1. Consider the following:
- Help ISRO in Research
- Help Department of Space in New Discoveries
- Commercially sell Products & Services of Indian Space
Which among the above is / are the correct objectives of ANTRIX?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
ANTRIX is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is an anglicised version of Antariksha, from the Sanskrit word for “space”. It functions under the aegis of Department of Space (DoS), an independent Department directly working under the Prime Minister
2. Consider the following platforms:
- Submarine
- Ship
- Aircraft
- Land
With reference to the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, from which of the above can it be launched?
[A] Only 1
[B] All of them
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: B [All of them]
Notes:
The BrahMos missile can be launched from submarines (variant developed), ships (naval variants), aircraft (air-launched version operational on platforms like Su-30MKI), and land (mobile autonomous launchers and silos). This versatility makes it a multirole supersonic cruise missile, capable of deployment from all the stated platforms.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Billiards and Snooker have similar number of balls
- Billiards and Snooker differ in the colors of the balls
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
Billiards is played with three balls: white, red and yellow. The white and yellow balls are the cue balls of the two opponents respectively and the objective is to score some set points. The player who scores the required points first, wins. In snooker, there are 15 red and six colored balls and one cue ball. The player has to pot a red first, then a colour, and again a red, and so on. At the end of the frame the player with more points wins. Each red carries 1 point, yellow 2, green 3, brown 4, blue 5, pink 6 and black 7. The six coloured balls are put back on the table but not the reds. When the reds are over, the other colours are potted in the ascending order of the value of their points
4. Consider the following statements regarding tie and draw in cricket:
- A tie is the identical result that occurs when each team has scored the same number of runs after their allotted innings.
- A draw is the inconclusive result that occurs when the allotted playing time for the game expires without the teams having completed their innings.
- There is no difference b/w Tie and Draw in a Match with respect to Cricket
- Limited-overs matches cannot be drawn, although they can end with a no result if abandoned because of weather or other factors.
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] 3 Only
[B] 1,2
[C] 1,2,4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [1,2,4]
Notes:
Cricket distinguishes between a tie and a draw, which are two possible results of a game:
1. A tie is the identical result that occurs when each team has scored the same number of runs after their allotted innings. This is very rare in Test cricket and has happened only twice in its long history, but they are slightly more commonplace in limited-overs matches.
2. A draw is the inconclusive result that occurs when the allotted playing time for the game expires without the teams having completed their innings. This is relatively common, occurring in 20-30% of Test matches. Limited-overs matches cannot be drawn, although they can end with a no result if abandoned because of weather or other factors.
5. Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) are correct?
- All seven satellites of IRNSS are located in geostationary orbits.
- The Standard Positioning Service (SPS) of IRNSS provides accuracy of 20 meters in the coverage area.
- IRNSS satellites transmit signals in L5 and S-band frequencies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect; IRNSS satellites are placed in both geostationary and geosynchronous orbits, not all in geostationary. Statement 2 is correct as SPS provides accuracy of about 20 meters. Statement 3 is correct; IRNSS satellites transmit in L5 and S-band frequencies. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
6. Which of the following operate under the aegis of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
- Financial Transaction Plan
- Technical Assistance Special Fund
- Financial Stability Board
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
The Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) is operated by the IMF to provide financial and technical assistance for capacity development. Financial Transaction Plan is not an IMF-operated entity. The Financial Stability Board is an independent international body, not under IMF aegis, though it coordinates with IMF and other organizations for global financial system stability.
7. Consider the following countries:
- Russia
- Turkey
- Iran
- India
Which of the above are founding members of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Russia, Iran, and India signed the agreement founding the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on 16 May 2002. Turkey is not a founding member, though it has joined the project later as an observer. Therefore, only Russia, Iran, and India (1, 3, and 4) are founding members of the INSTC.
8. As per WTO norms, which of the following types of tariffs are used by countries in international trade?
- Bound Tariff
- Applied Tariff
- Preference Tariff
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Bound tariffs are maximum MFN tariffs committed by WTO members. Applied tariff refers to the actual tariff levied on imports. Preference tariff is offered under preferential agreements. All three—bound, applied, and preference tariffs—are used by countries within the framework of WTO rules for international trade regulation and facilitation.
9. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations:
- International Court of Justice is the primary judicial branch of United Nations.
- The United Nations is the parent organization of the International Monetary Fund.
- Internet Governance Forum is an annual summit established by the United Nations.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three statements are correct: The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. The UN is the parent organization of the IMF, established at Bretton Woods under UN auspices. The Internet Governance Forum was initiated by the UN as an annual global multistakeholder platform for dialogue on internet policy issues.
10. Consider the following statements regarding the benefits of India's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
- India gains improved diplomatic access to South East Asia.
- India enjoys better access to the untapped markets of the Eurasian region.
- India receives key intelligence inputs on terror outfit movements, drug trafficking, cyber security threats and public information.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect because SCO's member states are concentrated in Central and Eurasian Asia, not South East Asia. Statement 2 is correct as the SCO facilitates access to Central Asian, Russian, and Chinese markets for India. Statement 3 is also correct, since SCO enhances India’s access to intelligence cooperation on terrorism, drug-trafficking and cyber threats.
