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Consider the following statements regarding Hantavirus.
- Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents.
- For the vast majority of hantaviruses, human-to-human transmission is zero.
- Most of the symptoms caused by hantaviruses is same as corona virus.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Statement I: The Asian Development Bank provides knowledge support and technical expertise to its member countries to address challenges such as gender equality and climate change.
Statement II: In pursuing its development objectives, the ADB operates independently of national governments and other multilateral institutions.
Statement III: During the 1960s, ADB focused much of its assistance on food production and rural development.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) are especially suitable for countering which of the following threats?
- Swarm drones
- Incoming rockets and artillery shells
- Stealth submarines.
Select the correct answer:
Consider the following statements regarding the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF):
Statement I: The Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement aims to enhance clarity and comparability of climate-related information submitted by Parties.
Statement II: Under this framework, Parties are required to submit information on greenhouse gas inventories and progress towards nationally determined contributions through Biennial Transparency Reports.
Statement III: The ETF operates on a "one-size-fits-all" principle, strictly prohibiting any flexibility or exemptions for developing nations to ensure global data consistency.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to the Akash-New Generation (Akash-NG) missile system, consider the following statements:
- It is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with a strike range of approximately 70-80 km.
- It is propelled by an integrated ramjet engine, similar to the original Akash missile.
Select the correct code.
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (d)
- 2. (c)
- 3. (b)
- 4. (c)
- 5. (a)






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