Oct Mock Test-2 – GES Reporter

Consider the following statements about Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit,

1- Global summit of overseas Indian Researchers and Academicians.

2- The goal is to create an ecosystem of Knowledge and Innovation in the country through global outreach.

3- VAIBHAV Summit 2020 celebrates Science and Innovation from India and World.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about Ayush Grid,

1- The Ayush Grid project was initiated by the Ministry in 2018.

2- Aims to digitalization of the entire Ayush Sector.

3- Under this, a customised IT course for Ayush Professionals was developed in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about Data Governance Quality Index

1- A Survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office.

2- To assess different Ministries /Departments’ performance on the implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).

3- To drive healthy competition among Ministries /Departments and promote cooperative peer learning from best practices.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about Exercise Bongosagar

1- Bilateral Exercise between Indian Navy (IN) and Bangladesh Navy (BN).

2- This year held in Tripura, Agartala.

3- This year was the second edition of this exercise.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about iMediX, recently in news

1- A telemedicine system

2- It integrates homecare with healthcare services from the hospital.

3- Developed by C-DAC, Pune.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about Atal Tunnel

1- Located at at Rohtang in Ladakh.

2- The 9.02-km-long tunnel built by the BRO.

3- It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about CBD oil

1- It is an extract from the cannabis plant.

2- The two main active substances in it are cannabidiol or CBD and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.

3- The high that is caused by the consumption of cannabis is due to cannabidiol or CBD.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about a Good Samaritan

1- A ‘Good Samaritan’ is an organisation who voluntarily comes forward to administer immediate assistance or emergency care to a person injured in an accident.

2- No police officer or any other person shall compel a Good Samaritan to disclose his/her name, identity, address or any such other personal details.

3- The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, inserted a new section 134A, “Protection of good Samaritans”.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about

1- A polygraph test is based on the assumption that physiological responses that are triggered when a person is lying are different from what they would be otherwise.

2- Narcoanalysis involves the injection of a drug, sodium pentothal, which induces a hypnotic or sedated state in which the subject’s imagination is neutralised, and they are expected to divulge information that is true.

3- Both method mentioned above has been proven scientifically to have a 100% success rate, and remain contentious in the medical field as well.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

10.

Consider the following statements about Shaurya Missile

1- It is the land variant of India’s K-15 missile.

2- Its a nuclear capable subsonic missile.

3- The surface-to-surface tactical missile.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

11.

Consider the following statements about Antisera

1- They are blood serum high in antibodies against specific antigens.

2- They are injected in humans to help kickstart the immune system to fight specific infections.

3- Highly purified antisera prepared by injecting inactivated SARS-CoV2 in horses, which can be a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

12.

Consider the following statements about Saturns Moon ‘Titan’

1- It is unique because it is the only moon in the solar system to possess a dense atmosphere.

2- Its sulphur-rich atmosphere contains clouds of methane, which can fall as rain or even snow.

3- NASA’s Dragonfly mission is designed to investigate Titan to perhaps shed light on the origin of life on Earth.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

13.

Consider the following statements about kharai camels

1- Their name is derived from the local word khara, meaning saline.

2- Rapid industrialisation in the mangrove swamps and erratic rainfall are destroying the habitat of kharai camels.

3- The IUCN in 2015 designated them as endangered.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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14.

Consider the following statements

1- Eriocaulon cinereum, is well known for its anti-cancerous, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties.

2- E. quinquangulare is used against liver diseases.

3- E. madayiparense is an anti-bacterial from Kerala.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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15.

Consider the following statements about World Habitat Day

1- It is observed on the first Monday of October each year

2- This year theme is ‘Shelter For All — A Better Urban Future’.

3- First celebrated in 1986 with the theme “Shelter is My Right”.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

16.

Consider the following statements about India’s K missile family

1- They are primarily Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles.

2- Indigenously developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

3- They are heavier, bigger and stealthier than their land-based counterparts.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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17.

Consider the following statements about Nobel Prize

1- Americans Harvey J Alter and Charles M Rice, and British scientist Michael Houghton were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.

2- Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.

3- Louise Glück awarded Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

18.

Consider the following statements about Hepatitis C virus

1- It is a blood-borne virus.

2- It affects the liver.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

19.

Consider the following statements about RAISE 2020

1- It is a global meeting of minds on Artificial Intelligence.

2- Jointly organised by Ministry of Electronics and Information technology ( MEITY) and IIT Delhi.

3- The aim of the summit is to kick-start discussion on the creation of robust AI-powered public infrastructure that benefits all.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

20.

Consider the following statements about National Awards for Science & Technology Communication

1- To recognize outstanding work in communication of science and technology.

2- The awards carrying a citation, a memento, and cash award.

3- It is presented every year to an individual only, for an outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology communication.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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21.

Shangri-La region is in news is located at

Moon

Sun

Titan

Mars

22.

Voters in the French territory of which place in the south Pacific have narrowly rejected – for a second time – a proposal to break away from Paris, choosing to remain loyal to the French republic in a nationwide referendum.

French Polynesia

Marquesas Islands

New Caledonia

Clipperton Island

23.

Consider the following statements about Air Quality Index (AQI)

1- An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”.

2- An AQI between 101 and 200 “satisfactory”.

3- An AQI between 401 and 500 “severe”.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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24.

Consider the following statements about recently released protocol by Union health minister for the clinical management of Covid-19,

1- It lists dietary measures, yoga and Ayurvedic herbs.

2- Ashwagandha and AYUSH-64 for prevention of coronavirus infection and treatment of mild and asymptomatic cases.

3- The protocol suggests use of medicines such as Ashwagandha, Guduchi Ghana Vati or Chyawanaprasha as prophylactic care for high risk population and primary contacts of patients.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

25.

Consider the following statements

1- The Paris Agreement has enjoined nations to cap global warming at “well below” 2.5 degrees C, and 2 degrees C if feasible.

2- Year 2020 has now seen three months of record warmth — January, May and September.

3- Nineteen of the 20 last years are the warmest since accurate readings began in the late 19th century.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

26.

Consider the following statements about QUAD

1- It was initiated by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007.

2- Initially, the “Quad” members included India, South Korea, the US, and Australia.

3- Australia later rejoined the dialogue in 2017 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

27.

Consider the following statements about SMART System

1- SMART system comprises a mechanism by which the torpedo is launched from a subsonic missile system.

2- To take the torpedo to a far longer range.

3- SMART is a game-changing technology demonstration in anti-submarine warfare.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

28.

Consider the following statements about ketogenic diet

1- It is a weight loss diet.

2- It is a high-protein, moderate-fat and low-carb diet.

3- It helps in weight loss by achieving ketosis — a metabolic state where the liver burns body fat and provides fuel for the body, as there is limited access to glucose.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

29.

Consider the following statements about Offshore patrol vessel Vigraha, recently in news

1- Offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy.

2- It is built by Larsen and Toubro.

3- Offshore Patrol Vessels are long range surface ships, capable of operation in maritime zones of the country including island territories with helicopter operation capabilities.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

30.

Consider the following statements about Natural Gas Marketing Reforms recently approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

1- The objective of the policy is to prescribe standard procedure to discover market price of gas to be sold in the market by gas producers.

2- The policy aims to provide standard procedure for sale of natural gas in a transparent and competitive manner to discover market price by issuing guidelines for sale by contractor through e-bidding.

3- Allow marketing freedom to certain Field Development Plans (FDPs) where Production Sharing Contracts already provide pricing freedom.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only