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  • Flagship Prelims 2018 Batch 1 & 2 | TS 14 Science & Technology Discussion

    All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

    Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

    Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

    By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

    Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

    Q.1 Consider the following statements with reference to Gelator

    1. It helps to recover marine oil spills with a simple, efficient and cost effective method

    2. It is completely hydrophilic

    3. It can be used only once

    Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) 1 and 2 only

    c)  2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

     

    Q.2 Consider the following with respect to Rare Earth Elements

     1. Rare earth elements (REE) are a group of seventeen chemical elements that occur together in the periodic table

    2. They are plentiful in the Earth’s crust

    3. Japan is the biggest producer of Rare Earth Elements

    Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

     

    Q.3 Consider the following statements

     1. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. It is caused when the body’s immune system kills the alpha cells

    2. Type 2 diabetes is caused when your body loses sensitivity to insulin or fails to respond to the insulin produced by the body

    3. The “liver”, which encapsulates insulin-producing cells, is capable of naturally producing insulin in a sustained manner

    Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

    a) 1 and 3 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

     

    Q.4 With reference to “bionic leaf”, consider the following statements

    1. Bionic Leaf uses solar energy to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen

    2.  Its efficiency is higher than photosynthetic plants

    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

    All the Best! 

  • 15 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) Which of the following industries use Petcoke as an ingredient?
    1. Cement
    2. Limestone
    3. Furnance oil
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: SC eases petcoke ban for 2 sectors

    Q.2) Which of the following are the functions/activities of the Labour Bureau?
    1. Labour Intelligence
    2. Labour Research
    3. Monitoring and evaluation studies under the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 3 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.3) With reference to the ‘Buenos Aires Declaration on Women and Trade’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is an declaration under the aegis of the WTO.
    2. India has supported this declaration.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.4) With reference to the Brahmaputra river, consider the following statements:
    1. It originates on the Angsi Glacier.
    2. Lohit is one of its tributaries.
    Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: China denies building tunnel to divert Brahmaputra waters

    Q.5) Which of the following agreement/declaration/convention is related to the WTO?
    a) Bonn Agreement
    b) Alpine Convention
    c) Marrakesh Agreement
    d) Fortaleza

    Q.6) In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 what is the role/ power of Gram Sabah?
    1. Gram Sabah has the power to prevent alienation of land in the scheduled area)
    2. Gram Sabah has the ownership of minor forest produce
    3. Recommendation of gram Sabah is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the scheduled
    areas.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) In the parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
    a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
    b) to leer opposition members collect information from the ministers
    c) to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
    d) to postpone th proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

    Q.8) How does National Biodiversity Authority help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
    1. NBA checks the biopairacy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
    2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
    3 Applications for intellectual property rights related to genetic/ biological resources can not be made without the approval of NBA.
    Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
    a) 1
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

    2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

    3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    4. Click here for Solutions

  • Need Help

    I was little bit of less english background(grammar and vocabulary wise) so my query is that I had read the news but when comes to the question there mentioning some high level english which i’m not able to decode them whether it is negative or positive? can anyone please help me regarding how to overcome this.

