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Subject: Science and Technology

  • Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct

    Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?
    1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
    2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
    3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.

  • Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are

    Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are
    correct?
    1. Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain
    technology.
    2. Tokenization of real world assets offers 24×7 access, promoting financial inclusion.
    3. Tokenization of real world assets will allow the access to high growth investment
    opportunities for individuals in India.
    Select the answer using the code given below:

  • Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct

    Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct?
    1. Records stored in the database may be made visible to relevant stakeholders without risk of alteration.
    2. Copies of the entire database are stored on multiple computers on a network syncing within seconds.
    3. Consortium blockchain is a blend of public and private blockchains allowing selective data access.
    4. Mathematical algorithms make it impossible to change or delete any data once recorded and accepted.

  • Which of the following statements with regard to India’s indigenous new high resolution weather model, the ‘Bharat Forecast System,’ is/are correct

    Which of the following statements with regard to India’s indigenous new high resolution weather model, the ‘Bharat Forecast System,’ is/are correct?
    1. Its objective is to generate forecasts at the Panchayats cluster level.
    2. It was developed by IIT Delhi.

  • Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct

    Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?
    1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme to enable creation of microprocessors for India.
    2. It is India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

  • The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following is/are correct

    The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following is/are correct?
    1. The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
    2. It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
    3. It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

  • Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched

    Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
    (Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)

  • Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India

    Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?
    1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
    2. T-90 MK-III Tanks
    3. Akula Class Submarine

  • Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India

    Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:
    1. It aims to enhance India’s air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.
    2. Designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy.
    3. One of the aims is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035.

  • SkyCast System

    Why in the news?

    Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International Airport under Mission Mausam.

    What is SkyCast?

    SkyCast is an advanced integrated aviation weather monitoring and forecasting system that provides:

    • Real-time weather intelligence
    • Fog monitoring
    • Turbulence detection
    • High-impact weather forecasting

    Key Features

    • Helps reduce:
      • Flight delays
      • Diversions
      • Cancellations
    • Provides short-term weather alerts to pilots and air traffic controllers
    • Monitors atmosphere up to nearly 3 km above airport

    Technologies Used

    SkyCast integrates:

    • Radar Wind Profiler
    • SODAR
    • Microwave Radiometer
    • Ground-based Fog Aerosol Spectrometer (GFAS)
    • Lidar-based Ceilometer

    [2025] GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?
    I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
    II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
    III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    [A] I, II and III

    [B] II and III only

    [C] I only

    [D] I and II only