IMPULSE UPSC

Consider the following statements with reference to the Lab-Grown Diamonds: 1. They have essentially the same chemical, optical, and physical properties and crystal structure as natural diamonds. 2. India accounts for more than 50% per cent of global production of Lab-Grown Diamonds.

With reference to India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), consider the following: 1. It will provide a reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network to supplement existing maritime routes. 2. It will comprise two separate corridors, the east corridor connecting India to the Gulf and the northern corridor connecting the Gulf to Europe. 3. Beyond the transport infrastructure, undersea cables and long-distance hydrogen pipelines are also part of the project.

Consider the following countries: 1. Russia 2. Kazakhstan 3. Belarus 4. Iran How many of the above are the members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)?

With reference to Red panda, consider the following statements: 1. It is primarily an herbivore species. 2. It is considered an indicator species for ecological change.  3. Almost 50% of their habitat is in the Western Himalayan region.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Bacterial Priority Pathogens List: 1. It was developed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. It helps in fighting against antimicrobial resistance.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Summer solstice: 1. It is an annual phenomenon that brings the longest day of the year.  2. The earth receives a greater amount of energy from the Sun during this time.

Consider the following statements with reference to Synuclein alpha (SNCA) protein: 1. It is a protein present in healthy cells of human body. 2. It is involved in the age-related neurodegenerative diseases.