20 Feb, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Satyendra Nath Bose’, whose centenary is marked this year:

  1. His research interests ranged from studying black holes and gravitational waves to the structure of stars.
  2. Together with Meghnad Saha, he published the first English translation of Einstein’s papers on general relativity.
  3. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1954 by the Government of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. The BharatNet project recently made headlines as BSNL initiated a tender process for the implementation of Phase III. Consider the following statements in this regard:

  1. It is an ambitious project of the Government of India to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram panchayats in the country.
  2. The objective is to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking, Internet and other services to rural India.
  3. The project is being executed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), consider the following statements:

  1. The AITIGA is a free trade agreement signed in 2009 between India and the ten member states of the ASEAN.
  2. It aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs and other trade barriers on goods traded between the two regions, thereby promoting economic growth and development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. ’Morodharo’ a fortified settlement dating back to the Harrapan era recently found in the state of:

5. A recent study suggests that La Nina impacted the air quality in India in the winter of 2022. In this context consider the following statements:

  1. La Nina events often correlate with below-average rainfall during the monsoon season.
  2. It can lead to drought-like conditions in some regions, affecting agriculture and water resources.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?