Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Chabahar Port?
- It provides India direct access to Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Pakistan.
- It is located on the Persian Gulf.
- It is being developed with significant involvement of India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: South Africa was part of the original BRIC grouping and joined later to make it BRICS.
Statement 2: The term “BRIC” was originally coined by an economist to describe emerging economies.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Anti-snake venom (ASV) is the primary treatment for venomous snakebites in India.
Statement II: ASV works by neutralising snake venom toxins circulating in the bloodstream.
Statement III: ASV is universally effective against all species of venomous snakes in India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Indian Council of Medical Research?
- It is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.
- It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- It has played a key role in disease surveillance and vaccine development in India
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the this species- Russell’s viper, Saw-scaled viper, Pit viper, and Gaboon viper:
With reference to Indian photography and visual documentation, consider the following statements:
- Raghu Rai is associated with documenting major historical events such as the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and has been a member of Magnum Photos.
- Documentary photography in India is primarily staged and focuses more on aesthetic composition than on capturing spontaneous human experiences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to emerging AI-driven cybersecurity threats such as those posed by advanced models like Anthropic’s “Mythos Preview”, consider the following statements:
- AI systems can autonomously discover and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities without human intervention.
- Zero-day vulnerabilities refer to flaws that are already known to developers but not yet patched.
- AI-driven cyber tools may reduce the time required to exploit vulnerabilities, thereby increasing systemic risk.
- Initiatives like Project Glasswing aim to restrict AI usage only to government agencies for cybersecurity purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Payments Banks in India and the recent regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank by the Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements:
- Payments Banks are permitted to accept demand deposits but are not allowed to undertake lending activities.
- Deposits held in Payments Banks are covered under deposit insurance up to ₹5 lakh per depositor.
- Payments Banks can provide UPI and fund transfer services even after restrictions imposed by RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to extreme rainfall events in India, consider the following statements:
- A below-normal monsoon rainfall forecast implies a lower probability of flood events across India.
- The frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events in India have increased in recent decades, partly due to climate change.
- The India Meteorological Department classifies “extremely heavy rainfall” as rainfall above 204.5 mm in 24 hours (post-2016 revision).
- Urban flooding in India is solely a result of extreme rainfall events and not linked to human factors.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to firecracker factory explosions and associated risks, consider the following statements:
- Low humidity conditions help in dissipating static electricity, thereby reducing the risk of explosions in firecracker factories.
- Potassium nitrate acts as an oxidiser in firecrackers, facilitating combustion.
- High humidity interacting with improperly stored chemicals can trigger exothermic reactions leading to accidents.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?