6 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to Nobel Prize in Physics 2016.

1. This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.

2. Topology is a branch of mathematics that studies geometric properties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements with about Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory Project(LIGO).

1. World’s second gravitational wave lab to come up in Maharashtra.

2. This project piloted by Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Science and Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The HIV and AIDS Bill has been drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV.

2. Every HIV infected person below age of 21 years has ‘right to reside’ in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household.

3. Bill makes provision for appointment of an ombudsman by State Governments to inquire into complaints related to the violation of the Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements with regard to ‘African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)’

1. It is an autonomous, inter-governmental organization established in 1962.

2. India is one of the Founder Members of the Organization.

3. Its headquarter is in South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Five permanent and veto-wielding members of United nations Security Council are

1. Britain

2. China

3. Germany

4. Russia

5. USA

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 5 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only


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