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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Akashteer
- It is an indigenously developed, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System.
- The system is primarily designed for the Indian Air Force for strategic air command and control.
- Akashteer integrates various radars, sensors, and communication technologies to provide a real-time air picture.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Akashteer is India’s fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
- While it integrates with the Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), Akashteer is primarily designed for the Indian Army’s Corps of Army Air Defence to provide a tactical command and control system.
- A core capability of Akashteer is its ability to fuse data from various radar systems (like 3D Tactical Control Radars, Low-Level Lightweight Radars, and Akash Weapon System radars), sensors, and communication technologies into a single, unified, real-time air picture for coordinated air defence operations.
Context:Akashteer played a pivotal role in the recent conflict following Operation Sindoor, wherein India targeted 9 terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - Akashteer is India’s fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
- While it integrates with the Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), Akashteer is primarily designed for the Indian Army’s Corps of Army Air Defence to provide a tactical command and control system.
- A core capability of Akashteer is its ability to fuse data from various radar systems (like 3D Tactical Control Radars, Low-Level Lightweight Radars, and Akash Weapon System radars), sensors, and communication technologies into a single, unified, real-time air picture for coordinated air defence operations.
Context:Akashteer played a pivotal role in the recent conflict following Operation Sindoor, wherein India targeted 9 terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
- NADA is an autonomous body established by the Government of India under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- It is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the doping control programme in sports in India.
- NADA is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - NADA was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Its core mandate includes implementing anti-doping rules, conducting dope tests, promoting anti-doping education and research, and ensuring a dope-free sports environment in India.
- NADA’s operations and rules are in consonance with the World Anti-Doping Code, which is the global document harmonizing anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sports organizations and public authorities worldwide.
Context:National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop in New Delhi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - NADA was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Its core mandate includes implementing anti-doping rules, conducting dope tests, promoting anti-doping education and research, and ensuring a dope-free sports environment in India.
- NADA’s operations and rules are in consonance with the World Anti-Doping Code, which is the global document harmonizing anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sports organizations and public authorities worldwide.
Context:National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop in New Delhi.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’ is correct?
Correct
Option b Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the revamped National Manuscripts Mission-now restructured as the “Gyan Bharatam Mission”-on June 9, 2025.
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Option b Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the revamped National Manuscripts Mission-now restructured as the “Gyan Bharatam Mission”-on June 9, 2025.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Coral reefs
- Coral reefs are primarily built by polyps that secrete calcium carbonate, forming hard structures.
- They thrive in warm, shallow, clear, and nutrient-poor marine waters.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Corals are marine invertebrates that secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard exoskeleton, which accumulates over time to build the reef structures. These individual organisms are called polyps.
- Corals form symbiotic relationships with zooxanthellae (algae) that perform photosynthesis. This process requires sunlight, hence their preference for shallow, clear waters.
Context:Scientists at the University of California San Diego developed SNAP-X, a bio-ink enhancing coral larvae settlement by 20x, offering a breakthrough for reef restoration amid climate threats.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Corals are marine invertebrates that secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard exoskeleton, which accumulates over time to build the reef structures. These individual organisms are called polyps.
- Corals form symbiotic relationships with zooxanthellae (algae) that perform photosynthesis. This process requires sunlight, hence their preference for shallow, clear waters.
Context:Scientists at the University of California San Diego developed SNAP-X, a bio-ink enhancing coral larvae settlement by 20x, offering a breakthrough for reef restoration amid climate threats.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Public Safety Act
- It allows for the administrative detention of a person for up to two years without trial.
- The Act applies only to residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The J&K Public Safety Act (PSA) allows for the detention of a person for up to two years in cases of threats to the security of the state, and six months for threats to public order, without trial.
- While the Act is specific to Jammu and Kashmir, it applies to any person within its jurisdiction, not just residents.
Context:Jammu & Kashmir Police have recently invoked the Public Safety Act against 23 individuals in Srinagar, citing their involvement in subversive activities and threats to national security and public order.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The J&K Public Safety Act (PSA) allows for the detention of a person for up to two years in cases of threats to the security of the state, and six months for threats to public order, without trial.
- While the Act is specific to Jammu and Kashmir, it applies to any person within its jurisdiction, not just residents.
Context:Jammu & Kashmir Police have recently invoked the Public Safety Act against 23 individuals in Srinagar, citing their involvement in subversive activities and threats to national security and public order.
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