5. Consider the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
1. ADB has more than 60 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder of ADB.
3. ADB does not have members outside Asia.
1. ADB has more than 60 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder of ADB.
3. ADB does not have members outside Asia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
54%
A. Only one
31%
B. Only two
8%
C. All three
7%
D. None
Answer: B
Explanation
● Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and
lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behavior and the male and female
reproductive systems.
○ Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in our body by
carrying messages through blood to the organs, muscles and other tissues. These
signals tell our body what to do and when to do it
● It is secreted by the hypothalamus but stored and released into our bloodstream by the
posterior pituitary gland.
Explanation
● Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and
lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behavior and the male and female
reproductive systems.
○ Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in our body by
carrying messages through blood to the organs, muscles and other tissues. These
signals tell our body what to do and when to do it
● It is secreted by the hypothalamus but stored and released into our bloodstream by the
posterior pituitary gland.
Answer: A
Explanation
● Founded in 1966, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) headquarters are in Manila,
Philippines. The Asian Development Bank's primary mission is to foster growth and
cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
● Statement 1 is correct and statement 3 is incorrect: At present, ADB comprises 68
members (including India)- of which 49 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.
● The ADB was modeled closely on the World Bank, and has a similar weighted voting system
where votes are distributed in proportion with members' capital subscriptions.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The two largest shareholders of the ADB are the US and Japan.
● ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
Explanation
● Founded in 1966, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) headquarters are in Manila,
Philippines. The Asian Development Bank's primary mission is to foster growth and
cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
● Statement 1 is correct and statement 3 is incorrect: At present, ADB comprises 68
members (including India)- of which 49 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside.
● The ADB was modeled closely on the World Bank, and has a similar weighted voting system
where votes are distributed in proportion with members' capital subscriptions.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The two largest shareholders of the ADB are the US and Japan.
● ADB is an official United Nations Observer.
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Member 1- Ms. Vasudha Upadhyay, Technocrat
Member 2- Mr. Ignatius Loyola, Academician
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1. Consider the following statements about ‘Brahmos’ missiles.
1. It is a cruise missile.
2. It has the ability to travel at hypersonic speeds.
3. It was developed as a joint collaboration between India and France.
1. It is a cruise missile.
2. It has the ability to travel at hypersonic speeds.
3. It was developed as a joint collaboration between India and France.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
28%
A. Only one
51%
B. Only two
19%
C. All the three
2%
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Soln:
● BrahMos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and Joint Stock Company "Military Industrial
Consortium" "NPO Mashinostroyenia" (earlier known as Federal State Unitary Enterprise
NPOM of Russia). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
● The company was established in India through an Inter-Governmental Agreement signed
on February 12, 1998, between The Republic of India and The Russian Federation
● BrahMos - the name represents the fury of Brahmaputra and the grace of Moskva rivers.
● The company is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the
BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile with active participation of a consortium of Indian and Russian industries. Hence, statement 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect.
● The missile has a flight range of 290 kms and can carry a warhead weighing upto 300 kg.
Soln:
● BrahMos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and Joint Stock Company "Military Industrial
Consortium" "NPO Mashinostroyenia" (earlier known as Federal State Unitary Enterprise
NPOM of Russia). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
● The company was established in India through an Inter-Governmental Agreement signed
on February 12, 1998, between The Republic of India and The Russian Federation
● BrahMos - the name represents the fury of Brahmaputra and the grace of Moskva rivers.
● The company is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the
BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile with active participation of a consortium of Indian and Russian industries. Hence, statement 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect.
● The missile has a flight range of 290 kms and can carry a warhead weighing upto 300 kg.
2. Consider the following statements about the Namdapha National Park.
1. It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is a part of Dibang Dihang Biosphere reserve.
3. It is also recognised as a Tiger reserve.
1. It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is a part of Dibang Dihang Biosphere reserve.
3. It is also recognised as a Tiger reserve.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
A. Only one
41%
B. Only two
53%
C. All the three
0%
D. None of the above
3. Teesta river, often seen in news, is a tributary of which of the following river?
Answer: B
Soln:
Namdapha National Park:
● Namdapha, a National Park and Tiger Reserve, a true wilderness and enchanting beauty
of lush green vegetation, impenetrable pristine and virgin forests.
● It covers an area of 1985.23 square kilometres having diverse flora and fauna lies in the
international border between India and Myanmar (Burma) within Changlang District in
the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast India.
● Namdapha is not a part of Dibanga Dihang Biosphere reserve. Hence, statement 1 is
correct and 2 is incorrect.
