10 Jan, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Drishti 10 Starliner,' which was recently unveiled by the Indian Navy Chief R Hari Kumar:

  1. Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance UAV, developed by Tata Advanced Systems.
  2. The Drishti 10 Starliner boasts an impressive 36 hours of endurance and a substantial 450 kg payload capacity.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

2. In a recent judgement, the Karnataka High Court has suspended all mining activity within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. Consider the following statements about KRS Dam:

  1. This dam is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka.
  2. This Dam is a gravity dam strategically positioned beneath the confluence of the River Krishna.
  3. It facilitates power generation at the Shivanasamudra hydroelectric power station.

How many of the above statements are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding the International Classification of Diseases (ICD):

  1. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  2. The Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) serves as the WHO Collaboration Centre for ICD-related activities in India.
  3. ICD plays a significant role on a global scale, offering crucial insights into the prevalence, causes, and consequences of human diseases and mortality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI):

  1. It is a statutory body under the Land Ports Authority of India Act of 2010.
  2. It comes under the purview of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
  3. It is entrusted with the development of cutting-edge infrastructure for its land ports.

How many of the above statements are correct?

5. With reference to ‘Momentum Investing’, consider the following statements

  1. It is a style of investing wherein investors purchase stocks or bonds that are consistently falling in price while selling assets whose prices are rising.
  2. Momentum investors typically do not engage in a thorough analysis of the fundamental or intrinsic value of the assets in which they invest their money.

Which of the above statements is correct?