10 Apr, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)’ which was recently in the news:

  1. LTC is a lunar-based time system being developed by NASA in collaboration with other government agencies to establish a standardized time zone for the Moon.
  2. It aims to provide a precise timekeeping benchmark for lunar spacecraft and satellites, synchronizing communication between astronauts, bases, and Earth.
  3. The moon has greater gravitational force than Earth therefore time on Moon moves slower than on Earth.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Recently, the Indian government has re-imposed restrictions on the import of solar modules to boost local manufacturing. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. India heavily relies on imports to meet its solar energy needs, particularly from China and Vietnam.
  2. China's dominance in solar PV exports stems from cost-effective manufacturing, supportive government policies, and continuous innovation fueled by domestic demand and economies of scale.
  3. India's solar sector is poised for significant growth, fueled by the government's ambitious target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and supported by various schemes and programs aimed at fostering a sustainable and prosperous solar future.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. ‘C-Dome’ air defense system, similar to Israel's 'Iron Dome' is developed by which one of the following countries?

4. Consider the following statements regarding CDP-SURAKSHA, the government's new digital platform for disbursing subsidies to horticulture:

  1. This platform will allow an instant disbursal of subsidies to farmers in their bank accounts by utilizing the e-RUPI voucher from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
  2. The platform allows access to farmers, vendors, implementing agencies (IA), cluster development agencies (CDAs), and officials of the National Horticulture Board (NHB).
  3. It has features such as database integration with PM-KISAN, cloud-based server space from NIC, UIDAI validation, eRUPI integration, local government directory (LGD), content management system, geotagging, and geo-fencing.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Peter Higgs, the eminent physicist who first proposed the idea of the 'Higgs Boson,' recently died at the age of 94. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. The Higgs Boson is a subatomic particle that interacts with other particles to impart mass, as proposed by the Higgs field in the Standard Model of particle physics.
  2. The subatomic particles known as bosons are named after Indian Physicist Satyendra Nath Bose.
  3. The term "God particle" was coined by the physicist Peter Higgs and was widely accepted in the scientific community all over the world.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?