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UPSC Daily Study Plan For 2021 and 2022 || STREAK – by Ravi Ranjan

UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs Most Probable Questions – by Sukanya Rana

Q1) Consider the following pairs Indian Defence Operations – Purpose

1. Operation Pawan – IPKF operation against LTTE

2. Operation Rainbow – Against Chinese offensives on Cho La 

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q2) Consider the following statements with respective to DAVINCI+ Mission

1. It will try to understand Venus‟ composition to analyse the formation and evolution of the planet.

2. It will try to return the first high resolution photographs of a geological feature that is unique to Venus.

3. It will also determine if active volcanoes are releasing water vapour into the atmosphere.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3) With respect to UNESCO Science Report (USR), consider the following statements:

1. It is a flagship publication of UNESCO, released for every five years.

2. The report states that India has made solid progress towards investment in research but failed to progress towards SDG targets.

3. India has one of the lowest Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research (GERD) / GDP ratios among the BRICS nations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4) Consider the following statements with respect to Green Hydrogen

1. Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen.

2. The production cost of Green hydrogen is very low when compared to the production costs of grey hydrogen.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q5) Consider the following statements with respective to Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)

1. Single-wall carbon nanotubes are one of the allotropes of carbon, intermediate between fullerene cages and flat graphene.

2. They have ultra-high strength, and low weight and possess high conductive electrical, thermal properties.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions on Science & Technology by Santosh Gupta

Q1) Consider the following statements about India’s  aircraft carrier IAC-1:

1. It is  named as INS Vikrant
2. It is completely designed and developed in India
3. The 40,000t IAC Vikrant is capable of accommodating MiG 29K fighter jets and helicopters.
4. India will now have three Aircraft carriers. 

Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 1, 3 and 4

D. All of them

Q2) Which of these ships have been inducted recently by the Indian Navy at Eastern Naval Command capable of Anti-Submarine warfare?

A. INS Arihant

B. INS Kamorta

C. INS Kadmatt

D. INS Kavaratti

Q3) Which of the following is correct about the Global Positioning System?

1. It is a position indicating satellite system of USA
2. It has a total 24 satellites revolving in 6 orbits.
3. Précised system of GPS is known as DGPS.
4. Russian equivalent of GPS is COMPASS

Select the correct option/options given below:

A. 2  and 3 only             

B. 3 and 4 only

C. 1,  2 and 3 only          

D. 1 and 3 only

Q4) Consider the following statements regarding IndCEPI

1. IT is one of the initiative under Atal Jai Anusandhan Biotech Mission
2. It aims to develop affordable vaccines for pandemic diseases
3. Innovative Technology interventions for Swachh Bharat.
4. Affordable generic medicines for all branded medicines

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 

D. All of them

Q5) Consider the following statements with respect to CMS-01.

1. It is a radar imaging satellite. 
2. It will function as the continuation of the GSAT-11 satellite. 
3. The mission life of CMS-01 is around five years. 

Select the correct code from the codes given below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. All of them

Daily Dose: Complete Snapshots of Everyday News – by Shweta Mishra

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UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs Based Most Probable Questions on Science and Technology by Sukanya Rana

Q1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Broadbalk Experiment.

It aims to study the optimum nutrition requirements to improve crop yield.

1. It tests the effects of different organic and inorganic fertilisers on soil fertility.
2. The experiment result states that effects of soil-borne pests and diseases are minimised in case the field gets a two year break.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?

1. It is used as a common treatment for acute pain and rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthrosis.
2. It blocks the production of certain body chemicals that cause inflammation.
3. It may lead to higher rates of death or severe disease in patients who are hospitalised with Covid-19.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 3 only

D. 2 and 3 only

Q3) Consider the following statements with respect to Uranium Mineral.

1. It is listed under minor minerals, the rulemaking powers on uranium have been delegated to the States through Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.
2. Significant quantities of Uranium reserves were available in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana between Seshachalam forest and Srisailam.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to FLEUDA Test:

1. It uses the gene-editing tool Crispr-Cas9 to target and identify genomic sequences of the novel coronavirus.
2. It is costlier and takes longer time to produce results than RT-PCR tests.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q5) Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct with respect to White Fungus?

