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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘TrueNat’, sometimes seen in the news is related to?
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(c) Molecular diagnostic test used for the detection of infectious diseases.
TrueNat is a portable, chip-based and battery-operated machine developed by a Goa-based company Molbio Diagnostics Private Limited. It is a cost-effective and a miniature version of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
It was originally developed to detect Tuberculosis (TB) in one hour. The World Health Organisation has approved TrueNat for detecting TB.
ICMR has also approved the use of TrueNat for the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as Covid and Hepatitis, among others.
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(c) Molecular diagnostic test used for the detection of infectious diseases.
TrueNat is a portable, chip-based and battery-operated machine developed by a Goa-based company Molbio Diagnostics Private Limited. It is a cost-effective and a miniature version of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
It was originally developed to detect Tuberculosis (TB) in one hour. The World Health Organisation has approved TrueNat for detecting TB.
ICMR has also approved the use of TrueNat for the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as Covid and Hepatitis, among others.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Multilateral Defence Exercise, consider the following statement;
1. The Indian Army’s first multinational military exercise, Tarang Shakti, will be held in 2024.
2. It is inspired by Exercise Pitch Black, conducted by the USA.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements are correct
The Indian Air Force’s first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, will be held in August.
It is inspired by the Red Flag exercise hosted by the US. (Statement 1 & 2 both are incorrect)
This exercise will see participation from nearly 30 countries, including the US, Germany, France, and many others.
The exercise will be conducted in two phases: the first phase from August 6-14 at Sulur in Tamil Nadu, and the second phase from August 29-September 14 at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Over 150 aircraft, including India’s LCA Tejas, Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and Mirage 2000, will take part.
The primary goals of Tarang Shakti are to showcase India’s defense capabilities, foster interoperability among participating forces, and strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties.
Exercise Pitch Black 2024 is scheduled from 12 July to 2 August 2024, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force including 20 nations.
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements are correct
The Indian Air Force’s first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, will be held in August.
It is inspired by the Red Flag exercise hosted by the US. (Statement 1 & 2 both are incorrect)
This exercise will see participation from nearly 30 countries, including the US, Germany, France, and many others.
The exercise will be conducted in two phases: the first phase from August 6-14 at Sulur in Tamil Nadu, and the second phase from August 29-September 14 at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Over 150 aircraft, including India’s LCA Tejas, Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and Mirage 2000, will take part.
The primary goals of Tarang Shakti are to showcase India’s defense capabilities, foster interoperability among participating forces, and strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties.
Exercise Pitch Black 2024 is scheduled from 12 July to 2 August 2024, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force including 20 nations.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding natural disasters in India:
1. The Indian subcontinent is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, with over 60% of its area prone to seismic activity.
2. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India.
3. Cyclones are more frequent on the eastern coast of India compared to the western coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 all are correct
A natural disaster pertains to a natural phenomenon that occurs in proximity and poses a threat to people, structures, and economic assets caused by biological, geological, seismic, hydrological, or meteorological conditions or processes in the natural environment.
The Indian subcontinent is indeed highly vulnerable to earthquakes, with over 60% of its area prone to seismic activity, particularly in the Himalayan region and the northeastern states.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India.
Cyclones are more frequent on the eastern coast of India, particularly affecting states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal, compared to the western coast.
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(d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 all are correct
A natural disaster pertains to a natural phenomenon that occurs in proximity and poses a threat to people, structures, and economic assets caused by biological, geological, seismic, hydrological, or meteorological conditions or processes in the natural environment.
The Indian subcontinent is indeed highly vulnerable to earthquakes, with over 60% of its area prone to seismic activity, particularly in the Himalayan region and the northeastern states.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India.
Cyclones are more frequent on the eastern coast of India, particularly affecting states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal, compared to the western coast.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to course of rivers in South India, consider the following statements;
1. The Mahanadi River flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
2. The Narmada and Tapti rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea.
3. The Kaveri River forms a delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(b) 2 and 3 only
Mahanadi River: The Mahanadi river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, but it is not considered part of South India. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Narmada and Tapti Rivers: These rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea.
Kaveri River: The Kaveri river forms a delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
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(b) 2 and 3 only
Mahanadi River: The Mahanadi river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, but it is not considered part of South India. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Narmada and Tapti Rivers: These rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea.
Kaveri River: The Kaveri river forms a delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
2. West Bengal shares a border with Bhutan and Nepal
3. Mizoram shares a border with Bangladesh and Myanmar
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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(a) 1, 2 and 3
Assam is located in the north-eastern part of India. – In the North, it is bounded by the kingdom of Bhutan and state of Arunachal Pradesh. – To the East, it is bounded by the states of Nagaland and Manipur. – To the West it is bounded by Bangladesh and states of Meghalaya and West Bengal.
West Bengal also shares its borders with three countries because of its narrow northward extension. Those countries are-Bangladesh to the East and Nepal and Bhutan in the North.
Mizoram is a landlocked state in North East India whose southern part shares 722 kilometers long international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, and northern part share domestic borders with Manipur, Assam and Tripura.
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(a) 1, 2 and 3
Assam is located in the north-eastern part of India. – In the North, it is bounded by the kingdom of Bhutan and state of Arunachal Pradesh. – To the East, it is bounded by the states of Nagaland and Manipur. – To the West it is bounded by Bangladesh and states of Meghalaya and West Bengal.
West Bengal also shares its borders with three countries because of its narrow northward extension. Those countries are-Bangladesh to the East and Nepal and Bhutan in the North.
Mizoram is a landlocked state in North East India whose southern part shares 722 kilometers long international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, and northern part share domestic borders with Manipur, Assam and Tripura.
