Daily Quiz 1 May 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of a methane emission study by scientists of the Research Institute of Global Change Japan:
1. Methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide.
2. Microbes are a bigger source of atmospheric methane than the burning fossil fuels.
3. Tracking the isotopes of methane allows us to know whether the emission source is biogenic or thermogenic.How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide but it warms the planet more. Over a century, methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than CO2. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Methane is released by two main processes: biogenic and thermogenic. When fossil fuels are extracted from the earth’s crust, thermogenic methane is released. Biogenic methane comes from microbial action.
- A recent study pointed out that microbes have been the biggest sources of methane in the atmosphere, not the burning of fossil fuels. (Statement 2 is correct)
- Both biogenic and thermogenic activities produce different isotopes of methane. Tracking the isotopes is a way to track which sources are the most active. (Statement 3 is correct)
- Studies in the past have pointed to microbes like anaerobic archaea as potentially top contributors of atmospheric methane using satellite data, but this information contains gaps that ground-based models can bridge.
Source: Study says microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane – The Hindu
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Methane is the second most abundant anthropogenic greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide but it warms the planet more. Over a century, methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than CO2. (Statement 1 is correct)
- Methane is released by two main processes: biogenic and thermogenic. When fossil fuels are extracted from the earth’s crust, thermogenic methane is released. Biogenic methane comes from microbial action.
- A recent study pointed out that microbes have been the biggest sources of methane in the atmosphere, not the burning of fossil fuels. (Statement 2 is correct)
- Both biogenic and thermogenic activities produce different isotopes of methane. Tracking the isotopes is a way to track which sources are the most active. (Statement 3 is correct)
- Studies in the past have pointed to microbes like anaerobic archaea as potentially top contributors of atmospheric methane using satellite data, but this information contains gaps that ground-based models can bridge.
Source: Study says microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane – The Hindu
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of the rising cases of Mumps across India:
- It is an illness caused by paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubulavirus family.
- It affects only the left side of the face because the parotid gland is located there.
- Mumps vaccination is a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme.
- It can create complications like encephalitis, and epilepsy and impact the reproductive capacity of both males and females.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Mumps is an illness caused by paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubulavirus family. (Statement 1 is correct)
- It usually affects the parotid glands on each side of the face. The disease spreads through infected saliva. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
- Symptoms include swollen, painful salivary glands, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and appetite loss.
- Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, mumps has never been a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) because of the disease’s no-mortality profile and the perception that it has low public health significance. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
- However, the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) has always maintained that the public health significance of mumps has been underestimated.
- Several cases arising from the complications of mumps like encephalitis, epilepsy, aseptic meningitis and acute pancreatitis, have been reported.
- The other significant complication brought forth by mumps is the virus’s effect on the gonads (reproductive glands) in both males and females. In males, it presents the rare yet distinct possibility of infertility or a drop in sperm count in the long term. (Statement 4 is correct)
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Mumps is an illness caused by paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubulavirus family. (Statement 1 is correct)
- It usually affects the parotid glands on each side of the face. The disease spreads through infected saliva. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
- Symptoms include swollen, painful salivary glands, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and appetite loss.
- Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, mumps has never been a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) because of the disease’s no-mortality profile and the perception that it has low public health significance. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
- However, the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) has always maintained that the public health significance of mumps has been underestimated.
- Several cases arising from the complications of mumps like encephalitis, epilepsy, aseptic meningitis and acute pancreatitis, have been reported.
- The other significant complication brought forth by mumps is the virus’s effect on the gonads (reproductive glands) in both males and females. In males, it presents the rare yet distinct possibility of infertility or a drop in sperm count in the long term. (Statement 4 is correct)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of the Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific released by the International Monetary Fund:
- Public investment continues to be a key driver for India, positioning it as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
- Lower energy Prices may lower Headline inflation in the Asia Pacific Region.
- The International Monetary Fund has raised India’s growth forecast for the financial year 2024-25 to above 7 per cent.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Public investment remains an important driver for India, making it the world’s fastest-growing major economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest remarks on the Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The IMF also said that headline inflation may see further reductions due to lower energy prices in several economies in the Asia and Pacific region, but food price pressures – especially for rice – may slow headline disinflation in India. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The IMF raised India’s growth forecast for the financial year 2024-25 to 6.8 per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier and retained the growth forecast for 2025-26 at 6.5 per cent. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
- India and the Philippines have been the source of repeated positive growth surprises, supported by resilient domestic demand.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Public investment remains an important driver for India, making it the world’s fastest-growing major economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest remarks on the Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The IMF also said that headline inflation may see further reductions due to lower energy prices in several economies in the Asia and Pacific region, but food price pressures – especially for rice – may slow headline disinflation in India. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The IMF raised India’s growth forecast for the financial year 2024-25 to 6.8 per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier and retained the growth forecast for 2025-26 at 6.5 per cent. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
- India and the Philippines have been the source of repeated positive growth surprises, supported by resilient domestic demand.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Recently eruption of Mount Ruang Volcano has created a threat of tsunami and forced thousands to evacuate. It is located in which of the following countries?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Indonesia’s remote Mount Ruang volcano erupted several times, authorities issued the highest level of alert and ordered thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea. Hence option (c) is correct.
- The crater of Mount Anak Krakatoa, between Java and Sumatra islands, also partly collapsed in 2018 when a major eruption sent huge chunks of the volcano sliding into the ocean, triggering a tsunami that killed more than 400 people and injured thousands.
Source: Indonesia volcano eruption spreads ash to Malaysia and shuts airports | Volcanoes | The Guardian
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Indonesia’s remote Mount Ruang volcano erupted several times, authorities issued the highest level of alert and ordered thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea. Hence option (c) is correct.
- The crater of Mount Anak Krakatoa, between Java and Sumatra islands, also partly collapsed in 2018 when a major eruption sent huge chunks of the volcano sliding into the ocean, triggering a tsunami that killed more than 400 people and injured thousands.
Source: Indonesia volcano eruption spreads ash to Malaysia and shuts airports | Volcanoes | The Guardian
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following initiatives at the world stage:
- Quad
- Chip-4 Alliance
- iCET
In which of the above initiatives, India is NOT a member or participant?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- India is not a member of the Chip-4 Alliance, which includes the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- This alliance focuses on semiconductor production and supply chain resilience, particularly aiming to diversify and secure semiconductor supply chains away from China’s influence.
- India, however, is an active member of the Quad, which includes the United States, Australia, and Japan. This alliance primarily addresses strategic, military, and geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counteract China’s regional influence.
- iCET, or the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology, is a collaborative effort between the U.S. and India, aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical technologies and promoting secure supply chains. Hence option (c) is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- India is not a member of the Chip-4 Alliance, which includes the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- This alliance focuses on semiconductor production and supply chain resilience, particularly aiming to diversify and secure semiconductor supply chains away from China’s influence.
- India, however, is an active member of the Quad, which includes the United States, Australia, and Japan. This alliance primarily addresses strategic, military, and geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counteract China’s regional influence.
- iCET, or the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology, is a collaborative effort between the U.S. and India, aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical technologies and promoting secure supply chains. Hence option (c) is correct.
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