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The world’s best and unique semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry is
A)
Intel Corp. (INTC)
B)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM)
C)
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
D)
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
The question asks for the 'best and unique' semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry. The key to this answer lies in the distinction between 'fabless' companies and 'foundries'.
1. **Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC)** is a pure-play foundry. This means they do not design their own chips; instead, they manufacture chips for other companies (like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD). They are 'unique' because they hold a near-monopoly on the most advanced process nodes (e.g., 3nm and 5nm), making them the most critical link in the global electronics supply chain.
2. **Intel Corp. (INTC)** is an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM), meaning they design and manufacture their own chips. While powerful, they have historically struggled to keep pace with TSMC's manufacturing precision.
3. **Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)** and **Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)** are 'fabless' companies. They design the architecture of the chips but do not own the factories (fabs) to manufacture them; they outsource the actual production to foundries like TSMC.
Therefore, TSMC is the correct answer as it is the world's leading and most unique dedicated manufacturing entity in the semiconductor industry.
A bison’s horn used by Mizo hunters for carrying gun-powder
A)
Fungki
B)
Piallung
C)
Haite
D)
Tawngkawla
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Fungki' refers to a bison/mithun horn used by hunters for carrying gunpowder.
Indian constitution does not provide any procedure to remove the
A)
President
B)
Vice President
C)
Governor
D)
Judge of Supreme Court
The Indian Constitution provides specific mechanisms for the removal of various high-ranking officials, but the Governor's position is unique.
1. **President (Option a):** The Constitution provides a detailed procedure for the removal of the President through a process called 'Impeachment' under Article 61, based on the grounds of 'violation of the Constitution'.
2. **Vice President (Option b):** The Vice President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha (Article 67).
3. **Judge of Supreme Court (Option d):** Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President on the recommendation of Parliament after an address is passed by both houses with a special majority on grounds of 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity' (Article 124(4)).
4. **Governor (Option c):** The Constitution does not lay down any specific procedure or grounds for the removal of a Governor. According to Article 156, the Governor holds office during the 'pleasure of the President'. This means the President (acting on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers) can remove a Governor at any time without providing a reason or following a formal removal process.
Match the following and select the correct ones: Biosphere Reserve - State A. Nanda Devi - 1. Odisha B. Manas - 2. Sikkim C. Simlipal - 3. Tamil Nadu D. Kangchenjunga - 4. Assam E. Gulf of Mannar - 5. Uttaranchal
A)
3 4 1 2 5
B)
2 3 5 4 1
C)
5 4 1 2 3
D)
2 3 4 5 1
Nanda Devi is in Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal (5), Manas is in Assam (4), Simlipal is in Odisha (1), Kangchenjunga is in Sikkim (2), and Gulf of Mannar is in Tamil Nadu (3). This corresponds to the sequence 5 4 1 2 3.
On an average the temperature decreases with altitude at the rate of:
A)
5°C per 1000 meters
B)
5.5°C per 1000 meters
C)
6°C per 1000 meters
D)
6.5°C per 1000 meters
The environmental lapse rate in the troposphere is a temperature decrease of approximately 6.5°C per 1,000 meters of altitude.
The understanding made between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress in 1916 was the
A)
Khilafat Pact
B)
Lucknow Pact
C)
Lahore Pact
D)
Madras Pact
The agreement concluded between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in their joint 1916 Lucknow session is known as the Lucknow Pact.
2023 QS World Universities Rankings have included how many Academic Programmes from India within Global Top 100?
A)
22
B)
33
C)
44
D)
12
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, a total of 44 academic programmes from Indian universities and institutes were ranked within the global Top 100.
What is the validity of job card in MGNREGS?
A)
2 years
B)
3 years
C)
5 years
D)
8 years
Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a Job Card is issued to every rural household that applies for it. According to the operational guidelines of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, the Job Card is valid for a period of 5 years. After this period, the card must be updated or renewed to ensure that the household details (such as family members eligible for work) are current.
- Option (a) 2 years: Incorrect. This is too short for the administrative cycle of the scheme.
- Option (b) 3 years: Incorrect. Not the prescribed validity period.
- Option (d) 8 years: Incorrect. This exceeds the standard renewal cycle defined in the MGNREGS guidelines.
Which Country has forecasted in 2023 that its population will be doubled in the next 26 years mostly due to migration?
A)
England
B)
Canada
C)
Italy
D)
France
In 2023, reports and forecasts indicated that Canada's population was projected to double in the next 26 years, driven largely by high levels of immigration aimed at addressing labor shortages.
Who proposed the 10% law of energy flow in ecosystems?
A)
Lindeman
B)
Carl Mobius
C)
Tansley
D)
Darwin
Raymond Lindeman formulated the 10% law of energy transfer in 1942, stating that only about 10% of the energy available at any trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level.
India’s sovereignty ultimately rests with the:
A)
President of India
B)
People
C)
Prime Minister
D)
Constitution
The Preamble to the Constitution declares 'We, the people of India...', establishing that ultimate sovereignty in India resides with the people.
Who has been recently appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Mizoram University?
