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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO):
1. ENSO is a regular periodic variation of wind and sea surface temperature that occurs over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. ENSO affects the tropics and the subtropics.
3. The warming phase of ENSO is called El Nino, while the cooling phase is known as La Nina.Which of the given statement(s) is are correct?
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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/el-ni-os-are-stronger-now-reveals-400-year-record-64387
ENSO is nothing but El Nino Southern Oscillation.
As the name suggests, it is an “irregular periodic variation of wind and sea surface temperature” that occurs over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.
ENSO affects the tropics (the regions surrounding the equator) and the subtropics (the regions adjacent to or bordering the tropics). The warming phase of ENSO is called El Nino, while the cooling phase is known as La Nina.Incorrect
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/el-ni-os-are-stronger-now-reveals-400-year-record-64387
ENSO is nothing but El Nino Southern Oscillation.
As the name suggests, it is an “irregular periodic variation of wind and sea surface temperature” that occurs over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.
ENSO affects the tropics (the regions surrounding the equator) and the subtropics (the regions adjacent to or bordering the tropics). The warming phase of ENSO is called El Nino, while the cooling phase is known as La Nina. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Basel Convention:
1. It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, and specifically to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
2. It also addresses the movement of radioactive waste.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/where-one-sectors-waste-can-be-anothers-fuel/article27061205.ece
14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP-14) was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Basel Convention — Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal:
opened for signature on 22 March 1989
entered into force on 5 May 1992
Parties — 187.
Haiti and the United States have signed the Convention but not ratified.
It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, and specifically to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
It does not address the movement of radioactive waste.
The Convention is also intended to minimize the amount and toxicity of wastes generated, to ensure their environmentally sound management and to assist LDCs in environmentally sound management of the hazardous and other wastes they generate.Incorrect
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/where-one-sectors-waste-can-be-anothers-fuel/article27061205.ece
14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP-14) was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Basel Convention — Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal:
opened for signature on 22 March 1989
entered into force on 5 May 1992
Parties — 187.
Haiti and the United States have signed the Convention but not ratified.
It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, and specifically to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).
It does not address the movement of radioactive waste.
The Convention is also intended to minimize the amount and toxicity of wastes generated, to ensure their environmentally sound management and to assist LDCs in environmentally sound management of the hazardous and other wastes they generate. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats:
1. Artificial TFAs are formed when hydrogen is made to react with the oil to produce fats resembling pure ghee/butter.
2. In our diet the major sources of artificial TFAs are the partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO)/vanaspati/ margarine while the natural TFAs are present in meats and dairy products.
3. TFAs pose a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent.
These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally. Thus in our diet, these may be present as Artificial TFAs and/ or Natural TFAs.
Artificial TFAs are formed when hydrogen is made to react with the oil to produce fats resembling pure ghee/butter.
In our diet the major sources of artificial TFAs are the partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO)/vanaspati/ margarine while the natural TFAs are present in meats and dairy products, though in small amounts.
TFAs pose a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats.
While saturated fats raise total cholesterol levels, TFAs not only raise total cholesterol levels but also reduce the good cholesterol (HDL), which helps to protect us against heart disease. Trans fats consumption increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.
It is also associated with a higher risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, infertility, certain types of cancers and can also lead to compromised fetal development causing harm to the yet to be born baby.Incorrect
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent.
These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally. Thus in our diet, these may be present as Artificial TFAs and/ or Natural TFAs.
Artificial TFAs are formed when hydrogen is made to react with the oil to produce fats resembling pure ghee/butter.
In our diet the major sources of artificial TFAs are the partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO)/vanaspati/ margarine while the natural TFAs are present in meats and dairy products, though in small amounts.
TFAs pose a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats.
While saturated fats raise total cholesterol levels, TFAs not only raise total cholesterol levels but also reduce the good cholesterol (HDL), which helps to protect us against heart disease. Trans fats consumption increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.
It is also associated with a higher risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, infertility, certain types of cancers and can also lead to compromised fetal development causing harm to the yet to be born baby. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following states have natural habitat of Tigers?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. BiharSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/science/tigers-climate-change-sundarbans.html
Wild tigers are found in 18 of our States, viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Project Tiger is being implemented in these States in collaboration with the respective State Governments.
https://www.projecttiger.nic.in/Faq/121_1_Faq.aspxIncorrect
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/science/tigers-climate-change-sundarbans.html
Wild tigers are found in 18 of our States, viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Project Tiger is being implemented in these States in collaboration with the respective State Governments.
https://www.projecttiger.nic.in/Faq/121_1_Faq.aspx -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhen the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
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UPSC 2015 Prelims Question
If SLR is reduced, banks have to park lesser money with RBI in form of securities, cash etc. So, they have more money to lend and the return on lending is also greater than what they get in SLR. Hence, the scheduled commercial banks may cut their lending rates.Incorrect
UPSC 2015 Prelims Question
If SLR is reduced, banks have to park lesser money with RBI in form of securities, cash etc. So, they have more money to lend and the return on lending is also greater than what they get in SLR. Hence, the scheduled commercial banks may cut their lending rates.
