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Question No. 1

It becomes difficult to study X-rays from space because:
1.The Earth’s atmosphere reflects most of it.
2.Presence of low energy resolution in X-ray detectors
3.X-rays’ high energy makes it difficult to focus with lenses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOnly 1

BOnly 2

COnly 3

DOnly 1 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), consider the following statements:
1.In GST, exporters don’t pay taxes on their output but are entitled to refunds on the taxes they paid on their inputs.
2.The GST is levied on manufacture and sale of goods only.
3.Under the GST regime, goods and services are classified into different tax slabs based only on their essential nature.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 3

With reference to the Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.D-SIBs are banks whose failure might seriously disrupt the financial system.
2.The primary purpose of identifying D-SIBs is to provide government bailouts to these banks in case of failure.
3.Profitability and financial health are some of the factors considered when identifying D-SIBs in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements:
1.He is referred to as Adi Kavi.
2.He is credited with composing the Ramayana.
3.Pargat Diwas is celebrated annually to commemorate his birth anniversary.
Who among the following has been described above?

AAgastya

BVishwamitra

CValmiki

DVashishta

Question No. 5

Which one of the following is the primary purpose of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)?

AIt aims to launch satellites into space.

BIt aims to conduct scientific experiments in microgravity.

CIt aims to launch India’s first manned moon mission.

DIt aims to conduct astrophysical observations from a stable platform.

Question No. 6

With reference to the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
1.The Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC’s) Green Railway Stations rating system is the first comprehensive rating system in India, addressing environmental sustainability specifically in Indian railway stations.
2.Vande Bharat trains runs on “push-pull” technology featuring locomotives at both ends for better acceleration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

India and Pakistan recently exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact. With reference to this pact, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.The primary purpose of exchanging lists of nuclear installations was to facilitate nuclear weapon testing.
2.The pact aims to promote economic trade between the two countries.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements: Statement-I:
The percentage of urban Indians living in slums has decreased in recent years.
Statement-II: Skill development programs and livelihood opportunities are empowering slum residents.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question No. 9

Which one of the following international organizations plays a key role in monitoring and regulating nuclear activities to ensure compliance with the Global Nuclear Order (GNO)?

AInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

BUnited Nations Security Council (UNSC)

CNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

DOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.The primary objective of the ‘India Out’ campaign in Maldives is to halt all the infrastructure projects involving India.
2.India considers the Maldives as its primary defense line against terrorism, drug trafficking, narcotics, and various maritime crimes.
3.India is developing the Greater Male Connectivity Project in Maldives.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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