Q.1) The Russian IGLA-S (SA-24) recently seen in news is a:
a) Artillery Gun
b) Anti-Tank Missile
c) Surface to Air Missile
d) None of the above
Inspired by: Indian Army zeroes in on Russian Igla-S missile
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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZ):
- ESZ have been explicitly finds mention and is defined by Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Any State Govt. can declare a particular area as ESZ under its territory.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Make elephant corridors eco-sensitive zones, says NGT
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Q.3) Recently the 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was held in New Delhi. With reference to the BASIC, consider the following statements:
- The BASIC countries are a bloc of large industrialized countries – Brazil, South Africa, India, China and Australia.
- The group was aimed to act jointly at the Copenhagen summit for common minimum position on emission reduction and public finance on Climate Change.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: BASIC nations push for ‘climate finance’
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Q.4) Consider the following statements:
- 7th edition of the International Tourism Mart was recently held in Agartala, Tripura.
- It is an annual event organised only in the North Eastern region on rotation basis.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Press Information Bureau
Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to Treasury Bills in India:
- T-bills are zero coupon securities that pay no interest and are issued at a discount and redeemed at the face value at maturity.
- T-Bills can be issued for a maximum period of 90 days.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Financial Express
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