Q4 : Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbances
1.They are driven by low-pressure systems that form due to the interaction of polar and tropical air masses.
2.These systems pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and occasionally the Arabian Sea.
3.In India, they bring winter rainfall to states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Q5: Consider the following statements regarding natural hydrogen
1.Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, refers to naturally occurring molecular hydrogen in the Earth’s crust, unlike industrially produced hydrogen.
2.The cost of natural hydrogen extraction may fall to around $1/kg or less, which is lower than current green hydrogen production costs.
3.Natural hydrogen is typically associated with tectonically active regions, ultramafic and basaltic rocks, ophiolite complexes, and hydrothermal systems.

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Q. "The right to digital access has emerged as a critical issue in India, where digital platforms are becoming integral to the functioning of various services and sector.” Discuss the significance of the right to digital access in India. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Q1. With reference to the Big Catch-Up Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative launched by the WHO, UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to boost vaccination.
2. It was launched in the aftermath of routine vaccine shortfalls in the wake of COVID 19.
3. India is one of the 20 countries of special attention under the initiative.

Q2. Consider the following:

1. Increased production of Red Blood Cells to adjust to low oxygen environment
2. Weakening of bones due to lack of weight bearing activities
3. Potential weight gain due to slowing of digestive system
4. Possible shrinking of the heart

Q4. With respect to rabies, consider the following statements:

1. It is a vaccine preventable zoonotic viral disease.
2. It is caused by a Ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus present in the saliva of a rabid animal.
3. Once infected, the disease has a fatality rate of 100%.

Q5. Consider the following mountains:
1. Everest
2. K2
3. Makalu
4. Nanda Devi