  • Challenges faced by Livestock sector in India

    Challenges faced by Livestock sector in India

    1. Improving productivity of farm animals is one of the major challenges. The average annual milk yield of Indian cattle is 1172 kg which is only about 50% of the global average.
    2. The Frequent outbreaks of diseases like Food and Mouth Diseases, Black Quarter infection, Influenza etc. continue to affect Livestock health and lowers the productivity.
    3. India’s huge population of ruminants contributes to greenhouse gases emission adding to global warming. Reducing greenhouse gases through mitigation and adaptation strategies will be a major challenge.
    4. Crossbreeding of indigenous species with exotic stocks to enhance genetic potential of different species has been successful only to a limited extent.
    5. Limited Artificial Insemination services owing to a deficiency in quality germplasm, infrastructure and technical manpower coupled with poor conception rate following artificial insemination have been the major impediments. After more than three decades of crossbreeding, the crossbred population is only 16.6% in cattle, 21.5% in pigs and 5.2% in sheep.
    6. The sector will also come under significant adjustment pressure to the emerging market forces. Though globalization will create avenues for increased participation in international trade, stringent food safety and quality norms would be required.
    7. Livestock sector did not receive the policy and financial attention it deserved. The sector received only about 12% of the total public expenditure on agriculture and allied sectors, which is disproportionately lesser than its contribution to agricultural GDP.
    8. The sector has been neglected by the financial institutions. The share of livestock in the total agricultural credit has hardly ever exceeded 4% in the total (short-term, medium-term and long-term). The institutional mechanisms to protect animals against risk are not strong enough.
    9. Currently, only 6% of the animal heads (excluding poultry) are provided insurance cover. Livestock extension has remained grossly neglected in the past. Only about 5% of the farm households in India access information on livestock technology. These indicate an apathetic outreach of the financial and information delivery systems.
    10. Livestock derives a major part of their energy requirement from agricultural byproducts and residues. Hardly 5% of the cropped area is utilized to grow fodder. India is deficit in dry fodder by 11%, green fodder by 35% and concentrates feed by 28%. The common grazing lands too have been deteriorating quantitatively and qualitatively.
    11. Access to markets is critical to speed up commercialization of livestock production. Lack of access to markets may act as a disincentive to farmers to adopt improved technologies and quality inputs. Except for poultry products and to some extent for milk, markets for livestock and livestock products are underdeveloped, irregular, uncertain and lack transparency. Further, these are often dominated by informal market intermediaries who exploit the producers.
    12. Likewise, slaughtering facilities are too inadequate. About half of the total meat production comes from un-registered, make-shift slaughterhouses. Marketing and transaction costs of livestock products are high taking 15-20% of the sale price.
    13. Other Major Challenges faced by the sector are:
    • Inadequate availability of credit.
    • Poor accesses to organized markets deprive farmers of proper milk price.
    • Limited availability of quality breeding bulls.
    • Deficiency of vaccines and vaccination set-up.
    • Due to industrialization and Urbanization Majority of grazing lands are either degraded or encroached.
    • Diversion of feed and fodder ingredients for industrial use.

  • 14 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) Consider the following statement about the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill (FRDI),

    1. It provides for establishment of a resolution corporation with powers relating to transfer of assets to a healthy financial firm, merger or amalgamation, liquidation.

    2. The Bill says that in case of a bank failure, the proposed corporation will not provide any kind of deposit insurance to the depositors.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 2 only

    b) Neither 1 nor 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) 1 only

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Perils of going cashless

    Q.2) Moreh which is recently in news since it is a place from where India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) highway will begin is in which Indian state?

    a) Manipur

    b) Mizoram

    c) Nagaland

    d)Assam

    Inspired by: Govt, ASEAN in talks to take IMT highway up to Vietnam

    Q.3) With reference to the ‘Promissory note’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. It is a legal instrument.

    2. In special circumstances, it is called Negotiable Instrument.

    Select the correct opion using the codes given below.

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 1 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) 2 only

    Inspired by: Electoral bonds likely to carry validity of 15 days

    Q.4) With reference to the ‘Electoral Bonds’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. They cannot be issued against cheque.

    2.  Required amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Section 31(3)) and the Representation of People Act, 1951 were already made, for the issuing of these bonds.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) 2 only

    c) Neither 1 nor 2

    d) 1 only

    Inspired by: Electoral bonds likely to carry validity of 15 days

    Q.5) Which of the following organisation publishes ‘Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)’, sometimes seen in news?

    a) Central Council of Indian Medicine

    b) World Health Organisation

    c) Students Working Against Tobacco

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: Maharashtra FDA approaches law and judiciary dept over ban on e-cigarettes

    Q.6) Consider the following agricultural practices:

    1. Contour bunding

    2. Relay cropping

    3. Zero tillage

    In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/ storage in the soil?

