IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following initiatives reflect India–Africa digital collaboration?

  1. Smart Zambia Initiative supported by IIIT-Bangalore
  2. UPI-like payment system in partnership with the Bank of Namibia
  3. Digital infrastructure projects solely financed by China and implemented by India

 

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Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):

  1. DPI refers to open, scalable, and interoperable digital systems designed to deliver public services.
  2. India's DPI platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and CoWIN have been shared with several African countries through collaborative agreements.
  3. DPI models promoted by India are proprietary, closed-source, and driven by surveillance mechanisms.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:3

The synchronised elephant census in Karnataka was conducted simultaneously in many wildlife divisions and tiger reserves. Which of the following tiger reserves was not included in this census?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):

  1. NPCI developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a real-time payment system.
  2. NPCI has partnered with African countries like Namibia and Ghana to develop instant payment systems.
  3. NPCI operates as a government-owned regulatory body for all digital payments in India.
  4. NPCI's systems are proprietary and do not support open-source technology.

 

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft J-35:

  1. The J-35 is developed by United States as a stealth multirole fighter.
  2. It is equipped with advanced avionics and can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
  3. The J-35 has entered full-scale production and is currently deployed in large numbers by the US forces Air Force.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Which property of halide perovskites makes them especially suitable for solar applications?


Ques:7

With reference to G7 Summit, consider the following statements

  1. It was formed in the 1970s in response to global economic crises.
  2. The upcoming G7 Summit will be held in Alberta.
  3. The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) is a G7-led initiative.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:8

With reference to Foreigners Tribunal (FT), consider the following statements

  1. These are quasi-judicial bodies.
  2. The FTs are currently exclusive to Assam.
  3. Each FT is headed by a member drawn from judges, advocates, and civil servants with judicial experience.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:9

In a modern telecom network architecture, what is the primary role of the Remote Radio Unit (RRU) and the Base Band Unit (BBU)?


Ques:10

What is the approximate weightage of the Eight Core Industries in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?