November 7, 2024
With reference to Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo or SMART, consider the following statements:
1. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Navy.
2. It is a canister-based missile system consisting of advanced two-stage solid propulsion, electromechanical actuators and precision inertial navigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to National Energy Conservation Day 2021, consider the following statements:
1. National Energy Conservation Day is observed on December 24, every year.
2. The theme for this year is ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Energy Efficient India” and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Cleaner Planet’.
3. The National Energy Conservation Day 2021 aims to spread awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation of energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, has recently developed a portable testing device that can detect the soil health. With respect to this device, consider the following statements:
1. The portable and wireless soil testing device requires five grams of dry soil as a sample for detecting macronutrients present in it.
2. This first-of-its-kind invention is based on near Infrared spectroscopy technology that provides real-time soil analysis report on smartphones with an embedded mobile application, named Bhu Parikshak, available on Google Play Store.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
In which of the following states of India has PM Modi inaugurated Rs 9,800 crore Saryu canal project?
  • (A) Uttar Pradesh
  • (B) Gujarat
  • (C) Maharashtra
  • (D) Assam
With reference to International Maritime Organisation, consider the following statements:
1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
2. It is headquartered in Paris, France.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following country has recently announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, 2022?
  • (A) Australia
  • (B) India
  • (C) Nepal
  • (D) United Arab Emirates

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