1. It can be caused by the unsterile use of oxygen cylinders or the overuse of steroids.
2. It predominantly attacks body parts such as lungs, skin, nail, brain, kidney, mouth etc.
3. It is treated with antifungals and white fungal infections may eventually require surgery.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions on Science & Technology by Santosh Gupta

Q1) Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s Mars  exploration 2020 Mission:

1. The name of the rover is Perseverance
2. The space shuttle will land on Jezero Crater.
3. It also carries a Mars Helicopter  called Zhurong to test whether the helicopter can fly in the sparse atmosphere on Mars.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. All of them

Q2) Consider the following statements regarding China’s Chang’e-5 Mission:

1. It is a manned spacecraft sent to the moon to bring back rocks to be brought back to Earth.
2. Till now only the United States was able to retrieve lunar samples.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3) Consider the following statements about Tiangong space station

1. It is  second space station being built by China to be ready by 2022
2. Recently  Shenzhou-12 delivered first crew to Tianhe module

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Consider the following statements about India’s Interplanetary missions: 

1. Mangalyaan-3 will be a manned mission to Mars in 2030.
2. ISRO has planned three missions to space by 2023
3. ISRO is also planning a mission to Jupiter, tentatively called Shukrayaan.

Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 only

C. 1  and 3 only

D. None of them

Q5) This mission of NASA will map and explore the moon’s resources on and under the lunar surface, particularly water-ice.

The mission in the question refers to?

A. VIPER 

B. New horizons

C. Voyager-2

D. Hope Mission

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UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs based Most Probable Questions for Prelims 2021 – by Sukanya Rana

Q1) Consider the following statements with respect to Brucellosis:

1. It is a fungal disease caused by Blastomyces which causes respiratory disease in humans.

2. Brucellosis is often spread when people eat contaminated food, which may include raw meat and unpasteurized milk.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2) With respect to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements:

1. They are non-infectious, non-integrating in nature, and degraded by standard cellular mechanisms.

2. They are highly efficacious because of their inherent capability of being translatable into the protein structure inside the cell cytoplasm.

3. They are fully synthetic and do not require a host, like eggs or bacteria, for growth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

Q3) Consider the following statements with respect to Ultra White Paint:

1. It is made of calcium carbonate and reflects 85% of white light.

2. It remains cooler than the ambient temperature in full sunlight.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC):

1. It aims to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

2. The Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q5) Consider the following statements with respect to Python-5 Missile:

1. It is a fifth generation infra-red air-to-air missile.

2. It has a range of around 20 km.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions for UPSC Prelims 2021 – by Santosh Gupta

Q1) Consider the following statements regarding “Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence”:

1. It envisages responsible and human-centric development and use of artificial intelligence
2. India is one of the founding members of the GPAI initiative.
3. The GPAI initiative was conceived by Germany and France during their G7 presidencies.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1  AND 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) All of them

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2) Which of the following sectors is included in the NITI Aayog’s “National AI Strategy”:

1. Agriculture
2. MSME
3. Education
4. MOBILITY
5. Oil and Natural Gas

Select the correct code:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 5 only

(c) 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q3) Consider the following statements regarding “eVIN”

1. It digitizes Covid Vaccination supply chain.
2. Both state Government and private companies can place their orders directly for vaccine through this portal

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Consider the following statement about the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI):

1. It is a WHO led alliance of public health organizations of UN members. 
2. The objective is to ensure immunization for all. 

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5) Which of the following given statements is/are true about India’s supercomputer Param Siddhi?:

1. It is ranked in the top 100 among 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems in the world.
2. It has been developed under the National Supercomputing Mission.
3. It is the fastest supercomputer of India till now

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) All of them

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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5. Mentor’s phone call for support & encouragement.

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I. UPSC Daily Study Plan For 2021 and 2022 || STREAK

Targets of the Day:

A. For 2022 Aspirants:

(a) Full Time Aspirants:- Sectors of Economy: Secondary and Tertiary Sector

(b) For Working Aspirants:- Planning in India

B. For 2021 Aspirants: Attempt one Full Length Test and do the analysis

II. UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Current Affairs based Most Probable Questions for Prelims 2021

Q1) Which of the following missions are not among the 9 national missions implemented by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)?

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. National Solar Mission
3. National Biodiversity Mission
4. Natural Language Translation
5. National Mission for a Green India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 and 5 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. None of the above

Q2) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to NISAR Mission

1. It uses a dual-frequency L and S-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for earth observation.
2. It can produce extremely high resolution images day and night in any weather.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3) Consider the following statements with respect to Aluminium Air Batteries.

1. It is lower in cost and has more energy dense than Lithium-ion batteries.
2. The special feature is that it can be recharged very fast and can retain the power for longer than any other batteries.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) Which of the following pairs are matched correctly with respect to India’s Joint Space missions?

1. Space Mission –  Partnering Nation
2. TRISHNA –  CNES, France
3. NISAR –  NASA, USA
4. LUPEX Mission –  JAXA, Japan
5. Megha-Tropiques –  CNES, France

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 & 4 only

B. 2 only

C. 3 & 4 only

D. All of the above

Q5) With respect to INS Karanj, consider the following statements:

1. It is the third of six Scorpene-class submarines being built under Project-75 by Mazagon Dock Limited, Goa.
2. It is a nuclear powered submarine to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in collaboration with France.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

III. UPSC PRELIMS-2021 || Most Probable Questions for UPSC Prelims 2021

Q1) Select the correct statement/s in reference to Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). 

