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Question: Data is the new oil,———————- development of India. (GS-3)

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Question: With reference to Columbium (Niobium) material , consider the following statements:
1. It is a part of the rare earth element family.
2. It is used for rocket nozzles.
3. Columbium (Niobium) occurs naturally as pure metal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: What are “green cryptocurrencies”?
(a) These are cryptocurrencies mined for investing in afforestation projects.
(b) These are legalized cryptocurrencies used in daily common transactions
(c) These are cryptocurrencies mined using clean energy.
(d) These are cryptocurrencies backed by some physical underlying assets

Question: With reference to the Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), consider the following statements:
1. The RBI has reduced the run-off factor on retail digital deposits from 10% to 7.5%.
2. The new LCR rules require banks to maintain an LCR of 90%.
3. LCR norms are designed to help banks manage sudden deposit withdrawals during a 30-day stress scenario.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to Stellite, consider the following statements:
1. It is a nickel-based alloy.
2. It can be used as a rocket nozzle divergent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The “salami slicing” strategy is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to:
(a) Geological techonomic activities
(b) Land formations in oceans
(c) Encroaching on territory
(d) Desertification

Question: With reference to the money market in India, consider the following statements:
1. The call money market deals with funds borrowed and lent for one day.
2. Notice money refers to borrowing/lending of funds for a period between 2 to 14 days.
3. Term money is a segment of the money market where transactions occur for up to 7 days.
4. Eligible participants are free to decide on interest rates in the call/notice money market.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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