UPSC Prelims 2016
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- Science & Technology
A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
View Answer for: A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography ofA recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
- Science & Technology
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect -
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Plants
View Answer for: Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect - Bacteria Fungi PlantsWhich of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect -
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Plants
- Science & Technology
With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Other than the USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
- Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
View Answer for: With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? Other than the USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Other than the USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
- Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
- Science & Technology
Why does the Government of India to promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
View Answer for: Why does the Government of India to promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?Why does the Government of India to promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
- Science & Technology
‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to -
View Answer for: ‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to -‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to -
- Science & Technology
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
View Answer for: Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
- Science & Technology
India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
View Answer for: India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
- Science & Technology
Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
- It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
View Answer for: Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.Select the correct answer using the code given belowRegarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
- It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
- Science & Technology
With reference to ‘Bitcoins’ sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
- Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
- Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
View Answer for: With reference to ‘Bitcoins’ sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.Select the correct answer using the code given below.With reference to ‘Bitcoins’ sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
- Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
- Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Science & Technology
Consider the following statements regarding The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO:
- It is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
- India is the second country to have a spacecraft orbit Mars after the USA
- India is the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbits Mars in its very first attempt.
Which of the above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements regarding The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO: It is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission India is the second country to have a spacecraft orbit Mars after the USA India is the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbits Mars in its very first attempt.Which of the above is/are correct?Consider the following statements regarding The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO:
- It is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
- India is the second country to have a spacecraft orbit Mars after the USA
- India is the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbits Mars in its very first attempt.
Which of the above is/are correct?
- Science & Technology
In the context of the developments in bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refer to -
View Answer for: In the context of the developments in bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refer to -In the context of the developments in bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refer to -
- Science & Technology
With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
- It is a wireless technology and is many times faster than ‘WiFi.
View Answer for: With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. It is a wireless technology and is many times faster than ‘WiFi.With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
- It is a wireless technology and is many times faster than ‘WiFi.
- Science & Technology
What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
View Answer for: What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
- Science & Technology
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
View Answer for: Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
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