UPSC Science & Technology
21. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Lee’s Hypothesis of Migration?
- He was the first to postulate, laws of migration in 1885.
- Lee postulated that the magnitude of migration depends upon the degree of repulsiveness and attractiveness of push and pull factors respectively.
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22. Which of the following statements are correct regarding BSE-GREENEX?
- It involves G-Trade Carbon Ex Ratings Services Private Limited.
- It is an initiative of the Bombay Stock Exchange.
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23. Consider the following statements regarding the Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) strategy:
- It is predicated on the concept of deterrence, wherein the threat of total destruction prevents adversaries from initiating a nuclear attack.
- The term “Mutual Assured Destruction” (MAD) was coined by Donald Brennan, a strategist associated with the Hudson Institute.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
24. Which of the following Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles (AATVs) is/are currently in use by the Indian Army?
- NASU
- Bandvagn 206
- DT-30 Vityaz
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25. Which of the following business models are based on Deep Tech?
- Uber taxi model
- E-books for digital download
- Block-chain technology
- Computer imaging
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26. Consider the following statements:
- The invention of the steam engine revolutionised road transport.
- The pipelines, ropeways and cableways are examples of land transportation.
Which of the above is / are correct?
27. Consider the following statements:
- AI4Bharat is an initiative by IIT Delhi.
- This initiative would contribute to and accelerate Indic language AI work as a public good.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
28. With reference to the adoption of 5Gi technology by mobile service providers, consider the following statements:
- 5G mobile phones and other consumer devices would not be compatible with 5Gi.
- The 5Gi technology is not capable of working in lower frequency levels.
- When it comes to 5Gi technology, the range of coverage goes down even with higher frequency.
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29. Consider the following space missions and their targeted planet for study:
- Cassini – Saturn
- Juno – Jupiter
- MUSE – Mars
- Akatsuki – Neptune
Which of the above is / are correct?
30. Which of the following is/are the approved antiviral oral drug(s) for the treatment of Covid19?
- Corbevax
- Paxlovid
- Molnupiravir
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