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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Long Range Glide Bomb’
Statement 1 – It is an air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance
Statement 2 – The glide bomb steers towards the target using a highly accurate self-navigation scheme
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Long Range Glide Bomb is an air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance. Features It is an Air to Surface LRGB with conventional warheads to destroy enemy air strips, bunkers, hard installations, buildings etc. It is designed to integrate with fighter aircrafts. It consists of an Inertial Navigation based guidance system with Digital Control. After being launched, the glide bomb steers towards the target using a highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme with a combination of INS and GPS data. During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the target erected at Long Wheeler’s island with pinpoint accuracy. Context – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Long Range Glide Bomb is an air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance. Features It is an Air to Surface LRGB with conventional warheads to destroy enemy air strips, bunkers, hard installations, buildings etc. It is designed to integrate with fighter aircrafts. It consists of an Inertial Navigation based guidance system with Digital Control. After being launched, the glide bomb steers towards the target using a highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme with a combination of INS and GPS data. During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the target erected at Long Wheeler’s island with pinpoint accuracy. Context – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘FloodWatch India 2.0’
- It gives information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 15 days on a real-time basis to the public.
- The in-house developed user-friendly app has readable and audio broadcast and is available in all the scheduled languages
- It has been developed in-house by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect FloodWatch India gives information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public. Another feature of the app includes real-time flood monitoring where users can check up-to-date flood situations throughout the country. It utilizes near real-time river flow data from various sources. The user-friendly app presents all the information in 2 languages – English and Hindi – and is available in readable and audio broadcast format. The app also provides flood forecast at nearest location where users can check the flood situation at the station nearest to them on the home page itself. ‘FloodWatch India’, developed in-house by the Central Water Commission, utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, mathematical modelling and real-time monitoring to deliver accurate and timely flood forecasts Context – Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, launched the Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect FloodWatch India gives information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public. Another feature of the app includes real-time flood monitoring where users can check up-to-date flood situations throughout the country. It utilizes near real-time river flow data from various sources. The user-friendly app presents all the information in 2 languages – English and Hindi – and is available in readable and audio broadcast format. The app also provides flood forecast at nearest location where users can check the flood situation at the station nearest to them on the home page itself. ‘FloodWatch India’, developed in-house by the Central Water Commission, utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, mathematical modelling and real-time monitoring to deliver accurate and timely flood forecasts Context – Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, launched the Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Jiyo Parsi Scheme’
- It is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- It aims to reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population by adopting scientific protocols
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for arresting the population decline of the Parsi Community in India. The scheme was launched in 2013-14. The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population by adopting scientific protocols and structured interventions to stabilize their population in India. The scheme has three components: Medical Assistance, Advocacy, and Health of Community. Context – The Minister for Minority Affairs recently launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for arresting the population decline of the Parsi Community in India. The scheme was launched in 2013-14. The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population by adopting scientific protocols and structured interventions to stabilize their population in India. The scheme has three components: Medical Assistance, Advocacy, and Health of Community. Context – The Minister for Minority Affairs recently launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Levonorgestrel’ a drug recently seen in news is used as a/an
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Solution (c)
Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills. As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand names Plan B One-Step and Julie, among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex
Context – A recent study published in the journal Contraception X highlighted the potential role of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg for pericoital use.
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Solution (c)
Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills. As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand names Plan B One-Step and Julie, among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex
Context – A recent study published in the journal Contraception X highlighted the potential role of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg for pericoital use.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Gurmar Plant’, consider the following statements
- It is a perennial plant that is indigenous to India and grows wild in the Himalayan foothills
- It was used to develop anti-diabetic drug BGR-34 by the Indian Council of Medical Research
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Gurmar Plant is a perennial plant and known as anti-diabetic herb. It is a tropical plant that is indigenous to India and grows wild in the tropical forests of central, western and southern parts of the country. The medicinal herb also grows in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, and China. It is known for its unique ability to reduce blood sugar levels due to the presence of gymnemic acid which works by occupying receptor sites in the outer lining of the intestine, thereby curbing cravings for sweetness. It was used to develop anti-diabetic drug BGR-34 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Context – A team of researchers has uncovered an array of medicinal plants at Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar, with Gymnema sylvestre (commonly known as Gurmar).
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Gurmar Plant is a perennial plant and known as anti-diabetic herb. It is a tropical plant that is indigenous to India and grows wild in the tropical forests of central, western and southern parts of the country. The medicinal herb also grows in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, and China. It is known for its unique ability to reduce blood sugar levels due to the presence of gymnemic acid which works by occupying receptor sites in the outer lining of the intestine, thereby curbing cravings for sweetness. It was used to develop anti-diabetic drug BGR-34 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Context – A team of researchers has uncovered an array of medicinal plants at Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar, with Gymnema sylvestre (commonly known as Gurmar).
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