Biotechnology
Biotechnology
General Science & Technology · PYQ 2021
With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccines', consider the following statements:
1.Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2.Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Planning & Sustainable Development
Economic & Social Development · PYQ 2016
With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2.It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3.It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Social Justice & Rights Issues
Indian Polity & Governance · PYQ 2018
Consider the following statements:
1.The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
2.For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
3.Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Analytical Puzzles & Arrangements
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability · PYQ 2017
In a group of six women, there are four tennis players, four postgraduates in Sociology, one postgraduate in Commerce and three bank employees. Vimala and Kamla are the bank employees while Amala and Komala are unemployed. Komala and Nirmala are among the tennis players. Amala, Kamla, Komala and Nirmala are postgraduates in Sociology of whom two are bank employees. If Shyamala is a postgraduate in Commerce, who among the following is both a tennis player and a bank employee?
International Relations & Organisations
Current Affairs · PYQ 2016
‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
Pollution
Environment & Ecology · PYQ 2025
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Activated carbon is a good and an attractive tool to remove pollutants from effluent streams and to remediate contaminants from various industries.
Statement II: Activated carbon exhibits a large surface area and a strong potential for adsorbing heavy metals.
Statement III: Activated carbon can be easily synthesized from environmental wastes with high carbon content.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Mauryan & Post-Mauryan India
History of India · PYQ 2022
According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?
1.A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.
2.If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.
3.If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Union Executive
Indian Polity & Governance · PYQ 2018
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:
1.The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
2.The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Central Idea
Comprehension · PYQ 2025
Which one of the following statements reflects the best explanation of the above passage?
Number System
Basic Numeracy & Data Interpretation · PYQ 2023
Consider the following in respect of prime number p and composite number c:
1.\frac{p+c}{p-c} can be even.
2.2p + c can be odd.
3.pc can be odd.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Series, Coding & Analogy
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability · PYQ 2015
Consider the figure series and answer figures shown below. Which answer figure fits the question mark?
International Relations & Organisations
Current Affairs · PYQ 2023
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.
Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
State Government
Indian Polity & Governance · PYQ 2025
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.
II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.
III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House.
Which of the statements given above are correct?