UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 79

  Consider the following statements about the Living Planet Report:

1. It is published every two years by the Fauna & Flora International (FFI)
2. As per the report, the rate of mass extinction of mammals is much higher in comparison of extinction of birds, reptiles and amphibians

 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂)
2. Carbon Dioxide  (CO₂)
3. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
4. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM)
5. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

Which of the above are included under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAQMP)?

Consider the following:

1. Regressive taxation policy
2. Lowering interest rates by RBI
3. Increase in number of angel investors
4. Widening of the tax base by government

Which of the above will help to boost the Start-up India programme?

Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 has been published by:

Consider the following regarding PAVA in the context of defence equipment in India:

1. PAVA is a type of bullet used by armed forces for dispersing mobs.
2. PAVA contains chilli-based compound Nonivamide for non-lethal crowd control.
3. PAVA was developed by DRDO as a less-lethal alternative for crowd management.
4. PAVA is a specially designed armoured defence vehicle deployed at the borders.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?