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161. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List-I (Phone Brand)	List-II (Brand Slogan)
A. Nokia	1. Be inspired
B. Samsung	2. Next is what ?
C. Panasonic	3. Connecting people
D. Siemen’s	4. Ideas for life

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”3 4 2 1″ option2=”1 2 4 3″ option3=”3 2 4 1″ option4=”1 4 2 3″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CAPF – 2009

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The correct answer is C) 3 2 4 1.

Matching the brands with their prominent slogans around the period (leading up to 2009):
A. Nokia: “Connecting people” was their iconic and long-standing slogan. (A-3)
B. Samsung: While having various slogans, “Next is what?” aligns best among the options when others are matched. (B-2)
C. Panasonic: “Ideas for life” was a widely used global slogan for Panasonic. (C-4)
D. Siemens: “Be inspired” was used by Siemens, particularly for its mobile division before it was sold. (D-1)

Brand slogans are part of marketing strategies and can change over time. The options reflect slogans that were in use or commonly associated with these brands around the specified period.

162. Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train pr

Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train protection system :

1. It is designed and developed by Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) in collabo-ration with Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan
2. The trials of Kavach were facili-tated by the Southern Railway
3. Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”3 only” option3=”1 and 2 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023

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Statement 3, which states that Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4), is correct. SIL-4 is the highest level of safety certification.

Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) under the Ministry of Railways, India. It was not developed in collaboration with RTRI, Japan.

Statement 1 is incorrect because Kavach is an indigenous development by RDSO and does not involve collaboration with RTRI, Japan. Statement 2 is incorrect because the trials of Kavach were primarily facilitated by the South Central Railway (SCR), not the Southern Railway. Thus, only statement 3 is correct.

163. Which one of the following Ministries has launched a new programme on

Which one of the following Ministries has launched a new programme on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) to foster and promote R&D ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Earth Sciences” option2=”Ministry of Science and Technology” option3=”Ministry of Information and Broadcasting” option4=”Ministry of New and Renewable Energy” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2017

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The correct answer is B.

The Ministry of Science and Technology, through its Department of Science & Technology (DST), launched the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) to promote R&D in this emerging field.

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are next-generation engineered systems that integrate computing, communication, and physical processes. The mission aims to create a strong foundation and ecosystem for CPS technologies and their applications across various sectors.

164. The 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held in New Delhi

The 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held in New Delhi in November, 2017. Which of the following statements about GCCS is/are correct ?

1. The 4th version of GCCS was held in London.
2. The main theme of GCCS 2017 is ‘Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development’.
3. ‘Bindu’ is the logo of GCCS 2017.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018

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The correct option is C, 2 and 3 only.

– Statement 1: The 4th version of GCCS was held in The Hague, Netherlands (2015), not London. The first GCCS was held in London (2011). So, statement 1 is incorrect.
– Statement 2: The main theme of GCCS 2017 was indeed ‘Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development’. So, statement 2 is correct.
– Statement 3: ‘Bindu’ was the official logo of GCCS 2017, representing a digital point originating from India and connecting the world. So, statement 3 is correct.

GCCS is a global platform for discussing international cyber policy issues. The 2017 edition was hosted by India.

165. Which of the following statements relating to SWIFT is/are correct?

Which of the following statements relating to SWIFT is/are correct?

1. It is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions globally for quick and faultless exchange of information pertaining to financial transactions.
2. It stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023

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The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

SWIFT stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a global network used by financial institutions to send and receive information securely regarding financial transactions, enabling fast and reliable communication for tasks like making international money transfers.

SWIFT is a cooperative society owned by its member financial institutions. It does not hold or transfer funds itself; rather, it transmits payment orders which are then settled through correspondent banking relationships. It is a vital piece of global financial infrastructure.

166. Consider the following pairs of name of famous person and name of the

Consider the following pairs of name of famous person and name of the company associated with :

1. Elon Musk : Apple
2. Jeff Bezos : Amazon
3. Tim Cook : Tesla

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

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022

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The correct answer is (B) 2 only.

Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon. Elon Musk is associated with Tesla and SpaceX, not Apple. Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple, not associated with Tesla.

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 and served as its CEO until 2021, continuing as Executive Chairman. Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX. Tim Cook succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple in 2011.

167. What is ‘Pegasus’ often heard in news?

What is ‘Pegasus’ often heard in news?

[amp_mcq option1=”A type of cloud computing” option2=”A digital payment platform” option3=”A spyware” option4=”A radar system” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022

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‘Pegasus’ is a sophisticated spyware developed by the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group.

It is designed to secretly infiltrate smartphones and other devices, allowing its operators to extract data, activate microphones and cameras, and track location without the user’s knowledge.

Pegasus gained significant international attention following reports by a consortium of journalists and organizations in 2021, which alleged its use by governments around the world for surveillance on journalists, human rights defenders, political opponents, and other targets.

168. Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘eSanjeevani’ ?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘eSanjeevani’ ?

1. It is a platform of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that provides physical presence of the doctors to the doorstep of the patients.
2. One of its components is facilitating ‘doctor-to-doctor teleconsultation’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option2″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022

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Statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. eSanjeevani is a tele-medicine platform launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It facilitates remote consultations, not physical presence of doctors at the doorstep.

– Statement 1 is incorrect because eSanjeevani is a virtual platform for telemedicine; it does not involve physical visits by doctors to patients’ homes.
– Statement 2 is correct. eSanjeevani has two variants: eSanjeevani OPD (patient-to-doctor teleconsultation) and eSanjeevani Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) (doctor-to-doctor and health worker-to-doctor teleconsultation).

eSanjeevani aims to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services in both rural and urban areas through teleconsultations, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances to see a doctor. It has played a significant role, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

169. The CollabCAD software is jointly launched by NIC and:

The CollabCAD software is jointly launched by NIC and:

[amp_mcq option1=”National Institute of Open Schooling” option2=”Central Board of Secondary Education” option3=”Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan” option4=”Indira Gandhi National Open University” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021

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The CollabCAD software was jointly launched by NIC (National Informatics Centre) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

– CollabCAD is a collaborative 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software.
– It was launched under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) umbrella, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, NIC, and CBSE.
– The aim was to provide a platform for students, particularly in Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), to create and modify 3D designs.

– The software is designed to promote creativity and innovation among school students, encouraging them to learn design skills.
– The collaboration leveraged NIC’s technological expertise and CBSE’s reach within the school education system.

170. Which one of the following pairs of events and years is not correctly

Which one of the following pairs of events and years is not correctly matched ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Launch of the first communications satellite : 1962″ option2=”Completion of a continuous around the world fibre-optic cable link : 1997″ option3=”Creation of the SWIFT system for worldwide electronic interbank fund transfer : 1977″ option4=”Introduction of the World Wide Web (www) : 1995″ correct=”option4″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

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The pair that is not correctly matched is D) Introduction of the World Wide Web (www) : 1995.

A) Launch of the first communications satellite : 1962. Telstar 1, the first active communications satellite, was launched in 1962. This pair is correctly matched.
B) Completion of a continuous around the world fibre-optic cable link : 1997. Major projects like the Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe (FLAG) connecting continents were becoming operational around this time (FLAG was completed in 1997). This pair is correctly matched.
C) Creation of the SWIFT system for worldwide electronic interbank fund transfer : 1977. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) was founded in 1973 and started its messaging services for live payments in 1977. This pair is correctly matched.
D) Introduction of the World Wide Web (www) : 1995. The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1989 and was released to the public in 1991. While the public adoption grew rapidly in the mid-1990s with browsers like Netscape, 1995 is not the year of its introduction.

The first web server was live in 1990, and the first web page was created in 1991. A significant event was CERN’s announcement in April 1993 that the WWW technology would be freely available to everyone, which spurred its widespread adoption.