SOLVED PAPER 2022 (CDS) (I) (General Awareness)

Total Questions: 120

101. Recently, the term 'two-pillar solution/two-pillar package' often seen in the news, refers to

Correct Answer: (c) minimum global corporate tax
Solution:Recently, the term 'two-pillar solution/two-pillar package' often seen in the news, refers to minimum global corporate tax. Under the aegis of the OECD, the statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy was given.

102. Consider the following pairs of vaccine and category/type

1. Covaxin : Inactivated pathogen-based vaccine
2. Covishield : mRNA vaccine
3. Sputnik V: Viral vector-based vaccine

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3
Solution:Only pairs 1 and 3 are correct.

Covaxin: is an inactivated pathogen-based vaccine. It is developed with whole-virion inactivated vero cell-derived technology. They contain inactivated viruses, which can not infect a person but still helps the immune system to prepare a defence mechanism against the active virus.

Covishield: It is a recombinant, replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus vector vaccine. It has been modified to enable it to carry the COVID-19 spike protein into the cells of humans.

Sputnik V: is a viral vector based vaccine designed to provide lasting immunity against COVID-19. It is based on adenovirus DNA.

103. What is 'Unicorn Company' often mentioned in Indian news?

Correct Answer: (a) Any privately held startup company with a value of over $ 1 billion.
Solution:Any privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion. The term 'unicorn' was first popularised in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, choosing the mythical animal to represent the statistical rarity of such successful ventures.

104. A global initiative popularly known as '30 x 30 target' is often seen in the news. Which one of the following statements best reflects this initiative?

Correct Answer: (a) At least 30% of the planet should be protected by 2030.
Solution:It is a global initiative for governments to designate 30% of Earth's land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030.

The target was proposed in 2019 article in science advance "A Global Deal for Nature: guiding principles, milestones and targets", It highlights the need for expanded nature conservation efforts to mitigate climate change, It was launched by the high ambition coalition in 2020, more than 50 nations had agreed to the initiative by January, 2021.

105. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) ?

Correct Answer: (a) It is the world's most powerful radio antenna.
Solution:Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR): It is the world's most powerful radio antenna. It was designed and built by ASTRON, an Institute for Radio Astronomy in the Netherlands. The main use of LOFAR is to make radio surverys of sky with adequate resolution, the antennas are arranged in clusters that are spread out over an area of more than 1000 km in diameter. The antenna currently receives data from 24 core stations (in Exloo), 14 remote stations in the Netherlands and 14 international station.

106. In the recently formed grouping of countries generally known as 'Middle-East Quad', in addition to India, which of the following are other members ?

Correct Answer: (b) Israel, UAE and USA
Solution:The member nations of the Middle East Quad is Israel, USA, UAE and India. It was after the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Israel and the UAE. The meeting laid down a strong manifestation of the changes in West Asian geopolitics and the formation of another quad like grouping in the Middle East.

107. The terms 'Pinaka and Smerch' mentioned in news recently refer to

Correct Answer: (c) rocket launcher systems
Solution:The terms 'Pinaka and Smerch' mentioned in news recently refer to rocket launcher systems. Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher system, which has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Army. It is an artillery missile system capable of striking enemy territory up to a range of 75 kilometers with high precision. The Pinaka mark-II Rocket is modified as a missile by integrating with the navigation, control and guidance system to improve the accuracy and enhance the range.

Smerch- The BM-30 Smerch is a heavy multiple rocket launcher, that originated mainly in Russia. It was designed to defeat personnel, armoured and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition posts.

108. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. India had accorded recognition to Bangladesh even before the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
2. In March, 2021, both India and Bangladesh had decided to celebrate 6th December as Maitri Diwas.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Immediately after its independence in December, 1971, India was one of the first countries to recognise Bangladesh as a separate and independent nation and established diplomatic relations with the country.

Hence, statement (1) is correct.

It was during the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March, 2021 that it was decided to commemorate 6th December as Maitri Diwas.

Ten days before the liberation of Bangladesh, India recognised Bangladesh on 6th December, 1971.

Hence, statement (2) is correct.

109. Recently, India signed a contract for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles with which one of the following countries?

Correct Answer: (b) Russia
Solution:Recently India signed a contract for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles with Russia.

AK-203 is known for its performance and easy usability. It is a convertible rifle. It can run on semiautomatic and automatic modes. Its length is about 3.25 feet. The weight of the loaded rifle with bullets is about 4 kg. At night time also, It will be very effective in operation.

it fires 10 rounds in a second. The AK-203 rifle has a range of 800 meters. It shatters the enemy coming in this range. AK-203 will be manufactured at Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi (Uttar Pradesh).

110. In December 2021, who among the following succeeded Angela Merkel as the Chancellor of Germany?

Correct Answer: (a) Olaf Scholz
Solution:Olaf Scholz is a German politician, who is serving as Chancellor of Germany since December, 2021. He is the member of Social Democratic Party (SPD). He earlier served as the Vice Chancellor to Angela Merkel, as well as the Finance Minister from 2018 to 2021. He also held the office of First Mayor of Hamburg in between 2011 to 2018.