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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe prime goal of Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) Telescope is to:
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Inspired by: Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma telescope to create a 3D X-ray map of Universe
Answer: (a)
Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) Telescope
- A team of German-Russian scientists is all set to launch a space telescope, which will create a three-dimensional (3D) X-ray map of the universe and unveil unknown supermassive black holes, dark energy and stars.
- The telescope will be launched into space on a Russian-built Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in June 2019.
- The four-year mission will survey the entire sky eight times and track the evolution of the universe and dark energy, a mysterious repulsive force that is accelerating its expansion.
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Inspired by: Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma telescope to create a 3D X-ray map of Universe
Answer: (a)
Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma (SRG) Telescope
- A team of German-Russian scientists is all set to launch a space telescope, which will create a three-dimensional (3D) X-ray map of the universe and unveil unknown supermassive black holes, dark energy and stars.
- The telescope will be launched into space on a Russian-built Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in June 2019.
- The four-year mission will survey the entire sky eight times and track the evolution of the universe and dark energy, a mysterious repulsive force that is accelerating its expansion.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS):
- The Kimberley Process is a joint initiative involving Government, international diamond industry and civil society to stem the flow of Conflict Diamonds.
- It is purely a private initiative and has no association or mention in the UN procedures.
- India is one of the founder members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: [pib] Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-kimberley-process-certification-scheme/
Answer: (d)
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
- The Kimberley Process is a joint initiative involving Government, international diamond industry and civil society to stem the flow of Conflict Diamonds.
- Conflict Diamonds means rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.
- It is also described in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions.
India and the KPCS
- India is one of the founder members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
- It is the Chair of Kimberley Process for the year 2019 with Russian Federation as Vice Chair.
- India had earlier chaired KPCS in the year 2008.
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Inspired by: [pib] Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-kimberley-process-certification-scheme/
Answer: (d)
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
- The Kimberley Process is a joint initiative involving Government, international diamond industry and civil society to stem the flow of Conflict Diamonds.
- Conflict Diamonds means rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.
- It is also described in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions.
India and the KPCS
- India is one of the founder members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
- It is the Chair of Kimberley Process for the year 2019 with Russian Federation as Vice Chair.
- India had earlier chaired KPCS in the year 2008.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe International Space Station (ISS) launched in 1998 is a large spacecraft which orbits around the Earth and is the only active space station in the earth’s orbit.
Which of the following countries are the participating space agencies in the ISS?
- USA
- Russia
- India
- Japan
- Canada
- EU
Select the correct codes:
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Inspired by: ISRO plans to launch a space station
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isro-plans-to-launch-a-space-station/
Answer: (a)
ISS
- The International Space Station, which launched its first piece in 1998, is a large spacecraft which orbits around the Earth and is home to the astronauts.
- The ISS is currently the only active space station in the earth’s orbit.
- The first crew on the space station arrived on November 2, 2000.
- The space station is home to minimum of six astronauts, with two bathrooms, a gymnasium, and a big bay window.
- It is a joint project between five participating space agencies -NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
Incorrect
Inspired by: ISRO plans to launch a space station
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isro-plans-to-launch-a-space-station/
Answer: (a)
ISS
- The International Space Station, which launched its first piece in 1998, is a large spacecraft which orbits around the Earth and is home to the astronauts.
- The ISS is currently the only active space station in the earth’s orbit.
- The first crew on the space station arrived on November 2, 2000.
- The space station is home to minimum of six astronauts, with two bathrooms, a gymnasium, and a big bay window.
- It is a joint project between five participating space agencies -NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Chaukhandi Stupa near Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh:
- The stupa is an ancient Buddhist site which evolved from burial mounds and served as a shrine for a relic of Buddha.
- It was built to mark the place where Buddha met his first disciples.
- It has distinct features of Mughal Architecture
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/chaukhandi-stupa-declared-to-be-of-national-importance/
Answer: (a)
Chaukhandi Stupa
- Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Buddha met his first disciples Panchavargiya Bhikshus (Buddha’s five companions) who had previously deserted him at Rajgir, as he traveled from Bodhgaya to Sarnath.
- The stupa got its name Chaukhandi’ because of its four armed plan.
- It is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower.
- The stupa is an ancient Buddhist site which evolved from burial mounds and served as a shrine for a relic of Buddha.
- The current structure of the stupa is a high earthen mound covered with brickwork, to which stands atop a terraced rectangular plinth and it is capped by an octagonal Mughal tower.
- Some images of Buddha, such as the image of Buddha in Dharmachakra Pravartana Mudra and other statues found during excavations at this Stupa are believed to be rare artifacts and classic examples of art from Gupta period.
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Inspired by: Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/chaukhandi-stupa-declared-to-be-of-national-importance/
Answer: (a)
Chaukhandi Stupa
- Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Buddha met his first disciples Panchavargiya Bhikshus (Buddha’s five companions) who had previously deserted him at Rajgir, as he traveled from Bodhgaya to Sarnath.
- The stupa got its name Chaukhandi’ because of its four armed plan.
- It is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower.
- The stupa is an ancient Buddhist site which evolved from burial mounds and served as a shrine for a relic of Buddha.
- The current structure of the stupa is a high earthen mound covered with brickwork, to which stands atop a terraced rectangular plinth and it is capped by an octagonal Mughal tower.
- Some images of Buddha, such as the image of Buddha in Dharmachakra Pravartana Mudra and other statues found during excavations at this Stupa are believed to be rare artifacts and classic examples of art from Gupta period.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe objective of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to:
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Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (d)
The Indian states committee appointed a committee under the Chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler which was popularly known as ‘the Butler Committee’ to investigate and clarify the relationship between the paramount power and the Princes of Princely States in AD 1927. The committee visited16 States and submitted its report in 1929.
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (d)
The Indian states committee appointed a committee under the Chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler which was popularly known as ‘the Butler Committee’ to investigate and clarify the relationship between the paramount power and the Princes of Princely States in AD 1927. The committee visited16 States and submitted its report in 1929.
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