Static Quiz – 6th July 2024

1. Which of the following statements are true about the deposits of methane hydrate?

Statements:

1. Methane hydrate are rare deposits found only around the ring-of-fire region in the Pacific ocean.
2. CO2 gets oxidised into methane in the atmosphere after two decades.

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2. Which of the following statements are true about organ transplant regulations in India?

Statements:

1. In India organ donation and transplantation are regulated by the Transplantation Human Organs Act (THOA), 1994.
2. THOA has mandated domicile requirement to register as an organ recipient in India.
3. The act allows those above 65 years of age to receive an organ for transplantation from deceased donors.

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3.  India is a member of how many of these treaties?

Treaties:

1. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
2. Outer Space Treaty (OST)
3. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

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4. What is the concept of “Quantitative Easing” often employed by central banks during economic downturns?

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5. In the context of climate change, what is the significance of the ‘Keeling Curve’?