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 1, 2 and 3

    d) None of them

    Q.7) What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?

    1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected)

    2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected)

    3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) Vultures used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to

    a) the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species

    b) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle

    c) Scarcity of food available to them

    d) a widespread, persistant and fatal disease among them

     

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

    2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

    3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    4. Click here for Solutions

  • 13 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) With reference to the ‘Trade Facilitation Agreement’, sometimes seen in news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is an accord to simplify customs regulations for the cross-border movement of goods.
    2. The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) entered into force on 22 February 2017.
    3. India has not ratified the agreement yet.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Tikdam:

    The second statement looks tough, since student who is following newspaper may be aware of the TFA and its details but he may or may not be aware of factual things like when it entered into force. It is extremely tough to remember exact date when any agreement or accord entered into force. However ignore the date you can still solve this question without even knowing the exact date by using a bit of smartness.-If you are reading newspaper you must be aware with the fact that India has ratified TFA and not only India has ratified, it has also created Trade facilitation council for the implementation of the TFA. Thus once you eliminate statement 3 you will automatically get the answer without even knowing the first2 statements.

    Q.2) The primary aim of the Australian Group, sometimes seen in news is to help member countries to identify those exports which need to be controlled so as not to contribute to the spread of which of the following types of weapons?
    1. Chemical
    2. Biological
    3. Nuclear
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 3 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1 and 2 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] In an elite club: On India’s Wassenaar entry

    Q,3) ‘The State of the World’s Children’ report, recently seen in news, was published by which of the following organisation?
    a) Save the Children
    b) UNICEF
    c) Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation
    d) None of the above
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.4) With reference to the ‘Advertising Standards Council of India’, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a non-Government body.
    2. Government has directed that ads violating ASCI code cannot be permitted on TV.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: Govt bans condom ads from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. because they are “indecent”

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Wassenaar Arrangement:
    1. It was established in 1996 to contribute to regional and international security and stability by promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies, thus preventing destabilizing accumulations.
    2.All permanent members of UN Security Council are its members.
    Which of the following statement is/are correct?
    a) Only 1
    b) 1 and 2
    c) Only 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
    a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi­desert areas of cold high mountains
    b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
    c) Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north east India only.
    d) None of the statements given above is correct.

    Q.7) Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
    1. Global warming
    2. Fragmentation of habitat
    3. Invasion of alien species
    4. Promotion of vegetarianism
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 4 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Q.8) Consider the following:
    1. Black necked crane
    2. Cheetah
    3. Flying squirrel
    4. Snow leopard
    Which of the above are naturally found in India?
    a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    b) 1, 3 and 4 only
    c) 2 and 4 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

    2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

    3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    4. Click here for Solutions

  • 12 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q.1) With reference to the ‘G33 countries’, sometimes seen in news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. All of its member countries are Developing Countries.

    2. It deals with concerns regarding agriculture in relation to World Trade Organisation negotiations.

    3.India is not a member of G33 group.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1 and 3

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 2

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: WTO: diverse views fuel bleak prospect for outcomes

    Tikdam:

    It is very obvious that India as a leader of Developing countries is expected to be member of any coalition of developing countries in WTO. If you are reading news-papers carefully you must be aware with the fact that G33 is dominated by India and after/before every WTO ministerial summit there is always meeting among G33 countries and usually it is presided by India. Once you eliminate statement 3 you will automatically get the answer without even knowing other 2 statements.

    Q.2) The ‘Digital Infopedia’ platform, recently seen in news, is established under

    a) Digital India Initiative

    b) World Trade Organisation

    c) United Nations General Assembly

    d) International Solar Alliance

    Q.3) Which of the following characteristics best describe atomic/physical properties of ‘Heavy Metals’?

