1. Suspension of Operations (SoO) is a tripartite pact between government of India and which of the following?
[A] Government of Assam and Meghalaya
[B] Government of Manipur and Tripura
[C] Government of Manipur and Kuki insurgent groups in Manipur
[D] Government of Assam and All Assam Student’s Union
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Correct Answer: C [Government of Manipur and Kuki insurgent groups in Manipur]
Notes:- Suspension of Operations (SoO) is a tripartite pact between the Government of India, the Government of Manipur and Kuki insurgent groups in Manipur.
- As many as 17 are under the umbrella group Kuki National Organisation (KNO), and 8 are under the United People’s Front (UPF).
- The SoO pact was signed on August 22, 2008 between the tripartite.
- The primary objective of SoO pact is initiating political dialogue.
2. Consider the following statements:
- ISRO has invented the first patented capillary cup to drink liquids in space for astronauts.
- Capillary action occurs when the adhesion between liquid and solid is lesser than the cohesion of the fluid.
- The narrower the tube, the capillary action is also more.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:- NASA has designed a super cup to drink liquids in space for astronauts.
- The cup functions based on combination of surface tension, wetting and cup geometry to keep the liquids in place.
- The porcelain ceramic version of the cup was designed on the International Space Station.
- It is the first patented product invented in orbit.
- Capillary action is the movement or flow of liquid through a narrow tube using surface tension.
- It occurs when the adhesion between liquid and solid is greater than the cohesion of the fluid.
- The narrower the tube, the capillary action is also more.
3. Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary was in news recently, it is in which of the following islands?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Shetland
[D] Snake
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Correct Answer: C [Shetland]
Notes:- Shetland Island is an archipelago in Scotland.
- It is known for its rugged coastlines, dramatic cliffs and diverse wildlife.
- It is an important habitat for common or harbour seals, grey seals and otters.
- The Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1987 at Shetland. It is the only sanctuary on Shetland. The sanctuary involves in rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured and abandoned seals and otters and release them back into the wild.
