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
Kamlang Tiger Reserve lies in which one of the following States?
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
With reference to the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), consider the following statements:
1. It is an apex body involved in the promotion of Indian jewellery products.
2. It is the nodal agency for executing the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme in the country.
3. It is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
What is the primary purpose of Sonobuoys, recently seen in the news?
To prevent oil spills.
To detect and analyze sound in the ocean.
To measure oceanic currents and tides.
To capture underwater images.
Consider the following statements regarding Dumbo Octopus:
1. They are the deepest living octopus species.
2. They are found only in temperate latitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID):
1. It works as an integrated intelligence grid that connects databases of core security agencies of the Government of India.
2. It was set up as an attached Office of the Ministry of Defence.
With reference to the inaugural Social bonds issued by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recently, consider the following statements:
1. These are the first externally certified AAA-rated Indian Rupee-denominated social bond in the country.
2. These bonds are designed to finance projects that address various social issues.
Fish Mint is an herbal plant full of medicinal properties primarily found in which one of the following regions?
Europe and North America
South America and Africa
Australia and New Zealand
Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Manis Mysteria’, that was in the news recently?
It is a newly discovered medicinal plant.
It is an invasive alien species.
It is a newly discovered Pangolin species.
It is a bacterial disease.
Consider the following statements regarding Angiostrongylus cantonensis, recently seen in the news:
1. It is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that infects rodents, particularly rats.
2. It can infect humans and other animals through food items.
Consider the following statements regarding Conocarpus tree, recently seen in the news:
1. It is an invasive mangrove species.
2. It is native to the Indian subcontinent.