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• Consider the following: 1. Sending an Indian astronaut to the moon 2. Sample return missions from the moon 3. Building and operating an Indian space station 4. Reducing the cost of satellite launches How many of the above are the significances of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission?

  • a) Only one
  • b) Only two
  • c) Only three
  • d) All four

• Consider the following statements regarding the Private Member’s Bill: 1. Any Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister can introduce the Bill in the Parliament. 2. Three months’ notice is required for its introduction. 3. Private Members’ Bills are discussed only on Tuesday. 4. These Bills address issues not covered by government legislation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • a) 1 and 3 only
  • b) 1 and 4 only
  • c) 2 and 3 only
  • d) 1, 2 and 4 only

• Consider the following statements regarding the Pangong Tso Lake:

  1. It is known for changing its water level during different times of the day.
  2. During winter, Pangong Tso freezes completely, despite being a saline water body.
  3. The Karakoram Mountain range ends at the north bank of Pangong Tso.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • a) 1 and 2 only
  • b) 2 and 3 only
  • c) 1 and 3 only
  • d) 1, 2 and 3

• Which one of the following is the advantage of integrating an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Module in submarines?

  • a) Increased surface speed
  • b) Enhanced weapon capacity
  • c) Extended submerged endurance
  • d) Improved communication systems

• Consider the following statements:

  1. India does not have a specific law for refugees.
  2. India is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
  3. The principle of non-refoulement is a component of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • a) Only one
  • b) Only two
  • c) All three
  • d) None