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Which of the following statements about auroras is true? 

With reference to Coronal mass ejections (CMEs), consider the following statements:

1. CMEs are bursts of solar wind expelled from the Sun ’s corona.
2. CMEs primarily consist of charged particles, such as protons and electrons.
3. CMEs have little to no impact on Earth ’s magnetic field and ionosphere.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Trans fats are healthier than saturated fats because they lower LDL cholesterol levels.
2. Trans fats are formed through an industrial process called hydrogenation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

During a geomagnetic storm: 

Consider the following statements:

1. Measles is caused by bacteria.
2. Measles primarily affects the digestive system.
3. Measles can be prevented by vaccination.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following Indian literary works:

1. Sah ṛdayaloka-Locana
2. Panchatantra
3. Ramcharitmanas

How many of the above have been included in ‘UNESCO ’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register ’recently?

For FY 2023-24, India ’s largest trading partner is: 

Which of the following statements about photons are true? 

Consider the following statements about Chabahar Port:

1. Chabahar Port is located in Oman.
2. It serves as a crucial hub for trade between India, Afghanistan, and Iran.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX):

1. The IIBX is solely focused on trading in gold bullion.
2. The IIBX is headquartered in Mumbai, the financial capital of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about Sahul is correct? 

Consider the following statements:

1. Chabahar port is located in Iraq.
2. Chabahar port is solely operated by India.
3. Chabahar port is primarily used for military purposes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the “Tea Board ”in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board ’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI):

1. GANHRI is an independent non-governmental organization advocating for human rights globally.
2. It primarily focuses on providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones around the world.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
2. The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does.
3. The Reserve Bank of India has now adopted WPI as its key measure of inflation and to decide on changing the key policy rates.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Inflation occurs when there is an overall increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
2. Hyperinflation is a term used to describe extremely high and typically accelerating inflation, often exceeding 50% per month.
3. Deflation is the opposite of inflation and occurs when the price level of goods and services decreases over time.
4. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) are two measures used to gauge inflation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Soil nailing, consider the following statements:

1. Soil nailing is a technique used to stabilize slopes and excavations.
2. Soil nails are typically installed vertically to provide maximum stability.
3. The technique involves the insertion of reinforcing elements into the soil to enhance its strength.
4. Soil nailing is primarily used in soft soils with high moisture content.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Countering America ’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)’, consider the following statements.

1. CAATSA was enacted in response to Russia ’s interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.
2. The primary goal of CAATSA is to enhance the U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Reserve Bank of India is using which of the following inflation indices as anchor for ‘Inflation Targeting ’? 

Consider the following statements about National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission:

1. The NCDRC is a statutory body constituted under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
2. The NCDRC has jurisdiction to entertain consumer complaints where the value of goods or services and compensation is claimed up to one crore rupees.
3. The NCDRC is headquartered in Mumbai.
4. Appeals against the orders of the NCDRC can be made directly to the Supreme Court of India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about International Telecommunication Union :

1. It is the United Nations specialized agency.
2. It is the oldest of the UN ’s 15 specialized agencies.
3. It allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Nor ’westers:

1. Nor ’westers are most commonly observed during the pre-monsoon months, particularly from March to May.
2. These thunderstorms predominantly affect the coastal regions of India, especially the western coast.
3. Nor ’westers play a crucial role in the agriculture of eastern India by providing much-needed rain for crops such as jute and rice.
4. The primary cause of Nor ’westers is the interaction between hot and humid air from the Bay of Bengal and cold, dry air from the northwest.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Article 21 in the Constitution of India is related to: 

The “Father of the White Revolution in India ”significantly contributed to which of the following projects? 

Consider the following statements:

1. The Earth ’s magnetic north pole is the point on the Earth ’s surface where the geomagnetic field lines are directed vertically downwards.
2. The magnetic north pole is located at the same position as the geographic North Pole.
3. The magnetic south pole is the point on the Earth ’s surface where the geomagnetic field lines are directed vertically upwards.
4. The current magnetic north pole is moving towards Russia at a rate of approximately 10 kilometers per year.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?