Daily Quiz 30 June 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following best describes the advantage of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) over optical imaging satellites?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
• SAR is a form of active remote sensing where satellites or aircraft emit their own microwave signals, which are then reflected back by Earth’s surface features.
• Unlike passive optical sensors (which rely on sunlight), SAR works irrespective of sunlight or atmospheric conditions.
• SAR can:
o Capture images through clouds, rain, smoke, or darkness, making it indispensable for all-weather military and disaster mapping.
o Detect minute surface changes such as ground deformation during earthquakes, landslides, glacier shifts, and even illegal mining activity.
• Missions like NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) are designed for earth observation and disaster management using this robust technology.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
• SAR is a form of active remote sensing where satellites or aircraft emit their own microwave signals, which are then reflected back by Earth’s surface features.
• Unlike passive optical sensors (which rely on sunlight), SAR works irrespective of sunlight or atmospheric conditions.
• SAR can:
o Capture images through clouds, rain, smoke, or darkness, making it indispensable for all-weather military and disaster mapping.
o Detect minute surface changes such as ground deformation during earthquakes, landslides, glacier shifts, and even illegal mining activity.
• Missions like NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) are designed for earth observation and disaster management using this robust technology. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsAccording to the CEEW study titled ‘How Extreme Heat is Impacting India’, which of the following factors contribute significantly to India’s increasing heat risk?
- Increasing urbanisation and population density
- Rising number of warm nights
- Decline in relative humidity in the Indo-Gangetic Plain
- Inadequate implementation of heat action plans (HAPs)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Rapid urbanisation, especially in Tier I and Tier II cities, leads to the urban heat island effect, where concrete absorbs and radiates more heat, raising ambient temperatures significantly.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Warm nights prevent the human body from cooling down naturally, increasing risks of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and exacerbating chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: The study found an increase, not a decline, in relative humidity, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, which worsens heat stress by hampering sweat evaporation.
Statement 4 – Correct: Many Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across Indian states are underfunded or poorly implemented, despite rising temperatures. Some districts have no HAPs at all, leaving millions unprotected.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Rapid urbanisation, especially in Tier I and Tier II cities, leads to the urban heat island effect, where concrete absorbs and radiates more heat, raising ambient temperatures significantly.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Warm nights prevent the human body from cooling down naturally, increasing risks of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and exacerbating chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: The study found an increase, not a decline, in relative humidity, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, which worsens heat stress by hampering sweat evaporation.
Statement 4 – Correct: Many Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across Indian states are underfunded or poorly implemented, despite rising temperatures. Some districts have no HAPs at all, leaving millions unprotected.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements correctly describes the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- GeM is a 100% government-owned, not-for-profit Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in August 2016.
- It is designed to simplify and digitize procurement for all government departments, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and even state governments.
- GeM provides a transparent, efficient, and paperless process for public procurement.
- With nearly ₹4 lakh crore worth of transactions already facilitated, GeM has become the 3rd largest e-procurement portal globally, after South Korea and Singapore.
It was recently in news as the government relaxed its mandatory use for scientific institutions, enabling them to procure specialized instruments directly.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
- GeM is a 100% government-owned, not-for-profit Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in August 2016.
- It is designed to simplify and digitize procurement for all government departments, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and even state governments.
- GeM provides a transparent, efficient, and paperless process for public procurement.
- With nearly ₹4 lakh crore worth of transactions already facilitated, GeM has become the 3rd largest e-procurement portal globally, after South Korea and Singapore.
It was recently in news as the government relaxed its mandatory use for scientific institutions, enabling them to procure specialized instruments directly.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Bonn Climate Change Conference:
- It is held annually under the aegis of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
- It plays a key role in setting the agenda for the annual COP summits.
- Its key focus is on negotiating trade and emissions under the WTO framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 2 only
Statement 1 is Incorrect.
- The Bonn Conference is held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), not IPCC.
- IPCC is a scientific body that publishes assessment reports (e.g., AR6), but does not organize climate negotiations.
Statement 2 isCorrect.
- The Bonn Conference serves as a technical and preparatory platform.
- It hosts Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI).
- It helps review previous COP decisions and frame the technical agenda for the upcoming COP (e.g., COP30 in Brazil, 2025).
Statement 3 is Incorrect.
- WTO handles trade and tariff issues (e.g., Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism).
The Bonn Conference does not negotiate emissions under WTO rules. It focuses on scientific, adaptation, and implementation aspects of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
Incorrect
Answer: A. 2 only
Statement 1 is Incorrect.
- The Bonn Conference is held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), not IPCC.
- IPCC is a scientific body that publishes assessment reports (e.g., AR6), but does not organize climate negotiations.
Statement 2 isCorrect.
- The Bonn Conference serves as a technical and preparatory platform.
- It hosts Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI).
- It helps review previous COP decisions and frame the technical agenda for the upcoming COP (e.g., COP30 in Brazil, 2025).
Statement 3 is Incorrect.
- WTO handles trade and tariff issues (e.g., Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism).
The Bonn Conference does not negotiate emissions under WTO rules. It focuses on scientific, adaptation, and implementation aspects of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Suriname and India’s development cooperation:
Statement I: Suriname is located on the western coast of South America and shares borders with Brazil and Venezuela.
Statement II: India sent passion fruit processing machinery to Suriname under the SEEDS initiative to support SMEs in the agro-industry sector.
Statement III: SEEDS initiative aims to foster sustainable development through equipment support in countries of the Global South.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement I is incorrect:
Suriname lies on the northern coast of South America, not western.
It borders Brazil (south), French Guiana (east), Guyana (west), and the Atlantic Ocean (north). It does not share a border with Venezuela. - Statement II is correct:
Under the SEEDS initiative, India provided passion fruit processing machinery to Suriname in 2024–25.
This was to enhance agro-industrial capacity and help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). - Statement III is correct:
The SEEDS (Supply of Equipment for Efficient Development of SMEs) initiative supports sustainable development and industrial growth in Global South nations by donating critical machinery.
Hence, only Statement I is wrong, and the correct answer is (d).
Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement I is incorrect:
Suriname lies on the northern coast of South America, not western.
It borders Brazil (south), French Guiana (east), Guyana (west), and the Atlantic Ocean (north). It does not share a border with Venezuela. - Statement II is correct:
Under the SEEDS initiative, India provided passion fruit processing machinery to Suriname in 2024–25.
This was to enhance agro-industrial capacity and help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). - Statement III is correct:
The SEEDS (Supply of Equipment for Efficient Development of SMEs) initiative supports sustainable development and industrial growth in Global South nations by donating critical machinery.
Hence, only Statement I is wrong, and the correct answer is (d).
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