With reference to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements: They introduce a weakened or inactivated virus into the body to stimulate an immune response. They work by providing a genetic recipe that instructs human cells to produce a specific protein, or antigen, which the immune system then targets. A major advantage of mRNA vaccines is … Read more
Consider the following differences between the political systems of India and France: India has a parliamentary republic with a single executive, whereas France has a semi-presidential system with a dual executive. The President in both India and France is directly elected by universal adult suffrage. India’s approach to secularism allows for state intervention in religious … Read more
With regard to India’s space economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? The Indian Space Policy 2023 aims to enable end-to-end participation of Non-Governmental Entities in all domains of space activities. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the nodal agency for authorizing and promoting private sector space activities in India. A key challenge facing the … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding the Universal Postal Union (UPU): It is the oldest international organization in the world. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations with its headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. India is a founding member of the Universal Postal Union. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The ‘ULLAS’ initiative, recently in the news, is primarily aimed at:
Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
The Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) of India functions under the administrative control of which ministry?
With respect to the geography of Nepal, consider the following statements: It is a landlocked country bordered by China to the north and India on its other three sides. The major geographical regions include the Terai plains, the Pahad hills, and the Himal mountains. The world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, and the birthplace of Gautama … Read more
Which of the following are identified as key challenges for the growth of India’s space economy? Limited global reach of indigenous navigation systems like NavIC. High capital requirements and long incubation periods deterring private sector participation. Tax ambiguities related to GST and revenue sharing in Public-Private Partnerships. A surplus of skilled workforce in the aerospace … Read more
The ‘I2U2’ partnership, a regional cooperation initiative, includes which of the following countries?