Why Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are described as “neglected”?

Consider the following statements.

1. Lightning is described as natural disaster in India.
2. A tall palm tree can absorb the impact of lightning and reduce the direct impact on the ground.
3. As per the latest lightning report, Odisha continues to top the list of states with the most lightning strikes.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following species can be seen in Ladakh region in India?

1. The black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis)
2. Eurasian lynx
3. Snow Leopard

Select the correct code.

Consider the following statements.

1. Among south east Asian countries, pace of ageing is highest in India.
2. Till now, India has not formulated National Policy on older persons (NPOP).
3. The old age dependency ratio currently in India is 30.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal.

1. NGT was established during priministership of Rajiv Gandhi.
2. The Chairperson has to a Judge of the Supreme Court of India or Chief Justice of a High Court.
3. The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
4. Any person aggrieved by order of the Tribunal can file an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following capitals form closest border with Mediterranean Sea?

In the context of provisions mentioned in the Constitution, Consider the following statements.

1. The chairman or Speaker shall not accept resignation if he/she thinks resignation is not voluntary or genuine.
2. If a member of Parliament is absent from meetings for a period of 120 days without permission of the House, his seat becomes vacant.

Which of the above statement is/are NOT CORRECT?

Consider the following statements.

1. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems.
2. Clean water would have BOD value more than 17 ppm whereas highly polluted water could have a BOD value less than 5ppm.

Select the correct code.

Consider the following statements.

1. Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over joint sitting of two houses, if Speaker and Deputy Speaker of lower house are absent.
2. The Provision of Joint sitting is not applied to Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills in State Assemblies, it is applied only to Ordinary Bills.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Attosecond physics deals with light pulses that are emitted for a few attoseconds at a time, no more. By bouncing such pulses off of electrons, scientists practically have a camera that can ‘see’ electrons changing their properties.

 How much of a second is one attosecond?