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Target UPSC Prelums 2019 Q1: Recently Govt has proposed Energy Star Rating of Chillers. Consider the following statements regarding this. 1. The Chillers will be star rated by BEE - Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a Statutory Body under Ministry of power. 2. Chillers are mainly used in automobiles and aircrafts. The rating system is mandatory for all purpose. Which of the above statement is/are correct? A. 1 & 2 only B. 1 only C. 3 only D. 2 & 3 only Q2: Recently India’s first indigenous anti-nuclear medical kit is developed. Consider the following statements regarding this. 1. The kit is developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), an autonomous institute under Ministry of Science and Technology. 2. The kit has been developed for the armed, paramilitary and police forces only 3. The kit consists EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) that traps Uranium in the body. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. 1 &

Target UPSC Prelims 2019 Q1. Consider the following statements regarding CTBT - Comprehensive Nuclear Ban Treaty 1. It was adopted by United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs UNODA in 2000. 2. This treaty bans nuclear test explosion for Military purpose only. 3. This treaty has not entered into force, as eight specific states have not ratified it. Which of the following statement is/are correct? A. 1 & 2 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 2 & 3 only Q2. ICAN was recently in news. It is  A. A Civil Society coalition to promote ban on Nuclear Weapon. B. UN specialized agency working on Human Rights. C. International Think-tank researching on policies by different governments for the upliftment of poor people D. International NGO working on press Freedom. Q3. Consider the following pairs 1. HY-1C                      - NASA Mission 2. Dawn                       - Chinese Satellite 3. Wolf 530b                - Nuclear Reactor 4. Nomadic Elepha

Target UPSC Prelims 2019 Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Miscarriage of Justice 1. The term is used for wrongful conviction, of persons but later found to be factually innocent basis on  a new fact / proof coming to light. 2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - ICCPR an international convention of International Criminal Court, creates an obligation on the State to enact a law to compensate the victims of such miscarriage of justice. 3. India has not ratified ICCPR as India is not a member of International Criminal Court. Which of the above statement is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 & 3 only C. 2 only D. 2 & 3 only Q2. Recently IPPB- India Post Payment Bank is launched. Consider the following statements regarding IPPB 1. There is no Minimum/Maximum account balance restriction in IPPB account. 2. IPPB doesn't provide an ATM card with the account. 3. Customers have the option to carry out a transaction either fr

Target UPSC Prelims - 2019 Q1. Consider the following statements regarding e-Court 1. The e-Court project was conceptualized on National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary in 2005. 2. The District and Taluka Court Complexes were computerized with installation of hardware, LAN and Case Information Software (CIS) under Phase -I of the project 3. Recently under phase-II apps for services such as e-filing, e-payment & National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes were launched. Which of the above statement is/are correct? A. 1 & 2 only B. 2 only C. 1 & 3 only D. All of the above Q2. ICESat is sometimes seen in the news, it is A. A rover machine to remove snow from the road in areas with heavy snowfall. B. A program to saturate ice in the poles to prevent melting. C. Earth observing system of NASA, to measure Ice Sheet thickness. D. A successful experiment program