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Mega Quiz 1. Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp is primarily designed for which of the following functions? Extended maritime surveillance Protection of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Search and Rescue (SAR) operations Strategic nuclear deterrence Select the correct answer using the code below: a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: a) Explanation: ICGS Sankalp undertakes maritime surveillance, EEZ protection, SAR, and law enforcement Strategic nuclear deterrence is the role of SSBNs of the Indian Navy, not Coast Guard vessels Source: DD News 2. Which of the following facilities are provided under the Chips to Start-Up Programme? Access to SMART lab facilities Advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools State-of-the-art semiconductor foundries Exclusive defence-grade fabrication plants Select the correct answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: a) Explanation: Access to SMART labs, EDA software, and foundry services is provided Dedicated defence-only fabs are not part of C2S Source: PIB 3. Which of the following features correctly describe Indiaphonte bijoyi? Semi-cylindrical and depressed body Body widest at the middle and tapering posteriorly Antennae-like appendages at the front Females slightly larger than males Select the correct answer using the code below: a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 c) 2 and 4 only d) 1 and 3 only Answer: b) Explanation: All listed characteristics are accurate morphological descriptions of Indiaphonte bijoyi, as identified through microscopic analysis. Source: The Hindu 4. Bor Tiger Reserve is centrally located among several tiger habitats. Which of the following reserves/sanctuaries lie in its broader landscape? Pench Tiger Reserve Melghat Tiger Reserve Satpura Tiger Reserve Periyar Tiger Reserve Select the correct answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: a) Explanation: Pench (NE) Melghat (West) Satpura (NW) Periyar is in Kerala, not connected to Bor Source: Times of India 5. With reference to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), consider the following statements: It is a neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. It affects the brain and spinal cord directly. It is classified as an autoimmune disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: b) Explanation: GBS involves immune-mediated damage to the peripheral nervous system Brain and spinal cord constitute the central nervous system, not primarily affected Since the immune system attacks the body’s own nerves, it is an autoimmune disease Source: NDTV

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With reference to the ecological significance of caecilians, consider the following statements: 1. Their burrowing activity improves soil aeration and structure. 2. They help regulate populations of soil invertebrates. 3. They are apex predators in terrestrial ecosystems. 4. They form part of the food web for birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

With reference to Vitamin A, consider the following statements: 1. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin mainly stored in the liver. 2. Retinol is the plant-derived precursor form of Vitamin A. 3. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A compound that can be converted into Vitamin A in the human body. 4. Vitamin A plays a role in vision by forming pigments in the retina.

With reference to Root Wilt Disease of coconut, consider the following statements: 1. It is caused by phytoplasma, which are bacteria-like organisms lacking a cell wall. 2. The disease is fatal and leads to the death of coconut palms within a short period. 3. It was first identified in Kerala more than a century ago. 4. The disease spreads mainly through insect vectors.

With reference to Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs), consider the following statements: 1. They lack a fixed three-dimensional structure under normal biological conditions. 2. They are also referred to as natively unfolded proteins. 3. Their primary function is to form rigid structural frameworks in cells. 4. They play an important role in cellular signalling and regulation.

With reference to the Womaniya Initiative, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched in January 2019 to promote women-led enterprises in public procurement. 2. It operates through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. 3. It exclusively targets large women-owned manufacturing companies. 4. It aims to reduce entry barriers for women entrepreneurs by providing a fully digital interface with government buyers.

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