1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the QRSAM?

1. It has been developed to replace the „Agni‟ missile defence system.

2. It has 360-degree coverage.

3. It has a strike range of 25-30 km with capability of hitting multiple target.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

 (d) All

Answer: (b)

Explanation: QRSAM- It has been developed to replace the „Akash‟ missile defence system.

 

2. Operation Twist is related which of the following?

(a) Defence Research and Development Organization.

(b) Reserve Bank of India.

(c) Ministry of Finance.

(d) NITI Aayog.

Answer: (b)

 

3. Consider the following statements about the SnowEx and choose the correct one(s):

1. It is a programme funded by NASA.

2. It is a five year programme.

3. It aims to address the most important gaps in snow remote sensing knowledge.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) All

Answer: (d)

Explanation: SnowEx- NASA has launched a seasonal campaign- part of a five-year programme initiated in 2016-17. The mission will utilize a suite of airborne instruments such as Lidar, SAR, Passive Microwave, Multi-spectral/hyperspectral VIS/IR, and others, as well as ground measurements, to study Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) in forested areas.

 

4. Which of the following Circuits is/are not part of the ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme?

1. Rural Circuit

2. Urban Circuit

3. Forest Circuit

(a) 1 and 3

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 2 only

(d) All

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Tourism Ministry launched the scheme in 2015. It aims to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country. Under the Scheme 15 circuits have been identified for development namely Himalayan Circuit, North East Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit and Sufi Circuit.

 

5. Chabahar Port, often in news, is located in:

(a) Persian Gulf

(b) Red Sea

(c) Gulf of Oman

(d) None of the above.

Answer: (c)