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Question No. 1

With reference to different types of space missions, consider the following statements:
1.Flybys are spacecrafts designed to get into a lunar orbit and carry out prolonged studies of the Moon’s surface and atmosphere.
2.Landers missions involve the soft landing of the spacecraft on the Moon.
3.Rovers are the missions in which the spacecraft passed near the Moon but did not get into an orbit around it.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

Which of the following is the aim of “Sagar Sampark” system?

AIt is a collaborative initiative that harnesses cutting-edge technologies to facilitate the exploration of deep-sea minerals

BIt is a terrestrial based enhancement system that corrects the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and provides more accurate positioning information

CIt is a comprehensive early warning system that has been developed to detect and monitor storms in the sea, providing crucial alerts to both fishermen and residents of coastal regions

DIt is a highly advanced device developed by the Indian Navy with the explicit purpose of equipping submarines and naval vehicles with it

Question No. 3

With reference to “PBW RS1”, a new variety wheat, consider the following statements:
1.It has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2.It is resistant to yellow rust and moderately resistant to brown rust fungal diseases.
3.It has a higher productivity compared to other wheat varieties of Punjab.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 4

With reference to Money Muling, consider the following statements::
1.Money muling is a financial practice that involves banks assisting in the transfer of funds between accounts.
2.Money Mule Actions are linked to cybercrime.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

With reference to Critical Minerals, consider the following statements:
1.Lithium is used in electric vehicles, batteries and other energy storage solutions.
2.Titanium is used in mobile phones, bicycles and prosthetics.
3.Tantalum is used in electrolytic capacitors and corrosion resistant chemicals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.The members of United Nation Security Council (UNSC) are more than the members of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
2.While the resolutions of UNSC are legally binding on member states, decisions of UNHRC are non-binding.
3.The UNSC primarily focuses on matters of international peace and security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 3 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 only

Question No. 7

With reference to “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana” consider the following statements:
1.Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme.
2.It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
3.It aims to improve the quality of life of the Senior Citizens.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

With reference to Chandrayaan-3 Mission, consider the following statements::
1.The success of Chandrayaan-3 will make it the second surface mission closest to the lunar south pole.
2.The mission holds significant importance, as establishing permanent moon bases has become a geopolitical goal worldwide.
3.The Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander, rover and propulsion module, can’t travel to space on its own. .
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 9

With reference to Results-Based Financing (RBF) consider the following statements:
1.It is a funding approach that rewards service providers based on the amount of time and effort they put into their work, regardless of the actual results achieved.
2.Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) are a type of RBF.
3.It seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of social and development programs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

With reference to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consider the following statements:
1.CPI basket includes outdated items which have minimal significance in the overall CPI calculation.
2.India has a significant weightage of food in the CPI compared to other developed countries.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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