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1. Consider the
following statements about Heat Wave:
1)
Heat wave
is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C or
more for Plains and at least 30°C or more for Hilly regions.
2)
Severe
Heat Wave is considered When actual maximum temperature ≥45 degreeC.
Which of the above
statements is/are correct?
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1
and 2
d)
Neither 1
nor 2
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION:
Heat Wave:
·
It is a period of abnormally high
temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during
the summer season.
·
It typically occurs between March and June,
and in some rare cases even extends till July.
·
The extreme temperatures and resultant atmospheric
conditions adversely affect people living in these regions as
they cause physiological stress, sometimes resulting in death.
Criterion for declaring heat waves in India
·
Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature
of a station reaches at least 40°C or more for Plains and at
least 30°C or more for Hilly regions.
·
Based on Departure from Normal Heat Wave: Departure
from normal is 4.50°C to 6.40°C.
·
Severe Heat Wave: Departure from normal is
>6.40 degree C.
·
Based on Actual Maximum Temperature Heat Wave:
When actual maximum temperature ≥ 45 degree C.
·
Severe Heat Wave: When actual maximum temperature
≥47 degree C.
·
If the above criteria met at least in 2 stations
in a Meteorological subdivision for at least two consecutive days and it was
declared on the second day.
2. Consider the
following statements about Delimitation Commission:
1)
Its
orders cannot be called in question before any court.
2) The
copies of its orders are laid before the House of the People and the State
Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by
them.
3)
The constitution provides the Parliament with the
authority to enact a Delimitation Act after every Census.
Which of the above
statements is/are correct?
a)
1 and 2
only
b)
2 and 3
only
c)
1 and 3
only
d)
1, 2 and
3
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION:
Delimitation Commission:
·
About:
o
The Delimitation Commission in India is a
high-power body whose orders have the force of law.
o
Its orders cannot be called in question before any
court.
o
These orders come into force on a date to be
specified by the President of India on this behalf.
o
The copies of its orders are laid before the House
of the People and the State Legislative Assembly concerned, but no
modifications are permissible therein by them.
·
Constitutional Provisions:
o
Article 82: This
provides the Parliament with the authority to enact a Delimitation Act after
every Census.
o
Article 170: This
provides for the States to get divided into territorial constituencies as
per the Delimitation Act after every Census.
·
Functions:
o
To determine the number and boundaries of
constituencies in a way that the population of all seats, so far as
practicable, is the same.
o
Identifying seats reserved for Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes wherever their population is relatively large.
o
In case of difference of opinion among members of
the Commission, the will of majority prevails.
3. which of
the following entities are recognised as digital lenders?
a) Entities
which are regulated by the RBI and are allowed to carry out lending business.
b) Entities
that are authorised to carry out lending as per other statutory or regulatory
provisions but are not regulated by the RBI.
c) Entities
lending outside the purview of any statutory or regulatory provisions.
d) All the
above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION:
Digital Lenders:
·
RBI has categorised digital lenders into
three groups:
India’s digital lending
·
Digital lending involves giving and recovering
loans through web platforms or mobile apps.
·
It facilitates speedy disbursal and helps
lower costs.
·
Lending Service Providers (LSPs) operate in
collaboration with Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) who
disburse credit to customers using the LSPs platform.
4. Consider the
following statements about Asian Tiger Mosquito:
1) It causes Chikungunya fever as
well as filarial nematodes like
Dirofilaria immitis, and Zika
virus.
2)
It also known as Aedes Albopictus and the forest mosquito.
Which of the above
statements is/are incorrect?
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1
and 2
d)
Neither 1
nor 2
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION:
Asian Tiger Mosquito
·
Also known as Aedes Albopictus and
the forest mosquito. Tiger mosquito is an exotic species that get their
"tiger" name from the single white stripe down the center
of their head and back.
·
Location:
o Native to
the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia.
o Later, it
spread to many countries in Europe as well.
·
Characteristics:
o usually
bites during the daytime,
o Hosts
many viral pathogens, including the yellow fever virus, Chikungunya fever
as well as filarial nematodes like Dirofilaria immitis,
and Zika virus.
o Also a
carrier of dengue fever
·
Common signs and symptoms:
o Several
stomach-aches
o Persistent
vomiting and nausea
o Breathlessness
o Bleeding
through gums and nose
o Fatigue
and constant tiredness