1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)?
- It exploits the difference in temperature in ocean water.
- It has high maintenance compared to other desalination processes.
- It is similar to the Reverse Osmosis process.
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
LTTD uses the temperature difference between surface and deep ocean water to facilitate desalination. It generally requires less maintenance than other processes, like Reverse Osmosis, and does not involve membranes or high-pressure operations. LTTD and Reverse Osmosis are distinct technologies with different principles. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.
2. Consider the following statements:
- There are 3 types of Influenza viruses that infect humans: A, B, and C.
- Both H1N1 and H3N2 viruses are Influenza A subtypes.
- WHO has recommended Oseltamivir for the H3N2 virus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three statements are correct. Influenza types A, B, and C infect humans. H1N1 and H3N2 are subtypes of Influenza A virus. The WHO has recommended Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for the treatment of H3N2 infections, and it is available through health systems in India as per health guidelines.
3. The newly created platform ‘herSTART’ aimed at supporting women-led start-ups was recently inaugurated by the President of India, it is an initiative of which of the following organizations/ministries?
[A] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Gujarat University Start-up and Entrepreneurship Council
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat University Start-up and Entrepreneurship Council]
Notes:- The ‘herSTART’ is an initiative of the Gujarat University Start-up and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC).
- The platform has been introduced to promote women start-ups and to encourage women entrepreneurs.
- The platform includes a digital platform to provide resources and training modules free of cost to aspiring women entrepreneurs.
- It also provides a digital community for them, and a digital publication to spread their success stories.
- It also includes an accelerator which provides the following facilities to women entrepreneurs.
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