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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Forecasting System launched recently.
i) It was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and launched by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
ii) It runs simulations via the supercomputer Arka (11.77 PetaFLOPS, 33 Petabyte storage).
iii) It will provide data for regions between 30° South to 30° North latitude.
iv) It will cut prediction time by 60% compared to previous mode which worked on Pratyush supercomputer.
- All statements regarding the Bharat Forecasting System launched recently are correct. i) It was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and launched by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. ii) It runs simulations via the supercomputer Arka (11.77 PetaFLOPS, 33 Petabyte storage). iii) It will provide data for regions between 30° South to 30° North latitude. iv) It will cut prediction time by 60% compared to previous mode which worked on Pratyush supercomputer.
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Q2. Which of the following ministries launched the Depot Darpan portal, for realtime monitoring of food storage depots, based on technologies like geotagged data, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.
- The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution launched the Depot Darpan portal, for realtime monitoring of food storage depots. It is based on technologies like geotagged data, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence and aims to digitize India’s food storage infrastructure.
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Q3. With reference to the Keezhadi excavation, consider the following statements:
i) Excavations at Keezhadi have provided evidence of an organised urban settlement dating to the Early Historic period in southern India.
ii) Artefacts recovered from the site include pottery bearing Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, suggesting the use of writing in the region.
iii) The excavation has yielded conclusive evidence that the settlement belonged to the Indus Valley Civilization.
iv) Keezhadi is an archaeological site situated on the banks of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The excavations indicate a well-planned settlement with brick structures, drainage systems, industrial activity, and craft production, pointing to an advanced Early Historic urban culture. Statement 2 is correct: Pottery with Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions has been unearthed, indicating literacy and administrative or commercial activity. Statement 3 is incorrect: Although Keezhadi has sparked discussions regarding cultural continuity in the Indian subcontinent, there is no conclusive evidence that it was an Indus Valley Civilization site. Statement 4 is correct: Keezhadi is located in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, along the Vaigai River.
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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the HAROP unmanned aerial vehicle which was in news recently.
i) HAROP is classified as a loitering munition capable of remaining airborne while searching for targets by identifying and engaging enemy radar systems.
ii) HAROP can also act like a ballistic missile launched from submarines for long-range strategic deterrence.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: HAROP is a loitering munition, often referred to as a "suicide drone," that can remain in the air while searching for a suitable target. It is capable of engaging radar installations and other high-value military targets. Statement 2 is incorrect: HAROP is not a ballistic missile and is not a submarine-launched strategic weapon.
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Q5. With reference to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), consider the following statements:
i) The APO is an intergovernmental organization established to promote productivity improvement among its member economies with India as one of the founding members of the organization.
ii) The organization undertakes programmes relating to agriculture, industry, public sector management, digital transformation, and green productivity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The APO is a regional intergovernmental organization that promotes productivity enhancement through cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. India is a founding member of the APO. Statement 2 is correct: The organization works across diverse sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, public administration, innovation, digitalization, and sustainable or green productivity.