Q.1) With reference to the second phase implementation of the Soil Health Card Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. A systematic database is to be constructed with GPS enabled soil sampling under the SHC Scheme.
2. SHC will include details of micro-nutrients as well.
3. It will include village level soil testing labs.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

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Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The micro satellite ExseedSAT1 is the first Indian satellite built in the private sector to go into space launched by PSLV.
2. It is useful for weather forecast and monitoring purposes to prevent floods.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.3) Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. With reference to Amateur Radio Licensing in India, consider the following statements:

1. Presently there is no cap of regulations over the licensing of amateur radios in India.
2. Indian government has waived the need for security clearances for amateur radios.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.4) The India Water Impact Summit recently seen in news is organised by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) National Mission for Clean Ganga

c) National Waterways Authority of India

d) None

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Q.5) With respect to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The organisation is not an agency of the United Nations, but cooperates both on policy and practical issues.
2. It has its seat in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. India is a founding member of OPCW.

Select the correct alternative from following codes:

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None of the above

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