APTI PLUS Academy For Civil Services

Consider the following statements regarding DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize: 1. The prize is awarded to a researcher from a developing country less than 32 years of age. 2. The prize is awarded annually by SASTRA university. 3. Indian government supports this award. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Important Questions on Today’s Current Affairs 1. How can India leverage deeptech innovations to enhance its competitiveness in the global technology landscape? 2. What impact will the introduction of new High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems have on India's scientific research and industrial development? 3. How do Bilateral Investment Treaties influence foreign investment in India, and what are the key issues that need to be addressed in their negotiation? 4. What do the latest National Health Account Estimates reveal about healthcare spending in India, and what are the areas that require greater focus? 5. What sustainable measures do you think India should adopt to effectively tackle the issue of air pollution, particularly in urban areas?

Statement 1 is correct: Constructive possession means that a person can be held liable for possession of an item even if it is not in their direct physical control. This can occur if the person has the power and intention to control the item, either directly or through another person. Statement 2 is incorrect: For constructive possession to apply, the person must have knowledge of the item’s existence and the ability to control it. If a person is completely unaware of the item’s existence, they cannot be found in constructive possession of it. Knowledge and the ability to exercise control are key elements of constructive possession.

Statement 1 is correct: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans all nuclear explosions, whether for military or peaceful purposes, regardless of the yield. Statement 2 is incorrect: CTBT requires ratification by 44 specific states (Annex 2) with nuclear capabilities or research reactors. So far, 41 have signed and 35 have ratified.

Consider the following statements: 1. The doctrine of constructive possession allows someone to be held liable for possession even if the object is not in their physical control. 2. A person can be unaware of an item’s existence and still be found in constructive possession of it. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in reference to Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): 1. The CTBT prohibits all nuclear test explosions. 2. The CTBT has been ratified by all the Annex II states. Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Important Questions on Today’s Current Affairs 1. How has the Assam Accord shaped the socio-political landscape of Assam, and what are the ongoing challenges in its implementation? 2. How can India’s decision to join the Mineral Security Network enhance its access to critical minerals, and what strategic benefits might it offer? 3. How does the ongoing conflict in the East and South China Seas affect India’s geopolitical interests and maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific region? 4. What do you think the participation of Indian women in space exploration signifies for the country’s progress in science and technology? 5. How does India rank in the Asia Power Index, and what are the key factors influencing its position among other Asian powers?

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Statement 1 is correct: The Barak River originates in the Manipur hills and enters the plains near Lakhipur, Assam through the states of Manipur, Mizoram and Assam in India. The Barak is the second largest river in Northeast India after the Brahmaputra. Barak has a length of about 900 km of which 564 km falls in India. Statement 2 is correct: It flows into Bangladesh where it bifurcates into the Surma River and the Kushiyara River which converge again to become the Meghna River before forming the Ganges Delta. The Barak River's main tributaries include the Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.( Surma and Kushinagar are distributaries not tributaries) Statement 3 is incorrect: Sonai is the tributary of Barak. It is known as the Tuirial River and flows through the town of Sonai and joins the Barak River near Dungripar Village. The Tuirial Dam is located in the river.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is found in bones, skin, and other connective tissues, though not in blood. Statement 2 is correct: Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis as it helps in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, necessary for stabilizing the collagen structure. Statement 3 is incorrect: With age, collagen cross-linking increases, but this leads to decreased elasticity and more rigid tissues, not increased elasticity.

Consider the following statements about the “Barak River”: 1. The Barak is the second largest river in Northeast India. 2. Three river flows into the Meghna in Bangladesh. 3. The Tuirial Dam is located in the river. How many of the above statements are/are incorrect?