UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 263

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 263

Question 36 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The 'S-400', associated with which is a potential defence deal under consideration by India, is a/an
A
Long Range Surface to Air Missile system
B
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system
C
Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile system
D
Land Attack Missile system
Question 36 Explanation: 

About the S-400 system :

  • Range: 400km;
  • Speed: up to 4.8km per second;
  • Max target height: 30km - can track up to 80 targets simultaneously;
  • Types of target: aircraft, cruise missiles, medium-range missiles, drones, other airborne surveillance systems;
  1. Long-range surveillance radar tracks objects and relays information to command vehicle, which assesses potential targets.
  2. Target is identified and command vehicle orders missile launch.
  3. Launch data is sent to the best placed launch vehicle and it releases surface-to-air missiles.
  4. Engagement radar helps guide missiles towards target.

In the news: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/s-400-deal-may-be-finalised-by-march-31/article23162879.ece ;

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Question 37 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct about "Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF)"?
  1. TCAF supports developing countries in planning, implementing, and scaling up their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to accelerate the transition to low-carbon economies.
  2. TCAF is funded by World Bank's Climate Change Fund Management Unit.
Choose the correct code from below given options:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 37 Explanation: 
Both statements are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) is an international finance facility piloting innovative, results-based carbon market mechanism under Article 6 of Paris Climate Change agreement. TCAF supports developing countries in planning, implementing, and scaling up their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to accelerate the transition to low-carbon economies. As well, TCAF helps shape international carbon markets for the post-Kyoto era.

Statement 2 is correct: World Bank's Climate Change Fund Management Unit is home to climate finance initiatives that deliver innovative and scalable climate and environmental action. Unit funds Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) to help shape environmental, energy, and climate change policy to reach meaningful scale and create a lasting, transformative social impact.

Question 38 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements wrt Trans fats
    1. They increase low-density lipoprotein and decrease High-density lipoprotein
    2. REPLACE is the WHO led initiative to to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the food supply
    3. India achieved more than 50% elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids in 2019
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
Question 38 Explanation: 
  • Trans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It's also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • WHO calls on governments to use the REPLACE action package to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the food supply

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Question 39 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India signed COMCASA and LEMOA agreements with which of the following country?
A
Russia
B
USA
C
France
D
China
Question 39 Explanation: 
India and the United States have signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Association (LEMOA). The two countries now conduct more bilateral exercises with each other than they do with any other country. Bilateral exercises held annually include Malabar (naval exercise that also includes Japan), Cope-India (Air Force), Yudh Abhyas (Army) and Vajra Prahar (Special Forces). India also participates in the annual RIMPAC exercises as well as in Red Flag exercises which are US-led multinational exercises. Indian defense procurements from the US have also seen a tremendous growth. "We have also instituted the 2+2 Dialogue-a joint meeting between the Foreign and Defense Ministers of the two countries". "
Question 40 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following states does NOT organise state-sponsored bird festivals?
A
Karnataka
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Nagaland
D
Gujarat
Question 40 Explanation: 

A mains-oriented question (linking this up with tourism and so on).

State-sponsored bird festivals in India include Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The Hornbill festival in Nagaland is not a bird festival.

https://thewire.in/87727/up-bird-festival/ ;

Improvisation: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goa-bird-festival-to-offer-pelagic-avian-tour/article22406441.ece ; "

There are 40 questions to complete.