Daily Questions: 21st March 2019
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Ice Stupas also known as artificial glaciers, are being built with an aim to reduce the problem of water shortage
2. The artificial glaciers are being built by saving winter water, which flows waste, in a cone-shaped stupa that does not melt easily.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following organization publishes Cost Of Living Survey?
(a) World Bank
(b) ADB
(c) Economist Intelligence Unit
(d) Lancet International
3. DPSP article 44 is associated with
(a) Equal justice and free legal aid.
(b) Uniform civil code for the citizens.
(c) Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
(d) Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity leaves.
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) is a NASA asteroid study and sample-return mission.
2. Data from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that is currently orbiting the asteroid confirm presence of aqueously altered, hydrated minerals on its surface.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. IND-INDO CORPAT is associated with?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Sri Lanka
(c)Iran
(d) Indonesia
ANSWERS
1. Ans:c
Justification:
- Ice Stupas also known as artificial glaciers, are being built with an aim to reduce the problem of water shortage, faced by Ladakhi farmers due to receding of glaciers.Over 12 villages in Ladakh have built Ice Stupas this year in various villages.
- The artificial glaciers are being built by saving winter water, which flows waste, in a cone-shaped stupa that does not melt easily.
- The stupas have been designed to melt slowly, as a result serving the purpose of drinking and irrigation for those living in the nearby villages.
2. Ans:c
Justification:
- The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the report of the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019.
3. Ans:b
Justification:
- Article 40 Organization of village panchayats.
- Article 41 Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
- Article 42 Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity leaves.
- Article 43 Living wage etc. for workers.
- Article 43-A Participation of workers in management of industries.
- Article 43-B Promotion of cooperative societies.
- Article 44 Uniform civil code for the citizens.
4. Ans:c
Justification:
- Data from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that is currently orbiting the asteroid confirm presence of aqueously altered, hydrated minerals on its surface. Scientists say similar objects may have seeded the earth with water and organic materials.
- The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) is a NASA asteroid study and sample-return mission.
- The mission’s main goal is to obtain a sample of at least 60 grams (2.1 oz) from Bennu, a carbonaceous near-Earth asteroid, and return the sample to Earth for a detailed analysis.
5. Ans: d
Justification:
- The 27thseries of India – Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) is being conducted from 28 Apr to 19May 16.
- The Indonesian Navy and the Indian Navy have been participating in coordinated patrol (CORPAT) twice a year since 2002 to keep this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping and international trade.
