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Question 1
Science and technology | Space | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following with respect to Tiangong Space Station:
1. It lies in the medium earth orbit.
2. It was launched in the year 2019.
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: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
International Relations | Military Exercise | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Poorvi Prachand Prahar
2. PASSEX
3. Exercise Cold Start
4. Desert Hunt
Which among the following is NOT India’s tri-service exercise?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 Only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 Only
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 Only
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Environment | Ramsar Convention | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following is NOT a criteria for a wetland to be considered as a Ramsar Site?
A. It contains a representative, rare, or unique example of a natural or near-natural wetland type found within the appropriate biogeographic region.
B. It regularly supports 80,000 or more waterbirds.
C. It regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of waterbird.
D. It supports plant and/or animal species at a critical stage in their life cycles, or provides refuge during adverse conditions.
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) It regularly supports 80,000 or more waterbirds.
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Polity | Hill Development Council | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Hill Council was first fructified in Leh District in 1995.
2. Chief Executive Councillor possesses the rank and powers of a Cabinet Minister.
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 5
Science | Diseases | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Nipah Virus is a swine borne zoonotic disease.
2. Monoclonal antibodies are sourced from multiple B cells clones.
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: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
- Nipah virus (NiV) is a contagious and deadly zoonotic disease transmitted from animals, primarily fruit bats, to humans. It can spread through direct contact with infected animals, their bodily fluids, or by consuming contaminated food like raw date palm sap.
- From animals to humans: The virus is carried by fruit bats and can spread to humans through contact with their saliva or urine. It can also spread to other animals like pigs, which act as intermediate hosts, before reaching humans.
- From humans to humans: Person-to-person transmission can occur through close contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids, such as respiratory droplets, blood, and urine. This most often happens in healthcare settings or among family members.
- Through contaminated food: Consuming food or drinks, such as raw date palm sap, that have been contaminated by the saliva or urine of infected bats is a major source of infection.
Question 6
Polity | Seventh Schedule | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Entry 17 of the State List gives states legislative power over water supplies, irrigation, canals, drainage, embankments, water storage, and water power.
2. Entry 56 Union List grants the Union government the power to regulate and develop inter-state rivers and river valleys when it’s declared in the public interest.
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 7
Current Affairs | Science | Easy |The Hindu
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Which among the following is not a pillar of ESTIC?
A. Advancing discussions
B. Engaging and inspiring future leaders
C. Fostering collaborations
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Question 8
Science | Space | Hard | The Hindu
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Arrange the following satellites chronologically as per their date of launch:
1. Proba 3
2. NVS 02
3. EOS 08
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3,1
C. 3,1,2
D. 3,2,1
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) 3,1,2
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