Question 1
Science and Technology | Blockchain Technology | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Block chain technology is used in decentralized finance applications, non-fungible tokens.
2. Blockchain was first proposed in 1991
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation

Question 2
International Relations | International Alliances | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of E3:
1. It was established in the year 2000.
2. E3 nations are Britain, Germany and France.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
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Question 3
Science and Technology | Space | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. VIIRS supports studies of the physical and biological properties of cloud and aerosol properties.
2. Terra’s orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the afternoon.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
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Question 4
Polity | UGC | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The University Grants Commission is a statutory organization.
2. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1970.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
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Question 5
Environment | Conservation | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. CITES Appendix II
2. IUCN Red List Endangered
3. Wildlife Protection Act Schedule 1
Which of the above statements is correct about Great Indian Hornbill?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) 3 only
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