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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Typhon missile system?

  1. A full Typhon battery typically includes multiple trailer-mounted launchers and a mobile command/post and generator vehicles.
  2. The system was operationally deployed overseas (e.g., the Philippines) prior to being shown in Japan.
  3. Typhon is limited to anti-air missions and cannot launch Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) replaced the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in 2006.

Statement 2: The replacement was done through a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly to strengthen the UN’s human rights machinery.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is set up by the Indian Parliament to investigate specific issues of national importance.

Statement II: A JPC is composed of members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Statement III: The findings of a JPC are binding on the Government, which must implement them.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)?

  1. PTA is produced mainly by the liquid-phase catalytic oxidation of p-xylene in acetic acid.
  2. PTA’s principal use is as a monomer for producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for fibers and bottles.
  3. PTA is highly soluble in water at room temperature.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:5

Which of the following is not a function of the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?


Ques:6

The term Dehyphenation seen in the news related to:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Government of India is conducting regional conferences with MSMEs under the Manak Mahotsav initiative.

Reason (R): The outreach aims to build capacity of domestic industry, especially MSMEs, by addressing concerns related to Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and BIS certification.

Which of the following options given below is correct?


Ques:8

With reference to wheat production in India, consider the following statements:

1. Wheat is primarily grown in Rabi season, with Uttar Pradesh being the largest producing state.

2. The crop requires cool weather during the growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening and harvesting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

With reference to the ancient Nalanda University, consider the following statements:

1. Nalanda University was established during the Gupta period and received patronage from rulers such as Kumaragupta and Harshavardhana.

2. The Chinese traveler Xuanzang studied and taught at Nalanda, providing detailed accounts of its functioning.

3. The university was primarily devoted to Buddhist studies and did not include disciplines such as medicine, astronomy, or grammar.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:10

With reference to Formula 1 (F1) racing, consider the following statements:

1. F1 is governed by the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA), which sets the technical and sporting regulations for the championship.

2. The Constructors’ Championship is awarded to the driver who secures the maximum number of race wins in a season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?