18 NOVEMBER 2024

18 NOVEMBER 2024

1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. D-PoC helps create digital twins of patients’ feet to predict foot behavior over a period of time.
2. The Diabetic Foot Care Initiative currently covers only diabetic neuropathy conditions in Karnataka.
A) Only statement 1 is true.
B) Only statement 2 is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Neither statement is true.
2. Karnataka Transport Department is set to introduce advanced smart cards for Driving Licenses. In this regard, Which of the following statements are true?
1. The new smart cards will be made of PVC material.
2. Karnataka’s smart card system will be similar to the ones in Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh.
3. The QR code on the new smart cards will provide instant access to cardholder details.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) Only 2 and 3
3. Which of the following statements about the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) initiative are true?
1. The PAIR initiative is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
2. It follows a hub-and-spoke model, with top-tier institutions acting as spoke institutions.
3. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education under the National Research Framework (NRF).
4. Each PAIR network includes one hub institution and up to seven spoke institutions.
A) 2, 3, and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India’s hypersonic missile test was conducted at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island and has a range of over 1,500 km.
2. Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds below Mach 5 but possess superior maneuverability compared to traditional ballistic missiles.
3. Russia and China are ahead of India in hypersonic missile development, with Russia using a hypersonic missile in combat in Ukraine.
A) All of the above
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 1 and 2
5. Which of the following statements are true about CO2 and its role in climate change?
1. CO2 is less potent than methane (CH4) in trapping heat but contributes more to global warming due to its higher concentration and longer atmospheric lifetime.
2. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas, but its short atmospheric cycle limits its contribution to long-term warming compared to CO2.
3. CO2 emissions have not significantly increased since the Industrial Revolution, and their impact on global warming is less than other greenhouse gases.
A) Only 1 and 2 are true
B) Only 2 and 3 are true
C) Only 1 and 3 are true
D) All 1, 2, and 3 are true