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UPSC Prelims 2015

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2015 · Q30Science & TechnologyPhysicsmoderate

In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about ‘IceCube’, a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news : 1. It is the world’s largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice. 2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter. 3. It is buried deep in the ice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2015 · Q32Science & TechnologyComputer & Information Technologymoderate

With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields. 2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other. 3. NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2015 · Q43Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

  1. (a)It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
  2. (b)It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
  3. (c)It is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change
  4. (d)It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Official answer(a) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

2015 · Q49Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only