2 Welcome to your 9th Feb 1. With reference to the glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), consider the following statements: A GLOF refers to the flooding that occurs when the water dammed by a glacier or a moraine is released suddenly. Unlike earthen dams, the weak structure of the moraine dam leads to the abrupt failure of the dam on top of the glacial lake, which holds large volume of water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 2. With reference to the “Einsteinium”, consider the following statements: It was discovered in 1952 in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb. It is abundantly found in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None 3. With reference to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, consider the following statements: The pipeline entirely falls in France territory. Currently, EU countries rely on Russia for 40% of their gas needs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None 4. With reference to the Farm Mechanization, consider the following statements: A special dedicated scheme ‘Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)’ has been introduced by Government of India in 2014-15. The scheme aims at making farm machines accessible and affordable for the small and marginal farmers (SMFs) through establishment of Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs), creating Hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipment and Farm Machinery Banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None 5. With reference to the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021, consider the following statements: The theme of the Summit is ‘Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all’. It is the 20th edition of The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) flagship event Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None Time is Up!