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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently, India Observatory has come up with a GIS-enabled dashboard called CoAST India in context of:
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CoAST India
The platform is a map reflecting the movement of migrants in real-time on their long journeys, often on foot, along with facilities and relief organisations on their routes.
It is a collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security (FES) as its main nodal point.
It draws information from 55 organisations on the ground, mostly in villages, and aims to make such data available so that it would enable governments and small local civil society groups to be of assistance.
The map matches time and spatial data, on administrative facilities in the area, transportation and healthcare facilities of an area and summaries, on the fly, in real-time of people passing by.Incorrect
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CoAST India
The platform is a map reflecting the movement of migrants in real-time on their long journeys, often on foot, along with facilities and relief organisations on their routes.
It is a collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security (FES) as its main nodal point.
It draws information from 55 organisations on the ground, mostly in villages, and aims to make such data available so that it would enable governments and small local civil society groups to be of assistance.
The map matches time and spatial data, on administrative facilities in the area, transportation and healthcare facilities of an area and summaries, on the fly, in real-time of people passing by. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Purandara Dasa, consider the following statements:
1. Purandara Dasa was a Haridasa, a renowned composer of Carnatic music
2. He was a disciple of the Dvaita philosopher-saint Vyasatirtha
3. He was a contemporary of yet another Haridasa, Kanakadasa.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dasa (1484 –1565) was a Haridasa, a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a great devotee of the Supreme Lord Krishna, a Vaishnava poet, a saint and a social reformer.
He was a disciple of the Dvaita philosopher-saint Vyasatirtha, and a contemporary of yet another Haridasa, Kanakadasa.
He was a composer, singer and one of the chief founding-proponents of South Indian classical music (Carnatic music).
In honour of his significant contributions to Carnatic music, he is widely referred to as the Pitamaha (lit. “father” or “grandfather”) of Carnatic music.
He is respected as an Avatara (incarnation) of the great sage Narada (a celestial being who is also a singer).Incorrect
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Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dasa (1484 –1565) was a Haridasa, a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a great devotee of the Supreme Lord Krishna, a Vaishnava poet, a saint and a social reformer.
He was a disciple of the Dvaita philosopher-saint Vyasatirtha, and a contemporary of yet another Haridasa, Kanakadasa.
He was a composer, singer and one of the chief founding-proponents of South Indian classical music (Carnatic music).
In honour of his significant contributions to Carnatic music, he is widely referred to as the Pitamaha (lit. “father” or “grandfather”) of Carnatic music.
He is respected as an Avatara (incarnation) of the great sage Narada (a celestial being who is also a singer). -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following artefacts from Tamil Nadu carries a GI Tag?
1. Rail adukku pathiram
2. Thanjavur Netti
3. Arumbavur Wood carvingChoose the correct code using the option below:
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Explanation:
The Thanjavur Netti Works (pith works) and Arambavur Wood Carvings belonging to the central region of Tamil Nadu were awarded the Geographical Indication Tag.
Thanjavur Netti Works (Thanjavur Pith Work) is made from Netti (pith) from a marshy plant called as Aeschynomene Aspera. This is a traditional art form and has been transferred from one generation to the next. The Netti Works are widely found in the Brihadeeshwara Temple, Hindu Idols, Garlands, door hangings and decorative pieces. The government has recognised the pith work industry as one of the major handicraft symbols.
Similarly, the Arumbavur wood carvings by the artisans of Perambalur are primarily made out of the wooden logs of, Mango, Lingam tree, Indian Ash tree, Rosewood, Neem tree are used for making sculptures.Rail adukku pathiram
The rail adukku pathiram consists of 14 vessels of different sizes, neatly placed in a compact manner inside the largest container.
The vessels were earlier used by families to carry groceries and cook food during train journeys.
These vessels were used to cook food for a mini-wedding. The interesting aspect is the compact size and easy to carry.
It has two vessels to cook vegetables, a sippal plate to boil rice, a frying pan, a sombu, a bronze pot to carry water and vessels of varying sizes to cook food.
Many in Tamil Nadu had forgotten about the existence of these multi-layered vessels until a video surfaced online recently.
It does not carry any GI tag.Incorrect
Explanation:
The Thanjavur Netti Works (pith works) and Arambavur Wood Carvings belonging to the central region of Tamil Nadu were awarded the Geographical Indication Tag.
Thanjavur Netti Works (Thanjavur Pith Work) is made from Netti (pith) from a marshy plant called as Aeschynomene Aspera. This is a traditional art form and has been transferred from one generation to the next. The Netti Works are widely found in the Brihadeeshwara Temple, Hindu Idols, Garlands, door hangings and decorative pieces. The government has recognised the pith work industry as one of the major handicraft symbols.
Similarly, the Arumbavur wood carvings by the artisans of Perambalur are primarily made out of the wooden logs of, Mango, Lingam tree, Indian Ash tree, Rosewood, Neem tree are used for making sculptures.Rail adukku pathiram
The rail adukku pathiram consists of 14 vessels of different sizes, neatly placed in a compact manner inside the largest container.
The vessels were earlier used by families to carry groceries and cook food during train journeys.
These vessels were used to cook food for a mini-wedding. The interesting aspect is the compact size and easy to carry.
It has two vessels to cook vegetables, a sippal plate to boil rice, a frying pan, a sombu, a bronze pot to carry water and vessels of varying sizes to cook food.
Many in Tamil Nadu had forgotten about the existence of these multi-layered vessels until a video surfaced online recently.
It does not carry any GI tag. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Long Term Reverse Repo Operation(LTRO), consider the following statement:
1. Funds through LTRO are provided at the reverse repo rate
2. LTROs are conducted on Core Banking Solution (E-KUBER) platform.
3. LTRO helps in injecting liquidity in the banking system.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation:
Long Term Reverse Repo Operation (LTRO) is a mechanism to facilitate the transmission of monetary policy actions and the flow of credit to the economy. This helps in injecting liquidity in the banking system.Funds through LTRO are provided at the repo rate. This means that banks can avail one year and three-year loans at the same interest rate of one day repo. But usually, loans with higher maturity period (here like 1 year and 3 years) will have a higher interest rate compared to short term (repo) loans.
LTROs are conducted on Core Banking Solution (E-KUBER) platform. The operations would be conducted at a fixed rate.Incorrect
Explanation:
Long Term Reverse Repo Operation (LTRO) is a mechanism to facilitate the transmission of monetary policy actions and the flow of credit to the economy. This helps in injecting liquidity in the banking system.Funds through LTRO are provided at the repo rate. This means that banks can avail one year and three-year loans at the same interest rate of one day repo. But usually, loans with higher maturity period (here like 1 year and 3 years) will have a higher interest rate compared to short term (repo) loans.
LTROs are conducted on Core Banking Solution (E-KUBER) platform. The operations would be conducted at a fixed rate. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters.
2. More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of
Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Correct
Explanation:
Coral reefs are highly diverse ecosystems vital to the welfare of human populations throughout the tropical area. The immediate threat to coral reefs from climate change is acute; 16% of the world’s reef suffered serious damages during the global bleaching event of 1998.
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Explanation:
Coral reefs are highly diverse ecosystems vital to the welfare of human populations throughout the tropical area. The immediate threat to coral reefs from climate change is acute; 16% of the world’s reef suffered serious damages during the global bleaching event of 1998.
3 points only what to do to modify prep stratergy
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