Q1.

Match List – I( Missiles) with List – II ( Types of missile ) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below :

List - I List - II
A. Brahmos (i)Air Tank
Missile
B. Astra (ii)
Subsonic
Cruise
Missile
C. Nirbhay (iii) Air to
Air
Missile
D. Helina (iv)
Supersonic
Cruise
Missile

(a) A – (i) , B – (ii) , C – (iii) , D – (iv)

(b) A – (iv) , B – (iii) , C – (ii) , D – (i)
(c) A – (iii) , B – (iv) , C – (i) , D – (iv)
(d) A – (iv) , B – (ii) , C – (iii) , D – (i)

Answer - (b)

Explanation :-
√ Brahmos Missile -
• range is 290 km.
• fastest cruise missile in the world.
• manufactured by Brahmos Aerospace Ltd.
• The place of origin is – Russia and India.
• The launch platform is – ship, submarine, aircraft (under testing), and land-
based mobile launchers.
• Recent testing - strengthened the tactical cruise missile triad to be used in land,
air, and water.
√ Astra -
• range - 500 m (0.31 mi) up to 110 km (68 mi)
• developed by DRDO ( Defence Research and Development Organisation)
• manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited
• The warhead of this missile is 15 kg
• Astra is an Indian family of all weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
√ Nirbhay -
• range is 1000-1500 km.
• manufactured by DRDO.
• place of origin is India.
• launch platform is the Vertical Launch System.
√ Helina ( (HELIcopter launched NAg)
• originated in India.
• It is an anti-tank guided missile.
• range of 7-8km.

Q2.Consider the statement related to Wheebox India Skill Report 2023

1. The 52.8 percent of women workforce are employable and It is higher than the
47.2 percent of employable men
2. The report came as a result of the evaluation of 3.75 lakh candidates or
freshers who took the Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET)

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c)both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 or 2

Answer – (c)

Explanation – Wheebox India Skills Report – 2023

√ The last one year witnessed an increase in the employability of Indians. The
evaluation found that 50.3 percent of the candidates were employable – a
significant increase from the last year’s 46.2 percent.
√ The 52.8 percent of women workforce are employable. This is higher than the
47.2 percent of employable men. The consistent increase in women’s
employability over the past decade is a positive sign of far-reaching changes in the
country’s growing labour market.
√ Among the domains, B Com, MBA and B Pharm graduates were the most
employable. Graduates in the fields of Polytechnic and MCA were the least
employable.
Q3. Consider the statement related to Prevention of corruption act ( POCA) ,
1988:
1. It is an act of the parliament enacted to combat corruption in government
agencies and public sector businesses in India.
2. Only special judges can try the offences punished under this statute.
3. If the offense against the public servant is proved in the courts, it is punishable
with imprisonment of less than six months.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 1 & 2

Answer - (d)

Explanation :-
√ It merged the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1947, as well as
several portions of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and
the Criminal Law Act of 1952.
√ The 1988 Act broadened the definition of the word "public servant" to include a
huge number of employees.
√ MPs and MLAs, on the other hand, have been exempted from the Act despite
performing "public obligations."
√ By publishing a notice in the Official Gazette, the Central and State governments
can appoint Special Judges.
√ If the offense against the public servant is proved in the courts, it is punishable
with imprisonment of not less than six months but extending to a maximum
period of five years.

Q4. Consider the statement related to Trunkey Project :

1. One of the special modes of carrying out international business
2. A contract under which a firm agrees to fully design, construct and equip a
manufacturing/ business/ service facility and turn the project over to the
purchaser.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) All of the above
(d) Neither 1 or 2

Answer - (c)

Explanation :-
√ One of the special modes of carrying out international business is a turnkey
project.
√ The turnkey projects meaning, a contract under which a firm agrees to fully
design, construct and equip a manufacturing/ business/ service facility and turn
the project over to the purchaser when it is ready for operation for remuneration.
√ The term turn-key project (Turn-key delivery) describes a project (or the
delivery of such) in which the supplier or provider is responsible to the client for
the entire result of the project and presents it to the client completely finished
and ready to use.

Q 5. Sovereign Gold bonds often in news, consider following statement about

them:
1. It is a form of government securities.
2. This bond is issued by World bank on behalf of government of India.
3. They are denominated in grams of gold.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
(a) All of the above
(b) 1 & 2
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 1 & 3

Answer - (d)

Explanation :-
Sovereign Gold Schemes (SGBs)
√ they are government securities, which are denominated in grams of gold.
√ They are substitutes for physical gold. investors are required to pay the issue
price in cash and bonds are redeemed in cash after maturity.
√ It is issued by RBI, on behalf of Government of India. As per government’s
notification, redemption may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue
of SGBs, on the date on which interest is payable.
√ In January 2016, government issued second tranche of government’s gold bond
scheme.