Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Fast Breeder Reactors:
1. Fast Breeder Reactors are designed to breed more fuel than they consume.
2. In this reactor, Plutonium-239 undergoes fission to produce energy, while the Uranium-238 present in the fuel transmutes to additional Plutonium-239.
3. It is a part of stage 1 of India's Nuclear power programme.
1. Fast Breeder Reactors are designed to breed more fuel than they consume.
2. In this reactor, Plutonium-239 undergoes fission to produce energy, while the Uranium-238 present in the fuel transmutes to additional Plutonium-239.
3. It is a part of stage 1 of India's Nuclear power programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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12%
2 only
18%
1 and 3 only
61%
1 and 2 only
9%
1, 2 and 3
Q2. How many of the countries mentioned below are members of NATO?
1. Latvia
2. Belarus
3. Sweden
4. Turkey
1. Latvia
2. Belarus
3. Sweden
4. Turkey
Q3. With reference to PM Mudra Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It provides collateral free loans for small business enterprises.
2. The maximum loan amount under the scheme is 10 lakhs.
3. Loans under three categories of Shishu, Kishor and Tarun are made available.
1. It provides collateral free loans for small business enterprises.
2. The maximum loan amount under the scheme is 10 lakhs.
3. Loans under three categories of Shishu, Kishor and Tarun are made available.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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20%
1 only
6%
2 and 3 only
49%
1 and 3 only
25%
1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements:
1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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3%
1 and 2 only
16%
2 and 3 only
9%
1 and 3 only
72%
1, 2 and 3
Q5. Consider the following statements:
1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
2. The Dal Lake is known as the Queen of Wetlands.
3. Hokersar Lake is located in Srinagar.
1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
2. The Dal Lake is known as the Queen of Wetlands.
3. Hokersar Lake is located in Srinagar.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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16%
Only one
57%
Only two
27%
All three
1%
None
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. In the light of the recent slowdown in manufacturing activity, examine the reasons for the slowdown. Discuss the significance of the manufacturing sector for India’s economy and suggest measures to strengthen it. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. In the light of the recent slowdown in manufacturing activity, examine the reasons for the slowdown. Discuss the significance of the manufacturing sector for India’s economy and suggest measures to strengthen it. (15 marks, 250 words)
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Which of the statements given above are correct?
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14%
1 and 2 only
15%
2 and 3 only
18%
1 and 3 only
53%
1, 2 and 3
Q.1 With reference to Pulsars, consider the following statements:
1.They are rapidly rotating neutron stars formed after a supernova explosion.
2.They emit beams of radio waves from their magnetic poles that appear as regular pulses on Earth.
3.Because of their stable rotation rates, they are referred to as "cosmic clocks."
1.They are rapidly rotating neutron stars formed after a supernova explosion.
2.They emit beams of radio waves from their magnetic poles that appear as regular pulses on Earth.
3.Because of their stable rotation rates, they are referred to as "cosmic clocks."
Q.2 In the context of space science, the term "Dispersion Measure (DM)" is best described as:
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10%
A technique to measure the gravitational pull of black holes.
47%
The quantification of the total number of free electrons between Earth and a pulsar.
28%
The rate at which a star expands before collapsing into a white dwarf.
15%
A method used to calculate the speed of light in a vacuum.
Q.3 With reference to the Current Account Deficit (CAD), consider the following statements:
1.It is the sum of the Balance of Trade, Net Factor Income from abroad, and Net Transfer Payments.
2.A "Twin Deficit" occurs when a nation faces a CAD and a Fiscal Deficit simultaneously.
3.A persistent CAD usually leads to the appreciation of the domestic currency.
1.It is the sum of the Balance of Trade, Net Factor Income from abroad, and Net Transfer Payments.
2.A "Twin Deficit" occurs when a nation faces a CAD and a Fiscal Deficit simultaneously.
3.A persistent CAD usually leads to the appreciation of the domestic currency.