Daily Quiz 19 July 2024

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Mineral nanoparticles refer to extremely small particles of minerals, typically with dimensions measured in nanometers (1 nanometer = 10^-9 meters). These nanoparticles can be composed of various minerals such as oxides, sulfides, carbonates, and silicates, among others. They occur naturally through processes like erosion and weathering. They are also generated through cooking, manufacturing, transportation, and other industrial and domestic activities. They can be manufactured by breaking larger particles into nanostructures or by assembling atoms or molecules into nanostructures. Recently,IIT Madras and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Studies, Bengaluru broke  minerals down into nanoparticles from microdroplets of water. The synthesis and characterization of mineral nanoparticles are critical for tailoring their properties to specific applications.
• Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Their properties depend on shape, size, surface characteristics, and internal structure. They can exist as aerosols (solids or liquids in air), suspensions (solids in liquids), or emulsions (liquids in liquids). At the nanoscale, materials often exhibit different physical, chemical, and biological properties compared to their larger forms. This can include altered optical, magnetic, catalytic, and mechanical behaviors. Mineral nanoparticles are used in targeted drug delivery systems, imaging agents, and as biomarkers in medical diagnostics. They can also be functionalized to interact with biological systems in specific ways. Mineral nanoparticles such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are used in sunscreens and cosmetics for their ability to provide UV protection and improve product performance.

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: Prime Minister NarendraModi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. It is given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and outstanding representatives of science, culture, art, and various sectors of the economy. It is also awarded to heads of foreign states for exceptional services to the Russian Federation. It is named after Saint Andrew, one of Jesus’s 12 apostles, who travelled to Russia, Greece, and other regions, founding the Church of Constantinople, which led to the Russian Orthodox Church.
• Pair 2 is correctly matched: In a special ceremony at the Presidency in Cairo on 25 June 2023, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, conferred Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi with the ‘Order of the Nile’, the highest civilian award of Egypt. Prime Minister is the first Indian to receive the award.
• Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Prime Minister NarendraModi was conferred with ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ award by Greek President KaterinaSakellaropoulou on Friday. This is the second-highest civilian honour in The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour is conferred to “eminent personalities who by reason of their distinguished position, have contributed to enhancing the stature of Greece.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Sections 79(2) and (3) of the IT Act detail the conditions for the “safe harbour clause” to protect intermediaries. Section 79 exempts intermediaries from liability if they do not initiate the transmission, select the receiver, or modify the information. The intermediary must adhere to the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, which requires a grievance-redressal mechanism and compliance officers. Section 79(3) removes protection if the intermediary does not remove harmful content upon government notification. An intermediary is “any person who on behalf of another person receives, stores or transmits that record or provides any service with respect to that record and includes telecom service providers, network service providers, internet service providers, web-hosting service providers, search engines, online payment sites, online-auction sites, online-marketplaces, and cyber cafes.” Rule 7 of the IT Rules, 2021, states that failure to observe these rules makes intermediaries liable for punishment.

Answer: D

Explanation:

• Statements 1,2 and 3 are correct:
• Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons. Government of India provides MSP for 8 oilseeds. These are groundnut, rapeseed/mustard, toria, soyabean, sunflower seed, sesamum, safflower seed and nigerseed.
• Safflower is a cool season (rabi) crop that can be sown from the last week of September to the last week of October. The ideal temperature for germination is around 15.5°C, and day temperatures of 24–32°C during flowering can lead to higher yields.
• Safflower can be grown from sea level to an elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level. It grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained loam soils with good water-holding capacity. Safflower seeds have many uses, including in skin care, hair care, and heart health.

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: India and Russia are members of various multilateral organisations including BRICS, RIC, G20, East Asia Summit, and SCO—where avenues for cooperation on issues of mutual importance exist. Russia supports India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC). Russia has backed India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) . India and Russia show cultural cooperation as well. Days of Indian Culture’ are organised in regions of the Russian Federation to disseminate Indian Culture and master classes in dance and music are conducted by India-based teachers. The Hindustani Samaj is the oldest Indian organisation in Russia since 1957. The Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Center was opened in 1989 for propagating Indian culture in Russia.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The RELOS agreement is a bilateral administrative arrangement designed to enhance military logistics cooperation between India and Russia. It facilitates the exchange of logistical support for military operations, including joint exercises, training programs, humanitarian missions, and disaster relief efforts. India and Russia recently failed to sign the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), intended to enhance military cooperation.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented. The implementing Agencies for the MRA are Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and Agriculture and Food Agency, Ministry of Agriculture (AFA), Taiwan.