Dec Mock Test 2 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about India International Science Festival (IISF)

1- It started in 2015.

2- The theme of this year’s IISF is “RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.”

3- Organised jointly by S&T Ministries and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements about Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA)

1- It is a “not–for–profit” Public Private Partnership (PPP) company.

2- Promoted jointly by the Technology Development Board (TDB) and The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

3- This platform encourages industrial investments in innovative technology solutions.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

3. Consider the following statements about Indian gekkonid

1- A new species of lizard, recently discovered in the Eastern Ghats.

2- Males of the species lacked femoral pores.

3- Secretions from femoral pores play a role in navigation.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

4. Consider the following statements about RT-LAMP

1- Full Form is Rapid Transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification Technology.

2- This is a one-step nucleic acid amplification method to multiply specific sequences of RNA of the coronavirus.

3- This technology is done at 65 degrees C, where the DNA amplification is done at a constant temperature (isothermal), so that expensive thermal cycler is not required.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

5. Consider the following statements about Guttural Toad

1- A common mammal in sub-Saharan Africa.

2- It was introduced to the Republic of Mauritius in an attempt to control cane beetles.

3- It has no major predators and does not suffer much from habitat loss.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

6. Consider the following statements about Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)

1- It has high thermal conductivity.

2- It has low electrical conductivity.

3- It has very high mechanical strength.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

7. Consider the following statements about Neutrinos

1- They are one of the most abundant particles in the universe.

2- They are extremely difficult to detect because of their limited interactions with matter.

3- They have electrical charge but a very small mass, which might even be zero.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

8. Consider the following statements about AI & Robotics Technologies Park (ARTPARK)

1- Set up in Hyderabad.

2- It is a unique not-for-profit foundation.

3- Established by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with support from AI Foundry in a public-private model.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

9. Consider the following statements about Mission COVID Suraksha

1- It’s an Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission.

2- The mission aims at providing end-to-end passage to vaccines — from preclinical stage to manufacturing.

3- The aim of the project is to also establish clinical trial sites and strengthen the existing immunoassay laboratories, central laboratories and suitable facilities for animal studies, production facilities and other test facilities.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

10. Consider the following related to Buddhism

1- Dunhuang Academy- China

2- Gandhara School -Pakistan

3- Buriyat Art – Sri Lanka

Which of the following given above is/are correct matched

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

11. Consider the following statements about Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

1- AIDS is a condition which interferes with the body’s ability to fight infections.

2- The human body cannot get rid of HIV and there is no effective cure.

3- In body fluids like saliva, urine or sweat, there is enough HIV to be able to transmit from one person to another.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

12. Consider the following statements about Capitalism

1- It is an economic system where the market determines prices, production, and economic activities.

2- The role of the Government is confined to the maintenance of law and order, and enforcement of contracts.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Consider the following statements about Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

1- It was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris to develop policies against money laundering.

2- The FATF Secretariat is located in Paris.

3- It does not deal with virtual currencies.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

14. Consider the following statements about Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

1- The official languages of the OIC are Arabic and English only.

2- It has reserved membership for Muslim-majority countries.

3- The Permanent Secretariat is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

15. Consider the following statements about

1- Influenza is caused by a virus.

2- The most common cause of death in influenza patients is secondary pneumonia caused by Virus.

3- Pneumococcal infections are the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia and a leading global cause of death.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

16. Consider the following statements about Zebrafish

1- A saltwater fish.

2- It can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period.

3- It is native to South Asia.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

17. Consider the following statements about Apex Committee for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (AIPA)

1- It has 17 members.

2- It has the responsibility of formulating policies and programmes.

3- Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the chairperson.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

18. Consider the following statements about Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES)

1- Biennial organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC).

2- The theme for this year’s event is “Roadmap for Take-off: Driving a People –Centric Economic Revival”.

3- It is the premier forum in Sri Lanka for discussion on economic and business issues.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

19. Consider the following statements about Asian Development Bank’s (ADB)

1- Headquarters is in Manila, Philippines.

2- It raises capital through the international bond markets only.

3- The two largest shareholders of the Asian Development Bank are the United States and Japan.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

20. Consider the following statements about recently launched world-class premium grade Petrol (Octane 100)

1- Launched by ONGC.

2- Branded as XP100, launched across ten cities.

3- The cities have been selected basis their aspirational demographics and availability of high-end cars and bikes dealerships in these cities.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

21. Consider the following statements about International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)

1- Headquartered in Switzerland.

2- It is a voluntary membership organization of insurance supervisors and regulators.

3- The Indian Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) obtained membership of IAIS.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

22. Consider the following statements about PHYTORID Technology

1- It is a self sustainable technology for wastewater treatment that works on the principle of natural wetland.

2- Developed by CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.

3- It is zero energy and zero operation & maintenance (O&M).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

23. Consider the following statements about Jammu & Kashmir’s Roshni Act

1- The aim was to generate resources for hydroelectric power projects, that’s why called Roshni (Light) Act.

2- Formally known as the Jammu and Kashmir State Land (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001.

3- The government gave free ownership rights on agricultural land to farmers occupying it.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

24. Consider the following statements about The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020

1- Opening up agricultural sale and marketing outside the notified Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis for farmers.

2- To promote efficient, transparent and barrier-free intra-State trade and commerce of farmers’ produce only.

3- It provides a framework for electronic trading of agricultural produce.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

25. Consider the following statements about Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020

1- Deregulating commodities such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes.

2- This will remove fears of private investors of excessive regulatory interference.

3- Even during war, famine, extraordinary price rise and natural calamity such food stuff can never be regulated.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

26. Consider the following statements about C32-LH2 tank, recently in news

1- The biggest cryogenic propellant tank.

2- Designed for improving the payload capability of GSLV MK-III launching vehicle.

3- Built by ISRO.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

27. Consider the following statements about Amniotes

1- They are found in the deepest realms of the ocean.

2- They are the evolutionary branch (clade) of the tetrapods.

3- A group of limbed vertebrates.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

28. Consider the following statements about minimum support price (MSP)

1- It assures the farmers of a fixed price for their crops, well above their production costs.

2- The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) would recommend MSPs for 43 crops.

3- The Budget for 2018-19 announced that MSPs would henceforth be fixed at 1½ times of the production costs.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

29. Consider the following statements about Global Teacher Prize

1- Founded by the Varkey Foundation in 2014.

2- To recognise an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.

3- Gitanjali Rao from Paritewadi village in Maharashtra’s Solapur district, emerged as the winner for this year award.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

30. Consider the following statements about NRIs Vote

1- An NRI can vote in the constituency in which her place of residence, as mentioned in the passport, is located.

2- Can only vote in person.

3- Voting rights for NRIs were introduced only in 2011, through an amendment to the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

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