18 Dec, 2023

1. According to the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Survey 2023, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is released annually by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
  2. The best performers in the landlocked states were Jharkhand and Telangana.
  3. Only five states namely Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana continue to make up 70% of exports.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen cyanide, recently seen in the news:

  1. Hydrogen cyanide is a chemical compound with the formula HCN and structural formula H−C≡N.
  2. This substance has the potential to disrupt the body's oxygen utilization, posing risks to the brain, heart, blood vessels, and lungs.
  3. It has applications in various tasks, including electroplating, mining, chemical synthesis, and manufacturing synthetic fibres, plastics, dyes, and pesticides.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. Prime Minister Modi recently inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, which is the world's largest office building. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It was established in February 2015 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.
  2. The building will be a global centre for trading only rough and polished diamonds.
  3. This is a part of the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City, Gujrat.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Recently WHO officially recognised 'Noma' as a neglected tropical disease. Consider the following statements about Noma disease:

  1. Noma is a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face with a mortality rate of merely 20 per cent.
  2. Noma is a contagious disease, which means it is readily spread by transmission of a pathogen through contact (direct or indirect) with an infected person.
  3. It mainly affects children aged 2-6 years old and is found most commonly among poor communities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. During the Astrashakti exercise held by the Indian Air Force (IAF) recently, the Akash missile system became the first in the world to destroy 4 targets simultaneously. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Akash Missile System’?

  1. It is a Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile Defence System.
  2. It is capable of engaging aerial targets at a distance of approximately 250 km.
  3. It is developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Which of the statements given above are correct?