Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
Consider the following statements regarding TESS Mission:
1. It searches for exoplanets orbiting the brightest stars.
2. It is launched by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), consider the following statements:
1. They are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona.
2. They are always accompanied by solar flares.
3. They expand in size as they propagate away from the sun.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘ABHYAS’, that was in the news recently?
A next-generation hypersonic aircraft
A deep-sea exploration robot
A high-speed expendable aerial target
A satellite launched by ISRO
Which one of the following statements best describes the Messinian Event in the context of geology?
It was a period of intense glaciation in the Northern Hemisphere.
It was a time of increased volcanic activity around the world.
It was a period during which the Mediterranean Sea experienced extreme drying up.
It was a period marked by the rise of the Himalayas and Andes Mountain ranges.
Consider the following statements regarding the Nagoya Protocol:
1. It regulates the transboundary movement of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs).
2. It is legally binding on all contracting parties.
Thrips Parvispinus, recently seen in the news, is a:
asteroid
dinosaur species
butterfly
invasive pest species
Consider the following statements regarding the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development:
1. It is an intergovernmental knowledge centre working for the communities of the Hindu Kush Himalayas.
2. India is a member of this organization.
With reference to Black-Necked Crane, consider the following statements:
1. It is found in high altitude wetlands.
2. It is endemic to India only.
3. It is listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme:
1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture under National Mission on Cultural Mapping.
2. It provides financial assistance for preservation & development of cultural heritage.
Consider the following statements regarding Aldabra giant tortoise:
1. It is found on grasslands called platins.
2. It is the second-largest species of land tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise.