1.

Which of the below is/are true? 

1. The light emitted by computer screens impacts the production of melatonin.

2. Blue light exposure from computer screens influence the circadian rhythm.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2.

Which of the following is/are true about Psoriasis?.

1. It is an autoimmune disease.

2. It is contagious.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3.

Which of the following statements is/are correct w.r.t. Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE)?

1. It was launched by Indian Space Research Organisation.

2. AWE will measure the air glow at mesopause to understand the space weather.

(a) Only 1

(b) 1 & 2

(c) Only 2 

(d) Neither 1 Nor 2  

4.

Who can be appointed as the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) Any sitting judge of the Supreme Court

(b) Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

(c) Any person appointed by the President

(d) Retired Chief Justice of any High Court

5.

World Local Production Forum is a created at the initiative of the

(a) WTO

(b) WHO

(c) UNCTAD

(d) FAO

6.

 ‘Quasars’ are best described as

(a) natural light displays in Earth''s sky, seen during blue eclipse

(b) an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus

(c) an astronomical object with a strong gravitational pull

(d) a luminous explosion of a star 

7.

“Tantalum” seen in news is a/an

(a) fish

(b) ave

(c) reptile

(d) None of these

8.

1. mRNA vaccines only introduce a piece of the genetic material that corresponds to a viral protein.

2. mRNA is very fragile.

(a) Only 1 is true.

(b) Only 2 is true.

(c) 1 & 2 are true

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is true  

9.

1. The Dhar commission had recommended the reorganisation of states on the basis of linguistic factor.

2. JVP Committee had rejected language as the basis for reorganisation of states.

3. Fazl Ali Commission had broadly accepted language as the basis of reorganisation of states.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

D

10.

A geoglyph is best described as

(a) the sand dunes largely found in the dry arid areas.

(b) they underwater sinkholes.

(c) the human-made renderings.

(d) they large fossilized stones.

·     

B 

11.

Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) is an initiative by

(a) WB

(b) WHO

(c) UNESCO

(d) Oxfam

12.

Consider the following statements w.r.t. Casgevy Therapy:

1. It is used for treating sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.

2. It is CRISPR-based therapy.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

o  

13.

Consider the following statements: 

(i) mRNA is made from a DNA template during the process of transcription.

(ii) When a cell needs a specific protein, it directly reads the recipe from DNA.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

(a) (i) only

(b) (ii) only

(c) Both (i) & (ii)

(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

14.

Consider the following.

1. Methicillin is a form of penicillin.

2. India''s Red-Line Campaign is concerned with Family Planning and Infant Mortality.

(a) Only 1 is true

(b) Only 2 is true

(c) (1) & (2) are true

(d) Neither (1) nor (2) is true

15.

Huntington’s disease is a/an

(a) gastrointestinal disorder

(b) neurodegenerative disorder

(c) cardiac disease

(d) disease of liver

16.

Lyfgenia in news refer to the context of

(a) Chemical used in Paints

(b) An infectious disease

(c) A Gene Therapy

(d) A recombinant DNA  

17.

Reasons for anaemia include

1. folate deficiency

2. inherited genetic disorder

3. calcium deficiency

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3

18.

The blue circle is the global symbol for

(a) diabetes awareness

(b) awareness on hidden hunger

(c) dengue awareness

(d) hepatitis awareness 

19.

The R21 vaccine in news is connected with

(a) TB

(b) HIV 

(c) Malaria

(d) Filariasis

20.

W.r.t. Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in Kashmir.

2. Subansiri river is a tributary of Chenab.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21.

Which of the below is/are true w.r.t. Vitamin H? 

1. It is a part of the B complex group of vitamins.

2. Its chemical name is Folic acid.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

22.

Which of the following diseases could be caused by Air Pollution?

1. Ischemic heart disease

2. Alzheimer''s disease

3. Fatty liver disease

(a) Only 1

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) None of these

23.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Fundamental Rights?

1. They are sacrosanct in nature.

2. They are available against the actions of both State and private individuals.

3. They operate as checks on the tyranny of both executive and the Legislature.

4. Parliament can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

24.

Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Directorate of Enforcement?

1. It is a specialized financial investigation agency under the RBI.

2. It enforces the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

3. It enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

4. It enforces the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1,2,3 and 4

(d) 1,2 and 4 only

25.

With reference to the, Guru Nanak Dev, consider the following statements:

1. He was contemporary to Babur.

2. He advocated Nirguna bhakti.

3. He initiated inter-faith dialogue.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

1.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-science-quiz-wellness-in-a-digital-age/article67590568.ece

C

2.

It is not contagious.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/psoriasis-patients-contend-with-lack-of-awareness-lifestyle-choices-and-insurance-cover/article67485931.ece

A

3.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/nasa-experiment-study-air-glow-atmospheric-waves-explained-9035757/

C

4.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous public body constituted in1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. "Human Rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the International covenants and enforceable by courts in India. Only a retired Chief Justice of India can become chairman of NHRC. After their tenure, the chairman and members of NHRC are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government

B

5.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1974672

B

6.

https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/oldest-discovered-black-hole-quasar-9017403/

B 

7.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/tantalum-metal-sutlej-use-9036349/

D

8.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/2023-nobel-prize-medicine-physiology-what-are-mrna-vaccines-how-they-work-explained/article67372457.ece

C

9.

•The Dhar commission had recommended the reorganisation of states on the basis of administrative convenience rather than linguistic factor.

•JVP committee used to be set up by means of the skill of the Congress to discover out about the pointers of the Linguistic Provinces Commission (Dar Commission). It comprised Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya. The committee gave its file on 1 April 1949 and stated that time used to be NOT terrific for the formation of new provinces. However, it additionally the everyday presence of sturdy public sentiment in the route of linguistic states in the country.

Having executed India’s independence from British rule, reorganization of more than five hundred princely states into great, provincial devices used to be once one of the biggest tasks. In pursuance of the same, S. K. Dhar commission (1948) and JVP Committee (1948) recommended for the reorganization of states based totally on geographical contiguity, administrative convenience, economic self-reliance, and possibilities for development. However, with the surprising dying of Potti Sriramulu following a hunger strike in demand for Andhra nation created an unstable state of affairs and Fazl Ali Commission used to be set up (in 1953), and its suggestion for the reorganization of the united states primarily based definitely on linguistic standards used to be accepted. The linguistic states have been created with the intention of settling people, who discuss the equal language, to continue to be in the equal state.

B

10.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/3000-year-old-iron-age-geoglyph-circle-discovered-in-telangana/article67504746.ece

C

11.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/indias-loneliness-epidemic-explained/article67647264.ece

B

12.

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/game-changer-the-hindu-editorial-on-approval-for-gene-therapy-to-treat-sickle-cell-disease-and-beta-thalassemia/article67630952.ece

C

13.

https://iasgoogle.com/editorial/therapeutic-use-of-messenger-rna-mrna

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/who-is-manufacturing-indias-mrna-vaccine/article65037683.ece

A

14.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/csir-iiim-jammu-tetrahydrocannabidiol-antibiotic-effects-explained/article67729896.ece

A

15.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/huntingtons-disease-polyglutamine-tracts-yod1-gene-explained/article67673806.ece#:~:text=Clues%20from%20fruit%20flies,baker''s%20yeast%20(Saccharomyces%20cerevisiae).  

B  

16.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/us-approves-two-gene-therapies-for-sickle-cell-disease/article67621352.ece

C

17.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/can-the-new-diet-and-biomarker-survey-trace-the-roots-of-indias-anaemia-problem/article66904639.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/explained-why-is-india-rethinking-its-anaemia-policy/article66928573.ece

B  

18.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/daily-quiz-on-world-diabetes-day-november-14/article67531010.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/world-diabetes-day-know-your-risk-know-your-response/article67527781.ece

A 

19.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/who-prequalifies-a-second-malaria-vaccine-manufactured-by-serum-institute-of-india/article67661903.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/e-cigarettes-are-not-shown-to-be-effective-for-quitting-tobacco-use-who/article67637629.ece

C

20.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/subansiri-hydroelectric-project-landslide-blocks-diversion/article67484442.ece

D   

21.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/biotin-hair-care-routine-healthy-hair-healthy-diet-8234874/

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-science-quiz-do-you-know-enough-about-the-vitamins-the-body-needs/article67705693.ece

A 

22.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/air-pollution-causes-over-2-million-deaths-annually-in-india-bmj-study/article67590177.ece

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/how-can-india-monitor-air-pollution-related-illnesses-effectively-explained/article67503574.ece#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20also%20inflames%20the,%2C%20too%2C%20one%20study%20found.

Exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of metabolic dysfunction-linked fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is the accumulation of fat in the liver, which can lead to inflammation and scarring.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health-specials/excess-fat-liver-diverted-other-body-parts-weight-gain-8287344/

B 

23.

FRs are NOT sacrosanct or absolute: in the sense that the parliament can curtail them or put reasonable restrictions for a fixed period of time. However, the court has the power to review the reasonability of the restrictions.

C

24.

It is a specialized financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

https://iasgoogle.com/editorial/all-about-directorate-of-enforcement-ed

B

25.

https://www.thehindu.com/society/faith/guru-nanaks-guiding-path/article67579135.ece

https://iasgoogle.com/editorial/guru-nanak-dev

C