Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: The awards include a category named Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) for young scientists. Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was awarded the Vigyan Ratna (VR) Posthumously. The Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity, co-developed by Prof. Narlikar, is an alternative to Einstein’s general relativity and a counterpoint to the … Read more
With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), consider the following statements: It is a statutory body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Its headquarters are located in New Delhi. It is complemented at the local level by Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements about Dark Matter: It makes up approximately 27% of the Universe. It interacts strongly with the electromagnetic force, meaning it absorbs, reflects, or emits light. It is believed to play a key role in organizing galaxies and cosmic objects on a large scale. Select the correct answer using the code given … Read more
With reference to India’s National Song (Vande Mataram), consider the following statements: It was composed in Sanskrit by Rabindranath Tagore as part of his novel Anand Math. It was first sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 January 1950. Select the … Read more
Consider the following statements about the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP): It is a ‘Run of River’ scheme on the Subansiri River. The Subansiri River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It is located on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the MAHA-MedTech Mission, recently launched, consider the following statements: It is a collaboration involving the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), ICMR, and the Gates Foundation. The mission provides funding only to academic and R&D institutions. It aims to provide enabling support through national initiatives like ‘Patent Mitra’ and ‘MedTech Mitra’. Select the … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding the principle of Constitutional Morality: The Supreme Court, in *K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India*, upheld the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The principle of constitutional morality was used by the Supreme Court to strike down Section 377 (criminalising homosexuality) and Section 497 (criminalising adultery) of the IPC. … Read more
With reference to the UN Convention against Cybercrime, signed in Hanoi, consider the following statements: It is the world’s first legally binding global convention to prevent and respond to cybercrimes. It is the first global treaty to recognize the non-consensual dissemination of intimate images as an offence. It criminalizes cyber-dependent crimes but does not cover … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN-India relations, recently in the news: India and ASEAN elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2022. Timor-Leste recently joined ASEAN as its 11th member. The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) is a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 report, consider the following statements: The report categorized the conservation outlook for the Western Ghats as “Critical.” The Western Ghats are recognized as one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots on Earth. The proposed Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric project is identified as a threat to the region. … Read more