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Question 1 of 5
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Consider the following statements regarding Methane Emissions.
Methane is more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its global warming capacity.
Majority of the methane emitted is from natural sources.
Livestock farming, rice agriculture and biomass burning emits methane.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Methane, a greenhouse gas, is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxidein terms of its global warming capacity.Approximately 40% of methane emitted is from natural sources and about 60% comes from human-influenced sources, including livestock farming, rice agriculture, biomass burning and so forth.
Methane, a greenhouse gas, is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxidein terms of its global warming capacity.Approximately 40% of methane emitted is from natural sources and about 60% comes from human-influenced sources, including livestock farming, rice agriculture, biomass burning and so forth.
Consider the following statements regarding the grouping of G33 Countries.
It deals with the resolution of the WTO’s mandated issues in agriculture.
G33 is a coalition of 33 developing countries.
India is a member of G33 coalition.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
India is a part of the G33, which is a group of 47 developing and least developed countries. The G33 Virtual informal meeting concluded with the adoption of the G-33 Joint Ministerial Statement reaffirming commitment for expeditious resolution of the WTO’s mandated issues in agriculture. Source
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Solution: b)
India is a part of the G33, which is a group of 47 developing and least developed countries. The G33 Virtual informal meeting concluded with the adoption of the G-33 Joint Ministerial Statement reaffirming commitment for expeditious resolution of the WTO’s mandated issues in agriculture. Source
Question 3 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Helina Missile.
It is a third-generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
It has a maximum range of 500 Kms.
It is developed with the technical assistance from Russia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The helicopter-launched Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Helina, being developed indigenously, has completed all trials.
Helina is a third-generation fire and forget class ATGM mounted on an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and has a minimum range of 500 m and a maximum range of 7 km.
The helicopter-launched Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Helina, being developed indigenously, has completed all trials.
Helina is a third-generation fire and forget class ATGM mounted on an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and has a minimum range of 500 m and a maximum range of 7 km.
Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD), recently seen in news was launched by
Correct
Solution: b)
India and the United States of America (USA) launched the “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)”. The CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021.
The passage is about role of 4th IR in human development.
It is completely in positive tone about 4th IR and so we can easily conclude that A is irrelevant
It is about merging of three worlds but it nowhere tells that is for the first time
D is relevant but not most crucial
Therefore B is the correct and most significant inference.
Thus B is the answer.
Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods(GLOFs).
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood is a sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt.
Glacial retreat due to climate change in most parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya has given rise to the formation of numerous new glacial lakes, which are the major cause of GLOFs.
Synthetic-Aperture Radar imagery can help in detecting Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, or GLOF, is sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt that has formed at the side, in front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier.
According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), glacial retreat due to climate change occurring in most parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya has given rise to the formation of numerous new glacial lakes, which are the major cause of GLOFs.
NDMA has recommended use of Synthetic-Aperture Radar imagery to automatically detect changes in water bodies, including new lake formations, during the monsoon months.
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Solution: d)
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, or GLOF, is sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt that has formed at the side, in front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier.
According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), glacial retreat due to climate change occurring in most parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya has given rise to the formation of numerous new glacial lakes, which are the major cause of GLOFs.
NDMA has recommended use of Synthetic-Aperture Radar imagery to automatically detect changes in water bodies, including new lake formations, during the monsoon months.
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