12 Mar, 2024

1. With reference to ‘Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)’ consider the following statements:

  1. These are natural occurring chemicals widely used in various industrial and commercial applications.
  2. They are found in air, water, and soil samples worldwide.
  3. Due to their strong carbon-fluorine bond, which makes them highly persistent, PFAS are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘the Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (PTUAS):

  1. PTUAS was unveiled to help advance the technological capabilities of India's pharmaceutical industry and align it with global standards.
  2. It was launched by the Ministry of Health, Government of India.
  3. Intended Beneficiaries will be the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the pharma sector.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

3. Which of the following institutions releases ‘The Democracy Report’ which presents a comprehensive analysis of the state of democracy worldwide, with a particular focus on the trends of democratization and autocratization?

4. With reference to Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), consider the following statements:

  1. STPI is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
  2. STPI acts as ‘single-window in providing services to the software exporters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Recently, India conducted a maiden flight of Agni-V missile with MIRV technology under ‘Mission Divyashtra’. In this context consider the following statements:

  1. MIRV technology requires a delicate combination of large missiles, small warheads, precise guidance, and a complex mechanism for releasing warheads sequentially during flight.
  2. The warheads on MIRVs can be launched at different speeds and in different directions.
  3. The MIRV-equipped missile follows a trajectory into space similar to other ballistic missiles.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?