Science and Technology › Specific Diseases

2010

Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction.
Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct ?

Options

(a)

LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye

(b)

It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of cornea

(c)

It reduces a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

(d)

It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age

Answer

(D)

Science and Technology › Specific Diseases

2010

Widespread resistance of malarial parasite to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to develop a malarial vaccine to combat malaria. Why is it difficult to develop an effective malaria vaccine ?

Options

(a)

Malaria is caused by several species of Plasmodium

(b)

Man does not develop, immunity to malaria during natural infection

(c)

Vaccines can be developed only against bacteria

(d)

Man is only an intermediate host not the definitive host.

Answer

(A)

Science and Technology › Vaccines

2022

In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements :
1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.
3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

Science and Technology › Vaccines

2021

With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccine,’ consider the following statements:

1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(C)

Science and Technology › Vaccines

2020

What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
(1) These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
(2) Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can
be reduced.
(3) These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

Options

(a)

CG Power (with Renesas and STARS Microelectronics) : Gujarat

(b)

Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. : Assam

(c)

HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh

(d)

SicSem Pvt. Ltd. : Odisha

Answer

(c) HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh

Off Topics

2026

‘X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when the prize was announced. Identify ‘X’:

Options

(a)

Michel H. Devoret

(b)

Richard Robson

(c)

John Clarke

(d)

Joel Mokyr

Answer

(c) John Clarke

Governance

2026

With reference to organisations under the Government of India:

Sl. No.Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry
1. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance
3. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?

Options

(a)

1

(b)

2

(c)

3

(d)

None

Answer

(a) 1

Polity

2026

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?
1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.
Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 only

(d)

2 only

Answer

(d) 2 only

Governance

2026

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are
correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in
2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on
Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with
Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and
information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public
sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to
promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

1 only

Answer

(b) 2 only

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