Daily Quiz: 20th Nov 2023

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• It provided a theoretical framework to understand nitrogen-9's resonant states. The Gamow shell model was used to study systems maintained by weak bonds, such as the nitrogen-9 nucleus, and its predictions aligned well with the actual structural features deduced from the study's findings. Hence statement 1 is correct.

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• The principle of collective defence, where an attack against one NATO member is considered an attack against all members, is enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Hence option C is correct

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• The second phase of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme introduced in 2023 focuses on key circuits to boost tourism, such as the Buddhist circuit, Ramayana circuit, and Spiritual Circuit. Hence option C is correct.

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• The Reserve Bank of India has introduced the 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets' (S4A) to empower lenders in addressing the financial difficulties of large corporate entities.
• The S4A allows for the restructuring of stressed accounts, determining sustainable debt levels, and separating outstanding debt into sustainable debt and equity/quasi-equity instruments.
• An Overseeing Committee, comprised of experts, will independently review the resolution plan for adherence to guidelines and reasonableness. Hence statement 2 is correct.

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• The RVP introduces several categories of awards, including the Vigyan Ratna Awards for lifetime achievements, the Vigyan Shri Awards for distinguished contributions, the Vigyan Team Awards for exceptional teamwork, and the Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) Awards, the highest multidisciplinary science awards for young scientists (maximum 45 years). Hence option 3 is incorrect.