Q2. With reference to H5N1, consider the following statements:
1. The first known outbreak of H5N1 occurred in Guangdong, China, in 1996.
2. Human-to-human transmission of H5N1 is very common.
3. Rising sea surface temperatures can indirectly influence the spread of H5N1.
1. The first known outbreak of H5N1 occurred in Guangdong, China, in 1996.
2. Human-to-human transmission of H5N1 is very common.
3. Rising sea surface temperatures can indirectly influence the spread of H5N1.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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13%
1 and 2 only
11%
2 and 3 only
61%
1 and 3 only
15%
1, 2 and 3
Q3. The Shewaki Stupa and Mes Aynak Buddhist sites recently seen in news are located in:
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9%
Bangladesh
33%
Thailand
35%
Afghanistan
23%
Cambodia
Q4. The Phenome India project aimed at developing India-specific risk prediction models for cardio-metabolic diseases is being undertaken by:
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25%
Department of Biotechnology
10%
Indian Institute of Science
31%
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
33%
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Q5. With reference to the Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s only wolf sanctuary aimed at protecting the Indian grey wolf.
2. The Indian Grey Wolf is categorised as endangered under the IUCN Red List.
1. It is India’s only wolf sanctuary aimed at protecting the Indian grey wolf.
2. The Indian Grey Wolf is categorised as endangered under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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33%
1 only
15%
2 only
44%
Both 1 and 2
8%
Neither 1 nor 2
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. Examine the prospects and challenges of India's innovation sector. Suggest a way forward to harness its full potential to achieve sustainable economic growth. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. Examine the prospects and challenges of India's innovation sector. Suggest a way forward to harness its full potential to achieve sustainable economic growth. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), often seen in the news:
1. It is published on a monthly basis by the Dept. for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT).
2. The core industries account for over 50% of weightage under the Index of Industrial Production.
3. Refinery products account for the largest share within the ICI, followed by steel manufacturing.
1. It is published on a monthly basis by the Dept. for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT).
2. The core industries account for over 50% of weightage under the Index of Industrial Production.
3. Refinery products account for the largest share within the ICI, followed by steel manufacturing.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
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25%
Only one
49%
Only two
18%
All three
8%
None
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the civil aviation sector in India:
1. The UDAN Scheme was launched as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy of 2016.
2. In the last 10 years, the number of operational airports in India have doubled.
3. 100% FDI under automatic route is permitted in the civil aviation sector in India.
1. The UDAN Scheme was launched as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy of 2016.
2. In the last 10 years, the number of operational airports in India have doubled.
3. 100% FDI under automatic route is permitted in the civil aviation sector in India.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
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35%
1 and 2
12%
1 and 3
8%
2 and 3
45%
1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following nations located in West Asia:
1. Turkey
2. Turkmenistan
3. Armenia
4. Uzbekistan
5. Azerbaijan
6. Saudi Arabia
7. Russia
1. Turkey
2. Turkmenistan
3. Armenia
4. Uzbekistan
5. Azerbaijan
6. Saudi Arabia
7. Russia
How many of the above nations share a land border with Iran ?
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11%
Only two
32%
Only three
45%
Only four
12%
Only five
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Extended Continental Shelf’ (ECS) of nations:
1. ECS refers to the area beyond 100 nautical miles that countries can claim for resource extraction.
2. The ECS is regulated by the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
1. ECS refers to the area beyond 100 nautical miles that countries can claim for resource extraction.
2. The ECS is regulated by the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).