02 Mar, 2024

1. ‘Agalega Islands’ recently seen in the news belong to which country?

2. For the upcoming Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, the government recently amended the rule in the postal ballot system. In this context consider the following statements:

  1. The minimum age for senior citizens eligible for postal voting has been increased from 80 years to 85 years after the amendment.
  2. Postal voting is available for any citizen of India who is 80 years old or above.
  3. Voters may use this service from any location outside of the designated constituency.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding 'Semiconductor Fabrication':

  1. It is a complex and highly specialized series of steps that transform raw materials into functional electronic components.
  2. The semiconductor fabrication facility always includes a clean room to avoid contamination.
  3. Photolithography is a crucial technology used in the semiconductor fabrication lab.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

4. With reference to 'climate-related financial risks' consider the following statements:

  1. It means the potential risks that may arise from climate change or from efforts to mitigate climate change, their related impacts, and economic and financial consequences.
  2. It is essential to recognize and address climate-related financial risks to ensure the resilience and stability of the financial sector.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'Improvised Explosive Devices, or IEDs':

  1. IEDs can come in many forms, ranging from a small pipe bomb to a sophisticated device capable of causing massive damage and loss of life.
  2. IEDs can be deployed using a vehicle, carried, placed, or thrown by a person, delivered in a package, or concealed on the roadside.
  3. IEDs can be remotely triggered but cannot be equipped with timers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?