Current affairs MCQs- July 29th
1. Consider the following statements regarding the properties of Lithium:
Statement I: Lithium has the highest density among all metals.
Statement II: Lithium reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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2. Consider the following statements about the uses of Lithium:
Statement I: Lithium is used in the production of special glass and glass ceramics.
Statement II: Lithium compounds are commonly used as a desiccant in air conditioning systems.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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3. Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP):
Statement I: IDSP is a centralized national program for disease surveillance in India.
Statement II: The program was launched with assistance from the World Bank.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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4. Consider the following statements about the data management in IDSP:
Statement I: Data under IDSP is collected weekly using three reporting formats: "S" for suspected cases, "P" for presumptive cases, and "L" for laboratory-confirmed cases.
Statement II: The IDSP only collects data during the outbreak phase of diseases.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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5. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Rifles:
Statement I: Assam Rifles is administratively controlled by the Ministry of Defence and operationally controlled by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement II: It has the responsibility of guarding the Indo-Myanmar Border and maintaining internal security in the Northeastern region.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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6. Consider the following statements about the history and structure of Assam Rifles:
Statement I: Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in India, initially formed as a militia called the 'Cachar Levy' in 1835.
Statement II: The highest headquarters of Assam Rifles is located in New Delhi, alongside other Central Para Military Forces.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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7. Consider the following statements about the Mako Missile:
Statement I: The Mako Missile is an air-launched subsonic missile.
Statement II: It can be fired from the internal weapons bay of fifth-generation stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22 Raptor.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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8. Consider the following statements regarding the features of the Mako Missile:
Statement I: The Mako Missile can reach speeds over Mach 5.
Statement II: It is developed by Boeing for the exclusive use of the US Air Force.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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9. Consider the following statements about the Mettur Dam:
Statement I: Mettur Dam is located on the Godavari River in Tamil Nadu.
Statement II: The dam creates the Stanley Reservoir and supports a hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 32 MW.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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10. Consider the following statements about the features of the Mettur Dam:
Statement I: The Mettur Dam has a maximum level of 120 feet and a capacity of 93.4 tmc ft.
Statement II: The dam also supports thermal power generation in addition to hydroelectric power.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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11. Consider the following statements about the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC):
Statement I: ADPC was established in 1986 as a collaborative effort for disaster risk reduction in the Asia-Pacific region.
Statement II: The ADPC's vision includes achieving safer communities and sustainable development.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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12. Consider the following statements regarding the governance and operations of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC):
Statement I: The ADPC operates under the governance of the Board of Trustees and other advisory bodies.
Statement II: The ADPC's headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, with sub-centers in member countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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13. Consider the following statements about the E-Upahaar Portal:
Statement I: The E-Upahaar Portal is an online platform launched to auction gift items presented to the President and former Presidents of India.
Statement II: The proceeds from the auctions will be used for infrastructure development projects in rural areas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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14. Consider the following statements regarding the National Informatics Centre (NIC):
Statement I: NIC was established in 1976 to provide technology-driven solutions to Central and State Governments in India.
Statement II: NIC operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and focuses primarily on e-Government solutions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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15. Consider the following statements about indexation:
Statement I: Indexation adjusts the original purchase price of an asset to account for inflation over the holding period.
Statement II: The purpose of indexation is to increase the tax liability on long-term investments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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16. Consider the following statements regarding the applicability of indexation:
Statement I: Indexation is applicable only to short-term investments.
Statement II: Indexation helps in calculating the indexed cost of acquisition, providing a more realistic measure of gains or losses.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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17. Consider the following statements about the Tell Umm Amer Heritage site:
Statement I: Tell Umm Amer is an ancient Christian monastery founded in the fourth century by Hilarion the Great.
Statement II: The site is located in the Nuseirat Municipality, about 10 km south of Gaza City.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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18. Consider the following statements about UNESCO:
Statement I: UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
Statement II: Its headquarters are located in New York, USA.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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