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1) Consider the following statements regarding National Digital Nagrik Forum:
- 1) It is an online platform that aims to advance the rights of traders and consumers and shape policy to boost the digital trade economy.
- 2) It is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following statements, with reference to ‘Kavach’:
- 1) Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System developed in India in collaboration with Japan.
- 2) It is a set of electronic devices and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices installed in locomotives, in the signalling system as well as the tracks.
- 3) It is meant to provide protection by preventing trains from passing the signal at Danger (Red) and avoiding collisions.
- How many of the above statements are correct
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
3) Consider the following statements, with reference to Biosimilars:
- 1) Biosimilar is a biologic medical product that is almost an identical copy of an original product that is manufactured by a different company.
- 2) Biosimilars are the generic versions of biologics medicines made from chemicals as opposed to animal or plant proteins.
- 3) They are less sensitive to temperature, easy to maintain and do not require cold chain network.
- How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
4) With reference to Dengue, consider the following statements:
- 1) It is caused by the dengue virus.
- 2) It is transmitted to humans through infected mites.
- 3) It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.
- How many of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
5) Consider the following statements regarding ULLAS initiative:
- 1) It aims to revolutionise education and literacy across the nation.
- 2) Under this initiative financial literacy and critical life skills will be imparted to citizens aged 15 and above.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
6) With reference to Acid Attacks in India, consider the following statements:
- 1) It is a punishable offence under Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
- 2) Denial of treatment to victims can lead to imprisonment of up to 1 year.
- 3) States are supposed to ensure that treatment provided to acid attack victims in any hospital, public or private, is free of cost.
- How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
7) Consider the following statements about Hepatitis B:
- 1) Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water.
- 2) There is no vaccine available for hepatitis B.
- 3) Hepatitis B is a viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system.
- 4) Hepatitis B can be transmitted through the exchange of body fluids, such as blood and semen.
- How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) All four
8) With reference to Offer for sale, consider the following statements:
- 1) It is a method of selling of shares through the exchange platform.
- 2) Under this sale a minimum of 50 per cent of the offer size is reserved for retail investors.
- 3) Qualified Institutional Buyers are eligible to participate in this sale.
- How many of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
9) Consider the following statements with reference to Henley Openness Index:
- 1) Henley Openness Index is a global ranking that measures the strength and travel freedom of passports from various countries.
- 2) India was ranked 94 out of a total of 97 ranks in Henley Openness Index 2023.
- Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10) Consider the following statements, with reference to External commercial borrowings (ECBs):
- 1) It is an instrument used in India to facilitate Indian companies to raise money outside the country in foreign currency for the expansion of existing capacity as well as for fresh investments.
- 2) The funds are available for a relatively short term.
- 3) The cost of funds is usually cheaper from external sources if borrowed from economies with a lower interest rate.
- How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
11) Consider the following statements regarding Waterspout:
- 1) Waterspouts are usually formed on the sea surface only.
- 2) It is seen mostly in the Polar region.
- 3) Tornadic waterspouts have the same characteristics as a land tornado.
- How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
12) In nuclear science EPR stands for
- a) Evolutionary Power Reactors
- b) Enhanced Power Reactors
- c) Evolutionary Power Resources
- d) Enhanced Power Resources
13) Which of the following sectors allows 100% FDI Policy
- a) Space technology
- b) Renewable energy
- c) Information Technology
- d) Defense
14) Which arm of the Indian Space Policy deals with involvement of the private sector?
- a) InSPACe
- b) NSIL
- c) DoS
- d) NSLP
15) With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/ are correct?
- 1) Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
- 2) Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
- Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) Only 1
- (b) Only 2
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
16) Which of the following techniques employs gene therapy in adult?
- 1) Mitochondrial replacement therapy
- 2) Stem-cell derived mitochondrial transplant
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
17) Which of the following devices are absent in a SCRAMJET ?
- 1) Compressor
- 2) Turbines
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
18) Which of the institutions would now be entrusted with certifying that the genome-edited crops in India?
- a) Institutional Biosafety Committee
- b) International Biosafety Committee
- c) Institutional Biosafety Corporation
- d) International Biosafety Corporation
19) Which of the following certifications is a must for smooth running of a website
- a) Transport Layer Scrutiny
- b) Transfer Layer Security
- c) Transfer Layer Scrutiny
- d) Transport Layer Security
20) With reference to African Union (AU), consider the following statements:
- 1) It is a continental body consisting of 55 member countries in the African Continent.
- 2) It is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
- 3) AU Commission is the highest decision-making body of the AU, consisting of the heads of state and government of member countries.
- How many of the above statements are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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