    1. High Density

    2. Low Atomic weight

    3. Low Atomic number

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b)1 and 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1 only

    Inspired by: Govt plans study to settle dispute over use of PET bottles for medicines

    Q.4) Accoring to a decision by Health Ministry, state-run National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will assess the health impact of the use of PET bottles to package medicines. PET bottles are made up of a

    a) Heavy metal

    b) Polymer

    c) Light Metal

    d) Metalloid

    Inspired by: Govt plans study to settle dispute over use of PET bottles for medicines

    Q.5) Consider the following statement about advertisement standards council of India:

    1.It is a regulatory organization under the Ministry of information & broadcasting.

    2.ASCI seeks to ensure that advertisement confirm to its Code for Regulation.

    Which of the following statement is/are correct?

    a)    Only 1

    b)    Only 2

    c)    Both 1 and 2

    d)    Neither 1 and 2

    Inspired by: Govt bans condom ads from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. because they are “indecent”

    Q.6) Consider the following kinds of organisms:

    1. Bat

    2. Bee

    3. Bird

    which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

    a) Great Indian bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

    b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetah, Blue Bull, GIB

    c) Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey, Saras (Crane)

    d) Lion Tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur, Cheetah

    Q.8) Consider the following statements:

    If there were no phenomenon of capillarity

    1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp

    2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink

    3. the blotting paper would paper would fail to function

    4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the earth

    Which of the following statements given above are correct?

    a) 1, 2 and 3 only

    b) 1, 3 and 4 only

    c) 2 and 4 only

    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

     

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

    2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

    3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    4. Click here for Solutions

  • I am searching for The Environmental Laws and Acts in India .

    what are the Environmental Acts and Laws enacted by CPCB?

  • I want help regarding prelims..

    As I am preparing for prelims, what content should I refer
    Especially for economics?

  • 11 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

    Q1) Which of the following was a non-violent peasant agitation in India?

    a) Telangana stuggle

    b) Bardoli movement

    c) Naxalbari peasant Uprising

    d) Tebhaga Movement

    Tikdam:

    If you know, the leader of the Bardoli Peasant movement was Sardar Patel. Then, you can easily figure out, it must be on Gandhian Prinicples(i.e. peaceful) as Patel was a great follower of Gandhi. Tittle ‘Sardar’ was given by Gandhi to Sardar Patel.

    Q,2) With reference to the ‘Gross fixed capital formation(GFCF)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. It is a macroeconomic concept.

    2. It shows how much of the new value added in the economy is invested rather than consumed.

    3. It is not a measure of total investment.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 and 3 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Answer: (d)

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Getting back on track

    Q.3) Which of the following organisms are known (in some special cases) to have Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ability to stop an antimicrobial from working against it?

    1. Bacteria

    2. Virus

    3. Parasites

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 2 and 3 only

    b) 1 and 3 only

    c) 1, 2 and 3

    d) 1 and 2 only

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Living in a world of emerging microbial resistance

    Q.4) ‘Ajeya Warrior’, recently seen in news, is a periodic military exercise between/among which of the following countries?

    1. India

    2. United Kingdom

    3. Nepal

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 and 3 only

    c) 1, 2 and 3

    d) 1 and 3 only

    Inspired by: Joint Indo-UK military exercise focusing on inter-operability

    Q.5) The National Action Plan on Antimicrobialm 2017 primarily focusses on

    a) limiting antibiotics in effluent being dumped by drug makers into the environment

    b) getting people to cut down on unnecessary antibiotic consumption

    c) spreading awareness about threats from anntimicrobial resisitance.

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Living in a world of emerging microbial resistance

    Q.6) Consider the following statements:

    1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India)

    2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.

    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

    Q.7) Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

    a) Rainfall throughout the year

    b) Rainfall in winter only

    c) An extremely short dry season

    d) A definite dry and wet season

    Q.8) In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

    a) Biosphere reserves

    b) National parks

    c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar convention

    d) Wildlife sanctuaries

     

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

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