1. These objects are composed mostly of water ice with embedded dust particles. 
2. NEOs do not orbit the Sun and do not have a fixed trajectory path.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 

D. None of them

Q2) Select the correct statement/s in context to M-dwarf star. 

1. They are the most numerous type of star in the universe. 
2. They are the smallest type of hydrogen-burning star. 
3. These have masses greater than that of the Sun.

Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. All of them

Q3) In which of the following projects is India a participant? 

1. Large Hadron Collider (LHC) 
2. Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) 
3. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) 
4. International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)

Which of the above statements are true?

A. 1 & 2 only

B. 2, 3 & 4

C. 1, 2 & 4

D. All of them

Q4) Consider the following statements in context to the neutrinos.

1. These are particles with no electrical charge. 
2. They are highly interactive with matter. 
3. They are abundantly found in the universe. 

Select the correct code using the codes given below.

A. 1 & 2

B. 2 & 3

C. 1 & 3

D. All of them

Q5. With reference to gravitational waves, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

1. All Gravitational waves produced  through merger of black holes only
2. Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light
3. Gravitational waves were detected by LIGO only in 2015. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

A. 3 only 

B. 1 & 2 only 

C. 2 & 3 only 

D. 1, 2 & 3

Maintaining consistency is one of the biggest issues faced by IAS Aspirants. Streak’s initiative is to help Aspirants in their day-to-day preparation. You can follow the monthly, weekly, and daily timetables and continue this streak until you find yourself on the final list.

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3. Burning issue (PDF).
4. Subject specific (PDF).
5. Mentor’s phone call for support & encouragement.

_______________________________________________

I. UPSC Daily Study Plan For 2021 and 2022 || STREAK

II. CSAT for UPSC Prelims || Free CSAT Sessions by Civilsdaily

III. UPSC PRELIMS-2021: Science & Technology Current Affairs Most Probable Questions

Q1) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Nuclear Medicines

1. It uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers that are typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed.
2. Hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, and bone pain from some types of cancer are few diseases treated with nuclear medicine.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2) Consider the following statements with respect to Einsteinium

1. It was discovered in the debris of the first atomic bomb “Little Boy” that was dropped over the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
2. It is a naturally occurring element which has radioactive properties.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3) Consider the following statements about Trans fat

1. Trans fat are saturated fatty acids that come from either natural or industrial sources.
2. It is industrially produced by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil converting the liquid into a solid, resulting in “partially hydrogenated” oil (PHO). 
3. FSSAI has notified that Trans fat in oil and fats to be limited to 3% in all fats and oils by 2021 and 2 % by January 2022.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

Q4) Consider the following statements about Vigyan Jyoti programme

1. It is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology.
2. It is to encourage girls to take interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). 

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5) Consider the following statements with respect to Arjun Main Battle Tank MK-1A

1. It is jointly designed, developed and manufactured by DRDO and Lockheed Martin, an US corporation. 
2. It has a computer-controlled integrated fire control system with stabilised sighting that works in all lighting conditions.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

IV. UPSC PRELIMS-2021: Most Probable Questions for UPSC Prelims 2021

Q1) Select the correct statement/s from the following statements. 

1. Both Covid-19 and Swine flu are caused due to viruses from non-human hosts.
2.  Both are respiratory viruses that spread through contact.
3. Both are zoonotic diseases

Which of above statement are true?

A. 1  and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. All of them

Q2) Which of the following tests are being used for testing COVID-19? 

1. Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) 
2. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test 
3. Serology Test 
4. TrueNat test 
5. ELISA test

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2, and 4 only 

(b) 1, 2, and 3 only 

(c) 4 and 5 only 

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q3) Select the correct statement/s from the following statements with respect to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2). 

1. ACE2 is a protein on the surface of many cell types. 
2. 2. The SARS-CoV-2 virus binds to ACE2, using the spike like protein on its surface.

Which of above statements is/are true?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 

D. None of them

Q4) Consider the following statements in context to “happy hypoxia” sometimes seen in news. 

1. This condition is characterized by extremely low blood oxygen levels in humans. 
2. Such patients show signs of breathlessness. 
3. Patients with such a condition live in great distress. 

Select the correct code from the codes given below.

A. 1  and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. All of them

Q5) Consider the following statements about ZyCoV-D

1. It is first Covid vaccine approved for Children in India
2. It is fully Funded by Department of Biotech under its Covid Suraksha Mission
3. It is also a two dose vaccine
4. It is administered intra-dermal. 

Which of above statements are true?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 2, 3 and 4 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1 and 4 only

V. Daily Dose: Complete Snapshots of Everyday News