Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) can cause disruptions in satellite communications: Correct. CMEs can lead to geomagnetic storms that disrupt satellite operations.
Solar flares are the most powerful explosions in the solar system: Correct. Solar flares release vast amounts of energy and can affect Earth.
Solar wind is a stream of charged particles released from the Sun’s atmosphere: Correct. The solar wind influences the magnetosphere and can cause auroras.
Sunspots are areas on the Sun’s surface that are hotter and brighter than their surroundings. Incorrect: Sunspots are areas on the Sun’s surface that are cooler and less bright than their surroundings. Sunspots indicate magnetic activity and can affect solar radiation.
2. With respect to mangroves, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Mangroves can filter salt from seawater, allowing them to thrive in saline environments.
Mangroves provide critical habitats for a variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and crustaceans.
Andaman & Nicobar Island is home to approximately 40% of India’s mangrove forests.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Mangroves can filter salt from seawater, allowing them to thrive in saline environments. Correct: Mangroves possess specialized root systems that can filter out salt from seawater, enabling them to survive in highly saline coastal environments.
Mangroves provide critical habitats for a variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and crustaceans. Correct: Mangroves serve as essential habitats for numerous species, including fish, birds, and crustaceans, supporting rich biodiversity and offering nursery grounds for many marine organisms.
Andaman & Nicobar Island is home to approximately 40% of India’s mangrove forests. Incorrect: West Bengal is home to approximately 40% of India’s mangrove forests.
3. With respect to the e-Shram initiative, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The e-Shram Microsites are state-specific digital platforms that seamlessly integrate nthe ational e-Shram database.
The e-Shram Microsites provide multilingual access to welfare programs for unorganised workers.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Nor 1 nor 2
The e-Shram Microsites are state-specific digital platforms that seamlessly integrate nthe ational e-Shram database. Correct: e-Shram Microsites are state-specific digital platforms seamlessly integrated with the national e-Shram database. Facilitating two-way integration between State portals and the eShram portals, this will facilitate simplified registration of unorganised workers.
The e-Shram Microsites provide multilingual access to welfare programs for unorganised workers. Correct: The e-Shram Microsites provide multilingual access to welfare programs for unorganised workers. The microsites ensure that workers can access information in their preferred languages.
4. Which of the following Countries are part of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)?
Egypt
Tunisia
Burkina Faso
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 4 and 5 only [B] 1, 2 and 3 only [C] 4 and 5 only [D] 2, 3 and 4 only
ECOWAS, or the Economic Community of West African States, was established in 1975 with the goal of promoting economic integration among its member countries, which now number 15.
Current Members: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sénégal, and Togo.
The withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso marks the first instance in ECOWAS’s history where member states have formally exited the organization, highlighting political shifts in the region.
5. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to boost trade by reducing or eliminating customs duties between countries.
Statement-II: CEPA agreements typically include provisions that enhance cooperation in areas such as investment and services.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I [B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I [C] Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect [D] Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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