15 Apr, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding 'Operation Meghdoot,' which the Indian Army recently commemorated 40 years since its inception:

  1. Under “Operation Meghdoot”, the Indian Army established its full control over the Siachen glacier on April 13, 1984.
  2. 'Operation Meghdoot' was unique as it involved the first assault on the world's highest battlefield.
  3. Siachen Glacier is the longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. In the context of cosmology, the term ‘Hubble tension’ refers to:

  1. A fundamental aspect of the universe that governs the sequence of events, yet its nature remains enigmatic, prompting ongoing philosophical and scientific inquiries into its essence and properties.
  2. A hypothetical form of energy that permeates all of space and drives the accelerated expansion of the universe, counteracting the gravitational pull of matter.
  3. A discrepancy between the two methods of measuring the universe's expansion rate is known as the Hubble constant (H0).
  4. A phenomenon where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle instantaneously influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

3. Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘precautionary principle’?

  1. It is a forewarning Initiative that promotes early intervention and precautionary measures to mitigate potential risks or hazards, based on emerging indicators or trends, to prevent future harm to individuals or the environment.
  2. It is a guiding principle in decision-making that emphasizes taking preventive action in the face of uncertainty or incomplete scientific evidence to address potential risks to public health or the environment.
  3. It is the anticipatory action approach that advocates for proactive measures to be taken in anticipation of potential risks or threats, regardless of conclusive evidence, to safeguard against adverse outcomes.
  4. It is a forward-thinking Safety Protocol that advocates for forward-looking measures to be implemented as a proactive approach to risk management, aiming to prevent potential harm or damage by addressing uncertainties and emerging threats in advance.

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Special Olympics Bharat’:

  1. It is accredited by Special Olympics International to conduct Special Olympics Programs in India.
  2. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
  3. It works towards the social acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities, whereby they are respected and given equal chances to become productive citizens.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Gopi Thotakura is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist. He will travel to space as part of the crew for which of the following companies?