● Namdapha National Park is located a few kilometers away from Miao amidst misty blue hills
along the turbulent Noa-Dihing river lies in the sprawling tropical rainforest.
● It was declared a Tiger Reserve by the Government in 1983. Hence, statement 3 is
correct.
Soln:
Namdapha National Park:
● Namdapha, a National Park and Tiger Reserve, a true wilderness and enchanting beauty
of lush green vegetation, impenetrable pristine and virgin forests.
● It covers an area of 1985.23 square kilometres having diverse flora and fauna lies in the
international border between India and Myanmar (Burma) within Changlang District in
the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast India.
● Namdapha is not a part of Dibanga Dihang Biosphere reserve. Hence, statement 1 is
correct and 2 is incorrect.
● Namdapha National Park is located a few kilometers away from Miao amidst misty blue hills
along the turbulent Noa-Dihing river lies in the sprawling tropical rainforest.
● It was declared a Tiger Reserve by the Government in 1983. Hence, statement 3 is
correct.
4. Consider the following statements about the Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
1. It is an autoimmune neurological disorder.
2. There is no known cure for this syndrome.
1. It is an autoimmune neurological disorder.
2. There is no known cure for this syndrome.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
27%
A. 1 only
11%
B. 2 only
59%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
Soln:
● Teesta River, a tributary of the Jamuna River (Brahmaputra River), flows through India
and Bangladesh. Hence, option B is correct.
● It rises in the Himalayas near Chunthang in Sikkim (India), flows to the south, cutting a deep
gorge through the Siwalik Hills east of Darjeeling (in West Bengal, India), and turns
southeast to run through the Sivok Khola pass onto the plains of West Bengal.
● It joins the Jamuna River near Chilmari after a total course of about 320 km.
Soln:
● Teesta River, a tributary of the Jamuna River (Brahmaputra River), flows through India
and Bangladesh. Hence, option B is correct.
● It rises in the Himalayas near Chunthang in Sikkim (India), flows to the south, cutting a deep
gorge through the Siwalik Hills east of Darjeeling (in West Bengal, India), and turns
southeast to run through the Sivok Khola pass onto the plains of West Bengal.
● It joins the Jamuna River near Chilmari after a total course of about 320 km.
Answer: C
Soln:
● Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder in which a person’s
immune system attacks their peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness that can
progress to paralysis. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● People of any age can be affected, but it is more common in adults and males.
● The condition is rare, with an estimated incidence of 1/2 per 1,00,000 population.
● While the causes of GBS are still not fully understood, in most cases, it occurs after a viral or
bacterial infection.
● There is no known cure for GBS. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● However, there are some treatments that aid in recovery. Most people can make a nearly
full recovery.
● The treatments primarily include plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin
therapy.
Soln:
● Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder in which a person’s
immune system attacks their peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness that can
progress to paralysis. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● People of any age can be affected, but it is more common in adults and males.
● The condition is rare, with an estimated incidence of 1/2 per 1,00,000 population.
● While the causes of GBS are still not fully understood, in most cases, it occurs after a viral or
bacterial infection.
● There is no known cure for GBS. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● However, there are some treatments that aid in recovery. Most people can make a nearly
full recovery.
● The treatments primarily include plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin
therapy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A) 1 only
78%
B) 2 only
17%
C) Both 1 and 2
2%
D) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements about Auroras
1. Auroras are primarily visible near the equator and are devoid of in the polar regions.
2. Auroras occur due to the collision of charged particles from the Sun with Earth's
atmosphere.
1. Auroras are primarily visible near the equator and are devoid of in the polar regions.
2. Auroras occur due to the collision of charged particles from the Sun with Earth's
atmosphere.
Answer: B
Explanation
● An aurora is a natural phenomenon which is characterized by a display of a natural-
coloured (green, red, yellow or white) light in the sky.
● It is a light show which is caused when electrically-charged particles from the sun
collide with particles from gasses such as oxygen and nitrogen present in the Earth’s
atmosphere. Hence statement 2 is correct.
● Aurora is sometimes referred to as ‘polar light’. It is predominantly seen in the regions of
high altitudes like the Arctic and Antarctic. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Explanation
● An aurora is a natural phenomenon which is characterized by a display of a natural-
coloured (green, red, yellow or white) light in the sky.
● It is a light show which is caused when electrically-charged particles from the sun
collide with particles from gasses such as oxygen and nitrogen present in the Earth’s
atmosphere. Hence statement 2 is correct.
● Aurora is sometimes referred to as ‘polar light’. It is predominantly seen in the regions of
high altitudes like the Arctic and Antarctic. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.