Daily Quiz 9 September 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Sometimes seen in news, the ‘Swiss Peace Process’ is related to which of the following?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
• The Swiss Peace Process has recently been associated with the Ukraine-Russia war.
• Ukraine has shown interest in India’s participation in the peace-making process and is keen for India to sign the Swiss Peace Summit document.
• Ukraine views India as a key player and wishes for its more active involvement ahead of the second Peace Summit. (Option (d) is correct)Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
• The Swiss Peace Process has recently been associated with the Ukraine-Russia war.
• Ukraine has shown interest in India’s participation in the peace-making process and is keen for India to sign the Swiss Peace Summit document.
• Ukraine views India as a key player and wishes for its more active involvement ahead of the second Peace Summit. (Option (d) is correct) -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following country is not a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Australia is a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Australia has actively participated in RCEP negotiations and became a founding member when the agreement was signed in 2020. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- China is one of the largest economies in the RCEP and plays a crucial role in the agreement. It is a key participant in this trade bloc, which aims to enhance economic integration among its members. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- India opted out of the RCEP in 2019 due to concerns about the potential negative impact on its domestic industries, including agriculture and small businesses.
- India feared that joining RCEP would lead to increased imports, especially from China, which could harm local producers. India remains outside the agreement despite being involved in earlier negotiations. (Option (c) is correct)
- Japan is a member of the RCEP. Japan views the agreement as an important mechanism for regional trade integration and is an active participant in the partnership. (Option (d) is incorrect)
- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a trade agreement between 15 Asia-Pacific nations, including Australia, China, and Japan.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Australia is a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Australia has actively participated in RCEP negotiations and became a founding member when the agreement was signed in 2020. (Option (a) is incorrect)
- China is one of the largest economies in the RCEP and plays a crucial role in the agreement. It is a key participant in this trade bloc, which aims to enhance economic integration among its members. (Option (b) is incorrect)
- India opted out of the RCEP in 2019 due to concerns about the potential negative impact on its domestic industries, including agriculture and small businesses.
- India feared that joining RCEP would lead to increased imports, especially from China, which could harm local producers. India remains outside the agreement despite being involved in earlier negotiations. (Option (c) is correct)
- Japan is a member of the RCEP. Japan views the agreement as an important mechanism for regional trade integration and is an active participant in the partnership. (Option (d) is incorrect)
- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a trade agreement between 15 Asia-Pacific nations, including Australia, China, and Japan.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What do you understand by the term ‘Oceanic tunnels’ in context of natural phenomenon?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- In oceanography, oceanic tunnels refer to natural water channels that connect different oceans, facilitating the exchange of water masses. These connections allow warm waters from the Pacific to flow into the Indian Ocean and cooler waters from the Southern Ocean to flow into deeper layers, influencing global ocean circulation patterns. (Option (a) is correct)
- Oceanic trenches are deep underwater valleys formed by the movement of tectonic plates. Examples include the Mariana Trench.
- Ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream or Kuroshio Current, are created by wind patterns and Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect), but they are not oceanic tunnels, which refer to specific natural connections between oceans.
- Underwater volcanic activity involves magma moving beneath the Earth’s crust, creating features like mid-ocean ridges, but this is unrelated to the concept of oceanic tunnels, which deal with water movement between oceans.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- In oceanography, oceanic tunnels refer to natural water channels that connect different oceans, facilitating the exchange of water masses. These connections allow warm waters from the Pacific to flow into the Indian Ocean and cooler waters from the Southern Ocean to flow into deeper layers, influencing global ocean circulation patterns. (Option (a) is correct)
- Oceanic trenches are deep underwater valleys formed by the movement of tectonic plates. Examples include the Mariana Trench.
- Ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream or Kuroshio Current, are created by wind patterns and Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect), but they are not oceanic tunnels, which refer to specific natural connections between oceans.
- Underwater volcanic activity involves magma moving beneath the Earth’s crust, creating features like mid-ocean ridges, but this is unrelated to the concept of oceanic tunnels, which deal with water movement between oceans.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Asna cyclone:
- It is the first north Indian Ocean cyclone to occur in August since the past four decades.
- It is born from the transition of a strong land-born depression onto the warm Arabian Sea.
- Strong land-born depressions are common around the Arabian Sea.
How many of the statements above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Asna cyclone is the first north Indian Ocean cyclone in August since 1981, marking a rare occurrence. This is significant as cyclones in this region during August are extremely rare. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The cyclone formed from a land-born depression that moved onto the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, where it gained strength. This type of transition from a land-born depression to a full cyclone is notable. (Statement 2 is correct)
- Strong land-born depressions are not common around the Arabian Sea. Typically, depressions in this region originate over the Bay of Bengal and traverse India. Ocean-born depressions are more frequent than land-born ones in this area. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Asna cyclone is the first north Indian Ocean cyclone in August since 1981, marking a rare occurrence. This is significant as cyclones in this region during August are extremely rare. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The cyclone formed from a land-born depression that moved onto the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, where it gained strength. This type of transition from a land-born depression to a full cyclone is notable. (Statement 2 is correct)
- Strong land-born depressions are not common around the Arabian Sea. Typically, depressions in this region originate over the Bay of Bengal and traverse India. Ocean-born depressions are more frequent than land-born ones in this area. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Northern hemispheric circum-global teleconnection (CGT) pattern:
- It is a large-scale atmospheric circulation system that influences monsoon variability in the Northern Hemisphere.
- It is primarily driven by sea surface temperature anomalies in the Pacific Ocean.
- This phenomenon affects weather patterns only in the tropics.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The circum-global teleconnection (CGT) pattern is a large-scale atmospheric circulation feature that extends across the Northern Hemisphere. It has a significant impact on monsoon variability, particularly influencing the Indian and East Asian monsoons by modulating the flow of westerly winds and high-pressure systems. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The CGT pattern is influenced by sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies, especially in the Pacific Ocean, including the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which plays a critical role in modulating the pattern’s intensity and effects on global weather systems. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The CGT pattern has an impact on both tropical and mid-latitude regions. It influences weather patterns across the entire Northern Hemisphere, including mid-latitude systems, and contributes to variability in temperature and precipitation across continents like North America, Europe, and Asia. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The circum-global teleconnection (CGT) pattern is a large-scale atmospheric circulation feature that extends across the Northern Hemisphere. It has a significant impact on monsoon variability, particularly influencing the Indian and East Asian monsoons by modulating the flow of westerly winds and high-pressure systems. (Statement 1 is correct)
- The CGT pattern is influenced by sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies, especially in the Pacific Ocean, including the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which plays a critical role in modulating the pattern’s intensity and effects on global weather systems. (Statement 2 is correct)
- The CGT pattern has an impact on both tropical and mid-latitude regions. It influences weather patterns across the entire Northern Hemisphere, including mid-latitude systems, and contributes to variability in temperature and precipitation across continents like North America, Europe, and Asia. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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