The question asks to identify the state government that launched a cryogenic facility for preserving endangered plant species in February 2025. This is a factual question related to current affairs and environmental conservation initiatives by Indian states. It requires knowledge of recent government projects.
The Tamil Nadu government is establishing a state-of-the-art cryogenic facility for the long-term preservation of endangered plant species. This initiative is part of broader efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect rare and threatened flora. The facility is expected to be operational around the specified timeframe.
D) Tamil Nadu — The Tamil Nadu government has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation and has announced plans for establishing a cryogenic facility to preserve endangered plant species, with its launch anticipated around February 2025.
The question asks about the conditions under which a State law, despite being repugnant (inconsistent) to a Central law, can still prevail in that State, specifically referencing Article 254(2) of the Indian Constitution. This article deals with the legislative relations between the Union and the States, particularly in matters where both can legislate (Concurrent List).
C) it is reserved for the President's consideration and gets his assent
This option directly aligns with the provisions of Article 254(2) of the Indian Constitution. The President's assent is the specific mechanism provided to allow a State law, otherwise repugnant to a Central law on a Concurrent List subject, to prevail within that State.
This question tests knowledge of specific Articles in the Indian Constitution related to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. The key is to identify the Article that grants the President the power to declare an area as a Scheduled Area.
Correct Option: C) Article 244
The question asks to identify the scientist credited with the development of the modern Periodic Law. This requires knowledge of the history of chemistry and the contributions of key scientists to the organization of elements.
Correct Option: B) Dmitri Mendeleev is widely credited with developing the periodic law and constructing the first comprehensive periodic table. He arranged elements in order of increasing atomic mass and grouped them by similar properties, famously predicting the existence and properties of then-undiscovered elements.
The question asks to identify the city most likely to experience an equable climate with minimal seasonal variation due to its proximity to the sea. This phenomenon is explained by the moderating effect of large water bodies like oceans and seas on coastal climates.
A) Mumbai is a coastal city on the Arabian Sea. The sea has a moderating effect on its climate, leading to less extreme temperatures and minimal seasonal variation compared to inland cities. This is because water heats up and cools down more slowly than land, thus regulating the temperature of the surrounding land.
The question asks to identify a specific tunnel inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jammu and Kashmir on a given date. This requires knowledge of recent infrastructure projects and their inauguration details in the region.
The Sonamarg tunnel (Nilgrar tunnel) is a strategically important project aimed at providing all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, which remains cut off during winter due to heavy snowfall. The inauguration of such a critical infrastructure project by the Prime Minister aligns with the nature of the question.
Correct Option: B) Sonamarg tunnel
The question asks to identify which of the given Indian institutes has been officially notified as an 'Institution Deemed to be University' by the Union Ministry of Education. This requires knowledge of recent government notifications regarding the status of educational institutions.
A) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. The Union Ministry of Education officially notified FTII, Pune, as an 'Institution Deemed to be University' in 2023. This status allows FTII to grant degrees, diplomas, and certificates, and offers greater autonomy in academic matters.
The question asks to identify which indicator is NOT a part of the Gender Inequality Index (GII). To answer this, one needs to recall the components of the GII as defined by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Correct Option: C) Food consumption is NOT part of the Gender Inequality Index (GII).
The question asks about the primary material used for the famous "Priest-King" statue found at Mohenjo-daro. This requires knowledge of the materials commonly used for sculptures during the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: B) Steatite is a soft stone, also known as soapstone, which was commonly used by the Indus Valley Civilization artists for carving seals, beads, and sculptures like the "Priest-King." The statue is a bust of a bearded male figure, approximately 17.5 cm tall, and is one of the most celebrated pieces of art from the Harappan period.
The question asks to identify the Indian non-profit organization, as profiled by IEEE Spectrum in December 2024, that developed AI models for predicting adverse TB outcomes. This requires specific knowledge about recent developments in AI and health technology in India and awareness of the organizations involved.
Correct Option: B) Wadhwani AI is an independent non-profit research institute and a global AI hub that develops AI solutions for social good. They have indeed been profiled for their work in applying AI to predict adverse outcomes in diseases like Tuberculosis, aligning with the description in the question.