Q1. With reference to the ‘TSAT-1A Satellite ’, consider the following statements:

1. It is jointly developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 
2. It was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system in India:

1. VVPAT machine generates a paper slip having the name and symbol of the candidate to whom the vote has been cast.
2. The paper slip is given to the voter for future verification.
3. Gujrat was the first state where VVPAT fitted with Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) were used in the State Assembly Elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Polar Vortex:
Statement-I:
It is an upper-level low-pressure area overlying both the North and South Poles of the Earth.
Statement-II:
Global warming is resulting in ‘strengthening’ of the vortex.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Q4. With reference to Brood X cicadas, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The term ‘brood’ refers to a population of cicadas that is isolated from other populations because of differences in their year of emergence.
2. The bite of cicadas is extremely painful can cause death in severe cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q5. With reference to the women in armed forces, consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court has declared that Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers are eligible for permanent commission and command posts in the Army irrespective of their years of service.
2. In 2006, the Women Special Entry Scheme (WSES) was replaced with the Short Service Commission (SSC) scheme, which was extended to women officers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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