09 Apr, 2024

1. Tata's indigenous military-grade satellite (TSAT-1A) which was developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and successfully launched and deployed in orbit by which of the following space agencies?

2. Consider the following regarding the ‘PSLV Orbital Experiment Module (POEM)’ which was in the news recently:

  1. POEM is a pioneering mission undertaken by ISRO that utilizes the fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) as a platform to conduct scientific experiments in orbit.
  2. POEM is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)as a cost-effective space platform.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. With reference to ‘Mangal Pandey’ consider the following statements:

  1. Mangal Pandey was an Indian soldier who played a key role in the events taking place just before the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
  2. He was a sepoy (infantryman) in the 36th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company.
  3. The introduction of the Enfield rifle, which used animal fat (beef and pork) in its cartridges, was met with fierce resistance from soldiers like Mangal Pandey.
  4. The 1857 revolt, sparked by Mangal Pandey's actions, marked a turning point in India's struggle for independence and continues to be remembered as a pivotal moment in the nation's history.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Sodium Cyanide’, on which the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recently recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duty imported from China, the European Union, Japan, and Korea:

  1. Sodium cyanide (NaCN) is a highly toxic, inorganic compound with a white, crystalline appearance.
  2. It is a liquid at room temperature and has a high affinity for metals, making it useful in various industrial processes.
  3. Sodium cyanide can be used in mining and metallurgy, synthetic fiber production, pesticides, dye, and pigment production, etc.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Black Swan Event’ for which the Indian Army Chief recently called upon the forces to be always prepared for this event and "expect the unexpected:

  1. A black swan is a rare, unpredictable event that comes as a surprise and has a significant impact on society or the world.
  2. The black swan theory was put forward by author and investor Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his 2007 book – The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.
  3. The COVID-19 Pandemic is one such example of a ‘black swan’ event.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?