c) Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It can happen seconds or minutes after you’ve been exposed to something you’re allergic to. Peanuts or bee stings are examples. In anaphylaxis, the immune system releases a flood of chemicals that can cause the body to go into shock. Incorrect Solution: c) Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It can happen seconds or minutes after you’ve been exposed to something you’re allergic to. Peanuts or bee stings are examples. In anaphylaxis, the immune system releases a flood of chemicals that can cause the body to go into shock.
#### 5. Question
Which of the following best describes the immediate physiological response of the body during anaphylaxis?
• a) Gradual inflammation of the skin with no involvement of the circulatory system.
• b) An excessive release of insulin that leads to a sudden drop in blood sugar levels.
• c) A rapid release of chemicals by the immune system that can cause the body to go into shock.
• d) A slow and mild reaction to allergens with no significant impact on bodily functions.
Solution: c)
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It can happen seconds or minutes after you’ve been exposed to something you’re allergic to.
• Peanuts or bee stings are examples.
In anaphylaxis, the immune system releases a flood of chemicals that can cause the body to go into shock.
Solution: c)
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It can happen seconds or minutes after you’ve been exposed to something you’re allergic to.
• Peanuts or bee stings are examples.
In anaphylaxis, the immune system releases a flood of chemicals that can cause the body to go into shock.
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