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 with reference to the Genetic Drift:
1. It takes place when the occurrence of variant forms of a gene increases or decreases by chance over time in a population.
2. Large populations are more susceptible to genetic drift than small populations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
R21/Matrix-M vaccine, recently seen in the news, is developed for the prevention of which one of the following diseases?
Mumps
Measles
Diphtheria
Malaria
Consider the following statements with reference to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
1. It is the principal financial institution for promotion, financing and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in India.
2. At present, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).
With reference to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme, consider the following statements:
1. It provides environment related information to address issues related to climate change, disaster management and agriculture, among other uses.
2. It uses a group of satellites called the Sentinels, complemented by a ground segment which includes in-situ sensors that provide access to the Sentinels.
3. Data from the Copernicus programme is freely available and accessible to all.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
All Three
None
The Scarborough Shoal is located in which one of the following water bodies?
Mediterranean Sea
South China Sea
Sea of Japan
Which one of the following statements best describes, ‘Pig Butchering Scam’, recently seen the news?
It is a new type of ransomware designed to extort money
It is culling of diseased pigs to prevent spread of zoonotic infections
IIt refers to the individuals who left the home country to avoid criminal prosecution
It is an online investment fraud by creating fake online personas
Consider the following statements with reference to the Psychedelic drugs:
1. They induce states of altered perception and behavior.
2. Classical psychedelics trigger hallucinations by activating a receptor called serotonin 5-HT in human body.
Neithier 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements with reference to the Manipuri Pony:
1. It is one of the horse breed which has great adaptability to harsh geoclimatic conditions.
2. It is used in traditional events like Lai haraoba and also in sports like polo.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Critical Tiger Habitats:
1. These are identified under the Wild Life Protection Act (WLPA), 1972.
2. These are notified by the central government in consultation with the expert committee.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Port of Call:
1. It is an intermediate stop for a ship on its scheduled journey for cargo operation.
2. Aden and Honolulu ports are the examples of Ports of Call.
