Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct?1.Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project.2.Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to raise funds at lower cost of capital without undergoing rigorous procedures. Select the answer using the code given below:
Current Affairs and GK
2026
With reference to different Committees in India, consider the following details:1.R.N. Malhotra Committee - Comprehensive reforms of Insurance sector in India - Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.2.L.C. Gupta Committee - Preparing a roadmap for the introduction of derivatives trading in India - Securities and Exchange Board of India.3.Urjit R. Patel Committee - Preparing a roadmap for reforming bank lending to the Housing sector - Reserve Bank of India.4.Y.H. Malegam Committee - Preparing a roadmap for reforms in Microfinance sector in India - Reserve Bank of India.In how many of the above rows are all the details correctly matched?
Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):1.MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.2.MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.3.Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2025
Consider the following countries:I.AustriaII.BulgariaIII.CroatiaIV.SerbiaV.SwedenVI.North MacedoniaHow many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:I.It is important for the upliftment of rural poor, as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.II.It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following types of vehicles:I.Full battery electric vehiclesII.Hydrogen fuel cell vehiclesIII.Fuel cell-electric hybrid vehiclesHow many of the above are considered as alternative powertrain vehicles?
With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:I.All types of UAVs can do vertical landing.II.All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.III.Al types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.How many of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:I.CobaltII.GraphiteIII.LithiumIV.NickelHow many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?
What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL- 20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?
Consider the following statements:I.It is expected that Majorana l chip will enable quantum computing.II.Majorana l chip has been introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS).III.Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements:I.They are man-made proteins.II.They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens.III.They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a future ready railway system by 2028.II.'Kavach' an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany.III.'Kavach' system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section.Which of the statements given above are not correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC :I.It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025.II.It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999.III.Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC.IV.In BIMSTEC, the subsector of 'tourism' is being led by India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?I.It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.II.It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.III.It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements regarding Al Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:I.Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.II.Along with other countries US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable Al.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS;I.16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.II.Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.III.The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2024
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :1.It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.2.World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.3.The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following activities:1.Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft2.Monitoring of precipitation3.Tracking the migration of animalsIn how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
Consider the following aircraft:1.Rafael2.MiG-293.Tejas MK-1How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
In which of the following are hydrogels used?1.Controlled drug delivery in patients2.Mobile air- conditioning systems3.Preparation of industrial lubricantsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?
Consider the following statements:1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :
Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?