A)
Prof. Samba Shiva Rao
B)
Prof. Ghanashyam Deka
C)
Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka
D)
Prof. Mukesh Kumar Yadav
Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka, former Professor of Chemistry at Gauhati University and former VC of Madhabdev University, was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Mizoram University (MZU).
The term ‘Thingthiah’ in traditional Mizo society relates with
A)
Thihthiap ven
B)
Mitthirawp lam
C)
Sakei lu lam
D)
Khuangchawi
In traditional Mizo society, 'Thingthiah' involves the communal collection and preparation of firewood specifically for the grand feast of 'Khuangchawi'.
What is the name of the NASA spacecraft launched on April 14, 2023?
A)
Ganymede
B)
Callisto
C)
Juice
D)
Europa
JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), launched on April 14, 2023 by ESA with NASA payload collaboration, is designed to study Jupiter and its ocean-bearing icy moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
The tenure of every Panchayat in India is five years from:
A)
the scheduled date of its first meeting
B)
the date of notification of the election
C)
the date of declaration of election results
D)
the date of oath of office by members
Under Article 243E(1) of the Indian Constitution, every Panchayat continues for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
Increase in concentration of a toxicant at successive trophic level is called
A)
Bio-magnification
B)
Succession
C)
Eutrophication
D)
Biotransformation
Biomagnification refers to the progressive increase in the concentration of persistent, non-biodegradable toxicants (like DDT and heavy metals) in organisms at successively higher trophic levels of a food chain.
Deccan Traps are largely made of
A)
Flow of basalt
B)
River deposit
C)
Limestone
D)
Lava flow alternating with sedimentary deposits
The Deccan Traps comprise multiple thick flood basalt lava flows interbedded with sedimentary layers known as intertrappean beds, formed by successive volcanic flows alternating with periods of sedimentation.
The first known settlement of Lusei in Myanmar
A)
Suaipui & Saihmun
B)
Pelpawl & Belmual
C)
Seipui & Khawkawk
D)
Sanzawl & Bochung
In Mizo historical tradition, the first known settlement of the Lusei clan in Myanmar during their westward migration was at Seipui and Khawkawk (while Suaipui & Saihmun is associated with the Ralte, Sanzawl & Bochung with Chawngthu, and Pelpawl & Belmual with Khiangte).
Which sugar is present in DNA?
A)
Hexone
B)
Heptose
C)
Pentose
D)
Tetrose
The sugar component of DNA is 2-deoxyribose, which is a five-carbon monosaccharide (pentose sugar).
The word ‘Socialist’ was inserted into the Preamble of the Constitution by:
A)
The Constitution (Thirty-Eight Amendment) Act, 1975
B)
The Constitution (Thirty-Nine Amendment) Act, 1975
C)
The Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976
D)
The Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1978
The Preamble to the Constitution of India has been amended only once in its history. This occurred through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, enacted during the Emergency period under the government of Indira Gandhi. This amendment added three new words to the Preamble: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.
Breakdown of other options:
- Option (a) 38th Amendment (1975): Primarily dealt with making the declaration of Emergency by the President non-justiciable.
- Option (b) 39th Amendment (1975): Aimed at placing the election of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the jurisdiction of the courts.
- Option (d) 44th Amendment (1978): Enacted by the Janata Government to undo several changes made by the 42nd Amendment and to safeguard civil liberties (e.g., removing the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right).
Which of the following company is the newest in the aviation sector in India?
A)
Vistara
B)
Spice Jet
C)
Akasa Air
D)
Go First
Akasa Air commenced commercial operations in August 2022, making it the newest airline among the listed choices (SpiceJet and Go First launched in 2005, and Vistara in 2015).
The G20 members represent over
A)
87% of global GDP
B)
75% of global GDP
C)
85% of global GDP
D)
65% of global GDP
G20 member nations represent approximately 85% of the global GDP.
The mahajanapadas were;
A)
Ten Kingdoms
B)
Twelve Kingdoms
C)
Fifteen Kingdoms
D)
Sixteen Kingdoms
In ancient Indian history (c. 6th century BCE), the 16 major kingdoms and republics mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts were known as the Mahajanapadas ('Sixteen Kingdoms').
Maximum reservoir of carbon dioxide is found in
A)
Atmosphere
B)
Landmass
C)
Oceans
D)
Forest
In the global carbon cycle, the Earth's oceans represent the largest active carbon reservoir, storing around 38,000 to 40,000 gigatons of carbon.
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Local Self Government (LSG) in India refers to the management of local affairs by elected representatives of the local people. It is broadly divided into two categories: Rural Local Government (Panchayati Raj Institutions) and Urban Local Government (Municipalities).
1. Panchayati Raj Institutions (Option a) are the constitutional bodies for rural local self-government (Part IX of the Constitution).
2. Municipal Councils (Option b) and Municipal Corporations (Option c) are the constitutional bodies for urban local self-government (Part IXA of the Constitution).
In contrast, Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to provide autonomy to tribal areas in certain North-Eastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram). While they perform some local administrative functions, they are specialized constitutional bodies designed for ethnic/tribal autonomy and legislative powers within a district, rather than being standard 'Local Self Government' units like the Panchayats or Municipalities which apply across the general administrative framework of the country.