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The zombie virus is related to global warming and the thawing of Arctic permafrost. The rising temperatures caused by global warming have led to the thawing of previously frozen ice, which could unleash “zombie viruses”. The zombie virus is an amoeba virus that scientists have revived from the melted ice. The new strain has one of 13 viral genomes, with Pandoravirus yedoma, 48,500 years old, being the longest frozen virus to become infectious. Scientists are developing an Arctic surveillance system to detect and contain outbreaks.

Use structure “By + question word + subject + auxiliary + past participle”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
By whom is this mess being created?
Hence , option D is correct sentence .

The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word mausim, which means weather. Owing to the yearly appearance of torrential rain, indicating a marked shift in weather, mausim gradually became monsoon.

Analysis of the Statements

• Assertion (A): India's Increased Awareness
  • This statement highlights that India has become more conscious of its capabilities and the global expectations placed upon it.
  • India's advancements in areas like technology, science, and defense have played a significant role in enhancing its self-awareness.
  • Furthermore, India's growing economic and political influence globally has led to higher expectations regarding its participation in international affairs.
  • Hence, the assertion is deemed to be true.
• Reason (R): Evolution from Non-Alignment to Multi-Alignment
  • This statement serves as a rationale supporting the assertion.
  • India's shift from its traditional Non-Alignment policy towards forming multiple partnerships and alliances with various nations, termed as "Multi-Alignment," is acknowledged.
  • By pursuing this strategy, India aims to expand its economic and diplomatic relations across different regions and advance its strategic interests.
  • However, it is important to note that while this shift in foreign policy is significant, it may not be the sole factor contributing to India's heightened awareness of its capabilities and global expectations.

Additional Information

• The Non-Aligned Movement emerged during the Cold War period.
• Established in 1961 by countries like India, Yugoslavia, Egypt, and Indonesia, the movement aimed to maintain neutrality amidst the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• It was grounded on principles of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
• Primarily comprising developing nations, the movement sought to pursue independent foreign policies aligned with their national interests.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted the Pre-Cyclone Exercise to assess preparedness for the upcoming cyclone season, reflecting their ongoing commitment to disaster management and public safety as they celebrate their 150th year of service.

From Statement I:

From this statement, we get the following ranking.

Person in the row = 8 persons + Akansha + 4 persons + Rhea + 7 persons + Harshita + 8 persons

So, we get that Rhea is 17th from the bottom in the class.

Clearly, Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

From Statement II:

From this statement, we get the following ranking.

Person in the row = 11 persons + Yamini + 13 persons + Rhea + 4 persons

So, we get that Rhea is 5th from the bottom in the class.

Clearly, Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Clearly, Either Statement I or Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Given:

x + y + 1 = 0

Concept Used:

(a + b )³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab (a + b)

Calculations:

x + y + 1 = 0

⇒ x + y = -1

Cubing on both sides we get

(x + y)³ = ( -1 )³

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy( x + y ) = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy ( -1) = -1

∵ x + y = -1

⇒ x³ + y³ - 3xy = -1

∴ required value = -1

From the final arrangement, we get V sits second to the right of S.
Hence, Option B is correct.
References:
Q sits second to the right of P.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get two different cases:
In case 1, P sits at the corner or in the middle of the side of the table.

References:
R is not an immediate neighbor of P.
R faces inside.
R sits third to the left of W.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get different cases for R, in case 1(a) in which R faces P and in case 1(b) R faces Q.

References:
T sits third to the left of U.
V sits second to the left of U.
Inferences:
So, from this case 1(b) and case 2 will be eliminated as there is no possible place for V in these cases after placing U and T. Hence, we get our final arrangement in which S sits on the immediate left of P and V sits on the immediate right of R.
Final arrangement:

Insinuate means suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way
Some insinuate that he doesn't love India enough to defend it wholeheartedly
It's degrading for people like Romney to insinuate that they don't contribute

The logic followed is:

The bottom number = sum of the square of all the first three number column-wise 

In column-wise operation:

Column 1:

69 = 7² + 4² + 2²

69 = 49 + 16 + 4

69 = 69

Column 2:

91 = 32 + 92 + 12

91 = 9 + 81 + 1

91 = 91

Similarly,

Column 3:

? = 22 + 62 + 52 

? = 4 + 36 + 25

? = 65 

Hence, the correct answer is "65".

Additional Information

The most common pattern asked in exams are based on:

• It could be the sum of two numbers divided by a constant
• It could be the average of numbers.
• It could be in the form of alphabets, where alphabets are increased by constant or increased by the square of numbers or increased by prime numbers.
• It could be the difference of product of two diametrically opposite numbers.
• It could be the difference in the sum of adjacent numbers.
• The difference of the numbers could be in the patterns 13 ± 1, 23 ± 1, and so on.
• The difference of the numbers could be in the patterns 12 ± 1, 22 ± 1, and so on.
• Numbers could be 12, 22, 32, and so on or 13, 23, 33, and so on.
• The difference could be prime numbers or the difference could be the square of prime numbers.
• The difference could be in the form of N2 ± N or N3 ± N.
• The difference could be in the form of ×N + N or ×2 + 1, ×2 + 2, ×2 + 3, and so on.
• The difference could be in the form of ×2 ± 1 alternatively.
• Numbers could be ×1, ×2, ×3, and so on. 

