1. With reference to unique adaptations in extreme environments, consider the following statements:
- The tardigrade (water bear) can survive extreme radiation levels and temperatures ranging from -272°C to 150°C.
- The Pompeii worm lives in extreme heat near hydrothermal vents and can withstand temperatures up to 80°C.
- The Arctic woolly bear caterpillar withstands freezing, staying in suspended animation for years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- The tardigrade can survive extreme radiation levels: Tardigrades can endure radiation doses up to 5,000 Gy, far beyond what most organisms can survive.
- The Pompeii worm can withstand extreme temperatures: It thrives in temperatures exceeding 80°C, making it one of the most heat-tolerant animals.
- The Arctic woolly bear caterpillar withstands freezing, staying in suspended animation for years: It can withstand temperatures as low as -70°C and remains frozen for years.
2. Which Union Ministry released a policy draft for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics — Extended Reality (AVGC-XR)?
[A] Information and Broadcasting Ministry
[B] Science and Technology Ministry
[C] Electronics and IT Ministry
[D] Finance Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Information and Broadcasting Ministry]
Notes:
Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry released a policy draft for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics — Extended Reality (AVGC-XR).
It has an aim to boost India’s domestic capacities and develop opportunities in AVGC-XR sector. The policy at state and national levels talks about the framing of a new curriculum at school and college levels, under ‘Create in India’ campaign and creating more job opportunities. The taskforce on AVGC-XR was formed under the aegis of I&B Ministry secretary Apurva Chandra.
3. Which of the following film festivals mainly celebrates documentary, short fiction and animation films?
[A] Mumbai Film Festival
[B] India International Film Festival
[C] Ladakh Film Festival
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai Film Festival]
Notes:- The 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation films (MIFF-2022) was held in Mumbai. In commemoration of Bangladesh’s 50 years of Independence the country has been chosen as the ‘Country of Focus’ this year.
- 53rdIFFI is scheduled to be held during 20-28 November 2022 at The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was founded in 1952. It is conducted jointly by the Directorate of Film Festivals (under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa.
4. The Secretary of whose Ministry/Department will lead the Promotion Task Force for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC)?
[A] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[B] Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Information & Broadcasting]
Notes:
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted an Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force. This was announced in the Budget speech by Finance Minister. This has been constituted to promote “Create in India” & “Brand India”. The AVGC Promotion task Force will be headed by the Secretary, of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
5. Who is the head of the ‘Animation, visual effects, gaming and comic (AVGC) Promotion’ Task Force?
[A] Secretary of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
[B] Minister of Electronics and IT
[C] Minister of Commerce and Industry
[D] Secretary of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: A [Secretary of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting]
Notes:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting constituted Animation, visual effects, gaming and comic (AVGC) Promotion task force, which will recommend a national curriculum framework for higher studies in these segments.
The AVGC Promotion task force will be headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. It will have Secretaries of–Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Department of Higher Education; Ministry of Education; Ministry of Electronics and IT, and DPIIT.
6. Which educational institute will help in establishing a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual effects, Gaming and Comics?
[A] Delhi University
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] Amity University
[D] IIT Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Bombay]
Notes:
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting has announced that a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual effects, Gaming and Comics(CoE) will be set up in collaboration with IIT Bombay. The main objective of the CoE is creating a world-class talent pool in India. The CoE will help in understanding the needs of Indian and Global Industry. Media and Entertainment sector is one of the largest growing sectors in India.
7. The ‘National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics’ is to be set up, in collaboration with which institute?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIIT Hyderabad
[C] CDAC
[D] NASSCOM
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Bombay]
Notes:
The Union Government has decided to set up a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics. It will be set up in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
The Centre aims to create a world-class talent pool in India in the field of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics. India has also entered into audio-visual co-production treaties with as many as 15 countries.
8. What is the growth rate experienced by the animation industry of India in the year 2019-20?
[A] 12.4%
[B] 29.4%
[C] 16.4%
[D] 22.4%
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Correct Answer: C [16.4%]
Notes:
The Animation Industry of India is growing at a very fast pace. It is experiencing a very high growth rate of 16.4%. There has been a growth of 31% in the VFX industry.
9. Which of the following language is designed specifically for Web site animation?
[A] CSS
[B] Actionscript
[C] ASP
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Actionscript]
Notes:
ActionScript is an object-oriented programming language which is designed specifically for Web site animation. It was originally released with Macromedia Flash 4.
10. Which of the following is used for 3D positioning and modeling, animation and other application?
[A] Space ball
[B] Trackball
[C] Spac ball
[D] All of the mentioned
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Correct Answer: A [Space ball]
Notes:
Space ball is a 3D positioning device. Space ball is used as a graphical input device to enter any graphical data or information. Spaceball is based on fixed spherical ball
