11 June : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option B - They are stable positions where objects require minimal propulsion to remain.

Explanation:

• Lagrange points maintain their stability because the gravitational forces of two large bodies and the centripetal force of a smaller body balance out, creating a region where objects can maintain their relative position with minimal energy expenditure.
• This stability makes Lagrange points advantageous for various space missions and satellite deployments.

Answer:  Option C - Supplementing the financial needs of landholding farmers

Explanation:

• The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, launched in 2019, aims to provide direct income support to landholding farmers in India.
• Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs 6000 per year in three equal installments directly into their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, helping them meet their financial requirements for agricultural activities.

Answer:  Option D - Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:

• After the 14th Finance Commission, Special Category Status (SCS) was withdrawn for all states except for the Northeastern and three hill states.
• Andhra Pradesh lost its SCS status despite being newly formed, as it was carved out of the unified state of Andhra Pradesh, whereas Telangana, the other resulting state, was granted SCS due to its specific developmental needs.

Answer:  Option D -  Industrial output per capita

Explanation:

• The 15th Finance Commission of India bases its fund allocation on factors like population density, tax effort, and forest cover to ensure equitable distribution.
• Industrial output per capita isn't directly factored as it may not adequately reflect a state's developmental needs, unlike factors such as population density which better represent the demand for resources and services.

Answer:  Option C - Amplified heat retention through reduced oceanic mixing caused by declining Arctic sea ice.

Explanation:

• Diminishing ice leads to less freshwater input, weakening density gradients that drive vertical mixing. Consequently, warmer surface waters are less effectively mixed with cooler deep waters, resulting in increased heat retention near the surface and exacerbating ocean warming trends.
• A) Increased solar radiation absorption due to decreased cloud cover: This would contribute to warming, but it's not the primary factor for oceans.
• B) Enhanced oceanic carbon sequestration from intensified phytoplankton growth: This would actually slow down warming by absorbing carbon dioxide.
• D) Strengthened thermohaline circulation resulting from glacier meltwater influx: This circulation can actually help distribute heat, so strengthening it wouldn't be the primary cause of acceleration.