CAPF (AC) 2014 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson has struck the fastest ever international century on the New Year day of 2014, New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson made a world record of fastest. He reached his 100 in a one-day match against West Indies in Queenstown from 36 balls, breaking the record of 37 set by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi in 1996. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

Bharat Ratna Professor C.N.R. Rao has honorary doctorates from 83 universities from around the world and has authored around 1,770 research publications and 53 books. He is described as a scientist who had won all possible awards in his field except the Nobel Prize.

Among his books are (a) Climbing the limit ladder-A life in Chemistry (b) - Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Properties & Applications and (d) Superconductivity Today.

(c) Wings of Fire is the autobiography by visionary scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who from very humble beginnings rose to be the President of India. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Iron Fist is the name given to the Indian Air Force first-ever day-night full combat and fire demonstration conducted in the Pokhran ranges. It was first held in 2013 as a demonstration of the military capabilities and tactical skills of the Indian Air Force.

Typically, the day and night event is divided into four sections: the fly past, offensive capabilities, defensive capabilities, and night operations. Hundreds of aircraft and weapons are showcased. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

• PAT Scheme is a flagship program under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).
• Implementing Agency: It is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the aegis of the Ministry of Power.
• Objective: PAT scheme aims at reducing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC), i.e., energy use per unit of production for Designated Consumers (DCs) in energy-intensive sectors, with an associated market mechanism to enhance the cost-effectiveness through certification of excess energy saving, which can be
  traded.

Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts):

• The excess energy savings are converted into tradable instruments called Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) that are traded at the Power Exchanges.
• Trading Platform: The two Power Exchanges, India Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) provide the trading platform for ESCerts.
• Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the market regulator for the trading of ESCerts.
• PAT Scheme is implemented in cycles of 3 years each, where the Designated Consumers (DCs) are assigned SEC reduction targets.
• Designated Consumers (DCs) who fall short of their targets bid for the purchase of ESCerts.

The main opposition party in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), boycotted the general election as its demand for holding elections under a neutral government was not accepted by the government. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

In December 2013, Trilateral Tabletop Maritime Security Exercises (TIEX-2013) was conducted between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Officers of Sri Lanka Coast Guards along with Coast Guards Officers of India and Maldives took part in the eastern port city of Trincomalee.

Two Indian Coast Guard ships 'Vishwast' and 'Rajkamal' were used in the exercise. So, option (c) is the correct answer.

India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives have a history of cooperation on various fronts, particularly in maritime security. Besides tabletop exercises like TTEX, these countries also engage in other formats of collaboration such as:

• Surveillance: Coordinated maritime surveillance efforts in the Indian Ocean.
• Information Sharing: Exchanging information on maritime threats and activities.
• Capacity Building: India often assists Sri Lanka and Maldives with training and equipment for their maritime forces.
• Joint Exercises: Conducting live search and rescue or anti-piracy exercises

According to the principle of energy conservation, when the gas in the cylinder is compressed by pushing in a piston, the speed of molecules or their kinetic energy increases. This increases the temperature of the gas. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

Energy transformations are processes that convert one type of energy to another. Every useful process involves the transformation of energy from one type to another. There are numerous types of energy. Here are some examples of everyday energy transfer:

• Kinetic energy is transformed into heat when we rub our hands together to warm them.
• When you use a battery-powered flashlight, the chemical energy in the battery is converted to electrical energy, and the electrical energy is then converted to radiant energy in the bulb.
• Gravitational potential energy is transferred energy when an object accelerates and falls.

The world's first green helicopter which is noiseless and emission-free has been successfully tested in Germany. The two-seat prototype of the 'Volocopter', by the company e-Volo, made its maiden voyage on November 17, 2013, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Thus, the option (a) is the correct answer.

Which one among the following is indicated by the following figure?

C. (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²