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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Axiom Space and its collaboration with NASA:

  1. Axiom Space is a private aerospace company that has partnered with NASA to build the first commercial space station.
  2. Axiom Missions transport private astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) using SpaceX spacecraft.
  3. NASA funds all Axiom Missions as part of its Artemis program.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households.

Statement 2: The CPI is widely used as a measure of inflation that directly affects consumers' cost of living.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the FSSAI (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations:

  1. FSSAI mandates that packaged food must carry a label with nutritional information, including energy, fat, sugar, and salt content.
  2. Use of recycled plastic for food packaging is strictly prohibited under FSSAI norms.
  3. The labeling of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is optional under FSSAI regulations.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:4

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of which international organization?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The POCSO Act, 2012’:

  1. The POCSO Act defines a child as any person below the age of 16 years.
  2. The Act makes reporting of child sexual offences mandatory for any person.
  3. Special courts are designated under the Act to conduct trials in a child-friendly manner.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to spacecraft landing procedures:

  1. During re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, a spacecraft decelerates due to atmospheric friction.
  2. The drogue parachutes help stabilize the spacecraft and are deployed before the main parachutes.
  3. The spacecraft does travel vertically to Earth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements with respect to space sickness and microgravity:

  1. Space sickness occurs due to confusion in the brain from inner ear signals.
  2. The inner ear helps maintain balance using gravity and acceleration cues.
  3. Astronauts can walk easily after returning from space.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Landing in the ocean is the preferred method for bringing astronauts back from space due to its relative simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Statement II: Spacecraft that land on runways require more sophisticated systems and special infrastructure.

Statement III: Runway landings are generally more expensive compared to ocean landings.

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


Ques:9

Consider the following statements with respect to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (PoSH) Act

  1. It was enacted in 2013.
  2. Vishakha guidelines forms the basis for the PoSH Act.
  3. UJJAWALA is a scheme to prevent trafficking and support victims rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to Maratha Military Landscapes

  1. These 12 forts and are spread across the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
  2. They demonstrate the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire.
  3. Recently, it became  India’s 44th property to get inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?