21. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the GSLV Mk III?
- It is the heaviest rocket ever made by India
- It was used to launch the South Asia Satellite
- It has been nicknamed as “Fatboy”
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 3 only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 3 only]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct; GSLV Mk III is India's heaviest rocket. Statement 2 is incorrect since GSLV Mk II, not Mk III, launched the South Asia Satellite. Statement 3 is correct; GSLV Mk III is popularly called “Fatboy”. It features an indigenous high-thrust cryogenic engine and is capable of placing large payloads in geosynchronous orbits.
22. Which of the following statements about the recently held sporting event Asian Airgun Championship 2019 is / are correct?
- The venue of the event was Pyongyang
- Top 3 teams in the medal and points tally were India, Chinese Taipei and Singapore.
- The Coach of the Indian Team was Suma Shirur.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Asian Airgun Championship 2019 has been held in the Chinese Taipei city of Taoyuan. India topped the Championship by bagging most number of gold medals and highest points in the points tally. India bagged 14 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. As a team India scored 1882 points. Some of the prominent winners from Indian campaign were Mehuli Ghosh, Shreya Agarwal , Keval Prajapati, Aishwarya Singh Tomar, Yash Vardhan etc. The team was coached by Suma Shirur.
23. Consider the following statements:
- The International Criminal Court is governed by the ‘Rome Statute’.
- India, China, Russia, and the United States are parties to the Rome Statute.
- The International Court of Justice is the successor to the Permanent Court of International Justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 and 3 are correct: The ICC is governed by the Rome Statute, and the ICJ succeeded the Permanent Court of International Justice. Statement 2 is incorrect as India, China, Russia, and the US are not parties to the Rome Statute. Only 1 and 3 are, therefore, correct.
24. Which of the following countries are recognized as nuclear-armed states as of present?
- Israel
- South Africa
- India
- USA
- Russia
- Ukraine
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3, 4, 5 & 6
[B] Only 3, 4 & 5
[C] Only 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The countries currently recognized as nuclear weapon states are USA, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel (unacknowledged). India (3), USA (4), and Russia (5) possess nuclear weapons. South Africa (2) dismantled its arsenal. Israel (1) has not officially declared status. Ukraine (6) transferred inherited weapons to Russia.
25. Which of the following statements regarding the Australia Group are correct:
- It is a multilateral export control regime.
- It was established in the aftermath of the use of chemical weapons by Iraq in 1984.
- India is not a member.
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Australia Group is a multilateral export control regime, formed in 1985 after Iraq’s 1984 chemical weapon use. Its primary aim is to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons. India joined the Australia Group in 2018, hence statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
26. Which of the following characteristics define Kamikaze Drones?
- These are multiple-use weapons.
- They have a “wave-off” feature.
- These weapons are hard to detect.
- These can be launched easily and quickly.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kamikaze drones, also known as loitering munitions, are single-use weapons designed to explode on impact. They possess a “wave-off” feature allowing attack abortion (option 2), are hard to detect (option 3), and can be launched easily and quickly (option 4). However, they are not multiple-use weapons, ruling out option 1.
27. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Human Rights Council:
- The membership of the Council is based on equitable geographical distribution.
- The members serve for two years.
- The members are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: The UN Human Rights Council’s membership is based on equitable geographical distribution. Statement 3 is correct: Members serve three-year terms and are not eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms. Statement 2 is incorrect as the term is three years, not two. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
28. Which of the following military exercises are conducted jointly between the armed forces of the United States and South Korea?
- Han Kuang Exercise
- Foal Eagle Exercise
- Eagle Exercise
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Han Kuang Exercise is held by Taiwan, not South Korea. Foal Eagle is an annual combined military exercise between South Korea and the United States. Eagle Exercise or Shaheen-IX is a drill between Pakistan and China, not involving South Korea or the US.
29. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Vikram 1 – Lander
- Dhawan 1 – Cryogenic engine
- Kalam 100 – Third stage of orbital vehicle
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Vikram-1 is a small-lift launch vehicle by Skyroot Aerospace, not a lander. Dhawan-1 is India's first private cryogenic engine, developed by Skyroot. Kalam-100 is the third stage solid rocket motor of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correctly matched, while statement 1 is incorrect.
30. Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP):
- Both RCEP and IPEF are free trade agreements.
- IPEF will not pursue tariff liberalisation.
- Advance labour and environment standards are not part of the RCEP.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
RCEP is a free trade agreement, but IPEF is not; therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. IPEF does not pursue tariff liberalisation, making statement 2 correct. Statement 3 is also correct, as RCEP does not include advance labour and environment standards. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
