UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 3

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 3

Question 66 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about GSAT -7A
  1. GSAT-7Ais a communication satellite designed specifically for military operations.
  2. About 70% of it would be for the Air Force and the rest for the needs of the Army.
  3. It is the 50th Indian communication satellite.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
1, 2
C
2, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 66 Explanation: 

TH : GSAT 7A is the 35th Indian communication satellite. GSAT-7A is an advanced military communications satellite meant exclusively for the Indian Air Force. It is currently being developed in ISRO Satellite Centre. GSAT-7A is similar to Indian navy's GSAT-7 and the Indian Air Force will be the sole operator of the satellite. The satellite will enhance Network-centric warfare capabilities of the Indian Air Force and therefore enhance its global operations. "

Question 67 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Dragonfly mission, recently seen in news.
  1. It is a NASA mission that aims to send a nuclear-powered drone to far side of the Moon.
  2. Dragonfly mission is a part of NASA's New Frontiers program, which includes a series of space exploration missions, which are being conducted with the purpose of researching several of the Solar System bodies, including the dwarf planet Pluto.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 67 Explanation: 

NASA has planned to return to Saturn's moon Titan with a nuclear-powered drone, Dragonfly.
Dragonfly aims to search for signs of microbial alien life on Saturn's moon Titan, while navigating its earth-like gravity and aerodynamics in the process.

Dragonfly mission is a part of NASA's New Frontiers program, which includes a series of space exploration missions, which are being conducted with the purpose of researching several of the Solar System bodies, including the dwarf planet Pluto. "

Question 68 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) 1) It is the world's highest-level decision-making body on the environment. 2) It enjoys the universal membership of all 193 UN Member States. 3) It's last assembly was held in 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
All of the above
Question 68 Explanation: 
The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is the world's highest-level decision-making body on the environment. UNEA enjoys the universal membership of all 193 UN Member States and the full involvement of major groups and stakeholders. It gathers ministers of environment in Nairobi, Kenya every 2 years.

Fourth session of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) which was held in Nairobi from 11th to 15th March 2019.UNEA adopted both the resolutions with consensus. The theme of the UNEA this year was Innovative Solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable production and consumption.

Question 69 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the Polavaram project, recently in news, consider the following statements: 1) It is a multipurpose irrigation project situated on the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. 2) It had recently bagged the Central Board of Irrigation and Power(CBIP) award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2 only
D
Neither 1 and 2
Question 69 Explanation: 
It is a situated multipurpose project on the Godavari River. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The project had recently bagged the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) award for speedy execution of Polavaram multipurpose project and best implementation of water resources project for better planning, implementation and monitoring. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Question 70 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly matched?
  1. VinayaPitaka : Contains collection of Buddha's sermons.
  2. SuttaPitaka : Rules of discipline in Buddhist monasteries.
  3. AbhidhammaPitaka : Explanation of the philosophical principles of the Buddhist religion.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 70 Explanation: 
  • VinayaPitaka : Rules of discipline in Buddhist monasteries.
  • SuttaPitaka : Largest, contains collection of Buddha's sermons.
  • AbhidhammaPitaka : Explanation of the philosophical principles of the Buddhist religion.
There are 70 questions to complete.