The logic followed is:

In each next step 1 line segment is deleting from the given letter.

In figure A

The given shape is the letter "E".

In figure B

One line segment get deleted from the right end

Thus we get 

In figure C

Again the one-line segment gets deleted from the right end.

Thus we get 

Similarly,

In figure D

Again one line segment will get deleted from the previous image to obtained figure D.

Thus only one figure is satisfying the pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Concept:

Greenhouse Effect: The solar energy trapped by the earth atmosphere and radiate it slowly so to cover our earth with a warm blanket. This is the natural process of the greenhouse effect on earth to maintain its temperature and makes the earth perfect for life.

Greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, other greenhouse gases are methane, water vapour, nitrous oxide, CFCs and ozone. 

Values of radiation absorbed by the greenhouse gases are as follow:

Explanation:

Global Warming

• An increase in the average temperature of the earth surface due to the greenhouse effect is called global warming
• It also refers to the increase in the average temperature of the air and sea at the earth's surface.
• The greenhouse gases combined increased the temperature of planet earth so the correct option is greenhouse gases.

The Indian Olympic Association has appointed Raghuram Iyer as its new CEO, a seasoned professional chosen through a meticulous selection process.

Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" because he was the first historian to systematically collect and record historical events. He travelled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region, interviewing people from all walks of life to learn about their history and culture. His magnum opus, the Histories, is a comprehensive account of the Greco-Persian Wars and the history of the surrounding region.

Five persons A,B,C,D and E are sitting one above the other on a ladder (not necessarily in the same order).

1) B is sitting above A with one person between them.

2) Only two persons are sitting between A and C. If C is not sitting top, the figure are given below -

In which there is two case in which first one is -

Second case are given below -

After observation of both cases, B is the sitting in the middle.

Hence, "B" is the correct answer.

Commission (SHRC) has been set up in 26 States so far

• The Union Cabinet cleared the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which has provisions for harsher punishments for film piracy and the introduction of new age categories for classifying films.
• The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, as per the Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

Peshwa Balaji Bajirao shifted the capital of the Maratha Empire from Satara to Pune. Balaji Bajirao assumed the role of Peshwa and called upon all conflicting factions to acknowledge his terms. He determined that Pune would serve as the capital to prevent potential succession conflicts within the royal family following the demise of Shahu Maharaj.

Devious: behaving in a dishonesty way
Nefarious: criminal
Surreptitious: stealthily done : secretly done
Villainous: very evil and unpleasant

We don't get appropriate economic return because the quality is not as good as the original material.

The author highlights the problem that recycling is not an easy process and there are many obstacles in the way of recycling

The NPC consists of about 3,000 delegates. Delegates to the National People's Congress are elected for five-year terms via a multi-tiered representative electoral system.

In the 2019 General Elections, the NDA won a significant majority, with the BJP alone securing 303 seats.

As we can say that ,
Compassionate is someone who cares or is concerned about another person, unsympathetic is one who does not care or understand another’s condition or position. Indecisive means someone who cannot take decisions easily, unlawful is something against law, and Untrustworthy is someone who cannot be trusted.
From above it is clear that Unsympathetic is an opposite word of Compassionate . 

Safety in numbers (Idiom): being in a group offers security and protection.
Sporting chance (Idiom): a reasonable chance of winning or succeeding.
Square deal (Idiom): an instance of being treated fairly.
Standing joke (Idiom): something that regularly causes amusement or provokes ridicule.
It is obvious that ‘safety in numbers’ makes perfect sense in the given blank.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. 

The correct option is A.
The Fundamental Rights are defined as the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights, defined in Part III of the Constitution, applied irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed, or gender. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to specific restrictions.

From the common explanation, we get B sits second to the left of D.
Hence, Option D is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common explanation:
References:
Six person A, B, C, D, E and F sit around a triangular table.
One person sits at each corner of the table facing away from the centre while one person sits at the middle of each edge facing toward the centre.
Inferences:
So, we need to arrange as follows to accommodate the information as stated in the question,

References:
Three persons sit between C and D, who is not facing the centre.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get two different cases:
Case 1:

Case 2:

References:
F sits third to the left of C.
A sits second to the left of E.
A is not an immediate neighbour of D.
Inferences:
So, from this case 2 will be eliminated as A is not an immediate neighbour of D.
Case 1:

Case 2: (Eliminated)

Hence, Case 1 is the final arrangement.

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:

Evolve (verb): develop over successive generations as a result of natural selection.

Mutate (verb): undergo or cause to undergo change in a gene or genes.

Recast (verb): present or organize in a different form or style.

Convert (verb): change the form, character, or function of something.

Grammatically singular subject ‘flu’ will take only a singular verb, thus ‘evolved’, ‘recast’ and ‘change’ can be easily eliminated. Now between ‘mutates’ and ‘converts’, ‘mutates’ is a better contextual fit.

Hence, option C is correct.

Consumer surplus, also called social surplus and consumer's surplus, in economics, the difference between the price a consumer pays for an item and the price he would be willing to pay rather than do without it.