Practice Quiz set 4 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) How many countries have, signed Nuclear Liability Treaty under the aegis of IAEA.
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The international covenant — which provides a framework for channelling liability and providing speedy compensation in the event of a nuclear accident — was signed at the International Atomic Energy Agency offices in Vienna by Dinkar Khullar, India’s Ambassador to Austria. The IAEA is the “depository” of the CSC, which has so far been signed by 14 countries and ratified by four, including the U.S.
Q-2) Gaia satellite which was launched in 2013 has reached its intended location. The satellite was launched by
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Gaia satellite, the billion star surveyor was launched by ESA in 2013.
Q-3) Which of the following is not a feature of Graphene?
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Graphene is a 2-dimensional single layer of carbon atoms. It is characterized by its flexibility, elasticity, lightweight, and strength.
Q-4) The first Commercial Civilian Aircraft developed by India is :
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The Sarasis the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft in the light transport aircraft category that has been developed in India. It was designed and developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). The Saras made its maiden flight at the HAL airport in Bangalore on 29 May 2004.
Q-5) Identify the correct statement(s): - IAEA governing body has decided to established a nuclear fuel bank.
- India will be able to draw fuel from the nuclear fuel bank.
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U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved the U.S.-backed scheme to establish a reserve of low-enriched uranium (LEU), the IAEA has yet to conclude negotiations with Kazakhstan, the country that will host the fuel bank.
Q-6) Which of the following statements are correct about Dongfeng-31B? - It has long range missile with a reach of 10,000 km.
- It can carry multiple nuclear warheads.
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The missile is a variant of Dongfeng-31 A with same range but improved capability in carrying warheads.
Q-7) Consider the following Statements: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite.
- SMAP satellite is one-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil.
- The satellite is built to measure moisture in the top 5 inches (10 centimeters) of soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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SMAP satellite is three-year mission which will measure the amount of moisture in soil. It will measure in top2 inches (5 centimeters) of soil
Q-8) Which of the following statements are correct? - A baryon is a composite subatomic particle made up of three quarks.
- Each baryon has a corresponding antiparticle (antibaryon) where quarks are replaced by their corresponding antiquarks.
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Baryon are sub-atomic particles. CERN scientists have recently discovered two new heavyweight subatomic particles belonging to the family of baryon
Q-9) Consider the following statements. - India and Russia started their joint-military exercise named ‘INDRA 2015’.
- This joint military exercise is being held at Jaipur (Rajasthan).
- It is the 6th edition of the annual series of joint military exercises between India and Russia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?Codes:
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This joint military exercise is being held Bikaner (Rajasthan). It is the 7th edition of the annual series of joint military exercises between India and Russia.
Q-10) Consider the following statements: - India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 19 December 2014 successfully tested an indigenously built 1000 kg glide bomb.
- The bomb had successfully hit a target 200 km away in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The bomb had successfully hit a target 100 km away in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast.