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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT)’
- It was established with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages
- It functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect CSTT was established on October 01, 1961 in pursuance of a Presidential Order dated April 27, 1960 with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages. It was established under clause (4) of Article 344 of the Constitution of India. CSTT functions under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India with its headquarters at New Delhi. The primary function of CSTT is to evolve standard terminology, propagate its use and distribute it widely. Context – The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) is rushing to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect CSTT was established on October 01, 1961 in pursuance of a Presidential Order dated April 27, 1960 with the objective to evolve technical terminology in all Indian Languages. It was established under clause (4) of Article 344 of the Constitution of India. CSTT functions under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India with its headquarters at New Delhi. The primary function of CSTT is to evolve standard terminology, propagate its use and distribute it widely. Context – The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) is rushing to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Metastasis’ a term seen in news recently is used in the context of
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Solution (c)
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumor, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form a new tumor in other organs or tissues of the body. The most common sites for cancers to metastasize include the lungs, liver, bones and brain.
Context – A recent research suggests how cancer cells may predict metastatic potential.
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Solution (c)
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. In metastasis, cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumor, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form a new tumor in other organs or tissues of the body. The most common sites for cancers to metastasize include the lungs, liver, bones and brain.
Context – A recent research suggests how cancer cells may predict metastatic potential.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Ground level Ozone’
- It occurs as a secondary pollutant through photochemical reactions in the presence of bright sunshine with high temperatures
- It is a long-lived climate pollutant that can also damage synthetic materials, cause cracks in rubber and accelerate fading of dyes
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Ground-level ozone is both naturally occurring and anthropogenically formed. It is the primary constituent of urban smog, forming naturally as a secondary pollutant through photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of bright sunshine with high temperatures Despite their short atmospheric lifetimes, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)—such as black carbon, methane, tropospheric (ground-level) ozone, and hydrofluorocarbons— have a high global warming potential. Ground level Ozone can also damage synthetic materials, cause cracks in rubber, accelerate fading of dyes, and speed deterioration of some paints and coatings. Context – According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletins, ozone was identified as a prominent pollutant on both days, when AQI was in the ‘moderate’ category.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Ground-level ozone is both naturally occurring and anthropogenically formed. It is the primary constituent of urban smog, forming naturally as a secondary pollutant through photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of bright sunshine with high temperatures Despite their short atmospheric lifetimes, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)—such as black carbon, methane, tropospheric (ground-level) ozone, and hydrofluorocarbons— have a high global warming potential. Ground level Ozone can also damage synthetic materials, cause cracks in rubber, accelerate fading of dyes, and speed deterioration of some paints and coatings. Context – According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletins, ozone was identified as a prominent pollutant on both days, when AQI was in the ‘moderate’ category.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Article 355 of the Indian Constitution’, consider the following statements
- It empowers the Union government to take all necessary steps to protect a state against internal disturbances and external aggression
- It can be withdrawn by the Union government when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so
- The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Article 355 empowers the Union government to protect every state in India against external aggression and internal disturbances. It is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360. The Union government can withdraw its assistance when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so. The duration of the assistance provided under Article 355 is not specified in the Constitution. Reasonable restrictions – The use of Article 355 does not authorize the President to intervene directly in the affairs of the state. The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary. Context – The Central Government recently promulgated Article 355 in Manipur to take charge of the security of the state.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Article 355 empowers the Union government to protect every state in India against external aggression and internal disturbances. It is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360. The Union government can withdraw its assistance when the situation is normalized or when the state government requests it to do so. The duration of the assistance provided under Article 355 is not specified in the Constitution. Reasonable restrictions – The use of Article 355 does not authorize the President to intervene directly in the affairs of the state. The President can use this article only to give directions to the state government, and not to the state legislature or the judiciary. Context – The Central Government recently promulgated Article 355 in Manipur to take charge of the security of the state.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’
- The system will integrate thousands of sensors which will enable the provision of an integrated surveillance picture at all levels
- The system will also relay the data collected across the frontiers on the adversaries received from various sensors, satellites, UAVs and patrols
- Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), a PSU under DRDO is the project’s system integrator
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Under BSS, the aim is to have surveillance centres for all field formations by December 2025. That will integrate thousands of sensors which will enable the provision of an integrated surveillance picture to commanders and staff at all levels, besides completing the sensor-shooter grid by integrating with the Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS) The system will also relay the data collected and collated across the frontiers on the adversaries received from various sensors, satellites, UAVs and patrols among others The Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) Ghaziabad is the project’s system integrator Context – A new Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) under Project Sanjay is in the process of being deployed, after extensive validation carried out in the plains, deserts, and mountains.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Under BSS, the aim is to have surveillance centres for all field formations by December 2025. That will integrate thousands of sensors which will enable the provision of an integrated surveillance picture to commanders and staff at all levels, besides completing the sensor-shooter grid by integrating with the Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS) The system will also relay the data collected and collated across the frontiers on the adversaries received from various sensors, satellites, UAVs and patrols among others The Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) Ghaziabad is the project’s system integrator Context – A new Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) under Project Sanjay is in the process of being deployed, after extensive validation carried out in the plains, deserts, and mountains.
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